NOVEL NEXT Chapter 305: Chapter 305: "Su Bai, Are You Going to Eat Xiao Wu Now?"
This area was the core zone of the Sunset Forest.
It used to be the residence of the twelve soul beasts.
But after Rama, whom they called their leader, arrived, they were driven out.
Now, every soul beast wanted to return, but none dared to speak up first.
As a result, Su Bai claimed it directly.
The other soul beasts, wary of Su Bai's power, remained silent.
As for the remaining areas.
There were exactly twelve regions left, which the twelve soul beasts quickly divided among themselves.
"Since everyone has claimed their territories, I hope we can all coexist peacefully and stay within our areas," the pig-headed soul beast said.
The other soul beasts exchanged glances, and the snake-headed soul beast spoke up, "But what if someone breaks the rules?"
The pig-headed soul beast replied, "Anyone found encroaching on other territories will face collective attack from the rest of us."
"So, I hope everyone can abide by this agreement."
The monkey-headed soul beast frowned, "Does this mean each area becomes an exclusive zone?"
"Yes, is there a problem?" the pig-headed soul beast asked.
The monkey-headed soul beast looked at the map. "Without a common leader, if something threatens the entire Sunset Forest, we'll still act independently."
Su Bai appreciated the monkey-headed soul beast's insight, as it voiced exactly what he was thinking.
"We can keep this meeting format," the pig-headed soul beast suggested. "If an issue arises that can't be resolved within our territories, we can use the council's power to mobilize the entire Sunset Forest."
"Impossible," the rabbit-headed soul beast shook its head. "Once we act independently, any issue not in our interest will be ignored, making this council ineffective."
"This council will become a place for pointless debate with no real power," the monkey-headed soul beast nodded in agreement.
"Are you suggesting..." the pig-headed soul beast frowned, "that we still need a ruler for the Sunset Forest?"
"Hmph, we just escaped that rule. We're about to be free, yet some soul beasts can't stand on their own," the monkey-headed soul beast scoffed.
"Moreover," the goat-headed soul beast added, "even if we choose a ruler from among us, there will be significant opposition from the others."
The other soul beasts nodded in agreement.
Su Bai then raised his hand. "If you need a ruler, I can take on the role of the Sunset Forest overlord. You just need to submit to me."
The other soul beasts were momentarily stunned.
They almost forgot Su Bai was present.
"This..."
The pig-headed soul beast wanted to refuse but hesitated, remembering how Su Bai easily defeated the tiger-headed soul beast.
At that moment, the dragon-headed soul beast spoke up, "I support the Ancestor becoming the new overlord of the Sunset Forest. I submit to the Ancestor!"
Then, the dragon-headed soul beast knelt.
Su Bai nodded in satisfaction.
"Very well, what about the rest of you?" Su Bai scanned the group.
"If you need a reminder, let me tell you something," Su Bai said with a smile. "Your previous leader, that hairy ugly lizard, I killed him."
As he spoke, Su Bai took out several silver needles from the deceased Rama. "I also inherited his abilities. Even if you disagree, I can make you agree."
"But then you won't have your own will."
This statement had an immediate effect.
The rabbit-headed soul beast was the first to kneel.
"I submit!"
One by one, the bull-headed soul beast, the goat-headed soul beast, and even the monkey-headed soul beast chose to submit.
In the end, only the strongest, the pig-headed soul beast, remained standing.
Su Bai looked at the pig-headed soul beast. "Do you want this silver needle through your left ear or your right ear?"
The pig-headed soul beast clenched its fists.
The freedom it had longed for was shattered in less than a day.
It was unwilling.
So it stood firm, refusing to submit.
"I don't need to waste words with you," Su Bai said, seeing the stubborn look in the pig-headed soul beast's eyes.
Then Su Bai summoned the shadow of the ancient dragon.
Instantly, a soul-crushing pressure swept over them, pressing all the soul beasts even lower.
The kneeling soul beasts felt as if ten thousand pounds of weight had been added to them.
The pig-headed soul beast, standing, was struggling under the pressure.
It closed its eyes, "Kill me then."
Su Bai laughed, "Why kill you?"
"I won't submit like this. I want freedom..." the pig-headed soul beast said heavily.
"I can give you relative freedom," Su Bai said with a smile.
"I am the overlord of the Star Dou Forest. All the soul beasts there have already submitted to me."
"Star Dou Forest!" The pig-headed soul beast's eyes widened. "If you control the Sunset Forest too..."
"Exactly," Su Bai said. "I want all soul beasts to submit to me."
"But my base is in the Star Dou Forest. I need someone to manage the Sunset Forest for me," Su Bai said, looking at the pig-headed soul beast. "Will you manage the Sunset Forest for me?"
The pig-headed soul beast didn't expect Su Bai's idea of relative freedom to be this.
It was exactly what it had dreamed of.
So it no longer resisted and knelt before Su Bai. "I will."
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"Why hasn't Su Bai returned yet?" Xiao Wu squatted beside Bibi Dong, staring at the juicy drumstick, tears of longing dripping from her eyes.
Ah Yin used her Blue Silver Grass to fan the grill, ensuring it stayed hot.
Bibi Dong, grilling, said, "We won't wait for him. If he comes back late, he'll have to go hungry."
Just then, Su Bai's voice came from behind Xiao Wu. "No worries, I'm hungry enough to eat all three of you."
"Su Bai!" Xiao Wu turned excitedly, only to be swept into Su Bai's arms.
"Ying~"
Xiao Wu's breath quickened, her face turning bright red. "Su Bai, are you going to eat Xiao Wu now?"
Su Bai chuckled, "Of course!"
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POWER STONE!!!!
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