NOVEL NEXT Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Land of Ferocious Beasts, Soul Beasts of Two Hundred Thousand Years
"Miss Qian, earlier you asked me what I intended to do in the Star Dou Forest. Now the time has come. I can finally tell you. So, do you have the interest or inclination to listen?"
Hearing Lu Yunzhou's words, Qian Renxue double-checked her ears to ensure she hadn't misheard. Quickly, she responded, "Mr. Lu, I am all ears! Please enlighten me!"
Before venturing into the Star Dou Forest, Qian Renxue had been deeply curious about Lu Yunzhou's purpose for coming here. Unfortunately, he hadn't divulged anything at the time. Now, as he prepared to reveal his intentions, she naturally listened intently.
Nearby, Bibi Dong, observing their conversation, had a flash of insight in her beautiful eyes and immediately became serious.
To be honest, she was also extremely interested in Lu Yunzhou's purpose. Bringing so many Titled Douluo into the Star Dou Forest clearly meant the task was anything but simple. Despite her sharp intellect, Bibi Dong couldn't deduce his objective. Thus, when Lu Yunzhou began to speak plainly, she paid close attention.
"This young man—what is he planning to do?" Bibi Dong wondered, her anticipation growing.
Even Qian Daoliu, despite his mastery of the Golden Core realm, couldn't suppress his curiosity about what Lu Yunzhou was about to say. Steering the Cloud Vessel, he subtly perked his ears to listen.
"For most Soul Masters, the most powerful Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Forest are the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, wouldn't you agree?" Lu Yunzhou asked, a faint, intrigued smile gracing his handsome face.
"You're absolutely right, Mr. Lu," Qian Renxue instinctively replied.
Shaking his head, Lu Yunzhou countered with a calm yet decisive tone, "If that's what you believe, then you couldn't be more mistaken."
Qian Renxue: "???"
Qian Daoliu: "???"
Lu Yunzhou's statement puzzled Bibi Dong, igniting her curiosity even further. "Could it be that the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python aren't the strongest Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Forest?" she speculated.
Before Bibi Dong could dive deeper into her thoughts, Lu Yunzhou continued, "Among the Star Dou Forest's most powerful terrestrial Soul Beasts, the so-called Kings of the Forest—the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape—are nothing more than mere gatekeepers."
His words hit like thunder on a spring day, leaving Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong stunned, their pupils shrinking in disbelief. Even Qian Daoliu, focused on piloting the Cloud Vessel, paused momentarily, though his dual focus prevented any mishaps.
Before either Qian Renxue or Bibi Dong could question him further, Lu Yunzhou explained:
"Soul Beasts are commonly categorized by their cultivation age: ten years, hundred years, thousand years, ten thousand years, and hundred thousand years. This is common knowledge. However, what few know is that beyond hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts, there exist ferocious beasts with over two hundred thousand years of cultivation."
"In a certain area within the Star Dou Forest, numerous such ferocious beasts dwell. Compared to them, the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python are indeed nothing more than gatekeepers unworthy of attention."
"This place is known as... the Land of Ferocious Beasts."
Finishing his explanation, Lu Yunzhou took a sip of tea, moistening his throat as if the weight of his words hadn't affected him in the slightest.
"The Land of Ferocious Beasts? Gatekeepers? Two-hundred-thousand-year... ferocious beasts?"
Qian Renxue stared at Lu Yunzhou's composed demeanor. Despite her initial doubts about the truth of his claims, her intuition—sharpened by their time together and his remarkable abilities—told her he wasn't lying.
Bibi Dong, for her part, was equally shaken. Her breathing grew rapid as her mind raced. The Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python—insignificant gatekeepers? That's utterly... absurd. Yet, Lu Yunzhou isn't the type to deceive us.
If anyone else had dared utter such words, Bibi Dong wouldn't have hesitated to obliterate them on the spot.
"Ferocious beasts, hmm? This is getting more intriguing," Qian Daoliu thought, his interest piqued. Having reached the Golden Core realm, his understanding of the world had deepened, and he was eager to uncover the mysteries Lu Yunzhou hinted at.
After finishing his tea, Lu Yunzhou elaborated:
"The strongest Soul Beast in the Land of Ferocious Beasts is called Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King. Beyond that, the most powerful divine beast is the Silver Dragon King."
"Di Tian's strength can be described as demi-god or half-step Golden Core, while the Silver Dragon King is likely at the early to mid-Golden Core stage—equivalent to a third-tier or second-tier god in divine terms."
These revelations sent another wave of shock through Bibi Dong. She never imagined such terrifyingly powerful beings could exist among Soul Beasts. If she had known about the presence of such entities, she wouldn't have dared entertain thoughts of the Titan Giant Ape or Sky Azure Bull Python.
After collecting herself, Qian Renxue cautiously asked, "Mr. Lu... may I boldly inquire how you came to know all this?"
Smiling faintly, Lu Yunzhou replied, "The secrets of heaven must not be divulged, nor mortal affairs easily revealed."
He added, "Our upcoming opponents are these ferocious beasts. Everyone should prepare for battle. If we succeed, I will reward you all generously."
Though she hadn't received the answer she hoped for, Qian Renxue suppressed her disappointment and relayed the information to the elders, Consecrations, and bishops aboard the Cloud Vessel.
Hearing that they might face ferocious beasts, Qian Daoliu's interest was evident as he chuckled, "It's been many years since this old man last took action. My hands... have grown a bit itchy."
His meaning was clear—he was ready for a fierce battle.
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