Despite her complaints, Qian Renxue had to admit that the man’s composure and calmness did indeed possess a unique charm.
That composure, remaining calm even when faced with a collapsing mountain, is something that ordinary people of the same age cannot fake.
“But do you think that tenth place might be one of those big shots from our Heaven Dou Empire’s Royal Hunting Grounds?” Qian Renxue suddenly had a whimsical idea and asked a question.
Long Yun shook his head and looked at her with a smile.
“Royal hunting grounds?
Those animals kept in captivity in such places can only be considered pets at best.” “Those who can be listed on this Heavenly Golden List are all peerless ferocious beasts that dominate their respective regions.” He raised his hand and pointed towards the direction of the Starry Sky Forest.
“The real terror lurks in that oldest forest.” Qian Renxue looked in the direction he was pointing, and a sense of awe rose in her heart.
Yes, on this vast Douluo Continent, humans have taken a dominant position.
But those ancient creatures hidden deep in the mountains and forests are the original masters of this land.
At this moment, the golden light above the sky had reached its peak.
It was like a blazing sun overhead, so bright that it was almost impossible to open one’s eyes.
At the center of that blinding light, the outline of a colossal phantom was gradually solidifying.
A vast aura, accompanied by deep roars, traversed millions of miles, resounding in the hearts of every living being.
The first and tenth place winners will be announced soon!
Gu Yuena tilted her long neck back, her silver hair flying wildly in the wind.
Di Tian and the other ferocious beasts held their breath and focused their attention.
Bibi Dong, inside Wuhun City, gripped her scepter tightly.
Everyone was waiting for that name to be revealed.
In a corner of Tiandou City, Long Yun simply drank one cup of wine after another, his eyes calmly watching the golden light.
Tens of thousands of years flashed through my mind.
I wonder how many of those familiar old friends will still be on this list.
“What a long-awaited lively scene!” He whispered, his voice quickly drowned out by the even more enthusiastic cheers outside the tavern.
Qian Renxue couldn’t quite hear what he was saying, but she subconsciously moved closer to him.
“Hey, you still haven’t answered my question from before.” The girl was clearly still bothered by his age.
How long have you actually lived?
Long Yun turned his head and looked into those clear, watery eyes, a fleeting look of vicissitude in them.
“It’s been a very long time, so long that I’ve almost forgotten what I was like at the beginning.” This time, Qian Renxue neither refuted nor laughed.
For some reason, looking into the man’s calm gaze, she had a strange feeling.
Perhaps everything he just said was true.
The two stared at each other silently until the phantom in the sky solidified into a tangible form.
…
The sky changes, and the wind rises and the clouds surge.
Everyone stared at the sky, waiting for the tenth place to appear.
Starry Sky Forest.
Deep within the core area lies Xiong Jun’s territory.
The dense ancient trees blocked out the sun, and a huge, dark gold dinosaur bear, as large as a mountain, sat cross-legged on a boulder.
He brandished his terrifying giant claws, capable of tearing through the void, and boasted to the group of soul beasts below, spitting as he spoke.
“Back in the day, even that old dragon Di Tian would have been injured by the blow of my claw!” Xiong Jun grinned widely, his laughter extremely arrogant.
“If he hadn’t run so fast, I would have taken him down long ago!
The leader of this Star Dou Great Forest would have been someone else by now!” Upon hearing these bold words, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bears and various other soul beasts below, whose bloodlines were slightly inferior, all revealed their admiration.
They all lay prostrate on the ground, showering him with flattery.
“Lord Xiong is invincible!” “With this celestial descent, the number one of the ten great soul beasts will definitely be yours!” “Besides you, who is worthy of this number one throne?” Xiong Jun was initially quite pleased with himself, but upon hearing the word “first,” a look of panic flashed across his rugged bear face.
He quickly stretched out his huge bear paw and forcefully covered the underling’s mouth.
“Why are you speaking such obvious truths!” He glanced cautiously toward the abyss of the Lake of Life, and lowered his voice.
“My lord is still awake, so I dare not accept the title of first.
However…” Xiong Jun puffed out his chest, proudly patted his solid pectoral muscles, and produced a dull rumbling sound.
“With the Lord and that old dragon here, I won’t compete for the top two spots.
But I’m absolutely certain I can secure the top five!” The words had barely left his mouth.
The golden sky high above suddenly burst forth with a dazzling burst of light.
The vast celestial might swept across the entire Star Dou Great Forest, and golden characters slowly condensed in the clouds.
[Tenth on the Soul Beast Ranking: Bear King] The once bustling territory instantly fell into a deathly silence.
The sound of falling leaves could be clearly heard.
The group of underlings looked at each other, bewildered.
Xiong Jun, who was just boasting about guaranteeing a top-five finish, suddenly had a twitch in the muscles on his face.
He suddenly stood up and smashed the boulder beneath him to pieces with a single slap, sending stone chips flying everywhere.
“This is outrageous!” Xiong Jun roared to the sky, his voice shattering several towering ancient trees around him.
“How could I possibly only rank tenth!” …
Meanwhile, in Wuhun City.
Inside the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong stared intently at the golden list in the night sky.
A look of surprise appeared on that stunningly beautiful face.
“Mr.
Xiong?” She murmured softly, her brows slightly furrowed.
“What kind of spirit beast is this?
I have searched through all the ancient books and records of the Spirit Hall, but I have never heard of this name before?” As the being closest to the God Realm, Bibi Dong believed she knew everything about the high-level soul beasts on the continent.
But the first name that appeared in the sky felt completely unfamiliar to her.
Heavenly Fighting City, Soul Fighting Tavern.
The tavern was already in an uproar.
Everyone was intensely discussing the value of these ten soul beasts.
“If you ask me, among these ten soul beasts, there is definitely one place for those two overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest!” “Needless to say?
The Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python are beings of the hundred thousand years level, with top-tier bloodlines!” “Those two monsters could easily take up two spots in the top five!” The drinkers argued heatedly, their faces flushed, their words filled with awe for the two kings of the forest.
At the corner table, Long Yun picked up his glass and took a small sip.
His eyes remained completely calm.
“Those two guys are just gatekeepers, they have no chance at all.” His voice wasn’t loud, but it sounded out of place in the noisy tavern.
Sitting opposite her, Qian Renxue blinked and gracefully crossed her long legs.
The hem of her skirt was slightly lifted, revealing a glimpse of her fair calves, exuding an astonishing allure.
She rested her chin on her hands, her bright, beautiful eyes fixed on Long Yun.
Combined with her innate, sacred, angelic aura, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
“So, who do you think will rank higher?” Qian Renxue was filled with curiosity.