Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

A colossal, pitch-black figure tore through the sky without warning and descended before it.

It was a colossal, jet-black dragon, its scales gleaming with a metallic sheen. Its golden, vertical pupils, like two burning suns, exuded boundless majesty and power. The terrifying pressure caused the surrounding air to freeze.

The nine-colored deer is peaceful by nature and dislikes fighting, so it did not resist when faced with this sudden power level that was far superior to its own.

It is not afraid of any danger, after all, it is currently under the system's protection period.

Therefore, the Nine-Colored Deer allowed the black dragon, who called himself Emperor Tian, ​​to carefully grab it with its enormous dragon claws.

When it was put down, it was already beside this emerald green lake of life.

"Auspicious beast, auspicious beast favored by heaven and earth! You are the hope of the soul beast race. You are too weak now. Danger lurks everywhere outside this forest. You must stay here and receive protection until you grow up."

Di Tian's voice, like muffled thunder, resounded directly in the Nine-Colored Deer's mind. The Nine-Colored Deer heard an indescribable excitement and heaviness in it.

A hint of confusion flashed in its clear, glass-like eyes.

A mythical beast? The hope of soul beasts?

It is a mythical beast that represents auspiciousness, but in the Douluo Continent, it can also be called an auspicious beast.

It wanted to explain, but Di Tian's unquestionable attitude and his profound power made the Nine-Colored Deer wisely choose to remain silent.

It is still too weak in this world.

Thus, the Nine-Colored Deer was forced to remain at the Lake of Life, and its exploration of the Star Dou Great Forest was abruptly ended before it had even begun.

Soon, Di Tian sent a powerful guard to the Nine-Colored Deer's side.

A 280,000-year-old soul beast, a three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff, the Crimson King.

The Red King's three heads were all fixed on the Nine-Colored Deer, and he stayed nearby without leaving its side.

Clearly, the Nine-Colored Deer was extremely important to them.

Before leaving, Di Tian urged the Nine-Colored Deer in an irrefutable tone, "You must cultivate diligently and increase your power. I will not allow the Crimson King to take you away from the Lake of Life region until you have sufficient power to protect yourself."

Seeing how Di Tian treated it like a cub that needed to be carefully guarded, the Nine-Colored Deer felt helpless but also understood.

In terms of power level in this world, compared to beings like Di Tian and Chi Wang, it is indeed like a newborn baby.

It reluctantly accepted the status quo and made the Lake of Life its current dwelling place and cultivation ground.

The environment of the Lake of Life is a supreme treasure for any living creature, especially for the auspicious beast, the Nine-Colored Deer.

A rich life force and the primordial energy of heaven and earth continuously flowed into its body, nourishing its essence and accelerating its growth.

What surprised it even more was that Di Tian seemed to value its status as an auspicious beast.

Besides sending the Crimson King to protect it, every now and then, this Beast King of the Star Dou Great Forest would personally deliver a pure and incomparably refined energy source containing the aura of ice to the Nine-Colored Deer.

This energy is extremely pure and powerful, carrying the chill of ice and snow and the tenacity of life.

Di Tian did not explain the source to the Nine-Colored Deer, but the Nine-Colored Deer could sense that the energy seemed to have been refined and was very suitable for it to absorb.

Each time it absorbs this icy energy, it's like lighting an ice lamp within its body, not only accelerating the accumulation of soul power but also miraculously stimulating the transformation and sublimation of the nine-colored auspicious light within it.

Nourished by the Lake of Life and aided by the ice-attribute energy fed to it by Emperor Tian, ​​the Nine-Colored Deer's cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

Its soul beast age increased rapidly, its body became more solid and strong, and the nine-colored divine light became more and more dazzling. It even faintly formed a rudimentary domain full of auspicious aura around its body.

The Nine-Colored Deer felt that it was not far from breaking through to the next major realm of Soul Beasts.

On this day, the Nine-Colored Deer lay on the dark green boulder as usual, immersed in deep cultivation.

It guides the essence of the Lake of Life and the icy power accumulated within the body, flowing slowly through the meridians, cleansing every inch of flesh and bone.

The surroundings were quiet, with only the Crimson King lying not far away, its three heads taking turns on guard, emitting soft snores.

suddenly!

An extremely faint spiritual thought, like a gossamer thread, carefully pierced through the thick energy barrier of the Lake of Life and entered the mind of the Nine-Colored Deer.

Chapter 13 The Nine-Colored Deer and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm

"Help...help me...little...little auspicious beast...please help me..."

The thought that entered the Nine-Colored Deer's mind was intermittent and sounded weak, but the Nine-Colored Deer sensed a vast spiritual aura within it.

The Nine-Colored Deer's cultivation was interrupted. It opened its clear eyes and looked into the depths of the rippling Lake of Life with a hint of doubt.

Its powerful mental strength allowed it to trace the source of this mental energy.

But the Nine-Colored Deer did not readily believe this unfamiliar cry for help.

Having been deceived by humans before, it no longer trusts others as easily as it did at first.

