The night was boundless.
Star Dou Great Forest, Mixed Zone.
This area was mainly inhabited by thousand-year-old soul beasts and a few ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts.
Outside a cave shrouded in the shade of trees,
the entrance was faintly visible as flowing blood, and occasionally, shrill screams could be heard.
A streak of blood-red light flew in from afar.
"Your Majesty, Evil Blood!"
At the cave entrance, two soldiers dressed in the armor of the Heaven Dou Empire, wielding spears, stood guard on either side. The streak of blood -red light
landed, ignoring their bows and greetings.
Instead, it walked straight into the cave. This person was an old man with long, blood-red hair and a long beard, dressed in a black robe that reeked of blood. From the white at his collar, through the blood-red, to the black at his shoulders, it was clear that the black robe was simply the result of years of blood staining. His face and exposed hands were extremely thin, giving the impression of utter exhaustion. He strode inside, seemingly oblivious to the screams around him. His dark eyes reflected a crimson hue. "Your Majesty, the Evil Blood Lord, please!" As soon as he entered, a soldier handed him a cup of thick blood. *Thud!* The old man, addressed as His Majesty, took the cup and drank it down in one gulp. He tossed the cup aside casually. A touch of red appeared on his pale face as he licked the blood from his lips, his blood-red brows furrowing slightly. A hint of disdain. "Soul beast blood just won't do," he said in a hoarse, grating voice, quite chilling. His gaze then fell upon a large pit filled with blood in the center of the cave. In a corner lay a family of ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts, their blood long since drained and flowing into the pit. "Soul Wind...is it not ready yet?" "Almost." The one who replied was a young man in a black scholar's robe. He had short, neat black hair. His appearance was unremarkable, yet clean and pleasing to the eye. Wearing round-framed glasses, his yellow eyes gleamed with wisdom and seriousness. At this moment, Hun Feng stood beside the blood-red crater. Above him floated a group of black skulls with blood-red fleshy wings and small blood-red horns. Four spirit rings, yellow and purple, hovered beneath his feet. The fourth spirit ring was constantly lit, its eyes fixed intently on its feet, as if performing some kind of ritual. Two figures were submerged in the blood-filled crater. One wore a blue, close-fitting outfit, with a dragon-shaped creature tattooed on his collar. He was bleeding from all seven orifices, constantly howling in agony, his flesh slowly withering away. Floating behind him was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, known as the number one beast spirit of the entire continent! Hun Feng's demonic spirit was relentlessly devouring the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, then transporting the gnawed fragments into the body of the other figure in the blood crater. The other figure in the blood crater was naked. With dazzling reddish-brown hair, his once noble-looking face was now twisted into a terrifying grimace, pale and bloodless. He was clenching his teeth, blood spilling from his mouth. His body seemed to be torn apart, constantly cracking and being repaired by the blood in the pit. "Luckily, I had this kid start absorbing the blood and energy of others to strengthen his body early on, otherwise, it's uncertain whether he could withstand it!" The shrill voice of the evil blood rang out again. Somewhat bored, he sat down on the other Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan member lying on the ground. "Heh...nothing to do, who told Xue Beng to choose to have twin martial souls! As his teacher...I had no choice but to oblige!" Soul Wind forced a smile, looking at Xue Beng in the pit. There was a hint of appreciation in his eyes. He knew very well that during the soul transfer process, the physical pain was secondary; the most painful thing was the soul tearing caused by forcibly inserting someone else's martial soul! "Ugh!!" With Xue Beng's high-pitched scream of pain, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disciple beside him also fell lifeless. His body became withered, floating on the blood. Xue Beng's body convulsed from the pain, trembling as he looked at Hun Feng on the shore. Looking at his unharmed body, disbelief crossed his face. "Teacher, I succeeded?!" "Yes!" Hun Feng nodded, slowly retracting his martial soul. The fourth soul ring beneath his feet quickly dimmed, leaving only a faint glow. "Hahaha, I succeeded! I can finally become a strong person! Hahaha!" Xue Beng suddenly gripped his hair tightly, laughing hysterically. This time, he had run away under the pretext of hunting souls, but his real purpose was to hunt down the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disciple! To add a martial soul to his own! To completely shatter the stereotype of the Heaven Dou Royal Family as weak and incompetent. "Mr. Hun," a soldier clad in armor, carrying several cups of blood from human hearts, approached Hun Feng. Hun Feng staggered, his face turning deathly pale. His fourth soul skill, Soul Transfer, not only had an extremely long cooldown but also consumed a large amount of his energy. Fortunately, he was prepared. He picked up the cups of blood and drank them down in one gulp. He immediately sat cross-legged and circulated his soul power. A strange, blood-red light flashed in his eyes, and then red light flowed through his blood vessels and meridians. His complexion began to improve.
