Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

According to the records of the Spirit Hall, a powerful expert at the Title Douluo level once wanted to explore the forbidden area. He chose to go deep into the thick fog and disappeared without a trace, without making any noise.

This incident made the Star Dou Great Forest a taboo for the strong. However, the generational change of human strong is relatively fast. At least in the eyes of the current generation of strong, the Star Dou Great Forest is nothing special.

In this era, for some unknown reason, 100,000-year-old soul beasts are extremely rare, and it's impossible to find a target to obtain a 100,000-year-old soul ring.

This time, Yan is not going to the forbidden area deeper in the core area, but to the center of the core area, a beautiful place called Star Lake.

In the heart of the Starry Sky Forest, lush trees provide ample shade, and the vast forest is filled with fresh air. At the heart of the forest lies a small lake. If you hadn't actually come here, it would be hard to believe that such a wondrous sight could exist in this vast forest.

This lake isn't very large, only about a hundred meters in diameter, but its crystal-clear waters are like a mirror, reflecting the green trees on both sides, creating a picturesque scene.

"Oh!"

Suddenly, a shadow rapidly enlarged in the sky. The massive body of the Titan Ape made quite a commotion when it landed, shaking the earth and causing ripples to spread across Star Lake.

"Da Ming, come out quickly, we've come to see you."

Above the Titan Ape's head, Xiao Wu waved her hand, calling to the Azure Bull Python that was cultivating deep within the Star Lake. This Star Lake seemed to connect to a more dangerous area deeper within the core region, hence the extremely rich spiritual energy here.

However, most beasts simply cannot be patient, and even those that can are no match for the Azure Bull Python. Therefore, this place has become the Azure Bull Python's absolute territory, where it spends most of its time soaking at the bottom of the lake, breathing and cultivating.

Xiao Wu called out to the lake for a moment. Suddenly, with a splash, a huge head emerged from the water right in front of Xiao Wu.

This is a massive beast head that closely resembles a bull's head, with two horns, exuding an extraordinary aura. The Azure Bull Python, though appearing to be a combination of a wild bull's head and a giant python's body, is in reality a powerful beast possessing top-tier dragon blood.

Although the Azure Dragon is not among the nine elemental dragon kings, it is still an extremely high-ranking divine dragon among the dragon race. As a descendant of its bloodline, the Azure Bull Python naturally possesses extraordinary dragon blood.

"The Ming Dynasty".

Xiao Wu skipped and hopped to Da Ming's side, reached out and hugged the huge bull's head, jumped up and easily rode on its head, riding the Azure Bull Python to Yan's side.

The azure bull-headed, snake-bodied serpent let out a deep roar, then looked at Yan and spoke in human language, "Human, we meet again. I sense an extremely strong aura of a high-level dragon on you. Is it from this auspicious beast?"

The auspicious beast embodies the essence of heaven and earth and is exceptionally important to the Star Dou Great Forest. Although I don't know how the auspicious beast has disturbed you, I apologize on its behalf. I wonder if you could release it.

Yan shook his head and did not immediately agree to Da Ming's request. Instead, he explained, "Da Ming, it's not that I'm deliberately causing trouble. You know, this guy almost killed me."

And this guy, don't let its small size fool you, it's got quite a mind of its own. Just now it tried to influence Erming's attack on me to save itself. You should be thankful I'm alright, otherwise it would have been a disaster for the Star Dou Great Forest.”

"Heh... You wretched human, you're just spouting nonsense..."

Before Da Ming could respond, the big cat that Yan was holding couldn't hold back any longer; it didn't believe this guy's words.

"You are revered as the Emperor Beast by the soul beasts. When you grow up, you will be able to command countless soul beasts within the Star Dou Great Forest. Your status and position are indeed extraordinary."

Yan, carrying the three-eyed golden lion, said, "And what I want to tell you is that my status among humans is about the same as yours. If something really happens to me, countless soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest will suffer. In that case, it would be more like a calamity beast than an auspicious beast."

The three-eyed golden lion was very dissatisfied with Yan comparing it to itself, saying, "You despicable human, don't talk nonsense. What right do you have to compare yourself to me? You and I are completely different. You can't possibly be a mythical beast among humans."

"Forget it, why should I explain it to a country bumpkin like you? I might just go crazy."

Yan had no intention of explaining the previous topic anymore. He gently scratched the three-eyed golden lion's golden fur with one hand. The latter had clearly succumbed to the eighteen ways of petting a cat and even turned its belly out to cooperate. Sure enough, the instinct of a living being is to find something really delicious.

