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Chapter 41
Chapter 41: Dragon Might
July 17, 2024 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
"Greetings, Senior." Xiao Wu also called out, her heart filled with complicated emotions.
She hadn't expected Aotian, with whom she had lived for nearly a year, to actually be a Senior who had lived far longer than them.
The two big fellows outside also heard Aotian's words, and their hearts were equally shocked.
The Titan Giant Ape suddenly bared its fangs and said, "So he isn't human after all. It's not shameful to lose to a Senior."
The Azure Bull Python said, "Now Aunt Bao probably won't have to flee to the Human World anymore."
"Have a seat." Aotian raised his hand and gestured downwards.
Only then did Xiao Wu's Mother pull Xiao Wu to sit down, but her heart remained uneasy.
"May I ask, Senior, what brings you to the Star Dou Great Forest?" Xiao Wu's Mother asked.
Aotian glanced at Xiao Wu and said, "The Academy is on holiday, and Xiao Wu wanted to come back but didn't dare, so I brought her back."
Xiao Wu's Mother stood up again and said gratefully, "Thank you, Senior, for taking care of Xiao Wu. I hope she didn't cause you any trouble?"
Remembering how Xiao Wu always liked to snuggle against him when sleeping and often borrowed money from him, Aotian smiled and said, "She didn't cause any trouble, just a little mischievous."
"You're the mischievous one," Xiao Wu mumbled, her pretty face slightly red, lowering her head.
"Don't speak to Senior like that," Xiao Wu's Mother reprimanded.
Aotian laughed and said, "It's fine, we're friends now."
Xiao Wu gazed at Aotian, hesitating for a moment before asking, "Ao... Senior, since your Strength is so great, why did you still go to a Junior Soul Master Academy?"
"Just to experience the life of a Human Spirit Master," Aotian said.
Xiao Wu pouted and said, "No wonder you're so rich, able to transform a Long Ma into a Soul Beast, and even conceal my Soul Beast Aura."
At this point, her eyes suddenly lit up. She said, "Senior Ao, please help my Mother as well, and conceal her Soul Beast Aura too."
"Alright," Aotian agreed.
He formed a Seal with his hands, and golden characters drifted out, entering Xiao Wu's Mother's body, Sealing her Soul Beast Aura.
"Thank you, Senior," Xiao Wu's Mother said gratefully.
With her Soul Beast Aura gone, she would no longer fear being discovered by Humans in the future and could safely advance her Cultivation in the Human World.
Aotian said, "The Seal I placed within you can only last for a little over a month. After the Seal dissipates, a Titled Douluo will still be able to discern your identity."
Xiao Wu's Mother paused, a flicker of struggle crossing her face. A moment later, she knelt down and said, "If Senior does not disdain me, I am willing to follow Senior."
The Strong Prey on the Weak – this principle was demonstrated even more vividly among Soul Beasts. It was perfectly normal for many weaker Soul Beasts to follow powerful Soul Beasts.
As a 100,000-year Soul Beast, she had already transformed into human form and would certainly be able to Cultivate to the Titled Douluo stage in the future.
However, Aotian, as a powerful Ancient Dragon Race member, was an Expert she believed was worthy of her allegiance.
Aotian slightly raised his palm, and Xiao Wu's Mother stood up uncontrollably.
"There's no need to follow me. For Xiao Wu's sake, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come find me."
Xiao Wu's Mother quickly expressed her gratitude.
"But Ao... Senior, there's still a large group of Soul Masters who want to kill my Mother right now," Xiao Wu said.
Aotian said, "In the future, just call me Aotian or Young Master Ao. As for those Soul Masters, haven't I told you already? With me here, they won't be able to kill your Mother."
"Oh, thank you... Aotian." Xiao Wu's large eyes sparkled, filled with gratitude.
Aotian stood up and said, "Once your Mother's matter is settled, I'm going to the deeper parts of the Star Dou Great Forest to meet those slumbering fellows."
"The secret of the Star Dou Great Forest you mentioned is that there are powerful Soul Beasts slumbering even deeper within it?" Xiao Wu asked in surprise, understanding Aotian's meaning.
Aotian nodded and said, "That's right. The Soul Masters outside all say the Titan Giant Ape is the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, but in truth, it's merely a doorkeeper. Those fellows slumbering in the deeper parts are the true masters of the Star Dou Great Forest."
"How is that possible?" Xiao Wu said, finding it hard to believe. "If the Star Dou Great Forest truly has even more powerful Soul Beasts, why do we know nothing about them?"
Aotian shook his head. "Because your Strength is too weak. You don't even have the qualifications to come into contact with them."
"Impossible!" the Titan Giant Ape roared from outside. "Senior Ao, I don't believe it."
Aotian had called it merely a doorkeeper, and it was displeased.
After all, it was the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, acknowledged by all Soul Beasts and Human Spirit Masters.