When he opened his eyes again, Xue Beng was already dressed and waiting for him with Xie Xue.
"Teacher, are you alright?"
"I'm fine!"
With Xue Beng's help, Hun Feng looked at him curiously as he got up.
"How are you feeling?"
"I still have some rejection."
Three spirit rings, yellow, yellow, and purple, rose from Xue Beng's feet, and a white swan shrouded in blood-red light appeared behind him. He
then switched to a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, but without any spirit rings on his feet.
"Just get used to it!"
Seeing this, Hun Feng took out a notebook, sketched a few lines, then adjusted his glasses and explained to Xue Beng.
"Understood!" Xue Beng nodded in agreement.
Xue Beng was still quite afraid of this teacher who had come to him when he was down on his luck and almost died at the hands of his elder brother.
These people were all lunatics!
Lunatics who wanted to kill gods!
Hun Feng then turned his gaze to the other side.
"Your Majesty, Evil Blood, how is it? Any gains? Did you find any remnants of the Evil God?"
Evil Blood shook his head indifferently.
"The Star Dou Great Forest is too vast, and the vegetation is too lush. I didn't find any trace of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger!"
"Alright, let's not talk about that! You deal with this kid first! Then I'll take care of skinning him!"
Evil Blood patted the person sitting next to him, his voice calm and indifferent.
Xue Beng couldn't help but swallow hard.
Hun Feng, however, was used to it, only showing a slight discomfort on his face.
"Your Majesty, my head is really going to be overloaded."
"Hehe. There's no other way, we need to plant some spies in the Upper Three Sects!"
Hun Feng's martial soul was called the Soul Devouring Beast.
His soul skills were all aimed at other people's souls and martial souls.
Unfortunately, this kind of martial soul was also one of the cursed martial souls.
Soon, he randomly pointed out a guard.
Using his third soul skill, Soul Swap,
he swapped the martial souls of the two of them. Although the bloodline problem couldn't be solved, it was more than enough to be an undercover agent.
Then, using his first soul skill, he devoured the disciple's soul.
As soon as he withdrew his martial soul, a splitting headache struck him.
He trembled violently, his clothes soaked with sweat.
His mind already contained the memories of many people.
"Your Majesty, if this continues, I'll go mad."
"Clean up his memories properly!"
Xie Xue ignored him, nine soul rings rising beneath his feet—two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red.
Behind him was a sea of blood.
His first soul ring lit up, and a beam of blood flew from his hand, striking the corpse of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disciple lying on the ground.
Instantly, a stream of blood gushed out, leaving only a complete human skin.
"Xue Beng, after we return this time, introduce me to that old codger Xue Ye! I will help you obtain the throne."
"Yes, I understand!"
Xue Beng looked at Xie Xue Douluo carrying a blood-stained human skin, his face turning deathly pale.
He hurriedly answered.
Compared to Hun Feng, he was more afraid of this Title Douluo who had only appeared before him a year ago.
Cruel, indifferent, utterly devoid of humanity!
And they constantly preached their insane ideals to themselves:
to let gods fall to earth, to let death shroud humanity!
Xue Beng didn't know where their confidence came from, or what it was based on.
He only knew that only they could help him turn the tide.
A mark was also etched on his back:
a blood-red crescent moon enveloping a skull as round as the sun.
...
On the other side, Ye Qiu was unaware that Xue Beng had also arrived in the Star Dou Great Forest.
He was even more unaware that many unknown people had appeared around him.
At this moment, with Er Ming's help, he had found a propitious spot.
He had set up his carefully prepared Italian cannon.
Then, Xiao Wu dragged him around the Lake of Life.
Xiao Wu walked on a fallen tree, her little hand held by Ye Qiu on the ground.
Enjoying his concerned gaze, a contented smile graced her face.
Looking at Ye Qiu's neck, she suddenly had an urge to ride on him.
"Xiao Qiu, come a little closer, will you?"
"Hmm?" Ye Qiu looked at her questioningly, then obediently walked over.
"Turn your back to me!"
Ye Qiu did as she said, tilting his head up to look at her with some curiosity.
"Don't...don't look up yet." Xiao Wu covered her short skirt, her face blushing.
"Okay! Uh..."
