The Tree Realm Descends on Douluo Continent

Chapter 269 My body contains the blood of a soul beast (Happy New Year)

Faced with the incoming attack, Tang San felt puzzled, not understanding why the situation was so different from what he had expected.

"Xiao San, what are you standing there for?!" Elder Tang Ming grabbed Tang San's shoulder tightly, but just as he was about to move, he found that his body was restricted as if he had stepped into a swamp.

Tang Ming's expression changed drastically, and he threw Tang San aside, shouting, "Run!"

boom-

With a deafening roar, Tang Ming was struck by the Azure Sky Bull Python, which sent him flying backward, crashing through dozens of trees before finally coming to a stop.

Tang Ming felt as if his whole body was about to fall apart. With a "whoosh," he spat out a mouthful of blood, then slowly stood up, leaning on the Haotian Hammer.

He secretly resented Tang San's recklessness. If it weren't for that kid, even if the Azure Bull Python was stronger than him, he wouldn't have ended up in such a sorry state. If Tang San hadn't blown up five rings at the crucial moment, he might be dead by now.

Tang San, still airborne, was startled by the sight and cried out anxiously, "Wait! We're not enemies! I'm here to find Xiao Wu!!"

Upon hearing the name Xiao Wu, Da Ming froze for a moment, then roared, "Xiao Wu is dead! You damned human, how dare you try to deceive me with her!"

"What?! Impossible!!" Tang San was stunned into silence, then fell to the ground with a thud. He quickly scrambled to his feet, holding the wooden comb high in his hand: "Xiao Wu clearly told me that she had two brothers looking after her in the Star Dou Great Forest and that she was safe. How could she be dead? I don't believe it!"

Just as the Azure Bull Python was about to launch another attack, it paused, startled by Tang San's words. It frowned, glanced at the wooden comb, and then carefully analyzed Tang San's statement: "Are you really Xiao Wu's friend?"

"Are you called Da Ming?" Tang San disregarded his own safety and took two steps forward, eager to know more information.

Upon hearing Tang San call out his name, the Azure Bull Python was taken aback, and its killing intent lessened somewhat. Soul beasts' names are not their race's names; few people know them except for their relatives.

A hint of sadness flashed in Da Ming's eyes: "I didn't see Xiao Wu's body with my own eyes, but the last time her aura appeared was because of a trap set by humans. Er Ming died because of it. How could Xiao Wu, with her strength, have escaped?"

Upon hearing the news, Tang San seemed to have lost his soul: "Impossible, we clearly made a promise."

The Azure Bull Python realized that the human before it was truly grieving, and its initial wariness vanished instantly. It then recounted the events of that day in detail.

"That's right. If those titled individuals hadn't been hoping I would become their juniors' spirit rings, I might be dead by now."

"You mean one of them is a titled swordsman?" Tang San stared at the Azure Bull Python with bloodshot eyes.

Recalling what happened that day, the Azure Bull Python let out a heavy sigh: "Yes, and the one who used the sword was the strongest among us, otherwise I wouldn't have been in such a sorry state, and Erming wouldn't have died."

"Xiao Wu, I shouldn't have taken the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School that you left behind, Li Xun!!"

In the entire continent, only the Sword Douluo can be called a strong swordsman. Tang San instantly connected all the events and roared to the sky, as if he wanted to vent all his emotions.

"You know them?" The Azure Bull Python stared sharply at Tang San.

"I not only know them, but I'm their sworn enemy," Tang San said through gritted teeth, enunciating each word clearly. He then recounted his feud with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Li Xun.

The Azure Bull Python grew angrier as it listened. It had never imagined that there was so much intrigue and scheming among humans, and that the competition was so despicable that they would even attack the innocent Xiao Wu.

Despite its anger, it was no match for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, let alone be able to reach the human realm: "Since you are Xiao Wu's friend, you can leave now."

After saying this, the Azure Bull Python turned to leave.

"Wait." Tang San suppressed his killing intent towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and said loudly, "To be honest, I have another purpose for coming here this time: to obtain a spirit ring. I need revenge, and I need to become stronger."

The Azure Bull Python paused, then turned to scrutinize Tang San: "Humans have always coveted the spirit rings and spirit bones of spirit beasts. Since you know Xiao Wu is a spirit beast in disguise, why do you still harbor feelings for her? Could it be that you intend to use this to obtain Xiao Wu's spirit ring?"

Tang San faced the Azure Bull Python's gaze without backing down, slowly raising the wooden comb in his hand: "Although Xiao Wu and I address each other as brother and sister, the feelings between us are beyond the comprehension of outsiders."

"Besides, I also have the blood of a soul beast flowing through my veins. If there were only hatred between soul beasts and humans, why would my mother and father have given birth to me?"

"You actually have the bloodline of a soul beast!!" The Azure Bull Python was deeply moved upon hearing this, as it completely overturned its understanding.

"Yes, my mother was a Blue Silver Emperor with 100,000 years of cultivation." Tang San gently stroked the wooden comb. "Intelligent beings shouldn't be simply distinguished by race. Whether it's a soul beast or a human, there are good and bad ones."

"Furthermore, I can assure you that I will only hunt evil soul beasts and will not disrupt the balance of the Star Dou Great Forest."

The Azure Bull Python's enormous eyes flickered incessantly, and after a long while, it seemed to have made up its mind: "Alright, but I need to remind you that the Star Dou Great Forest is not peaceful right now. Because of some events, there are now many beings stronger than me."

Tang San's heart skipped a beat. This was the first time he had ever heard of any other powerful beings besides the two emperors existing in the Star Dou Great Forest. He pondered for a moment, then looked resolutely at the Azure Bull Python: "I must avenge Xiao Wu, even if it means taking some risks."

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Alright! In that case, I'll protect you this once." The Azure Bull Python was deeply moved upon hearing this.

Elder Tang Ming had been standing not far from the man and beast since earlier. Seeing that the two had reached a consensus, he felt a mix of emotions. He had already broken through his rings and was injured; he probably wouldn't be able to recover without resting for a few days. Fortunately...

Starry Sky Forest, on the shore of Lake of Life.

"I don't know what that Azure Bull Python is doing, it's actually helping humans." An old, hoarse voice rang out, and the Demon King opened his eyes.

"Um?"

The spirit beasts were taken aback, and they all put down what they were doing and gathered around.

"Could that worm be going to commit bestiality?" Xiong Jun picked at his teeth with his sharp claws.

"Impossible. Didn't its Titan ape brother die at the hands of humans? How could it possibly coexist with humans?" The Red King analyzed with its three heads.

"Why don't we just go and take a look?" Brigitte's eyes lit up, and she was eager to try.

"You still naively believe that humans and soul beasts can coexist peacefully?" Xiong Jun scoffed, casually tossing himself to the ground and waving his hand. "Then see for yourself."

Brigitte seemed completely unconcerned about this blockhead and instead sought the opinions of the other spirit beasts.

(End of this chapter)