How could it be considered just a doorkeeper in the eyes of this Senior Ao?
The Azure Bull Python was also unconvinced, but it had a calmer temperament and didn't voice its thoughts.
Aotian walked out of the house, looked at the Titan Giant Ape standing before the doorway, blocking a large amount of sunlight, and asked, "Do you think your Strength is very great?"
The Titan Giant Ape glanced at the Azure Bull Python and said, "My elder brother is a bit stronger than me, and Senior Ao, you are a bit stronger than my elder brother. Besides that, no one in the Star Dou Great Forest is stronger than me."
As the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, it naturally had its pride.
How could it admit to being just a doorkeeper?
Aotian smiled and said, "Then I'll show you the difference between us."
The Titan Giant Ape immediately said with some excitement, "Senior Ao, are you going to fight me?"
Aotian shook his head. "No, I just want you to feel my might."
The Titan Giant Ape paused, just about to say, 'Senior Ao, you're looking down on me too much,' when a terrifying might already enveloped it.
This might rendered it immobile, pressing its legs down, forcing them to bend little by little.
The Titan Giant Ape roared, its entire body's Power erupting, attempting to straighten itself.
Aotian held up a single finger and said, "Fall."
As his words fell, with a loud thud, the Titan Giant Ape's colossal, mountain-like body crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The Azure Bull Python watched from the side, its scalp tingling, utterly shaken.
Although the might Aotian released wasn't directed at it, that Dragon Might, even just a trace of it leaking out, sent shivers down its spine.
Aotian withdrew his might and said, "I only used one percent of my might, and you already couldn't bear it. Although those fellows hidden deep within the Star Dou Great Forest are no match for me, they are still much stronger than you."
Xiao Wu and her Mother, standing behind Aotian, were already stunned.
They had previously guessed that Aotian's Strength was equivalent to a Level Ninety-Nine Titled Douluo. Even if he was stronger than the Titan Giant Ape, his advantage would be limited.
Yet now, he had rendered the Titan Giant Ape utterly powerless with just his might, and Aotian even claimed he only used one percent of it.
Could he be a God? At that moment, this thought simultaneously emerged in the minds of the four Soul Beasts.
The Titan Giant Ape stood up, but its head remained lowered, still feeling lingering fear.
It was completely subdued, having experienced Aotian's terrifying Strength.
Aotian said, "Among those fellows hidden deep within, each possesses hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation. If you wish to witness them, I can take you along."
(end of chapter)
July 17, 2024 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
"Greetings, Senior." Xiao Wu also called out, her heart filled with complicated emotions.
She hadn't expected Aotian, with whom she had lived for nearly a year, to actually be a Senior who had lived far longer than them.
The two big fellows outside also heard Aotian's words, and their hearts were equally shocked.
The Titan Giant Ape suddenly bared its fangs and said, "So he isn't human after all. It's not shameful to lose to a Senior."
The Azure Bull Python said, "Now Aunt Bao probably won't have to flee to the Human World anymore."
"Have a seat." Aotian raised his hand and gestured downwards.
Only then did Xiao Wu's Mother pull Xiao Wu to sit down, but her heart remained uneasy.
"May I ask, Senior, what brings you to the Star Dou Great Forest?" Xiao Wu's Mother asked.
Aotian glanced at Xiao Wu and said, "The Academy is on holiday, and Xiao Wu wanted to come back but didn't dare, so I brought her back."
Xiao Wu's Mother stood up again and said gratefully, "Thank you, Senior, for taking care of Xiao Wu. I hope she didn't cause you any trouble?"
Remembering how Xiao Wu always liked to snuggle against him when sleeping and often borrowed money from him, Aotian smiled and said, "She didn't cause any trouble, just a little mischievous."
"You're the mischievous one," Xiao Wu mumbled, her pretty face slightly red, lowering her head.
"Don't speak to Senior like that," Xiao Wu's Mother reprimanded.
Aotian laughed and said, "It's fine, we're friends now."
Xiao Wu gazed at Aotian, hesitating for a moment before asking, "Ao... Senior, since your Strength is so great, why did you still go to a Junior Soul Master Academy?"
"Just to experience the life of a Human Spirit Master," Aotian said.
Xiao Wu pouted and said, "No wonder you're so rich, able to transform a Long Ma into a Soul Beast, and even conceal my Soul Beast Aura."
At this point, her eyes suddenly lit up. She said, "Senior Ao, please help my Mother as well, and conceal her Soul Beast Aura too."
"Alright," Aotian agreed.
He formed a Seal with his hands, and golden characters drifted out, entering Xiao Wu's Mother's body, Sealing her Soul Beast Aura.
"Thank you, Senior," Xiao Wu's Mother said gratefully.
With her Soul Beast Aura gone, she would no longer fear being discovered by Humans in the future and could safely advance her Cultivation in the Human World.