"who are you?"

The nine-colored deer attempted to respond with its own spiritual power; its thoughts were pure and gentle, like a clear spring.

"I...I am Tianmeng...Tianmeng Ice Silkworm..."

Upon hearing the Nine-Colored Deer's gentle response, the consciousness seemed to grasp at a lifeline, and its words instantly became excited.

"I've been...locked down there by Di Tian and the others...for many years...they're draining my...power...I'm dying...little auspicious beast...only you can help me..."

Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm?

The Nine-Colored Deer was unfamiliar with the name, but it could sense the weakness and immense spiritual power emanating from the other party's thoughts.

The Nine-Colored Deer was kind by nature, and upon hearing that the other party was imprisoned and had their power drained, a trace of pity arose in its heart.

How can I help you?

This is its nature; it will help every creature in need.

However, the Nine-Colored Deer still harbored doubts about the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. After all, based on its perception of this spiritual power, it could clearly sense that no one in the Star Dou Great Forest possessed spiritual power that could surpass that of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

Even Di Tian, ​​who is known as the Beast God, is not as strong as Tianmeng Ice Silkworm in terms of mental power.

"Let me out...let me out! Or help me disrupt the seal. As long as there's even the slightest crack, I can find a chance to escape." The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's thoughts were filled with bewitching intent towards the Nine-Colored Deer.

As the only million-year-old soul beast on the Douluo Continent, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm believed its mental power ranked among the top three in the entire continent. Therefore, even though it was trapped deep within the Lake of Life, it could still secretly gather information about the outside world using its immense mental power.

During this time, after learning that Di Tian had brought back a newly born auspicious beast from the Lake of Life, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's mind began to stir.

Since being trapped, he had been looking for an opportunity to escape the Lake of Life, and the arrival of the auspicious beast was, in Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's eyes, an excellent opportunity.

Tianmeng Bingcan believed that Di Tian and the others would not be on guard against the auspicious beast. As long as he bewitched the auspicious beast, he would have a chance to leave this place.

Moreover, with his strength as a million-year-old soul beast, wouldn't it be a piece of cake for him to bewitch a newly born auspicious beast?

"You are an auspicious beast, and Di Tian and the others will not harm you. If you help me, I can give you tremendous benefits and make you the most powerful soul beast."

The nine-colored deer frowned slightly.

Although it is kind, it is not foolish.

The impatience and transactional promises in Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's mind instinctively made it feel a little uneasy.

Just as it was about to ask for details, a terrifying pressure, like the might of heaven, instantly enveloped the entire Lake of Life.

boom!

The lake surface instantly became as calm as a mirror, without even a ripple disappearing, and the space itself seemed to freeze.

The Nine-Colored Deer knew that Di Tian had discovered Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's little trick.

"Hmph! You ignorant fool, daring to try and bewitch the auspicious beast."

Di Tian's cold and majestic voice resounded throughout the entire core area.

The nine-colored deer quickly composed itself.

It could sense that with the appearance of Di Tian, ​​the faint spiritual consciousness at the bottom of the lake emitted a shrill and terrified scream.

And its connection with itself was instantly severed by Di Tian.

"Auspicious beast!"

Di Tian's voice turned to the Nine-Colored Deer, still majestic, but clearly with a hint of concern.

"Are you alright? That was a cunning and greedy million-year-old soul beast. It tried to steal our energy, so we imprisoned it here and extracted its excess energy to nourish the forest. Don't believe a word it says. Focus on cultivating and improving your strength; that's the most important thing!"

Then Di Tian turned to look at the Crimson King.

"Red King!"

"Lord!"

The Red King raised his three heads instantly and responded respectfully.

That damned Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm dared to bewitch the auspicious beast, and even caused him to be scolded by Emperor Tian.

"Keep a close eye on him! If this happens again, you'll be held responsible!" Di Tian's voice carried an undeniable authority.

"Yes!" The Red King lowered his head three times in fear.

The terrifying pressure receded like a tide, as if it had never existed.

The Lake of Life has returned to tranquility, with only the life force still rising from its surface.

The nine-colored deer lay back down on the boulder, its clear eyes gazing into the deep lake, its heart filled with turbulent emotions.

A million-year-old soul beast, imprisoned, its power extracted to nourish the forest?

Di Tian's explanation seemed reasonable, but Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's weak plea for help and Di Tian's swift and violent reaction made Nine-Colored Deer feel that things were not as simple as they appeared.

The Lake of Life hides a great secret.

But the Nine-Colored Deer was too weak to investigate; its strength was currently too low.

It closed its eyes again and continued its cultivation.

……

Skyfrost City.

For several days in a row, every evening, Lin Zao's figure would appear on time by the gate of the Tianshuang City Primary Soul Master Academy.

He was still wearing the gray outfit of a Spirit Hall trainee, grinning foolishly.

Lin Wan had gotten used to it.

After each day's classes ended, he would see Lin Zao looking out the door, and then he would walk with Lin Zao to the Spirit Hall's canteen.