Douluo Continent: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

At this moment, Xiao Wu and Zhao Ming were both sitting on Titan's shoulders. Titan's shoulders were broad, and even though he was running at full speed, neither of them felt any significant shaking.

"Er Ming, what's going on with you today? Why did you come to find me and capture Zhao Ming? Also, as far as I remember, you weren't able to speak before. How can you speak now?" Xiao Wu furrowed her delicate brows, asking in surprise.

From the beginning, she had sensed that something was off with Er Ming. Given their relationship, if Er Ming saw her, he would normally be overjoyed. There was no way he would stay silent like this.

Not only Xiao Wu noticed, but Zhao Ming also sensed something was amiss. Just now, he had seen reverence and fear in Titan's eyes.

Could it be…?

Was it Di Tian and the other fearsome beasts wanting to see him? Or perhaps Gu Yuena herself wanted to meet him?

Looking at the expression on the Titan Giant Ape's face, this seemed like the most plausible explanation.

"Xiao Wu, I didn't come here just to see you this time. I've come with a mission. I'm here to bring the senior back to the Star Dou Forest." After a long silence, Titan finally spoke. His heavy voice carried respect and reverence.

Because he knew, on his back was the supreme of soul beasts, a peerless powerhouse who had dominated the soul beast race since ancient times.

How could he not feel awe towards such a mighty figure?

Six years ago, he and Sky Azure Bull Python were summoned to the core area of the Star Dou Forest by Di Tian and the others, the place they had dreamed of visiting.

That day, they met the strongest being in the Star Dou Forest, Di Tian, and saw the truly powerful soul beasts of the Star Dou Forest who usually looked down on them.

Later, they were taken to meet the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena.

There, they learned of the Dragon God's fate—both angry and powerless.

Why? Why were their soul beasts treated like this? Even their most revered Dragon God had been split in two?

Finally, they understood why, despite their soul beasts' immense strength, they dared not challenge humanity. It was all because of the Divine Realm. Even though the soul beasts of the core area of the Star Dou Forest possessed strength surpassing that of a Rank 95 Titled Douluo, they still dared not act recklessly.

Because the Divine Realm existed—an entity above the entire Douluo Continent. It was filled with humans who had become gods, and even their leader, the Dragon God, had been defeated by them.

Without their sole advocate in the Divine Realm, which was entirely human-centered, how could their powerful soul beasts dare act rashly?

If they were not obedient, even a single god could annihilate them.

When they heard this, they felt both rage and despair.

Every hundred thousand years, soul beasts faced a calamity; breaking through to a million-year level was almost impossible. Even if they managed to reach that level, they could only barely compete with an ordinary god.

Just when they were on the brink of despair, they heard an exhilarating piece of news—there was still a peerless powerhouse among their soul beasts, even stronger than the Dragon God. And he was still alive.

Though this powerhouse's cultivation might no longer exist, as long as he lived, there was hope for their soul beasts.

From that day on, they grew closer to the soul beasts of the Star Dou Forest's core. And it was on that day that he received the Silver Dragon King's guidance, allowing him to speak.

Their task was to safely bring this powerhouse to the Silver Dragon King once he arrived at the Star Dou Forest.

However, they didn't see it as a task but as a mission.

It was something they should do as soul beasts.

"Senior? You mean Zhao Ming?" Xiao Wu blinked her large eyes, finally understanding what Er Ming was saying.

After all, Bi Ji had also shown the same reverence toward Zhao Ming before.

At that time, Bi Ji had told her some things about Zhao Ming. She was curious about Zhao Ming's identity, but she never asked. She knew it was Zhao Ming's secret. Moreover, she didn't want to know about these things because she loved Zhao Ming, the person. Even if he wasn't a genius, even if he became an ordinary person, she would still love him.

"Yes." The Titan Giant Ape took a deep breath.

He occasionally glanced at Zhao Ming, noticing his somber expression, which made him nervous.

He feared that his rash actions might displease Zhao Ming.

"Er Ming, why are you so afraid of him? Zhao Ming isn't going to eat you." Xiao Wu laughed as she looked at Titan's fearful demeanor.

In the past, aside from Sky Azure Bull Python, who could make him so fearful? Now, there was one more person—her lover.

"You're called Er Ming, right? Xiao Wu has mentioned you before." Zhao Ming smiled faintly.

"Ding, congratulations, host, on triggering the mission: 'Deception', gain the reverence of the soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest and win Gu Yuena's favor."

"Mission reward: Five-million-year Torso Bone of the Ancient Undying Bird."

Suddenly, the familiar electronic voice echoed in his mind.

What the—?

Hearing the voice in his mind, Zhao Ming couldn't help but exclaim.

"Senior, what's wrong?" Titan's massive body flinched at the sound, thinking Zhao Ming was scolding him.

"It's nothing. Just keep going." Zhao Ming took a deep breath and replied slowly.

At this moment, Zhao Ming was ecstatic.

A five-million-year soul bone—how incredible was that!

He could hardly contain his excitement.

A million-year soul bone was already something even the most powerful gods might not possess. But he could have it, all because he had the system.

"System bro, the reward for this mission is quite generous." Zhao Ming grinned inwardly.

"Of course. We're buddies, aren't we? Since you call me 'bro', how could I not get you something good?" The system chuckled.

"I love you to death. By the way, what's up with this soul bone?"

"This soul bone comes from a powerful Ancient Undying Bird of ancient times. It's the same one Gu Yuena and the others mentioned."

"How many years did the Dragon God live?" Zhao Ming asked, curious.

"Just around three million years."

Two million years more than the Dragon God—no wonder it was one of the oldest soul beasts.

"But such a powerful soul beast... I probably can't absorb it, right?"

"No need to worry. I'll seal the power of the soul bone. Each time your soul power increases, a portion of the soul bone's power will be released."

"Phew, that's good." Zhao Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't get too excited yet. This mission won't be easy." The system said with a mischievous smile.

"True. But I, Zhao, am quite capable. This mission is nothing I can't handle." Zhao Ming grinned.

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