Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

After all, this day's lessons are not easy for a 6-year-old.

Lin Wan planned to grab a quick, simple dinner at the part-time cafeteria before heading back to her dorm.

As soon as he reached the open space in front of the teaching building, a familiar figure came into his view.

"Brother Wan!" The voice was filled with excitement and affection.

Lin Wan paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her sea-blue eyes, before she understood.

The person who came was Lin Zao.

He was wearing a brand-new gray outfit issued by the Spirit Hall, standing under a withered tree with almost no leaves, waving vigorously at Lin Wan.

"Good morning." Lin Wan walked over, a gentle smile naturally curving her lips.

"Why are you at the academy? Didn't the Spirit Hall have any plans for you today?"

"Hehe, I'll be free after practicing the basics this afternoon! Lord Moraki said I can move around freely for a while."

Lin Zao ran up to Lin Wan in a few steps, her face beaming with pure joy, "Brother Wan, let's go! I'll treat you to dinner!"

"Have dinner?"

Lin Wan was pulled along by him, feeling both amused and exasperated. "The cafeteria is right over there, you don't need to treat me."

He pointed to a low building not far away, where a few wisps of smoke were rising from the roof.

"Oh no, I'm not going there!"

Lin Zao shook her head vigorously, pulling Lin Wan straight towards the academy gate.

"I've heard about the food in the part-time student cafeteria, and it's not good. I'll take you to eat something better!"

Watching Lin Zao lead her out of the academy gate with practiced ease, and then turn towards the city center and the location of the Spirit Hall, Lin Wan's doubts finally came together.

He stopped and asked tentatively, "Zaozao, you're not going to take me to the Spirit Hall's cafeteria, are you?"

Lin Zao suddenly turned around, her eyes wide open, staring at Lin Wan in astonishment.

"Brother Wan! You're amazing! You even guessed that."

He scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "Yes, Lord Moraki agreed. He said I can bring my friends to the Spirit Hall's public dining area."

Lin Wan understood. It seemed that the people of the Spirit Hall in Tianshuang City had given Lin Zao, a genius with innate soul power level 7, a great deal of freedom.

"Isn't this inappropriate?"

Lin Wan frowned slightly. There were too many abnormalities about him, and he still didn't want to have too much contact with the Spirit Hall.

"It's okay, it's really okay."

Lin Zao patted his chest to assure him, "I asked very clearly, Lord Moraki said it himself. Since he's your friend, it's fine to bring him over for a meal, and it'll also help you get familiar with the environment. He specifically told me not to bring too many people and not to wander off."

Lin Zao even imitated Lord Moraki's tone for Lin Wan, and did so perfectly.

Seeing the expectation on Lin Zao's face, Lin Wan finally agreed. After all, Lin Zao was about to go to the Martial Soul Academy to study, and she didn't know when they would see each other again.

He stopped declining and nodded.

"Alright, then I'll benefit from your help, Lord Hayashi." There was a hint of teasing in his tone.

Lin Zao blushed at being addressed as "adult," chuckled sheepishly, and pulled Lin Wan along, quickening her pace.

"Brother Wan, please stop making fun of me. Let's hurry up, the Spirit Hall's mealtime is almost over."

After passing through several increasingly bustling streets, the magnificent golden dome of the Spirit Hall reappeared before our eyes.

This time, Lin Zao did not linger in the square, but instead led Lin Wan around to a relatively low-key yet still impressive gate at the side and rear.

Two solemn-looking guards stood at the entrance, dressed in the Spirit Hall's standard leather armor.

Lin stepped forward, took out a small bronze badge from his pocket, and handed it over.

"Brother Guard, I am Lin Zao."

The guard took the badge and examined it carefully, then looked up and sized up Lin Wan.

Lin Wan's outstanding appearance with silver hair and blue eyes caused a strange look to flash in the guard's eyes, but he did not ask any questions and just nodded seriously.

"Deacon Moraki has given instructions. Go inside. The public dining area is at the end of the west corridor on the first floor."

"Thank you, Brother Guard!" Lin Zao quickly took the badge and pulled Lin Wan inside.