Yan scratched the golden cat's neck and chin. "See? Little guy, you're still obediently enjoying my eighteen ways of petting a cat, and calling out 'Master' a couple of times."

"Don't even think about it."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion tried to maintain its dignity as an auspicious beast, but unfortunately, Yan's Ten Fragrant Softening Powder was too powerful, leaving it with little strength to resist. In no time, its head was pressed down, and waves of strange sensations almost made it succumb.

"Big green snake, please save me!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion spoke with a sob in its voice. The Azure Bull Python, who was bonding with Xiao Wu, almost knocked Xiao Wu off the stage upon hearing this. For the first time, it felt that Yan's words were so correct. This auspicious beast really needed to be taught a lesson; it was just too inarticulate.

As a Azure Bull Python, it is also a descendant of the ancient divine dragon bloodline. Even if it is not as good as the imperial auspicious beast in front of it, it is not bad as good as some true dragons. What does it call itself? Great Green Snake. Although it used to have this name, it now has horns and is no longer a snake.

"Human Holy Son, don't go too far. Auspicious beasts can never recognize a master."

Although the Azure Bull Python was quite unhappy with some of the auspicious beast's words, it still knew which side it should stand on. If it weren't for the fact that Yan, Xiao Wu and her daughter, and Er Ming had already become very familiar with each other and had an excellent relationship, it would have snatched the auspicious beast back the moment it met.

"Don't worry, I'm not that crazy. I was just playing with it, and I didn't expect it to be so easily amused."

Yan said it was just for fun, but his hand never left the auspicious beast's head. He kept stroking the golden cat's head, which was as liquid as liquid. The cat's head was almost bald from being stroked, which made the three-eyed golden lion want to cry.

As a majestic imperial beast, it usually chases away most soul beasts, except for a few extremely evil ones. It has never suffered such humiliation since its birth, and today's experience is truly frustrating.

"Human, what brings you to this Star Lake?"

Seeing that Yan had no intention of harming the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the Azure Bull Python was somewhat relieved. As long as there was no danger for the time being, that was good. At worst, it could ask Sister Xiaowu to act as a mediator and negotiate to exchange the auspicious beast for some rare treasures.

Yan didn't hesitate much and took out the fire dragon egg. "I want to know if you have a way to speed up the hatching of this dragon egg."

The three-eyed golden lion became excited again upon seeing the fire dragon egg, but unfortunately, its little mouth was immediately covered by Yan, and the sounds coming from its throat were all muffled sobs, "Big green snake, you saw it, right? It wasn't me who acted recklessly, it was this thief who stole our dragon clan's... Waaah..."

The Azure Bull Python wasn't paying attention to Yan bullying the auspicious beast again. Instead, it stared at the dragon egg that Yan had taken out, lowered its massive body to get closer, and stared with its two lantern-sized eyes wide open.

It leaned closer to sense its presence, its subconscious murmurs revealing its shock: "How is this possible? How can there be such a pure dragon in the world? Although it has not yet been born, it gives me a feeling of absolute suppression, even more so than the auspicious beasts."

Unlike auspicious beasts, its dragon blood is even stronger, belonging to a high-level dragon race that has long been extinct, and even surpassing that of the one in the Lake of Life…”

The Azure Bull Python was initially amazed when it saw the dragon egg, but then carefully observed it for a long time. Unlike the auspicious beast, it did not make any rash moves. After a long while, it finally spoke again: "Where did you bring this lord from? Can you leave it in the Star Dou Great Forest?"

"Within the Star Dou Great Forest, the only soul beasts still awake that are over 100,000 years old are you and Er Ming. If I leave it and this little guy behind, can you really protect them?"

Yan asked in return, then sat cross-legged, pulled the three-eyed golden lion with its ears perked up onto his lap, and continued while petting the cat: "And if I'm not mistaken, the one in the Lake of Life, and those powerful soul beasts in the core of the Great Ferocious Land, are all asleep."

They had just fought a great battle and hadn't recovered yet; they hadn't even noticed the auspicious beast's birth. "Little one, you probably don't know Di Tian yet."

His last sentence was addressed to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who turned its head slightly in confusion and asked curiously, "Who is Di Tian?"

Chapter 160 The Fire Dragon King's Legacy

"Di Tian, ​​he is the patriarch of the Black Dragon Clan, the last Black Dragon King, and the true ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest. He is now in the deeper part of the core area, in that ominous land shrouded in endless mist."