Ye Qiu had just agreed when a long leg in white stockings suddenly climbed onto his shoulder. Xiao Wu,
riding on his neck, laughed brightly, hugging his head tightly.
She then cautiously asked Ye Qiu,
"Xiao Qiu, is this alright?"
"It's fine, you're not heavy anyway!"
Ye Qiu only hesitated for a moment before reaching out to hold her beautiful legs in place.
Xiao Wu's rosy eyes darted around, her cheeks flushing slightly as if she were thinking of something.
"Hehe~ I'll reward you later!"
"So, my dear Xiao Wu, where are you going now?"
"Over there!"
"Okay, hold on tight!"
Ye Qiu played along, heading in the direction she pointed.
Er Ming had already taken the gift Ye Qiu had given him and gone out to play.
Da Ming poked its head out, looking at the place where laughter and joy were coming from.
Then it slowly lowered its head again.
It should feel fortunate; Xiao Wu had found her happiness.
Xiao Wu guided Ye Qiu to a place covered with blue silver grass.
The grass was very affectionate towards Ye Qiu, swaying gently as if welcoming them.
The two lay down on the grass, snuggling together.
"Xiao Wu~ Where's my reward?" Ye Qiu looked at the soft girl leaning against his chest,
demanding the reward he had promised.
Xiao Wu's face suddenly flushed, her body burning.
She slowly leaned close to his ear, her red lips touching his earlobe, her breath hot.
Her voice was a little embarrassed!
Ye Qiu's expression suddenly froze. So this mischievous rabbit was only after the carrot he had prepared!
What kind of reward was this?
Ye Qiu was somewhat resistant, not wanting to give it to her.
But he couldn't resist her persistent pestering and had no choice but to give in.
After all, for now, it was originally meant for her.
On that patch of grass
, as the two pulled at each other, the phantom of a red acacia flower reappeared.
Ye Qiu suddenly realized that his soul power had actually increased slightly!
Although he didn't understand what was going on, he could only attribute it to the powerful effects of the King of Flowers.
So, Ye Qiu simply stopped trying to control it.
The Blue Silver Grass suddenly grew wildly, turning into a sphere, enveloping itself in a sphere,
preventing outsiders from disturbing his cultivation.
Although no other soul beasts would appear here, it was still necessary to have some, lest they catch a cold.
Ye Qiu clearly felt that he had broken through to level thirty-four.
The night gradually dissipated.
After his soul power circulated smoothly for several cycles, Ye Qiu continued to cultivate diligently.
Xiao Wu, the rabbit, finally calmed down.
Although she loved carrots, she couldn't handle eating them so late at night!
...
Dawn broke, and the sky was still dimly lit.
On the grass covered with waist-high blue silver grass, Ye Qiu's voice came.
"Xiao Wu~ It's time to get up."
"Xiao Qiu~ I'm out of energy~" Her soft and sweet voice melted Ye Qiu's heart.
A little embarrassed, he hadn't controlled himself well last night and cultivated late.
This had also made Xiao Wu fall asleep late.
Ye Qiu didn't say anything, gently helping her get ready.
A moment later,
Xiao Wu was carried in Ye Qiu's arms.
She looked a little embarrassed.
With shyness, she buried her head in Ye Qiu's arms.
The Blue Silver Domain activated, unleashing a continuous barrage of area-of-effect soul skills.
The collapsed Blue Silver Grass rose anew from the ground,
swaying without wind, seemingly bidding farewell to the Emperor who had toiled all night.
Glancing at the distant sky,
Ye Qiu quickly led Xiao Wu towards the Lake of Life.
*Splash! Splash!*
Sensing Ye Qiu's approach, Da Ming poked its massive bull head out again.
"Sister Xiao Wu, are you alright?!"
Da Ming's eyes held a strange glint; if its hearing weren't so good,
it might have thought Ye Qiu had bullied Xiao Wu.
Although that was indeed the case,
"N-nothing!" Xiao Wu hugged Ye Qiu's neck, gently shaking her head.
Being held by Ye Qiu, the blush on her face hadn't faded, and she felt a little lightheaded.
"Daming, we should leave now. You must keep a close eye on that bead."
"Don't worry, it concerns Sister Xiaowu, I won't be careless at all! Wait a moment. I'll call Erming back to see you out."
Daming had just opened its mouth, wanting to moo and call back the wild monkeys that had gone out to play.
Ye Qiu interrupted its call.
"No need, Daming, I can go out by myself. My soul skill allows me to teleport back and forth between places I've been in a very short time!"
"Teleport back and forth? Spatial ability!?" Daming's lantern-like eyes showed some surprise.
