Bibi Dong asked, "Have Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo sent any news back?"
The bishop said, "Not yet, Xingdou Great Forest is the largest soul beast forest on the continent, it requires some time to search."
Bibi Dong ordered, "Send both the red-robed and black-robed bishops to Xingdou Great Forest."
The bishop was surprised, "With the two adults and over ten Soul Saints, along with three Soul Douluos, isn't that lineup sufficient? Sending two Titled Douluos seems too excessive, doesn't it?"
Bibi Dong responded softly, "Since the soul hunting operation is temporarily put on hold, let some of the personnel first complete this task."
"Yes, I'll go notify them immediately."
...
At this moment, Xingdou Great Forest.
Tang San had already arrived here, unleashing the Slaying God Domain, causing nearby soul beasts to dare not approach.
Though Tang San did not know where Xiao Wu was, according to the Master's guidance, he knew powerful soul beasts always reside in the center of the forest. Despite the danger of approaching, he desperately wanted to see Xiao Wu, so he did not fear the peril.
After running for a day, Tang San was a bit tired, and rested in place, released the Blue Silver Domain. Blue Silver Grass quickly grew and intertwined, soon forming a solid house.
The reason to rest was because ahead was the region of ten-thousand-year soul beasts. To enter, he must be in peak condition, reducing danger somewhat.
While resting, Tang San sensed someone far away through the Blue Silver Domain.
Spiritual power concentrated, Blue Silver Grass quietly approached. Even without a close approach, information within a kilometer radius could be fed back to the brain.
Tang San quickly discovered it was a team of over twenty people. Seeing their appearances, Tang San frowned, among them, he recognized three at a glance, the strongest trio of Martial Soul Hall's Golden Generation, Xie Yue, Hu Liena, Yan. As for the others, most were between forty and seventy years old, most were Soul Saints, with three being Soul Douluos. And two were Titled Douluos!
He recognized one Soul Douluo, who first appeared wanting to kill them, during the journey to martial soul contests, it was that Golden Eagle Soul Douluo.
As for the two Titled Douluos, he also recognized them as Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
Tang San felt uneasy in his heart, what was such a powerful team doing here?
Clearly not for hunting soul rings for the Golden Generation. If it was for Ye Yu to acquire a soul ring, this lineup would make sense, but for the Golden Generation, it seemed overkill.
Tang San's heart shook: "Could the target be Xiao Wu?"
Tang San's face became ugly, anxious and distressed. Although knowing the Titan Giant Ape was friends with Xiao Wu, these two Titled Douluos were level ninety-five—could the Titan Giant Ape handle them?
Tang San used Blue Silver Grass to perfectly conceal and cover himself. At this moment, Martial Soul Hall's people were already dispersed, quickly clearing out an open area, setting up tents, and beginning to rest.
Tang San wanted to leave to find Xiao Wu but didn't know where she was, thus unable to warn her of the danger in advance.
Then confront them? That seemed even less likely, it would be courting death.
Soon, Tang San thought of a solution: infiltrate them, since Martial Soul Hall did not know he was Tang San, as even Mubai couldn't recognize him before. Moreover, he had met Hu Liena in the City of Slaughter.
Tang San approached, Martial Soul Hall was about to take action but was stopped by Hu Liena. As Tang San expected, none recognized him, Martial Soul Hall did not act, Hu Liena claimed Tang San was her friend.
She did not know he was Tang San; in the City of Slaughter, Tang San went by Tang Yin.
Tang San said he came to hunt soul beasts, Hu Liena wished to repay him, because Tang San had helped her, guiding her on detoxification in the City of Slaughter.
With Bloody Mary, it was not simply blood, drinking too much would generate toxins, Ye Yu was immune, but she wasn't.
Hu Liena said, "He is the Tang Yin I mentioned; without her teaching me the detox method back then, I wouldn't have survived."
Instantly, Martial Soul Hall's alertness was erased, Xie Yue expressed gratitude.
Tang San prepared to leave, Ghost Douluo stepped forward to stop him because they worried he might disturb their target from any direction, even if the chance was one in ten thousand, they wanted to prevent it.
Therefore, Ghost Douluo wanted Tang San to follow them and not leave—essentially losing his freedom, although afterward they would assist Tang San in acquiring the Sixth Soul Ring.
Tang San achieved his goal, claiming he came to gain the Sixth Soul Ring. Coupled with their concern for letting him leave, instead allowing him to follow—which was his intention all along.
Tang San reluctantly agreed.
One major reason for his success was during the conversation, saying he left the sect, which sparked Ghost Douluo's interest in recruiting him, just as the soul hunting operation was beginning. It provided an opportunity to learn about the internal situation of Vast Heaven Sect from Tang Yin.
These were all within Tang San's expectations; one could say it was the result of his studies at Moon Pavilion. In the past, he would have been restless for a long time due to his concern for Xiao Wu, unable to stay calm.
The next morning, Martial Soul Hall's people advanced, Tang San focused on cautiously sensing his surroundings, searching for Xiao Wu's presence.
Half a day later, they finally found it—their approach was disrupted by a voice.
"You indeed came as expected."
This voice made Tang San's body tremble—it was Xiao Wu.
Immediately, twenty Soul Saints and three Soul Douluos formed a formation, encircling Hu Liena, Tang San, Xie Yue, Yan in the center. Martial Souls released, Soul Rings emerged.
Through the dense forest, an extremely beautiful scene unfolded before them; clear lake water sparkling, the surface reflecting towering trees.
By the lake, crouched a black gorilla like a mountain, covered in strong muscles, clear contours showing strength and beauty.
On the gorilla's shoulder sat a beautiful woman in a pink long dress, with straight black hair draping down to her waist, face soft and gentle—even the self-proclaimed beautiful Hu Liena felt somewhat inferior.
Five years passed; Xiao Wu became more beautiful, her figure more voluptuous, her youthful appearance transformed into ultimate beauty.
Soul Saints and Soul Douluos' gaze fixed on Xiao Wu, while the two Titled Douluos stared at the gorilla—they knew this was the King of the Forest, Titan Giant Ape.
The Titan Giant Ape stood up, the two Titled Douluos immediately released their Martial Souls, all nine Soul Rings exploding forth.
Exchanging glances marked their long-practiced cooperation, they moved seamlessly.
Ju Douluo first launched an attack towards Titan Giant Ape, knowing he's not its match but wanting to obstruct it to allow Ghost Douluo to capture Xiao Wu.
At this moment, Ye Yu had already entered Xingdou Great Forest, rapidly approaching this place.
Having ensured a perfect ending for the Master and Er'long, Ye Yu departed the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan at full speed, by now reaching the depths of the forest.
From afar, Ye Yu already sensed the surge of aura from Titled Douluos and Titan Giant Ape.
Ye Yu knew—it had already begun.
Ye Yu's eyes firm, with cold gleams: "With me here, I won't allow such tragedy to occur!"