Aotian said, "The Seal I placed within you can only last for a little over a month. After the Seal dissipates, a Titled Douluo will still be able to discern your identity."
Xiao Wu's Mother paused, a flicker of struggle crossing her face. A moment later, she knelt down and said, "If Senior does not disdain me, I am willing to follow Senior."
The Strong Prey on the Weak – this principle was demonstrated even more vividly among Soul Beasts. It was perfectly normal for many weaker Soul Beasts to follow powerful Soul Beasts.
As a 100,000-year Soul Beast, she had already transformed into human form and would certainly be able to Cultivate to the Titled Douluo stage in the future.
However, Aotian, as a powerful Ancient Dragon Race member, was an Expert she believed was worthy of her allegiance.
Aotian slightly raised his palm, and Xiao Wu's Mother stood up uncontrollably.
"There's no need to follow me. For Xiao Wu's sake, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come find me."
Xiao Wu's Mother quickly expressed her gratitude.
"But Ao... Senior, there's still a large group of Soul Masters who want to kill my Mother right now," Xiao Wu said.
Aotian said, "In the future, just call me Aotian or Young Master Ao. As for those Soul Masters, haven't I told you already? With me here, they won't be able to kill your Mother."
"Oh, thank you... Aotian." Xiao Wu's large eyes sparkled, filled with gratitude.
Aotian stood up and said, "Once your Mother's matter is settled, I'm going to the deeper parts of the Star Dou Great Forest to meet those slumbering fellows."
"The secret of the Star Dou Great Forest you mentioned is that there are powerful Soul Beasts slumbering even deeper within it?" Xiao Wu asked in surprise, understanding Aotian's meaning.
Aotian nodded and said, "That's right. The Soul Masters outside all say the Titan Giant Ape is the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, but in truth, it's merely a doorkeeper. Those fellows slumbering in the deeper parts are the true masters of the Star Dou Great Forest."
"How is that possible?" Xiao Wu said, finding it hard to believe. "If the Star Dou Great Forest truly has even more powerful Soul Beasts, why do we know nothing about them?"
Aotian shook his head. "Because your Strength is too weak. You don't even have the qualifications to come into contact with them."
"Impossible!" the Titan Giant Ape roared from outside. "Senior Ao, I don't believe it."
Aotian had called it merely a doorkeeper, and it was displeased.
After all, it was the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, acknowledged by all Soul Beasts and Human Spirit Masters.
How could it be considered just a doorkeeper in the eyes of this Senior Ao?
The Azure Bull Python was also unconvinced, but it had a calmer temperament and didn't voice its thoughts.
Aotian walked out of the house, looked at the Titan Giant Ape standing before the doorway, blocking a large amount of sunlight, and asked, "Do you think your Strength is very great?"
The Titan Giant Ape glanced at the Azure Bull Python and said, "My elder brother is a bit stronger than me, and Senior Ao, you are a bit stronger than my elder brother. Besides that, no one in the Star Dou Great Forest is stronger than me."
As the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, it naturally had its pride.
How could it admit to being just a doorkeeper?
Aotian smiled and said, "Then I'll show you the difference between us."
The Titan Giant Ape immediately said with some excitement, "Senior Ao, are you going to fight me?"
Aotian shook his head. "No, I just want you to feel my might."
The Titan Giant Ape paused, just about to say, 'Senior Ao, you're looking down on me too much,' when a terrifying might already enveloped it.
This might rendered it immobile, pressing its legs down, forcing them to bend little by little.
The Titan Giant Ape roared, its entire body's Power erupting, attempting to straighten itself.
Aotian held up a single finger and said, "Fall."
As his words fell, with a loud thud, the Titan Giant Ape's colossal, mountain-like body crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The Azure Bull Python watched from the side, its scalp tingling, utterly shaken.
Although the might Aotian released wasn't directed at it, that Dragon Might, even just a trace of it leaking out, sent shivers down its spine.
Aotian withdrew his might and said, "I only used one percent of my might, and you already couldn't bear it. Although those fellows hidden deep within the Star Dou Great Forest are no match for me, they are still much stronger than you."
Xiao Wu and her Mother, standing behind Aotian, were already stunned.
They had previously guessed that Aotian's Strength was equivalent to a Level Ninety-Nine Titled Douluo. Even if he was stronger than the Titan Giant Ape, his advantage would be limited.
Yet now, he had rendered the Titan Giant Ape utterly powerless with just his might, and Aotian even claimed he only used one percent of it.
Could he be a God? At that moment, this thought simultaneously emerged in the minds of the four Soul Beasts.
The Titan Giant Ape stood up, but its head remained lowered, still feeling lingering fear.
It was completely subdued, having experienced Aotian's terrifying Strength.
Aotian said, "Among those fellows hidden deep within, each possesses hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation. If you wish to witness them, I can take you along."
(end of chapter)
