Gui Mei nodded and gave a slight bow to the chief of the Martial Soul Hall guards behind him…
The Guard captain immediately understood and said to the guards below, "Speed up, everyone!"
Once again receiving the command, the surrounding guards began to quicken their pace…
Currently, they were still some distance from the lair of the Titan Ape and Azure Oxpython within the Aquipeia Forest, so they had to move quickly to avoid attracting other soul beasts and bringing unnecessary trouble!
…
Elsewhere, in the deepest parts of the Aquipeia Forest!
Two massive soul beasts exuding terrifying power were gathering…
One resided in Zhao Lake, its body hundreds of meters in length, resembling a Jiao Dragon from afar, and on its enormous, tough head grew two sharp horns that inspired fear at first glance…
The other was a giant ape several dozen meters tall, with solid muscles bulging on its chest that made it look aggressive, and thick arms that were even wider than the combined width of the five large trees surrounding it, though it seemed rather diminutive compared to the former…
These two were none other than the strongest in the Aquipeia Forest, the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape!!
At this moment, both were looking down upon two figures dressed in dark blue and pink outfits below them…
The Azure Oxpython said coldly to the man in the dark blue outfit, "Human! How dare you intrude into the deepest parts of the Aquipeia Forest, do you have a death wish??"
The man in the dark blue outfit was Tang San, who, after leaving Tang Chen of the Hao Tian Clan, had relied on the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and the Bluesilver Emperor to elude the pursuit of countless soul beasts, finally arriving at this deepest part of the Aquipeia Forest!
Looking at the two formidable soul beasts before him, Tang San thought to himself with awe, "So this is the Azure Oxpython my teacher mentioned, so powerful that I can't even muster the will to resist!"
The woman with a ponytail beside him, exuding a cute aura, was none other than Xiaowu!
Xiaowu explained patiently to the towering Azure Oxpython, "Da Ming! His name is Tang San, and he is as important to me as family, just like you are!"
The Azure Oxpython looked down at Tang San with its deep blue pupils, somewhat displeased, "Xiaowu… But he is a human, not to be trusted!"
The Titan Ape beside them, although unable to speak human language, also glared fiercely at Tang San with its crimson eyes!
It seemed to have seen this human somewhere before!
Xiaowu frowned slightly upon hearing this, showing a hint of displeasure, "Da Ming, Er Ming! If you keep this up, I'll really get angry!"
Upon hearing her words, both the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape lessened their murderous intent towards Tang San somewhat.
The Azure Oxpython's massive body shook slightly, then it said with a sigh, "Xiaowu, I understand…"
The Titan Ape also nodded, indicating its stance…
Xiaowu then turned her gaze back to Tang San, her tone a bit reproachful, "Xiaosan, you were too reckless for coming into the Aquipeia Forest on your own. What would you have done if you hadn't found me!"
Years of suppressed emotions in Tang San's heart were released in an instant; he hugged Xiaowu tightly, tenderly saying, "That's why, I'm lucky, for I found you!"
Xiaowu's face turned rosy, she was flustered, "Xiaosan… you…"
Then, she also slowly wrapped her arms around Tang San…
Meanwhile, the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape soul beasts looked at each other, both full of envy as they watched Xiaowu and Tang San…
After a while, Tang San slowly let go of Xiaowu…
He wiped the corner of his eye, smiling and said, "Xiaowu, I came to find you because I hope you can come with me to a place."
A look of curiosity flashed across Xiaowu's face, "Xiaosan… where?"
Tang San shook his head with a bitter smile, "I'm not exactly sure where it is, but, it's full of dangers, and even a Title Douluo going there could very likely meet their death!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaowu's pupils sharply contracted…
The Azure Oxpython beside them, understanding Tang San's words, its deep blue pupils slightly constricted as it coldly said, "Human, I will not allow Xiaowu to leave with you to such a dangerous place!"
The Titan Ape seemed to also realize that Xiaowu was about to depart, its breathing becoming rapid, and its thick nostrils puffing out hot breath…
Tang San pursed his thin lips, looking at Xiaowu in front of him, he said earnestly, "Xiaowu, if you're unwilling… mmph"
Regrettably, before he could finish, Xiaowu covered his mouth…
A genuine smile spread across Xiaowu's face as she said, staring at Tang San word by word, "Xiaosan, I am willing. No matter where you go, no matter how dangerous, I will accompany you!"
Tang San first looked stunned, then smiled and nodded, "Xiaowu… yeah."
Then, Xiaowu turned to look at the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape, slowly saying, "Da Ming, Er Ming."
The Azure Oxpython, with a puzzled face, said, "Xiaowu… why? Why are you so… to a human?"
Humans are all extremely cunning and deceitful. If Xiaowu goes with him, who knows what might happen!
Xiaowu shook her head, "There's no why. Because Xiaosan is my family. Da Ming, Er Ming, you are also my family!"
Upon hearing this, both the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape displayed expressions of utmost disappointment...
Perhaps, they also knew that they could no longer keep Xiaowu, who had been with them for so many years...
Thus, they silently lowered their proud heads, drawing close to Xiaowu...
Seeing this, Xiaowu gently touched their heads and softly said, "Da Ming, Er Ming, we'll come back soon! Take good care of yourselves!"
Having spoken, the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape slowly raised their heads, their gazes lingering on Xiaowu with reluctance…
"Xiaowu, you take care as well!"
Xiaowu nodded, then turned to look at Tang San beside her, took his hand, and gently said, "Let's go, Xiaosan."
Tang San gazed deeply at the two rulers of the Aquipeia Forest…
And quickly left under the watchful eyes of the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape...
…
Not long after Tang San and Xiaowu left, the Azure Oxpython and the Titan Ape were easily found!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The Titan Ape, seeing the people from the Martial Soul Hall below, began slamming its chest and roaring angrily at them…
And the Azure Oxpython beside it, its massive body towering over a hundred meters, looked solemnly at those below...
Among these Soul Masters below, it sensed the presence of at least ten Titled Douluo!!
And furthermore, there were two terrifyingly powerful beings!!
Its deep blue pupils flashed with anger as it bellowed, "Humans, leave this place!!"
Xu Sheng looked up, sizing up the talking Azure Oxpython in front of him, sparks flaring in his eyes as he said, "So this is the Azure Oxpython, no wonder the original story required several Elders to hunt it together!"
Such a powerful aura, even a Hyper Douluo would struggle to inflict a fatal injury!
And the other Elders from the Hall of Martial Souls beside Xu Sheng all released their Martial Souls, with the nine soul rings under their feet slowly rising...
Bi Bidong, as the Pope, clenched the Purple-Golden Scepter and took a step forward...
Her indifferent gaze swept over the two soul beasts, her tone icy, "If you want us to leave, then hand over your soul rings and soul bones!!"
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