Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

With that thought in mind, Xiao Wu no longer hesitated. She immediately turned around and walked quickly towards the edge of the town, following the path she had come from.

Her steps were quick, almost as if she were fleeing.

After passing through the chaotic shantytown and crossing the stinking stream that symbolized the boundary of human activity, the familiar scent of the forest finally rushed towards me again.

Xiao Wu's tense nerves relaxed considerably in an instant. She quickened her pace and almost ran into the lush greenery.

Upon entering the forest, even the air seemed to become much fresher.

She was surrounded by familiar trees, the familiar smell of earth, and the sounds of those weak, ten- or hundred-year-old soul beasts that posed no threat to her.

This is her home.

Xiao Wu determined the direction and headed towards the meeting point she had agreed upon with Er Ming.

Thinking of Erming's large yet reliable figure waiting for her ahead, Xiaowu felt a little more relaxed, and her steps became lighter.

……

On the other side, Tang Hao remained hidden behind the dense vines, as still as a solidified rock.

His gaze was fixed intently on the Titan Ape in the distance.

The Titan Ape remained in its original posture, crouching in the shadows, its massive head slightly lowered, its lantern-like eyes half-open and half-closed, as if resting, or perhaps intently waiting for something.

It did not exude any aggression, nor did it patrol its territory.

This deepened Tang Hao's suspicions.

A 100,000-year-old soul beast possesses intelligence comparable to that of humans. Its unusual lingering on the periphery could not possibly be without purpose.

wait?

What is it waiting for?

Are they waiting for the right moment to unleash the beast tide? Or are they waiting for something important?

Various possibilities flashed through Tang Hao's mind, and each one made him feel uneasy.

He must make a decision as soon as possible.

Should we retreat immediately, taking Tang San and Cindy away from this place of trouble?

Should we observe further and try to figure out the Titan Ape's true intentions?

The former is the safest, but it might cause you to miss important information. The latter is extremely risky; if discovered by the Titan Ape, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Just as Tang Hao was weighing the pros and cons and struggling to make a decision.

His ears twitched slightly.

A very faint sound, but unlike the sound of wind rustling leaves or the running of small soul beasts, came from another direction, approaching from afar.

The footsteps were light and quick, carrying a familiar rhythm that belonged to the forest.

Tang Hao's heart skipped a beat.

He instinctively looked in the direction from which the footsteps were coming.

In the distance, a slender figure could be seen moving nimbly through the trees, rapidly approaching the Titan Ape.

She was a human girl who looked to be eleven or twelve years old.

She wore a simple pink outfit, with a long scorpion braid swaying behind her, and had a delicate and lovely appearance.

Chapter 184 Plot

But Tang Hao's gaze suddenly sharpened the moment it met the girl's eyes.

He wasn't looking at the girl's appearance, but rather sensing the aura emanating from her!

That was the unique aura of a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

This girl is not human!

She is a 100,000-year-old soul beast who has undergone a transformation and rebirth!

This idea instantly popped into Tang Hao's mind, dispelling all his previous speculations about the beast tide.

Tang Hao's breathing quickened for a moment, and his fingers gripping the illusory Haotian Hammer tightened unconsciously, his knuckles turning slightly white.

A 100,000-year-old soul beast.

These five words represent an unparalleled allure for any Soul Master.

His wife, Ah Yin, was a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form. He paid a heavy price for this: his sect suffered a calamity, and he and his wife were separated. This was a wound in his heart that would never heal.

But this does not mean that he will have any extra pity for other transformed soul beasts.

On the contrary, it was precisely because of his experience that he understood more deeply what a 100,000-year-old soul beast meant to a soul master.

A guaranteed 100,000-year soul ring, plus an extremely rare 100,000-year soul bone.

This is a peerless treasure that would drive any Soul Master, including Title Douluo, crazy.

Moreover, the target in front of them looks so weak, just a little girl who has only recently taken human form and has low strength.

Compared to those ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts that dwell deep in the forest and possess terrifying combat power, she was simply like a defenseless pastry exuding an alluring aroma.

Win her over!

This thought spread like wildfire, instantly taking over Tang Hao's mind.

He believed that as long as he acted quickly enough, he could strike with lightning speed before the Titan Ape could react, and then immediately flee...

Taking this risk for a 100,000-year spirit ring and a 100,000-year spirit bone is absolutely worthwhile.