In the central area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, by the Star Lake, Yan sat under a large tree, stroking the soft fur of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion with one hand, while recounting some information about the depths of the core area, "You are a rare imperial auspicious beast among the soul beast race, appearing only once every ten thousand years."

If you had already been discovered by Di Tian and the others, you would at least have a top-tier 100,000-year-old soul beast protecting you, instead of being so easily defeated by me and having no guardian appear until now. By the way, how many years old are you?

As Yan spoke softly, he continued to gently stroke the fur of the three-eyed golden lion, smoothing it out while circulating his soul power to stimulate its blood and qi, causing the latter to let out whimpering sounds, clearly enjoying it immensely.

The three-eyed golden lion, perhaps having enjoyed itself too much, became a bit too arrogant. "Hmph! You know how powerful I am, so let me go now, and I'll forgive your sins and leave the dragon egg behind..."

"Ha! Little guy, have you forgotten that you don't have any backing right now, and you've fallen into my hands? I'm human, aren't you afraid...?"

Yan pinched the big cat's chin and scratched it, then slapped its round bottom a few times, which displeased the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. You can't touch a tiger's bottom, and you definitely can't touch the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's bottom either.

"You human, you're awful..."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion let out a series of low growls from its throat, and a faint red light burst from the vertical eye on its forehead. While enjoying Yan petting the cat, it was also gathering soul power. Now, it was stimulated again and tried to break free from control and bite back to make Yan pay.

"Don't bother. The Ten Fragrant Tendon-Softening Powder is made with top-grade medicinal herbs from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. It can even paralyze a fully grown dragon, let alone you, little guy. Wouldn't it be better to just behave? Are you uncomfortable...?"

Yan scratched the golden cat's chin and belly again. Through this brief contact, the AI ​​Dawn had already collected some information about the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. A newly deduced and upgraded version of the Eighteen Ways to Pet a Cat flashed through Yan's mind, specially tailored for the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. In just a moment, the big cat was completely captivated by it.

The Azure Bull Python was observing the fire dragon egg. After nurturing it with its own vital energy for a while, it stopped and turned to look at Yan, who was petting a cat on the ground. "This lord's situation is a bit troublesome. It seems that it has not been able to replenish its vital energy for a long time. Relying solely on me, it cannot provide enough dragon energy."

I think we can send it and the auspicious beast into the core misty area to meet the true master of the Star Dou Great Forest, that is, the great figure of the Dragon Clan you mentioned.”

Do you know Di Tian?

Yan asked a question in return. He had previously communicated with Xiao Wu and the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming. Xiao Wu did not have a good impression of the core fog zone because her father had entered it to fight for a treasure, but ultimately perished. Er Ming's explanation was vague, and he was not entirely clear about the whole situation.

"I didn't actually see that great one. After I advanced to the level of 100,000 years ago, I went to the Misty Zone. Erming was waiting for me outside. I didn't get to see those sleeping great ones, but I could sense the power of that dragon in the Lake of Life."

A trace of longing flashed across the massive dragon head of the Azure Bull Python: "I originally thought I was the closest being to a true dragon in the Douluo Continent, but the great figure sleeping in the Lake of Life made me realize how big the gap is between me and a true dragon."

He was clearly still asleep, but just one wisp of dragon energy made me feel an absolute suppression above my bloodline. That wisp of dragon energy made me understand the true direction of evolution. I am able to have my current strength thanks to that experience.

The lords of the Misty Zone are still asleep, while Erming and I have been designated as the temporary rulers of the Star Dou Great Forest. So after that audience, we chose to maintain our original forms and cultivate, and banished many evil soul beasts.

Holy Son, I hope you can keep this person here. I cannot replenish his vital energy, but the Lake of Life in the Misty Zone contains a large amount of life energy, which will surely make up for the deficiency.

"If I can lead this lord and the auspicious beast into the misty area, all the problems will be easily solved."

"Da Ming, I think it's best not to disturb those sleeping big shots for now. The fact that they entrusted you with the management of the Star Dou Great Forest means that their current situation is not good, so it's best not to bother them."

Yan shook his head. He wasn't planning on contacting a cunning fox like Di Tian who had lived for so long right now. The Star Dou Great Forest, where all the ferocious beasts were currently dormant, was the best place for him. Once he had won over Xiao Wu and her daughter, and fooled the two forest kings, the Star Dou Great Forest would be his backyard.

If the Ming Dynasty were to awaken those ferocious beasts now, it would be a very troublesome matter. Therefore, it is best to maintain the status quo. In any case, in the original work, until the end of the Douyi storyline, there was no trace of Di Tian or any ferocious beasts.