Stepping inside the Spirit Hall, Lin Wan couldn't help but marvel at how incredibly wealthy the Spirit Hall truly was!

The corridor was wide, the floor was as smooth as a mirror, and the walls were carved with exquisite martial spirit patterns and epic battle reliefs.

Lin Zao was clearly not a first-timer here; he skillfully led Lin Wan to the dining area.

Pushing open the two heavy oak doors, the aroma of food wafted into Lin Wan's nose, and he subconsciously swallowed.

It smells so good!

Having transmigrated to the Douluo Continent for three years, this was the first time he had smelled such a fragrant aroma.

The Martial Spirit Hall's public dining area was much larger and more luxurious than Lin Wan had imagined.

The spacious and bright hall is furnished with a long dining table and comfortable chairs.

The long dining table was laden with a dazzling array of food: whole roasted chickens, fragrant stewed meat, fresh bread, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and even delicate desserts and steaming soups.

Seeing this, Lin Wan couldn't hold back her tears.

He hadn't seen so much food in three years.

Lin Zao pulled Lin Wan and rushed to the dining table, "Brother Wan, look! There's so much delicious food. Just take whatever you want."

Looking at the abundant food, Lin Wan sighed inwardly: This is what the world of Soul Masters should be like!

Chapter 12 The Nine-Colored Deer and the Star Dou Great Forest

Starry Sky Forest, Lake of Life.

This place is like an emerald embedded in a vast, starry forest.

The lake water has an incredible emerald green color. The rich primordial energy and life force of heaven and earth have almost solidified here, turning into a light mist that swirls around the lake surface.

Ancient trees stand tall by the lake, their lush foliage blocking out most of the sky. Only slivers of golden sunlight stubbornly penetrate the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows.

This is the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, where even 100,000-year-old soul beasts can only serve as gatekeepers.

Now, in this sacred land of the soul beast world, on a smooth, dark green boulder on the lakeshore, a creature lies with its eyes closed, radiating a soft and sacred aura.

This is the Nine-Colored Deer that Lin Wan released into the Star Dou Great Forest.

Its body is now much stronger than when it first arrived in Douluo Continent, and its fur is smoother and shinier.

On it, nine colors flow endlessly under the nourishment of life, just like a living thing.

And the tips of its small, delicate antlers on its head were also adorned with twinkling starlight.

The Nine-Colored Deer is currently cultivating.

As a divine beast born from the auspiciousness of heaven and earth, its affinity for and control over energy is an innate instinct.

When Lin Wan released the Nine-Colored Deer into the Starry Sky Forest, a strange connection naturally formed between them.

Its pure and auspicious aura quietly spread, instantly connecting and merging with the aura of the Starry Sky Forest.

The Nine-Colored Deer remained calm and unperturbed by this, even taking it for granted.

Throughout its long lifespan, wherever it passed, all things became tranquil, ferocious beasts calmed their rage, withered plants were revitalized, and dying creatures received a touch of protection.

Being obscured by the air currents of a forest is simply its normal state of being.

For the nine-colored deer, this was just a trivial matter.

Although the forest is quite large, it is still just a forest to the Nine-Colored Deer.

After arriving at this forest of towering trees, it began its exploration of the forest.

The nine-colored deer sensed the weight of the soil in this forest, as well as the fragrance of grass and trees in the air and the powerful or weak pulses of countless creatures.

This primal and vibrant aura made it feel very comfortable.

However, the exploration of the Nine-Colored Deer, which had only just begun, was soon forced to come to an end.

A colossal, pitch-black figure tore through the sky without warning and descended before it.

It was a gigantic, jet-black dragon, its scales gleaming with a cold, metallic light. Its golden, vertical pupils resembled two burning suns, brimming with boundless majesty and power. The terrifying pressure caused the surrounding air to freeze.

The nine-colored deer is peaceful by nature and dislikes fighting. Therefore, when faced with this sudden power that is far superior to its own, it did not resist.

It is not afraid of any danger, after all, it is currently under the system's protection period.

