Hyotei wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Yuki's gentle gesture.
Snow Empress reached out her delicate hand and gently stroked Ice Empress's long, emerald-green hair, a hint of a smile in her cool eyes.
"Silly girl."
Her voice was like drops of ice water, melodious and pleasant to the ear.
"If the list exists, there must be a reason for it. If you can make the list, so can I. There's no need to worry about me."
Upon hearing this, Hyotei paused for a moment, then a bright smile bloomed on her delicate and pretty face.
"That's true!"
She nodded vigorously, and the slight worry in her heart vanished.
Sister Xue is so amazing, how could she not be on the list!
Suddenly, Xue Di's gaze fell on the golden list again, and her clear, cold voice carried an unprecedented hint of surprise.
"Senzu beans? From...Dragon Ball Continent?"
"Could this golden list actually connect to other worlds?"
...
Meanwhile, outside Jialing Pass.
Inside the main camp of the Heavenly Dou Empire, the atmosphere had shifted from deathly silence to a restless frenzy mixed with ecstasy and shock.
"Senzu beans?"
Ma Hongjun chewed over and over these two words, his deathly gray eyes burning with a raging flame called hope.
He read the description on the list of successful candidates word by word.
"From the Dragon Ball continent... As long as there is still a breath left, any injury, no matter how severe, can be instantly healed... including the regeneration of severed limbs!"
"Including limb regeneration!!"
He practically shouted the last four words.
All eyes in the tent were on him, feeling his fervor at regaining what he had lost.
"I must get it!"
Ma Hongjun's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and the veins on his neck bulged.
"This thing! This thing can definitely cure me! It can definitely restore my body to its original state!"
His voice trembled, partly from excitement and partly from fear that this last hope would also be dashed.
In a corner of the command tent, a figure was also trembling slightly.
Sword Douluo Chen subconsciously raised his right arm, but the empty sleeve only fluttered gently with the airflow inside the tent.
Fairy Bean.
Instant recovery, limb regeneration.
These eight words also held a fatal allure for him.
He fought for his sect his entire life, but ultimately lost an arm, which was his greatest regret.
If it can be restored...
However, the thought only flashed through his mind before he extinguished it.
He glanced at the seemingly deranged Ma Hongjun, then at the Shrek Academy members surrounding Tang San, and understood everything.
Even if he did obtain the Senzu Bean, how could it possibly be his turn as an outsider?
Ma Hongjun was their brother, their family.
And myself...
Tang San's gaze swept over Sword Douluo without leaving a trace, and finally landed on Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong immediately understood.
She turned around and looked at the old man who had protected her and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for his entire life.
"Grandpa Sword".
Her voice was clear and crisp, but it lacked any warmth whatsoever.
"Forget about those magic beans."
One sentence instantly chilled the atmosphere inside the tent to freezing point.
Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo's expressions changed slightly, but neither of them spoke.
Ning Rongrong continued, her tone so calm it was almost cruel.
"You've only lost an arm, so the impact on your fighting ability is ultimately limited. With your temperament, you've already adapted to it."
"But Hongjun… what he lost was the happiness of the rest of his life, and all the dignity of a man."
"I think you, Grandpa Jian, can tell which is more important."
Sword Douluo's body stiffened abruptly.
He slowly raised his head and looked at Ning Rongrong's face, which once still had a touch of childishness, but now only had cold determination.
He shed blood, risked his life, and survived countless near-death experiences for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, ultimately losing an arm.
But in the end...
The little princess he had protected his whole life, for the sake of her companions, spoke the most hurtful words in the calmest tone.
My heart grew colder and colder.
Sword Douluo forced a smile onto his face.
"Rongrong, don't worry."
His voice was a little hoarse.
"I'm an old man, I won't fight with a child for things."
After saying that, he looked away from everyone, turned around, lifted the tent flap, and walked out without looking back.
The heavy curtain fell with a muffled thud, completely isolating the inside and outside worlds of the tent.
The atmosphere inside the tent was awkward and oppressive.
Yu Xiaogang coughed lightly, trying to break the deadlock and get the topic back on track.
"First there was the Great Ming and the Second Ming, and now there's the Hell Demon Dragon King Zi Ji. This Star Dou Great Forest seems to be far more treacherous than we imagined."
Upon hearing this, Tang San revealed a smile, a smile that exuded a confidence that placed him above all others.
"How deep is the water?"
He gently shook his head, his azure eyes remaining completely calm.
"Teacher, you're overthinking it."
"After becoming a god, this continent holds no more secrets in my eyes."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Ma Hongjun, whose face was full of anticipation.
"What difference does a mere 300,000-year-old soul beast make, or even a million-year-old one?"
"A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime. Since she took the magic bean, she should be prepared to hand it over."
"If she's sensible and offers herself up willingly, everything will be fine. If she's not..."
Tang San's voice suddenly turned cold.
"I don't mind if the so-called core area of the Star Dou Great Forest disappears completely from this continent."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Wu affectionately took his arm, her eyes full of admiration.
"Third Brother is right."
She softly echoed.
"The world of soul beasts is a world where the strong prey on the weak. Besides, this is to save Hong Jun."
Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun trembled with excitement, and his eyes reddened.
"Third Brother!"
All the words in the world can be summed up in just these two words.
Tang San nodded to him, giving him a reassuring look.
Ma Hongjun could no longer contain his eagerness and suddenly turned to Dai Mubai and Oscar.
"Boss Dai! Little Ao!"
Dai Mubai and Oscar exchanged a glance and nodded emphatically.
"Walk!"
The next moment, the soul power of the three people erupted at the same time, turning into three streams of light that broke through the command tent and flew towards the Star Dou Great Forest at lightning speed!
...
Starry Sky Forest, Core Circle, Lake of Life.
Unlike the hustle and bustle of the outside world, this place is as tranquil as a paradise.
A rich, almost tangible life force permeated the lake's surface, and every blade of grass and tree shimmered with a luminous green light.
On the lakeside, several figures stood silently, their aura blending seamlessly with the ancient forest, profound and powerful.
It was Di Tian, Xiong Jun, and a group of ferocious beasts.
At this moment, all their eyes were focused on the woman who was floating in mid-air above the lake.
"Senzu Beans?!"
Xiong Jun spoke in a deep, rumbling voice, his huge bear face full of excitement.
"The list says this thing can regenerate severed limbs and instantly heal all injuries!"
(End of chapter)