"That's right, so bringing Xiaowu back to see you isn't difficult at all!"
Ye Qiu lowered his head, affectionately pressing his forehead against Xiaowu's forehead in his arms.
"Thank you, Xiaoqiu~"
Xiaowu also showed a crescent-shaped smile, gently shaking her head.
"..."
A thick black line appeared on Daming's broad forehead, somewhat speechless.
"Da Ming, it's getting late, I'll be leaving now!"
"Goodbye, Da Ming!"
"Goodbye, Sister Xiao Wu! Uh, goodbye, Ye Qiu!" Da Ming also said goodbye to Xiao Wu, noticing her glare, and reluctantly said goodbye to Ye Qiu as well.
"Hehe! Xiao Qiu~ Let's go!"
Xiao Wu gave Ye Qiu a smug giggle.
Ye Qiu smiled lightly and nodded to Da Ming.
A blood-red light appeared in his eyes, and before Da Ming's astonished eyes, he disappeared into the Lake of Life.
"Moo~!"
Da Ming let out a joyful roar! Xiao Wu could come back to see them more often!
At the same time, it was also calling for its troublesome younger brother to come home.
It didn't quite understand—what was so fun about an iron pillar?
...
Inside the Divine Might Space.
Ye Qiu put Xiao Wu down, letting her lean against him.
"Let me heal you first!"
"Okay!" Xiao Wu nodded gently.
She didn't want Rong Rong and the others to laugh at her, and besides, she still had to hunt souls later.
With that, Ye Qiu's body glowed with a soft green light and emitted a pleasant fragrance.
Soon,
Xiao Wu's back pain subsided, and her legs were no longer weak.
She felt much more energetic.
"I'm sorry, I'll be more careful next time!"
Xiao Wu didn't accept Ye Qiu's apology at all, as she was enjoying herself.
Her face flushed, she lowered her head.
"If...if I can help Xiao Qiu, I can do it every day..."
She also felt that her cultivation had improved.
"Ahem...let's go out first!"
Ye Qiu coughed twice and led Xiao Wu directly into the inn.
Zhu Zhuqing had already gotten up and was sitting on the bed in a daze.
Ning Rongrong, who had gotten up a little later, was still washing up.
"Ye Qiu! You're back!"
Seeing the figure suddenly appear in the room, Zhu Zhuqing rushed over and hugged Ye Qiu
tightly, giving him a huge wave of "benefits.
" "Cough cough~" Ye Qiu was a little annoyed by her bump.
Zhu Zhuqing wrinkled her nose and sniffed, her face blushing, and immediately let go of him.
Xiao Wu, under her gaze, turned into an ostrich.
"Teacher Zhao just woke us up, there's still some time, you should go and get ready first."
"Okay!" Ye Qiu nodded, hesitating whether to kiss Zhu Zhuqing on the lips.
Zhu Zhuqing leaned in herself, a reproachful look on her face.
"Kiss~ Go on!"
"Okay! Say good morning to Rongrong for me!" Ye Qiu immediately activated his divine power and returned to his room.
"Xiao Wu~ How are you feeling?"
After he left, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xiao Wu with a deep gaze.
"Very, very good." Xiao Wu blushed and stammered her reply, her body feeling weak at the thought.
"Ye Qiu! Hmm? Where's Ye Qiu?"
Ning Rongrong came out of the bathroom, looking at Zhu Zhuqing and the others strangely.
"Xiao Qiu went to wash up! Rongrong, are you done?"
"Yes!"
Before she could answer, Xiao Wu dried herself and went into the bathroom.
She couldn't stand Zhu Zhuqing's gaze anymore.
Ning Rongrong frowned.
She sensed something unusual about Xiao Wu.
"Ah! Xiao Wu...you two were secretly doing it behind our backs!"
"No way!"
...
The sun rose in the east.
The Shrek group finally set off.
Whether eating breakfast or traveling, the two women's resentful gazes made Ye Qiu feel uncomfortable.
Ning Rongrong protected him tightly.
Zhu Zhuqing also subtly protected him.
Ye Qiu felt enveloped in a sour atmosphere, but fortunately, it was still relatively gentle and harmonious.
Xiao Wu, unable to get close, wasn't too bothered; she'd already been close enough last night.
After exercising, she felt very relaxed and refreshed.
She glanced at Ye Qiu from time to time, a gentle smile on her face.
Even Tang San, filled with hatred, couldn't take his eyes off her.
Before long,
the group arrived at the entrance to the Star Dou Great Forest…