NOVEL NEXT Chapter 65: Chapter 65: The Million-Year Soul Beast, Skydream Iceworm, and Gu Yuena
The Star Dou Great Forest.
A rarely explored Land of Ferocious Beasts, at its very core.
An enormous cocoon, as white and lustrous as jade, exuded an aura of energy so terrifying it made one's heart race in dread. Surrounding this cocoon were several towering feral entities—monsters in their own right.
From left to right stood:
Bear Lord, whose massive figure could block out the sun and sky,
The Ten Thousand Beast King, boasting a cultivation of 500,000 years,
Scarlet King, whose flames approached the realm of ultimate fire,
The Emerald Swan Bi Ji, reputed to be the strongest healing-type Soul Beast,
Demon Empress Zi Ji, a pure-blooded true dragon,
And finally, Di Tian, the fabled Beast God.
At this moment, these titanic beasts sat together in a circle, absorbing the cocoon's overwhelming energy—a force so potent that even observing it from afar sent chills down one's spine and birthed an instinctive dread.
"Mr. Lu, what... what exactly is that cocoon?"
Qian Renxue's gaze was fixed on the radiant cocoon, curiosity flickering in her eyes as she turned to ask Lu Yunzhou.
Lu Yunzhou replied, his tone calm yet laden with intrigue:
"That? It's the Skydream Iceworm, the only known million-year Soul Beast in Douluo Continent."
"???"
Qian Renxue froze in place, blinking in astonishment.
After confirming multiple times that she hadn't misheard, she swallowed hard and spoke with a trembling voice:
"A... a million years?"
Her disbelief was palpable. After all, even the Beast God, Di Tian, had only cultivated for over 800,000 years. Yet this cocoon contained a beast with a million years of cultivation! It was only natural that she felt stunned and shaken.
Nodding slightly, Lu Yunzhou confirmed,
"That's correct. A million-year Soul Beast. Its name is Skydream, and it's originally an iceworm. Certain peculiar circumstances led it to become the sole million-year Soul Beast on Douluo Continent. And as it happens, it is the very reason I've come to the Star Dou Great Forest."
Pausing briefly, he added:
"Though it has a million years of cultivation, its combat abilities are pitifully weak. Forget competing against a 200,000-year Soul Beast—even an ordinary 100,000-year Soul Beast could defeat it."
Hearing this explanation, Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully, gradually digesting this information.
"Who exactly is Mr. Lu? Why does it seem like he knows everything?"
As these thoughts crossed Qian Renxue's mind, her curiosity and fascination with Lu Yunzhou grew even stronger.
Not long after Lu Yunzhou and his party arrived at the scene, Qian Daoliu and the others joined them as well.
"Mr. Lu, what do we do now?"
Casting a wary glance at the fearsome beasts, Qian Daoliu tentatively inquired.
After a moment of contemplation, Lu Yunzhou responded decisively:
"Strike while the iron is hot. Take the initiative!"
As he spoke, Lu Yunzhou summoned his Azure Sky Sword, followed by several forged sword weapons from his spatial ring. Without wasting any time, he unleashed a mid-tier attack formation with a burst of swift and precise movements.
Despite the Breath Concealing Pill's protective effect, Lu Yunzhou's aggressive actions inevitably drew the attention and wariness of the surrounding beasts.
"I'll check it out,"
Declared the Scarlet King, one of the six great beasts.
With those words, Scarlet King withdrew from the absorption ritual and left the vicinity of the Skydream Iceworm's energy.
The moment Scarlet King stopped cultivating, Lu Yunzhou and his party came into view.
"Humans? How could humans be here? Have I been cultivating too long, and this is just an illusion?"
Scarlet King muttered to himself, his three canine heads tilting in confusion.
It was clear that he found it incomprehensible for humans to have entered the Land of Ferocious Beasts, let alone appear here without warning.
Meanwhile, Lu Yunzhou's lips curled into a faint, enigmatic smile as he spoke:
"I am Lu Yunzhou of the Ethereal Sanctuary, here to pay my respects."
With that, his tone grew cold and commanding:
"Prepare yourselves."
The moment Lu Yunzhou's words fell, the Eight Consecrations and the two elders released their martial souls and displayed their soul rings without hesitation. Observing this, Bibi Dong planted her staff firmly on the ground and likewise released her martial soul and soul rings, lending her presence to bolster Lu Yunzhou.
Qian Daoliu smiled faintly as he summoned his martial soul—the Six-Winged Angel. In an instant, the angel radiated dazzling, resplendent golden light, illuminating the surroundings with its brilliance.
Such overwhelming displays of power immediately heightened the tension and gravitas in the atmosphere, making it heavy with pressure.
"Stay behind me and don't move,"
Bibi Dong instructed as she teleported in front of Qian Renxue.
"Universe Within Sleeve!"
Lu Yunzhou executed the technique, releasing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, an Imperial Auspicious Beast, while simultaneously capturing the Skydream Iceworm into his grasp.
As Lu Yunzhou concluded his actions, the five great beasts, led by Di Tian, awoke in unison.
Their expressions darkened upon seeing the humans present, especially Di Tian, whose face grew unusually grim. His sharp eyes flicked to the restrained Three-Eyed Golden Lion held by Yue Guan and Gui Mei, and a spark of fury ignited within them.
"Humans, I don't care where you've come from or how you found your way here. I will give you one chance: leave now! Otherwise, you will bear consequences you cannot afford to face!"
Pausing briefly, Di Tian continued:
"And return the Iceworm and the Golden Lion!"
As he spoke, Di Tian's form shifted, transforming into a massive dragon cloaked in an oppressive black aura. The sheer intensity of his presence caused the consecrations, elders, and bishops of the Spirit Hall to tremble with fear. Yet, knowing they had the mighty Lu Yunzhou and Qian Daoliu, a Peerless Douluo, at their side, they forced down their apprehension.
Faced with Di Tian's domineering aura, Qian Daoliu summoned his Angel Sword, forged from the flames of the sun, and retorted:
"Consequences we cannot afford? I'd like to see what a little dragon like you can do to us!"
With that, Qian Daoliu released his Golden Core-level aura, which burst forth in an overpowering wave.
Lu Yunzhou stepped forward calmly and declared his intentions:
"I will take the Iceworm. As for the Auspicious Beast, I'm willing to return it—but first, summon your master. Beyond the Iceworm, I have matters to discuss with her."
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