Chapter 247: The

One day later.

At the mouth of a massive cave, Daming and Xiao Wu stood trembling at the entrance.

Just as Xun Yu had speculated, in order to find the truth, the first person they came to find was Chitu.

"Da... Daming, are you going in?" Xiao Wu asked with some fear; after all, the strength of the monster inside far exceeded that of her Daming and Er Ming.

Who would dare to easily provoke a powerhouse of this level?

Yet for the sake of Er Ming, they had no choice but to come.

"I will try to call it out. Sister Xiao Wu, do not worry. Although that King of Horses appeared abruptly, it has never attacked at will. For so many years, we have kept to ourselves, and I believe it bears us no malice. Otherwise, Er Ming and I would have died years ago." After saying this, Daming channeled his soul power and called into the cave, "Azure Ox Python Daming, accompanied by my sister, the Soft Bone Rabbit Xiao Wu, requests the King of Horses to appear and meet us!"

Because he was calling into the mountain cave, the echoes were endless.

High-level Spirit Beasts that had lived for fifty or sixty thousand years and had already gained intelligence heard this clearly and were terrified in their hearts.

The Emperor of the Forest, the Azure Ox Python, actually went to find that monster?

What was it trying to do? Was it courting death? The strength of that monster far exceeded that of a Ferocious Beast.

The next moment, firelight surged within the cave, and a powerful, surging aura poured out from inside.

Xiao Wu subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She had seen quite a few Title Douluo in the outside world, but even compared to Tang Hao, his aura was like a firefly compared to the bright moon—they were completely not on the same level.

Even though the surrounding temperature was extremely high at this moment, she was already covered in cold sweat.

Only the sound of *da-da-da* rang out, and the handsome figure of Chitu slowly appeared.

It looked at Xiao Wu and the Azure Ox Python before it, thinking to itself that these two had indeed come to find it; its master was truly godlike in his foresight.

Just a short while ago, Nan Feihuang had transmitted his voice through the Red Mane it left behind, informing it of how to respond to them.

If not for that, it would have been too lazy to come out to see Xiao Wu and the Azure Ox Python. What "Emperor of the Forest"? To it, that was not an impressive existence at all.

In this Star Dou Great Forest, there were only two beasts that posed a threat to it, and one more that was not a threat but still worth paying attention to. Aside from those three, it did not take anyone else seriously.

"What business do you have coming to find me?" Chitu asked.

"Respected King of Horses..."

Daming was just about to speak when he was interrupted by Chitu, "My name is Chitu!"

"Yes, respected Lord Chitu." Daming changed his form of address very tactfully. This was the first time he had learned Chitu's true name. It actually contained the character for "rabbit," just like his Sister Xiao Wu; it must be a good Spirit Beast. "Sister Xiao Wu and I have come here to ask one thing. Please, Lord Chitu, do not hesitate to enlighten us."

"Speak."

"Yes, Lord Chitu. Two years ago, you visited the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest once. I wonder if you remember?" Daming asked tentatively.

If Nan Feihuang had not lied at the time and had heard the neighing of a horse, then it was very likely this Chitu.

"Two years ago? So that is how it is. I know your intentions now. You have come for that Titan Giant Ape, have you not?" Chitu said.

Nan Feihuang had told it that there was no need to hide anything. After all, such a big event had happened on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest; since it was nearby, it was impossible for it not to have noticed.

Being evasive would only make Daming suspicious.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Daming revealed a look of realization. It seemed the course of events was not much different from what he had estimated, but it was still best to verify it.

"Yes, Lord Chitu. My younger brother passed away two years ago. According to the information I received, you seemed to be in the vicinity at the time. Therefore, if you have any information, please tell me." Daming spoke very humbly, not daring to be the least bit presumptuous.

There was no help for it; the world of Spirit Beasts respected the strong, and Chitu was far too much stronger than him.

And this was precisely the reason he did not suspect Chitu. If Chitu had killed the Titan Giant Ape, why not come and kill him too?

With Chitu's strength, crushing him would be no harder than crushing an ant.

"As for the events of that year, I did indeed witness them with my own eyes and even intervened. It was none of my business, but since you have come to ask, there is no harm in telling you," Chitu said. "I believe you also know that several years ago, I had a conflict with several Title Douluo in order to protect my subordinates. I am the King of Horses and naturally should protect my people. After that day, I would often patrol the outer perimeter to prevent my horse-type Spirit Beasts from being slaughtered by humans."

Daming nodded. Of course he knew about this. The place where Chitu attacked Snake Spear Douluo and Citun Douluo was not far from them, and at the time, both he and Er Ming had felt Chitu's strike.

So that was the reason Chitu would appear on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest from time to time. It truly was a responsible and good king.

"That day, as I was patrolling as usual, I saw the Titan Giant Ape running through the forest with this little rabbit. Later, when this little rabbit wanted to condense a Spirit Ring, the Titan Giant Ape set her down."

Xiao Wu listened. Up to this point, everything Chitu said was what she had experienced. What followed should be the truth of the matter.

"However, just as this little rabbit finished condensing her Spirit Ring, a man in a black robe appeared—or rather, he had been there all along, waiting for the moment the little rabbit finished condensing her Spirit Ring. He used his aura to instantly knock the little rabbit unconscious," Chitu speculated. "If I am not mistaken, this person's goal was the Titan Giant Ape. The only strange thing is that with his strength, it is impossible that he could not see through this little rabbit's identity. Yet he specifically waited until she finished condensing her Spirit Ring to appear and knock her out; it is clear he did not want to hurt her, nor did he want her to know the truth."

Xiao Wu's face turned pale. It matched. It really matched Tang Hao.

Aside from Tang Hao, who would have such a motive? Not wanting to hurt her, yet not wanting her to know the truth—it was simply because he was afraid she would turn against Tang San.

"That person, what was his martial soul?" Xiao Wu still held a glimmer of hope. Perhaps there was someone else there at the time.

Chitu feigned recollection, "Martial soul? I remember it was a hammer. He possessed a Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring, his soul power should have been around Level 95, and he also possessed a Killing God Domain and Full Spirit Bone. Among Title Douluo, he can be considered a powerhouse. But with the Titan Giant Ape's strength, it should not have lost to him. However, that person suddenly swung a supreme hammer at you, shouting 'Great Sumeru Hammer.' To save you, the Titan Giant Ape took that hammer head-on, was severely injured, and only then was it defeated."

"Coincidentally, at that moment, another youth arrived. He seemed to have come to save you. The Titan Giant Ape, seeing this youth and knowing it was doomed, shouted, 'I would rather let my Spirit Ring and soul bone benefit someone else than give them to you.' And so, it chose to perform a Sacrifice to that youth!"

(End of Chapter)