Therefore, the Nine-Colored Deer allowed the black dragon, who called himself Emperor Tian, ​​to carefully grab it with its enormous dragon claws.

When it was put down, it was already beside this emerald green lake of life.

"Auspicious Beast, auspicious beast favored by heaven and earth! You are the hope of the Soul Beast race. You are too weak now. Danger lurks outside this forest. Until you grow up, you must stay here and receive protection."

Di Tian's voice, like muffled thunder, resounded directly in the Nine-Colored Deer's mind, and the Nine-Colored Deer heard an indescribable excitement and heaviness in it.

A hint of confusion flashed in its clear, glass-like eyes.

Auspicious Beast? The hope of the Soul Beast?

It is a divine beast that represents auspiciousness, but in the Douluo Continent, it can also be called an auspicious beast.

It wanted to explain, but Di Tian's unquestionable attitude and his profound power made the Nine-Colored Deer wisely choose to remain silent.

It is still too weak in this world.

Thus, the Nine-Colored Deer was forced to remain at the Lake of Life, and its exploration of the Star Dou Great Forest was abruptly ended before it had even begun.

Soon, Di Tian sent a powerful guard to the Nine-Colored Deer's side.

A 280,000-year-old soul beast, the three-headed Crimson Demon Hound, the Crimson King.

The Red King's three heads were all fixed on the Nine-Colored Deer, and he stayed nearby without leaving its side.

Clearly, the nine-colored deer was extremely important to them.

Before leaving, Di Tian urged the Nine-Colored Deer in an unyielding tone: "You must cultivate diligently and increase your power. I will not allow the Crimson King to take you away from the Lake of Life region until you have sufficient power to protect yourself."

Seeing how Di Tian treated it like a cub that needed to be carefully guarded, the Nine-Colored Deer felt helpless but also understood.

In terms of power level in this world, compared to beings like Di Tian and Chi Wang, it is indeed like a newborn infant.

It reluctantly accepted its current situation and made the Lake of Life its current dwelling place and place of cultivation.

The environment of the Lake of Life is a supreme treasure for any living creature, especially for the auspicious beast, the Nine-Colored Deer.

The rich life force and the primordial energy of heaven and earth continuously flowed into its body, nourishing its essence and accelerating its growth.

What surprised it even more was that Di Tian seemed to value its status as an auspicious beast.

Besides sending the Crimson King to protect it, every now and then, this Beast King of the Star Dou Great Forest would personally deliver to the Nine-Colored Deer a pure and incomparably refined energy source containing the aura of ice.

This energy is extremely pure and powerful, carrying the chill of ice and snow and the tenacity of life.

Di Tian did not explain the origin of the energy to the Nine-Colored Deer, but the Nine-Colored Deer could sense that the energy seemed to have been refined and was very suitable for it to absorb.

Each time it absorbs this icy energy, it's like lighting an ice lamp inside its body, not only accelerating the accumulation of soul power but also miraculously stimulating the transformation and sublimation of the nine-colored auspicious light within its body.

Nourished by the Lake of Life and aided by the ice-elemental energy fed by Emperor Tian, ​​the Nine-Colored Deer's cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

Its age as a soul beast increased rapidly, and its body became more solid and resilient. The nine-colored divine light became increasingly dazzling and eye-catching, and even a nascent realm full of auspicious energy was faintly forming around it.

The Nine-Colored Deer felt that it was not far from breaking through to the next major realm of Soul Beast.

On this day, the Nine-Colored Deer lay on the dark green boulder as usual, immersed in deep cultivation.

It guides the essence of the Lake of Life and the icy power accumulated within the body, flowing slowly through the meridians, cleansing every inch of flesh and bone.

The surroundings were quiet, except for the Red King lying not far away, his three heads taking turns on guard, emitting soft snores.

suddenly!

An extremely faint spiritual thought, as delicate as a gossamer thread, carefully pierced through the thick energy barrier of the Lake of Life and entered the mind of the Nine-Colored Deer.

Chapter 13 The Nine-Colored Deer and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm

"Help...help me...little...little auspicious beast...please help me..."