Chapter 153: Intercepting the Prey?
The Star Dou Great Forest was the largest gathering place of Spirit Beasts on the Douluo Continent.
As far as Yu Tianlin knew, the Silver Dragon King, the one split from the Dragon God, was hiding here. In fact, the entire Star Dou Great Forest had formed because of the power the Silver Dragon King constantly released.
Within the Star Dou Great Forest, there were Spirit Beasts of every kind. Countless powerful Spirit Beasts roamed within it, including quite a few 100,000 year old Spirit Beasts.
Even though there were many 100,000 year old Spirit Beasts, they generally acted alone. That was why the lake in the core area was still controlled by Xiao Wu's 2 younger brothers.
Nothing more than a united front.
Back at their peak, Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu's mother, Titan Giant Ape, and Azure Bull Python, 4 100,000 year old Spirit Beasts in total, had joined forces and easily occupied the lake in the core area. Even now, with 2 fewer, leaving only Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python, they still had the strength to hold it.
The next morning, Yu Tianlin and the others left the town and quickened their pace, soon arriving at the Star Dou Great Forest.
From a high vantage point, the entire Star Dou Great Forest looked like a green ocean. Trees packed so densely together that it was almost suffocating. Even at the outermost edge, the trees were more than 20 meters tall.
"Stop for a moment."
With the Star Dou Great Forest right in front of them, Zhao Wuji's expression turned serious. He warned, "This is the Star Dou Great Forest. The Spirit Beasts here are not comparable to those domesticated creatures in those countries. The Spirit Beasts here are extremely dangerous and aggressive, so you must be careful."
"Once we're inside, you absolutely must not stray too far from me, especially Ning Rongrong and Oscar. You 2 must stay right next to me at all times. Even if we encounter Spirit Beasts, you are not allowed to attack without my order, understand?"
Indeed, aside from Yu Tianlin, only Dai Mubai had real ability to protect himself. As for the rest, none of them were even level 30 yet. Any 1,000 year Spirit Beast could be dangerous to them. That was why Zhao Wuji insisted they could not split up.
As for forbidding them from attacking at will, it was also to prevent them from provoking Spirit Beast groups and causing unnecessary trouble.
"Understood."
Everyone knew this was no place to joke around, so they nodded seriously. However, Yu Tianlin noticed that Xiao Wu looked unconcerned.
Zhao Wuji also saw her attitude and frowned slightly, but he did not say anything. He only signaled everyone to move.
The group entered the Star Dou Great Forest.
Along the way, they encountered several groups of Spirit Beasts, but they were all only 10 year or 100 year level and had no value to them.
Dai Mubai immediately forgot Zhao Wuji's warning and was about to kill those weak Spirit Beasts, but Tang San stopped him in time and lectured him at length.
They continued deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest, searching for a suitable Spirit Beast for Oscar, yet they still had no success.
Soon it was noon.
Seeing everyone had been tense for so long, Zhao Wuji finally ordered them to rest.
Just then, Yu Tianlin sharply sensed a Spirit Beast rushing toward them at high speed. He immediately turned his head, staring in the direction the sound came from.
Tang San and Zhao Wuji also noticed the commotion.
Zhao Wuji shouted at once, "Everyone, be on guard. A Spirit Beast is approaching!"
The group reacted quickly, releasing their martial souls, including Yu Tianlin.
This was the Star Dou Great Forest. Even if Yu Tianlin was strong, he would not be arrogant. If anything unexpected happened, it would be too late to regret it.
The rustling sound grew louder and louder. Even Ning Rongrong and Oscar, the support types, could hear it clearly now.
Zhao Wuji quickly issued an order. "Zhu Zhuqing, observe the situation."
"Don't move. It's dangerous. Let me handle this."
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to act, Yu Tianlin stepped forward and moved first.
Because in his perception, the Spirit Beast's speed was extremely fast. Spirit Beasts with this kind of speed were usually over 5,000 years and might even have ranged attacks. That would be far too dangerous for Zhu Zhuqing. Yu Tianlin decided to investigate personally.
Zhu Zhuqing froze and subconsciously looked toward Zhao Wuji. Zhao Wuji also realized Zhu Zhuqing truly was at risk, so he immediately changed his order.
"Then let Yu Tianlin go."
Only then did Zhu Zhuqing understand Yu Tianlin's intention, and warmth quietly spread in her chest.
While Zhao Wuji was speaking, Yu Tianlin had already reached the treetop. He looked out and finally saw what was approaching. He let out a breath.
It's moving so fast. I thought it was something else, but it turns out it's a crested serpent. The plot's momentum really is strong.
After confirming the Spirit Beast, Yu Tianlin quickly reported downward, "It's a Phoenix tailed Crested Serpent, about 6 to 7 meters long, with a cultivation level of 1,300 to 1,600 years."
Hearing the type and cultivation level, Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up. "Something this good is extremely rare. Oscar, you're lucky!"
"That's right." Tang San immediately added, "The Phoenix tailed Crested Serpent's defining trait is speed. If you, Oscar, obtain its Spirit Ring, you should gain a Spirit Skill that boosts speed, which is an excellent choice."
Oscar was tempted at once. He quickly said, "If you two say it's good, then let's take it."
"Don't rush, it's not that simple." Yu Tianlin's voice came from the treetop again. "This crested serpent can't maintain its balance while flying. I observed it carefully and found 3 sharp weapon wounds on its abdomen and below its left wing."
The moment the words sharp weapon wounds came out, Tang San's expression changed. He did not even have time to marvel at Yu Tianlin's keen eyesight.
"This Phoenix tailed Crested Serpent is someone else's prey. Teacher Zhao, what should we do?"
Zhao Wuji understood as well, but he clearly had no intention of giving up. A fierce light flashed in his eyes.
"You couldn't even catch a 1,000 year Phoenix tailed Crested Serpent and let it escape. That means the Spirit Masters hunting it are trash. There's no need to care about them. Let this snake become Oscar's 3rd Spirit Ring."
Since Oscar wanted it, and Zhao Wuji was not afraid of intercepting someone else's prey, then they would take it.
Yu Tianlin also remembered that in the original story, Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang and her granddaughter Meng Yiran were the ones who arrived. Chao Tianxiang was only a 6 ring Spirit Emperor. Yu Tianlin was not afraid of her, and Zhao Wuji was here as well. Cutting off the Phoenix tailed Crested Serpent would not be a problem.
With the decision made, everyone, including Yu Tianlin, moved at once.
Yesterday, Yu Tianlin had not wanted to interfere because it was trouble for no reason. But today was different. The Phoenix tailed Crested Serpent was real, and since he was traveling with everyone, it was only right that he helped.
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