Chapter 101 Lake Island
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were also horrified. Ghost Douluo's voice was dry: "Your Holiness, Zi Ji's strength is probably... probably not below Tang Hao at his peak, and perhaps even... surpasses him. That domain is too terrifying."
Bibi Dong slowly sat down, her fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest, her eyes flashing with a mad, calculating light.
"The Ten Great Beasts... ranked ninth... Star Dou Great Forest... this pool is deeper than I imagined."
"Order all Spirit Hall personnel operating near the Star Dou Great Forest, including the Soul Hunting teams, to withdraw!"
"Without my order, no one below the Title Douluo level is allowed to step into the Mixed Realm!"
"Furthermore, activate all reserved plans regarding the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest in the 'Eye of the Abyss' project."
A fierce glint flashed in her eyes: "Soul beasts are so powerful; this is a revolutionary threat to the tradition of human soul masters hunting soul rings, but... it's also an opportunity."
"If we can make these beasts fight each other, or... fight the Upper Three Sects and the Two Great Empires to a standstill..."
Star Luo Empire, Dai Tianfeng's study.
The intelligence scroll in Dai Tianfeng's hand slipped to the ground. This Star Luo Emperor, known for his iron-fisted and ruthless nature, was now filled with shock and lingering fear.
"The Star Dou Great Forest... is located at the border between the southern border of the Heaven Dou Empire and the northern border of my Star Luo Empire... So, such a terrifying force has always existed between our two countries..."
His voice was low and deep. "Order all passes and legions in the northern border to enter a state of highest alert! But any provocative actions are strictly prohibited. Shrink patrol areas to avoid conflict with high-level soul beasts!"
The commander of the Imperial Guard was sweating profusely: "Your Majesty, the extent of Zi Ji's domain... if she so desires, could potentially cover a large area of the border between our two countries simultaneously..."
Dai Tianfeng took a deep breath: "Therefore, we must appear absolutely 'harmless.' Furthermore, immediately send someone to contact the Heaven Dou Empire in the most covert way possible, to probe their reaction and possible joint response strategy."
"Faced with an absolute threat that transcends national borders, conflicts between empires can be temporarily set aside."
"Also, increase Zhu Zhuyun's cultivation resources by another 30%! Tell her that future enemies may not just be humans. A true Netherworld White Tiger must possess the majesty to awe all beasts!"
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin frowned unusually, his grip on his sword tightening slightly. Bone Douluo Gu Rong also abandoned his playful demeanor, his expression grave.
Ning Fengzhi sighed: "Soul beasts on the list… the continent's overall situation will be completely different from now on."
"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is founded on support; facing such terrifyingly powerful individuals, we need allies even more, we need… wisdom even more."
"Fengzhi, what do you mean?" Bone Douluo asked.
"Increase support for the Heavenly Dou Royal Family and deepen cooperation with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan. At the same time... try to establish some kind of... minimum communication channel with the Star Dou Great Forest?"
"Even if it's just expressing a willingness to non-aggression. Rongrong's future must not be tainted by hostility towards such beings."
Ning Fengzhi's gaze was distant. "Furthermore, the entire sect should reassess all industries and material sources related to the Star Dou Great Forest and formulate contingency plans."
Haotian Sect.
Tang Xiao and the five elders gathered in a secret chamber, the atmosphere extremely oppressive.
"A 290,000-year-old ferocious beast...comparable to a level 98 peak Douluo...even in its heyday, our Clear Sky Sect had to be cautious." Tang Xiao's voice was heavy. "This list completely reveals the terror of soul beasts. I worry that the actions of human soul masters hunting for soul rings may invite unpredictable retaliation."
The Second Elder said worriedly, "Sect Master, perhaps it's safer for us to stay out of the world. But if a war between humans and beasts breaks out on the continent because of this, how can our Clear Sky Sect truly remain unscathed?"
Tang Xiao closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them again: "Strengthen the sect's defensive array, and maximize the power of the array that conceals auras. At the same time...select astute disciples to go out and investigate. The focus is not on the movements of various countries, but on the unusual activities of soul beasts on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, and...whether any other ferocious beasts have been discovered. We need to know the overall attitude of the soul beasts towards this matter."
Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan.
Yu Luomian's expression was extremely solemn: "The Dragon Clan... the pure-blooded Hell Demon Dragon King, evolved into the Abyss Demon Prison Dragon... Although my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is also a top-tier Dragon Martial Soul, compared to these true dragon beasts that have lived for hundreds of thousands of years..."
He shook his head, "Issue the order that all Dragon Martial Soul Masters in the family must restrain their dragon might during recent cultivation, especially when entering areas inhabited by Soul Beasts. They must not reveal their true Martial Soul form unless absolutely necessary! Avoid unnecessary bloodline conflicts!"
"The conditions for the alliance with the Heaven Dou Royal Family can be relaxed a bit more; we must stick together tightly!"
Blazing Fire Academy, Earth Fire Melting Heart Secret Realm.
Huo Wu had just initially stabilized the power of her Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix Martial Soul and the Burning Heaven Realm when she sensed the terrifying dragon might sweeping across the continent and the information from the dark purple ranking list.
For the first time, an extremely solemn expression appeared on her bright and flamboyant face.
"Zi Ji... Hellish Dragon King... 305,000 years... Demonic Dragon Purgatory..."
Huo Wu clenched her fists, her fingertips turning white from the force, but her eyes burned not only with shock, but also with an unprecedented fighting spirit and desire that had been completely ignited.
"Is this the true peak power? Controlling a hundred-mile domain, deciding the life and death of thousands with a single word... My Burning Heaven Domain, fifty meters... Ha..."
Far from being discouraged, she felt a surge of exhilarating excitement.
"One day, my flames will also illuminate a hundred miles, a thousand miles! The Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix will never be inferior to any dragon!"
Star Dou Great Forest, core circle.
After Zi Ji had completely absorbed the reward and become familiar with her new power, she did not leave the Lake of Life.
Her enchanting figure still stood on the lakeside, her violet eyes gazing in a certain direction deep within the forest, then looking at the clear lake surface, the playful smile on her lips deepening.
"How interesting... This list, these rewards, what kind of being created this? Even the Lord seems to have been alarmed..." she murmured to herself. "However, the bloodline of the Abyss Demon Dragon, the Demon Dragon Purgatory Domain, and this 'Dragon God's Reverse Scale'... it has saved me tens of thousands of years of hard work."
She gently stroked a deep purple, reverse-shaped dragon scale that had appeared out of thin air on her chest, its edges shimmering with a dark gold luster. She felt the vast, majestic, yet protective will within it, her eyes flickering slightly.
"The Dragon God's... reverse scale? Even if it's just a replica, it makes the dragon blood within me tremble..."
Just then, a deep, majestic voice, seemingly carrying the weight of heaven and earth, resounded directly in her mind:
[Purple Princess, come to the island in the middle of the lake.]
(End of Chapter)