Chapter 23

Inside the Star Dou Great Forest.

The terrifying battle continued unabated; the ninety-sixth-rank Sword Douluo, bolstered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tower, fought two opponents alone without losing ground.

The Bone Douluo, also bolstered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tower, went head-to-head with the Titan Giant Ape and steadily held the advantage.

In this situation, if the fight continued, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's side would surely win, and not a single one of the three hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts would survive.

Because Bi Bi Dong of the distant Spirit Hall, upon learning of the "two re-cultivated hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts" and the news that two Title Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect had been fully deployed, had already led many Title Douluo on the journey to the Star Dou Great Forest.

Further inside the Star Dou Great Forest.

Bai Yuan and his four disciples still faced off against Long Gong and She Po, but he had now set up all his formations.

If they had fought earlier, Bai Yuan would have only a ten percent chance to capture Meng Yi Ran; now it's at least ninety percent!

"How about this: you hand over the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's sect master, and we'll let you go right away." Long Gong said in a deep voice.

Bai Yuan snorted coldly and said, "Rongrong, aren't you going to come out and explain?"

Ning Rongrong stared for a moment, but she still stepped forward.

Long Gong's eyes twitched slightly; he prepared to seize her the moment Ning Rongrong moved past Bai Yuan.

However, Bai Yuan grabbed Ning Rongrong's fragrant shoulder, stopping her from moving forward and said, "Rongrong, they're dangerous; explaining here is enough, and this way I can guarantee you won't be ambushed."

Ning Rongrong nodded lightly; brilliant seven-colored treasure light appeared around her, and the seven-colored rays gathered in her palm, forming a seven-colored treasure tower about a chi high.

Immediately, two yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath her feet.

The moment they saw the Seven Treasure Glazed Tower, Long Gong and She Po were completely certain of Xiao Wu's words.

Ning Rongrong said, "Seniors, I am the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's sect master; I was not actually kidnapped—I fell in love with him, my family disagreed, so we eloped."

Long Gong and She Po listened, stunned.

Meng Yi Ran's eyes also widened.

She then sized Bai Yuan up from head to toe.

To be honest, he's overly handsome; if it weren't for the other side shouting about wanting to use her as a shield, Meng Yi Ran would be swooning right now.

Xiao Wu, meanwhile, struggled inappropriately, as if wanting to say something more explosive, but Bai Yuan gave her no chance, tightening the vines further.

This left Xiao Wu only able to emit strange sounds of discomfort.

"Seniors, won't you move aside? Rather than gaining favor with the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect here, it would be more practical to pretend nothing happened and go help them hunt hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts."

Bai Yuan slipped an arm around Ning Rongrong's slender waist and lightly touched her red lips.

Ning Rongrong's delicate body tensed, then immediately relaxed; her face flushed red, and she lowered her head in shyness, only daring to slowly lift her gaze to look at Bai Yuan's expression.

Even so, whenever their eyes met, Ning Rongrong would shyly lower her head again, over and over.

This is not an act; it's genuine.

That was Ning Rongrong's first kiss.

Long Gong gave a deep look to Xiao Wu, bound and speechless on the ground, then turned his gaze to She Po and Meng Yi Ran.

"Let's go."

The three left without hesitation.

To be honest, Long Gong's choice was very wise.

Because regardless of whether Ning Rongrong and Bai Yuan's relationship is real or fake, if they make a move, Meng Yi Ran will surely die.

If Ning Rongrong and Bai Yuan's relationship is false, Ning Rongrong might also die because of it; then the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect would blame them, and they couldn't bear the responsibility.

Rather than that, it would be better to assist the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's sect master; if they win, they will certainly be rewarded, and with two Title Douluo and the sect master leading the way, their chances of mishap are low.

Watching the three figures disappear into the forest, Bai Yuan let out a slight sigh of relief; he lowered his gaze to see her body seemingly drained of strength, leaning in his arms, her face still flushed, wanting to look at him yet too shy to meet his eyes, and he sighed.

However, Bai Yuan still hadn't fully relaxed, because he worried that after Long Gong and She Po sent Meng Yi Ran away, they might turn around and attack.

At that moment, if he lapsed even slightly, Ning Rongrong could be snatched by them, leaving her utterly at their mercy.

Bai Yuan looked at Xiao Wu on the ground, didn't move, and merely chuckled, "Xiao Wu, it looks like Da Ming and Er Ming are about to die."

Xiao Wu struggled desperately, but to no avail; with her current strength, breaking free was utterly impossible.

Bai Yuan gave a "hehe" cold laugh.

However, he knew Da Ming and Er Ming would definitely not die, because that red silhouette was clearly not a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast that had appeared in Douluo Dalu.

Bai Yuan guessed that it was likely the birth of an auspicious beast, which had startled the ferocious beasts that were devouring the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.

That's why they would send out a ferocious beast.

As for the reason the two sides started fighting,

Bai Yuan wasn't sure, but could make a rough guess.

Most likely, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's people had them bring out the re-cultivated hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, but when they couldn't find the auspicious beast, the ferocious beast flew into a rage on the spot.

Indeed, that's exactly what happened earlier—because that ferocious beast fought three against one, the Sword Douluo took advantage to severely wound it, and now both sides can fight evenly.

As for Da Ming and Er Ming, they likely heard the commotion and rushed over, immediately realizing the other side was after the re-cultivated hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, mistakenly thinking they were after Xiao Wu, and thus joined the melee.

However, Bai Yuan did not think that adding Long Gong and She Po would guarantee they could take down those three Soul Beasts.

Who let those ferocious beasts already been awakened by the auspicious beast; if they ultimately provoked Emperor Tian to act, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect would likely be wiped out.

"Let's go, Second Junior; jump up yourself, hold tight around my neck, clamp tight around my waist." Bai Yuan, in a princess carry, lifted Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong shyly closed her eyes and let out an "ah".

But she probably didn't expect that Bai Yuan carrying her like this was merely so he could, if necessary, crush her neck.

His second disciple, after uttering an "oh", leapt onto Bai Yuan's back, legs tightly gripping his waist.

On the other side, Bai Yu likewise hoisted Wang Qiu'er with one hand and, with the other, dragged the vines binding Xiao Wu as she followed.

On a large tree, Long Gong and She Po watched Bai Yuan's group disappear into the distance, without giving chase.

She Po said, "Old man, are we really not going to chase? Yi Ran is already safe; that little girl's words are probably nine times out of ten true."

Long Gong sighed, "That kid is too wary; if he hadn't had Ning Rongrong by his side, I would have already struck and killed him just now."

She Po, upon hearing the words, also couldn't help but sigh.

What they had just thought was to eat both sides; after all, capturing the Soul King was, for them, nothing but easy.

As a result, Bai Yuan was really vigilant, giving no chance at all.

At this moment, Bai Yuan and his group were rushing toward the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, while Bi Bi Dong was also leading many Title Douluo, not sparing soul power consumption, swiftly charging toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

Even the imperial families of the two great empires were restless.

A Title Douluo-level melee is about to unfold in the Star Dou Great Forest; by then Bai Yuan will have no way to escape!

(End of chapter)