"She...she's awake!"
The Azure Bull Python, one of the beast kings of the Star Dou Great Forest, raised its head in shock, its enormous beastly eyes staring in a panicked direction!
This shouldn't be possible; she...shouldn't have awakened so early!
Roar! Roar! Roar!
Accompanied by a resounding dragon roar, all the soul beasts over 100,000 years old in the entire Star Dou Great Forest prostrated themselves on the ground in respect.
Because she was their soul beast princess, their only hope and ruler in the soul beast world.
In that deep cave.
The Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena's originally enormous and majestic dragon body radiated a dazzling light.
As the light flowed, she began a miraculous transformation.
The dragon scales gradually disappeared, transforming into a soft halo.
The enormous dragon claw contracted, transforming into slender, jade-like hands.
The dragon's tail slowly shortened, merging into its body, revealing a graceful curve.
The light grew increasingly intense, and as it gradually subsided, a stunningly beautiful girl appeared before one's eyes.
The girl appeared to be 13 or 14 years old!
Her skin was as white as snow, as smooth and delicate as mutton-fat jade.
Her long silver hair cascaded down like a waterfall, shimmering with a mysterious luster.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her slightly upturned eyes held a touch of allure, yet remained aloof.
Her eyes were like a deep starry sky, her brilliant purple pupils seemingly containing endless wisdom and power.
Her nose was straight, and her lips were as luscious as cherries, with a faint, almost imperceptible smile at the corners of her mouth, captivating all who beheld her.
Her figure was graceful, a long silver dress clinging to her body, fluttering gently in the wind, like a fairy descending to earth, breathtakingly beautiful.
"Sensing that familiar aura... I really can't stay asleep any longer. I hope this early awakening won't disappoint me."
Gu Yuena murmured softly, looking at her hands.
Her expression was somewhat pale; the price she paid for this early awakening was actually quite high.
Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes, and the next moment, she appeared beside the Lake of Life with a single step.
"My lord!"
The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape immediately looked down at her, and upon seeing the silver-haired girl, they both spoke respectfully.
"Azure Bull Python... Titan Giant Ape?
I didn't expect that after we all fell into slumber, it would be the two of you guarding this place."
Gu Yuena looked at the two with a hint of surprise.
She had been asleep for too long and hadn't heard about the outside world for a long time.
"Tell me what happened outside?"
The Azure Bull Python quickly told Gu Yuena about the history of the past few years, saying that tens of thousands of years ago, those weak humans had begun to grow stronger, and even he, the Beast King, was no match for some powerful human warriors!
These former overlords began to slowly shrink their habitats, gradually forming this situation.
This exchange lasted for several hours before Gu Yuena fully understood the current situation, her expression somewhat complex.
She hadn't expected that her awakening would lead to such a dramatic change; those weak humans had grown into the new masters of the continent.
"Wake up Di Tian and the others! Don't let them slumber any longer!"
"The situation is about to change; I need their help!"
Gu Yuena said, her hands behind her back, her silver hair fluttering.
"Yes!"
The Azure Bull Python immediately replied respectfully, then withdrew to prepare to awaken the sleeping kings.
The Azure Bull Python's expression was complicated.
Their awakening meant he would no longer be one of the two beast kings of the Star Dou Great Forest; his status would plummet.
But Gu Yuena's orders could not be disobeyed!
"What happened that caused this one to awaken prematurely!"
the Azure Bull Python thought to himself, his mind filled with complex emotions.
...
...
Meanwhile!
On the road leading to the Star Dou Great Forest, a small figure struggled forward.
This was a little boy, only about three years old.
His body was thin and frail, his clothes tattered and covered in dust and grime.
His tiny feet were covered in blisters and wounds, making each step incredibly difficult.
His stomach was empty, the constant feeling of hunger weighing heavily on his body.
His face was dirty, his lips cracked, but his eyes revealed a determination far beyond his years—a yearning for survival, a steadfast commitment to his goal.
His hair clung to his forehead, soaked with sweat.
A gust of wind blew past, and he shivered, but he gritted his teeth and continued moving forward, step by step.
There were no tears in his eyes, only a resolute light, as if telling the world that no matter how difficult things got, he would not give up.
This little boy was none other than Qian Renshang, who had previously fled Wuhun City.
He didn't know how long he had been walking; he just kept walking in a certain direction, hoping to get away from Wuhun City, that place of sorrow.
Qian Renshang kept his head down and kept moving forward, trying not to think about anything, hoping to gradually lessen his sorrow.
"I'm so hungry..."
Qian Renshang suddenly stopped, clutching his stomach and laughing bitterly.
He didn't know how he had managed to keep going; he had only eaten a little bit of the food he had brought with him over the past few days.
He could keep going... probably because the Golden Dragon King's bloodline had strengthened his physique, but even so, he was nearing his limit.
"I'm probably quite far from Wuhun City now.
Even if they wanted to chase me, it would be too late.
Of course... maybe they never even considered chasing me, and they might not even know I've left!"
Qian Renshang gave a bitter smile.
Even after so many days, he still felt somewhat uneasy; after all, a normal person wouldn't run away from home unless absolutely necessary.
He looked around and realized he had entered a forest.
"Huh?
How did I get here... A forest, this vast life force, could this be the Star Dou Great Forest?"
Qian Renshang was somewhat stunned, not expecting to have run so far.
The Star Dou Great Forest is the largest gathering place of soul beasts on the Douluo Continent.
In this era, it is the domain of almost all human soul masters.
Only those accompanied by powerful masters dare to venture deep into the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Should we continue forward?"
Qian Renshang swallowed, feeling somewhat uneasy.
The Star Dou Great Forest was indeed very dangerous, but turning back now or changing course to other human settlements was not an option.
He couldn't guarantee he wouldn't be captured by the Spirit Hall's people; it seemed he had no other choice.
And!
*Gurgle!
* Qian Renshang awkwardly rubbed his rumbling stomach; he was starving.
So, he made up his mind and slowly walked towards the Star Dou Great Forest!
No matter what, he had to at least get some food here.
(End of Chapter)