Reunion

Ordinary horses cannot enter the Star Dou Forest, but Dragon Horses that have evolved into Spirit Beasts can.

With Ao Tian and Xiao Wu on the back of the Dragon Horse, they entered the forest, moving as smoothly as if on flat ground, and their speed hardly decreased. However, Ao Tian and Xiao Wu could still feel a bit of turbulence.

Some Spirit Masters had already ventured into the forest, and Ao Tian's spiritual sense could see that the two leading the way were two Titled Douluos.

After the Dragon Horse entered the forest, it moved in a different direction, leaving behind the groups of Spirit Masters in front.

"Let's go this way," Ao Tian explained.

"How do you know?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.

"I saw it," Ao Tian patted the horse's back and said, "Let's take off."

The Dragon Horse excitedly spread its wings and took flight, and Ao Tian and Xiao Wu no longer felt any turbulence.

Back in the forest, Xiao Wu's nervousness gradually eased.

Ao Tian said, "Based on the speed at which those people are advancing, they won't arrive until it's dark, and it's not suitable to fight at night, so they will definitely find a relatively safe place to spend the night and take action tomorrow. You don't need to worry."

Xiao Wu nodded, realizing she was worrying too much.

At this moment, with less tension in the air, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit ambiguous.

Feeling Ao Tian's warm legs against her, Xiao Wu's face grew redder and redder.

But in this situation, she couldn't say anything.

Ao Tian didn't have as complicated thoughts as Xiao Wu; after all, in his eyes, she was just a cute little girl. His gaze continuously scanned the surroundings, riding a horse and flying in the forest was a new experience, and he found it quite enjoyable.

He wasn't in a hurry either; with a single thought, he could reach Xiao Wu's mother.

Suddenly, he furrowed his brows and looked at Xiao Wu in front of him, saying, "What's wrong with you? Why is your body so hot?"

Xiao Wu moved her body forward a bit and whispered, "I... I don't know."

Ao Tian was a bit speechless; he could see that the little girl was probably feeling shy.

The Dragon Horse dashed ahead like lightning, and whenever it started to tire, Ao Tian would infuse it with a bit of dragon energy, instantly revitalizing it.

All the Spirit beasts in front were scared away by the slight pressure Ao Tian emitted. Finally, around two or three in the afternoon, they approached the small lake where Xiao Wu's mother was.

In the lake, a massive bullhead emerged from the surface, and a long, thick body swayed underwater. This was another hidden overlord of the Star Dou Forest—the Sky Azure Bull Python.

Beside the lake, a Titan Giant Ape sat on the grass, looking respectfully below.

In front of it stood a long-haired woman in her thirties, named Tu Baobao.

"Auntie Bao, I think we should leave here first. Those despicable human Spirit masters have already entered the forest, and they could find this place at any moment," the titan-sized Great Ape said.

Its voice was deep, like rolling thunder.

The Azure Bull Python replied coldly, "Leave? Where can we go? The Star Dou Forest is so vast, and you know the greed of those human Spirit Masters. As long as we're in this forest, they will find us sooner or later."

"Big Brother, what do you suggest, then?" the Titan Giant Ape asked.

The Sky Azure Bull Python said, "Prepare for battle. We'll kill as many of them as they come. If they want to harm Auntie Bao, they'll have to step over our dead bodies first."

"Then let's fight them. All humans deserve to die!" Its two lantern-sized eyes gleamed with a crazy killing intent.

Tu Baobao sighed, "I appreciate your kindness, but there are many more powerful human Spirit Masters than us Spirit Beasts. If many Titled Douluos come this time, it won't just be me; even you all will be in danger. I think I should leave the Star Dou Forest to avoid putting you in harm's way."

"Auntie, your injuries haven't healed yet. It will be very dangerous for you to re-enter the human world," the Sky Azure Bull Python hurriedly said.

"You don't need to persuade me anymore. I've watched you grow up since you were little, and you're like my children. How could I let you be in danger?" Tu Baobao replied.

"Moreover, staying here will continue to attract greedy Spirit masters. If I'm not killed, they won't give up. No matter how strong you are, you won't be able to protect me all the time. Only by entering the human world can I have a chance to survive."

"Please trust me, Auntie. Big Brother and I can protect you. Once you enter the human world, if you encounter danger without us by your side, who will protect you?" the Titan Giant Ape pleaded.

"Er Ming, Auntie is right," the Sky Azure Bull Python's voice grew much deeper. "Even if we're strong, we can't withstand so many Spirit Masters hell-bent on revenge. Auntie staying here will be even more dangerous."

Tu Baobao looked at Da Ming with gratitude and said, "Let's go with this decision. The other day, those Spirit masters were fleeing in the direction of the Heaven Dou Empire. They should be Spirit Masters from the Heaven Dou Empire. You protect me as I leave from a different direction."

"Alright."

The surface of the lake began to churn as a monstrous creature with the head of a bull and the body of a snake, over thirty meters long, crawled out.

The massive bullhead had a diameter of over four meters and was covered in gleaming green scales, exuding an oppressive aura.

"Someone is approaching rapidly," Da Ming said, and the bullhead turned to look in a certain direction.

That direction was towards the Heaven Dou Empire.

This was their territory, and ordinarily, no Spirit beast would dare to enter. Therefore, the newcomers must be human Spirit Masters.

Er Ming stood up; its appearance resembled a black gorilla. Except for its eyes, which were earthy yellow, its entire body was pitch black.

After standing up, its body was extremely muscular, with muscles bulging like small hills, containing unimaginable violent power.

"Tear them apart," Er Ming roared lowly.

The beautiful woman Tu Baobao quickly stood behind Er Ming.

Due to the fact that the aura of the Spirit Beasts on Xiao Wu and the Dragon Horse was concealed by Ao Tian, Da Ming and Er Ming couldn't detect that approaching were Spirit beasts. Otherwise, they would have sensed it shortly after Xiao Wu entered the forest.

They widened their eyes and saw a white phantom swiftly moving through the gaps in the forest, approaching this direction.

On that white phantom, there were two small figures.

"It's Sister Xiao Wu!" Da Ming exclaimed in joy.

"Roar, roar..." Er Ming let out an excited roar and thumped its chest vigorously.

"Da Ming, Er Ming!" Xiao Wu shouted in excitement. After the Dragon Horse rushed to the edge of the small lake, she stood up and leaped towards them.

Da Ming lowered its bullhead to let Xiao Wu land on it.

Xiao Wu stroked Da Ming's head, excitedly shouting, "Da Ming, Er Ming, I missed you so much!"

Er Ming's head also leaned over, allowing Xiao Wu's small hands to stroke it, and its huge eyes narrowed with enjoyment.

"Xiao Wu," Xiao Wu's mother, Tu Baobao, walked out from behind Er Ming.

"Mom!" Xiao Wu exclaimed in delight. She jumped down from Da Ming's head and landed in her mother's arms.

Da Ming and Er Ming's gazes fell on Ao Tian, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Why is there a human kid?" Da Ming asked.

"This little one is hardly worth a nibble, not even enough to get stuck between my teeth," Er Ming moved its head closer to Ao Tian, opened its big mouth, and displayed a ferocious expression.

Ao Tian held his breath and couldn't stand the strong bad breath, so he slapped his hand forward.

With a loud bang, his palm didn't touch the Titan Giant Ape's body, but the Titan Giant Ape was sent flying and crashed into the lake...