Da Ming hesitated for a moment, still holding considerable awe for the ferocious beasts in the core area. "The descendants of the true dragon and the auspicious beasts are both major matters."

“Da Ming, if you think about it this way, leaving this little guy in the Central Great Forest will speed up your and Er Ming’s cultivation progress. Besides, you also want to transform into a true dragon, right? This is your chance.”

As Yan spoke softly, the Azure Bull Python's lantern-sized eyes involuntarily fell upon the three-eyed golden lion that was cuddling in Yan's arms.

If Yan hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't have thought of it. The benefits that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion could gain if he and Erming stayed in the Central Great Forest to guard it were very tempting to the beasts.

Seeing that the Azure Bull Python was wavering, Yan began to analyze the pros and cons with the Three-Eyed Golden Lion again, "Little guy, if you enter the core fog zone, those ferocious beasts won't let you out easily. You're too important to them..."

"Well, I'm not that particular about where we are, but if I stay outside, it's only good for you, what good will it do me? Why don't you leave this dragon egg with me?"

Yan and Da Ming didn't mince words in their conversation, so the auspicious beast understood the current situation. It felt that some of Yan's words made a lot of sense. It was so useful to the soul beasts, but what if it was trapped inside the Misty Zone every day? Wouldn't it lose its freedom?

Staying in this central forest area is fine; the two forest kings here are strong but also have good tempers and can protect your safety. However, you still need to make some demands; it would be best to get this despicable human to leave behind that dragon egg.

It had been wandering alone in the Star Dou Great Forest for years and had long felt lonely. But most soul beasts were stupid and it didn't even look at them.

Until today, it noticed the dragon egg in Yan's hand. The pure aura of dragon bloodline immediately attracted its attention. It felt that the creature inside the dragon egg was quite good and qualified to be its partner, so it chose to make its move.

"You're dreaming? No way! I'm taking it back to find a way to bring it into the world. Since we can't solve this problem here in the Star Dou Great Forest, I'll have to go somewhere else."

Yan patted the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's head, then handed it to Xiao Wu. He said a few words to the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, instructing them not to enter the Misty Zone to report anything. He also told Xiao Wu to keep an eye on things before leaving the Star Dou Great Forest with the dragon egg.

He planned to head north to Tiandou City and try his luck in the Sunset Forest outside the city. Two dragon kings had perished within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, including the first generation Fire Dragon King. The dragon soul power of those two dragon kings had not yet dissipated, and bringing this dragon egg there might have some effect.

If the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well still doesn't work, then he'll cross realms to find Blazing Flame. If Blazing Flame also fails, then he'll consider contacting the ferocious beasts slumbering in the deepest part of the Star Dou Great Forest. However, if that happens, he'll have to be prepared for things to change drastically afterward.

……

Outside the Sunset Forest and the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well Hot Spring, Yan thanked the two Title Douluos who had escorted him in a low voice before entering alone. Passing through the mist set up by Dugu Bo, he saw several low huts.

Yan's gaze swept around and he saw a girl sitting cross-legged among the flowers. It was Dugu Bo's granddaughter, Dugu Yan. At this moment, the girl was sitting cross-legged beside a clump of Bilin Seven Absolute Flowers, constantly circulating her soul power to absorb the poison gas for cultivation.

"Greetings, Miss Dugu. I would like to ask if Senior Dugu and Elder Guiju are in seclusion at the spring."

As Yan stepped forward, Dugu Yan had just completed a full cycle of her cultivation to refine the poisonous gas. Hearing his arrival, she opened her beautiful eyes slightly, and upon seeing him, her eyes brightened slightly as she nodded. When Yan approached and greeted her softly, the young woman stood up.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Dugu Yan knelt slightly in front of Yan and then told him about the situation inside, "Your Highness, Grandfather is not at home today. He must have gone to the Mercenary Guild in Tiandou City. The two elders of the Spirit Hall are cultivating inside. They have been in seclusion for several months, but Grandfather said that they have encountered something good."

"Really? It seems like things are going quite well."

Yan nodded, and then walked forward with Dugu Yan. After walking for a short while, they saw a shimmering light ahead, with ice-blue and crimson halos intertwined and flowing. The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire within was even more magnificent and colorful.

Yan's gaze shifted slightly and he saw Elders Gui Mei and Yue Guan sitting cross-legged in front of the two immortal herbs. At this moment, their auras were restrained, but their bodies were surrounded by two magical soul power halos, one purple-gold and the other snow-white. With each flash of the halos, their auras changed slightly.