However, the killing intent that had just risen in Tang Hao's heart, before it could fully take shape, was suppressed by his reason.

He took a deep breath of the cool forest air, a faint stinging pain in his lungs reminding him of his true condition.

His injury hasn't healed yet.

Although Tang Hao appeared to be able to move freely and mobilize his soul power, only he knew that the meridians in his body that had been eroded by the strange energy of Ge Duo were still fragile, and the old injuries in his lungs and internal organs were only barely suppressed.

With his current strength, he wasn't entirely confident in facing a 100,000-year-old Titan Ape known for its power and defense.

Once they clash, the commotion will be immense.

If he gets entangled by the Titan Giant Ape, let alone killing that transformed soul beast, it will be questionable whether he can even escape unscathed.

Moreover, he had Tang San and Cindy behind him. He absolutely could not put them in danger.

and……

Tang Hao's gaze returned to the girl in pink, his eyes flickering.

He already has all nine spirit rings. Even if he successfully kills this 100,000-year-old spirit beast, he can only obtain a spirit bone, while the precious 100,000-year-old spirit ring will be wasted.

That's such a pity.

A clear idea quickly appeared in Tang Hao's mind.

His son, Tang San.

Xiao San's talent is his greatest pride: twin martial souls and innate full soul power, his future achievements are limitless.

If... if the mistress could obtain a 100,000-year soul ring in the future...

Tang Hao's heart began to pound uncontrollably.

He personally experienced the benefits of sacrificing a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

Ah Yin's sacrifice not only gave him a powerful ninth spirit ring, but also saved his life in that desperate situation.

That kind of sacrifice, which is completely unrepulsive, perfectly integrated, and comes with soul bones and powerful soul skills, is a perfect absorption that no hunting can match.

He was planning this future for his mistress.

He wanted this 100,000-year-old soul beast to willingly sacrifice itself for his son in the future.

Once this idea takes hold, it can never be shaken.

Tang Hao was absolutely confident that this idea could be realized.

He knew all too well about transformed soul beasts. Because of his wife, Ah Yin, he knew that after a 100,000-year-old soul beast chose to transform, it had to integrate into the human world, come into contact with humans, and experience humanity in order to accelerate its cultivation.

This is their inescapable and unchangeable fate.

Therefore, this gave him room to maneuver.

He doesn't need to act now; he only needs to observe and guide in secret over the next period of time, like the most patient hunter, to lay a trap that is impossible to escape.

He could create opportunities for this soul beast to come into contact with Tang San, get to know him, and even... develop feelings for him.

Tang Hao believed that with Xiao San's temperament and talent, coupled with his secret encouragement, it wouldn't be difficult for him to make a naive, human-emotion-craving transformed soul beast fall deeply in love with him.

Once the relationship has deepened to a certain extent, then create some unexpected events and crises at the right time...

At that time, in order to save his beloved, sacrifice will become the only option for this 100,000-year-old soul beast, just like Ah Yin did for him back then.

Thinking of this, the last trace of killing intent in Tang Hao's eyes completely disappeared, replaced by an unfathomable coldness and calculation.

The way he looked at the girl in pink was no longer like looking at prey, but like looking at a precious sacrifice tailor-made for his son.

He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the restless soul power around him completely calmed down. His aura once again merged with the surrounding forest, as if he had never existed.

……

"Er Ming!"

Xiao Wu lightly leaped over a clump of bushes, let out a cheerful cry, and ran a few steps to the Titan Ape's mountain-like body.

Titan Ape Erming lowered his head, a gentle light shining in his lantern-sized eyes, and his deep, resonant voice rang out: "Sister Xiaowu, you're back."

It cautiously extended its huge finger and gently touched Xiao Wu's shoulder, as if to make sure she was alright.

"Okay, okay, I'm fine." Xiao Wu patted its rough skin, a relaxed smile on her face as she returned to a safe environment.

"The human world is still so annoying, so noisy, and it smells awful. Let's go back quickly, I miss Daming and Lord Ruishou."

Erming nodded, its massive body slowly rising to its feet, casting a large shadow. It bent down, spreading its enormous palm in front of Xiaowu, and said, "Okay, let's go home."

Xiao Wu skillfully jumped up and landed firmly in its palm.

Erming lifted her up steadily and placed her on his broad shoulders.