Douluo Continent: My life is ruined, but I become stronger by taking on disciples.

Chapter 72 The Sleeping Soul Beast Seniors of the Star Dou Great Forest

Xiao Wu's voice echoed above the Lake of Life, carrying endless sorrow and despair.

Her tears slid down her cheeks and dripped into the lake, creating ripples.

The lake surface suddenly began to ripple violently, as if some enormous creature was awakening.

Immediately afterwards, a huge figure slowly rose from the lake—the Azure Bull Python, the one Xiao Wu had mentioned, E Daming.

"Xiao Wu, what did you say? Er Ming... he's dead?" The Azure Bull Python's weary voice was low and filled with disbelief.

Xiao Wu was sobbing uncontrollably and could only nod.

The image of the Titan Ape's enormous body turning into a pile of minced meat kept flashing through her mind.

That was her brother, her protector, who has now left her forever.

A hint of grief and anger flashed in the eyes of the Azure Bull Python, its massive body trembled slightly, and ripples spread across the surface of the Lake of Life.

It took a deep breath, its voice filled with suppressed rage: "Who? Who killed Erming?"

Xiao Wu raised her head, her eyes filled with hatred and pain: "It was Lan Minghua. He used some unknown means to kill Er Ming when he was off guard. He was already dead before I left the Lake of Life."

Xiao Wu placed all the blame for killing the Titan Giant Ape on Lan Minghua, and kept silent about it to Tang San.

Because she felt that none of this had anything to do with Tang San, and that it was Lan Minghua who took action because he had his eye on the Titan Giant Ape's soul bone.

However, Xiao Wu already knew the truth: it was Tang San who was worried about her safety and repeatedly provoked Lan Minghua.

Finally, Lan Minghua made his move and killed the Titan Giant Ape with a single slap.

However, being love-struck, how could she possibly blame Tang San?

Putting aside the facts, is Lan Minghua completely without fault?

If he hadn't appeared in the Star Dou Great Forest and possessed such immense power, Er Ming wouldn't have died.

Xiao Wu's eyes were brimming with hatred; she truly hated Lan Minghua to the core.

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Azure Bull Python, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

It let out a low growl, its voice filled with boundless killing intent: "Lan Minghua thought, how dare he do this!"

Xiao Wu clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms: "Da Ming, we must avenge Er Ming! As long as Lan Minghua is alive, he's a disaster for us soul beasts!"

The Azure Bull Python remained silent for a moment, then slowly lowered its massive head and let out a bitter laugh.

"Sister Xiaowu, I used my own essence to cover up the aura of the soul beast on your body. It will take at least a year to recover to your peak condition."

Using one's primal power, whether one's martial soul is human or a soul beast, is an act that results in significant injury.

However, for the sake of its little sister, it still chose to use its primal power.

Xiao Wu's eyes were deep and cold: "Da Ming, Lan Minghua killed Er Ming. We must retaliate. Otherwise, you and I might be next!"

The Azure Bull Python nodded and said in a deep voice, "Of course. However, I do not have the strength to avenge Erming right now. At the latest, it will be a year before my strength is fully restored. If Lan Minghua enters the Star Dou Great Forest again after a year, I will definitely kill him. Even if I am no match for him, I will have the seniors in the forest kill him."

Although it and the Titan Giant Ape are the obvious overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest, they are merely the ones who are presented as rulers.

The truly powerful spirit beasts are still slumbering deep within the forest.

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes. This was exactly what she wanted to hear when she returned to find the Azure Bull Python.

Because she has now taken human form and is weak, she has no say in front of those sleeping soul beast seniors.

However, the Azure Bull Python is different. The fact that it can reside in the Lake of Life at the center of the Star Dou Great Forest proves its importance in the hearts of those senior soul beasts.

"As long as Da Ming can get those senior soul beasts to help, Lan Minghua will surely die. At that time, not only will he be able to avenge Er Ming, but he can also indirectly get rid of Lan Minghua, this obstacle, for Xiao San."

Xiao Wu isn't stupid; she can tell from everyday interactions that Tang San harbors immense hatred towards Lan Minghua and even Lan Minghua's disciples.

Although she didn't understand why Tang San harbored such deep hatred for Lan Minghua, she felt it must be Lan Minghua's fault.

Having received the reply she wanted, Xiao Wu decided not to stay in the Star Dou Great Forest any longer.

After all, she needed to return to the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest to wait before Tang San and the others returned from their soul hunt.

So he quickly said, "Da Ming, I've made up my mind. I will stay in the human world and remain undercover beside Lan Minghua to monitor his movements. Because of your help, he shouldn't have discovered my identity as a soul beast."

The Azure Bull Python nodded slightly, its voice tinged with worry: "Sister Xiao Wu, you must be careful. Since Lan Minghua has the strength to kill Er Ming, it proves he's no ordinary Title Douluo. Moreover, he's ruthless and decisive. You must be extremely careful around him."

The Azure Bull Python was very confident in its ability to use its source power to conceal Xiao Wu's soul beast aura, believing that no one could detect Xiao Wu's soul beast form.

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Given that it needs time to recover its original state, it's actually safer for Xiao Wu to stay by Lan Minghua's side.

Xiao Wu nodded emphatically, a hint of barely perceptible excitement in her voice: "I know. Daming, just focus on recovering this year. Tomorrow, we'll definitely kill Lan Minghua."

The Azure Bull Python stared at Xiao Wu quietly for a while, then remained silent for a moment, as if it had realized something.

However, he didn't say anything. Instead, he plucked a scale from his own body and placed it in Xiao Wu's hand.

"Sister Xiaowu, here's a scale for you. It's a scale from my body that's like the dragon's inviolable scale. Use it only when you're in mortal danger. After using it, you can summon the Azure Annihilation Thunder, which is equivalent to my full-force attack at my peak. Even a Title Douluo would have to temporarily avoid its edge. Use this opportunity to escape."

Xiao Wu gripped the scale tightly in her hand, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes. She nodded gently, "I will, Da Ming. You must take care of yourself too. Lan Minghua also has powerful backers. I will investigate thoroughly within this year and wipe them out in one fell swoop."

The Azure Bull Python nodded wearily, its massive body slowly sinking into the lake: "Let them come! A year from now, I'll show them that the Star Dou Great Forest is not a place they can trample on at will!"

Xiao Wu watched the Azure Bull Python disappear, wiped away her tears, and turned to walk out of the forest.

Because of the Azure Bull Python scales on her body, the other spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest dared not block Xiao Wu's path.

Even without the Azure Bull Python's scales, she could easily traverse the Star Dou Great Forest.

Not long after Xiao Wu returned to the outside of the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang San and his two companions also successfully hunted a soul and returned.

However, instead of returning directly to Shrek Academy, they went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Meanwhile, in the frozen forest, Oscar and his companions successfully absorbed their fourth spirit ring, officially becoming four-ring spirit masters.

While they were absorbing their soul rings, Lan Minghua didn't sit idle. He found three ten-thousand-year-old Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworms, stunned them, and stored them in his Devouring Pouch.

Just then, a gust of wind came from behind, followed by a woman's voice.

"Master, we have successfully absorbed the ten-thousand-year soul ring and have officially become four-ring Soul Masters."

(End of this chapter)