Even after the group boarded the carriage to return, the atmosphere remained deathly silent.
The stimulation brought by Su Chen was unbearable even for the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, let alone these young children.
The millennium-old soul ring, with its astonishing destructive power, brought them an unprecedented shock.
After all, Su Chen is also six years old, just like them!
"Old Ghost, haven't these kids been traumatized?"
At the front of the carriage, Chrysanthemum Douluo raised his delicate eyebrows and looked at the group of people, except for Su Chen, who all had low spirits.
Ever since witnessing Su Chen's almost deadly move, the group has been in a slump.
Especially Yan, the child now looks at Su Chen with nothing but fear in his eyes, it seems that he has been left with a huge psychological shadow.
Chrysanthemum Douluo expressed his understanding, saying that what's scary is not the gap between you and a genius, but that the gap between you and a genius is so vast that you can't even see the end of it.
However, he thought it was a good thing. People who overestimate their abilities often die young, so at least it would allow him to realize the gap between himself and others in advance.
As for whether he has psychological problems, that's not his concern. If he can't even handle this kind of setback, then he shouldn't be a Soul Master; he should just stay home and lie down.
"Let's put aside what happened with those kids for now. Don't you think something's off about the Great Forest?"
Ghost Douluo shook his head and looked into the distance with some worry.
"The Silkworm of Linwu could never be a soul beast that appears on the edge, just like that thousand-year-old wolf."
Even though he had gone far away, the overwhelming greenery still filled his entire field of vision.
This magnificent green sea, covering an area nearly the size of the Barak Kingdom, sits at the very center of the continent, dividing the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.
To this day, the center of the Great Forest remains a forbidden zone for humans, a forbidden area where even titled Douluo are highly likely to perish!
"Yes, thankfully, we got out safely with these little ones."
Chrysanthemum Douluo wholeheartedly agreed.
The appearance of a soul beast like the Linwu Silkworm often signifies a major battle. If there is a battle of that level, they don't care, but these little guys might not be able to protect them.
"Fortunately, everything is alright now. Speaking of Su Chen... um, do you think I could get some of that Linwu Silkworm? I've heard it's a top-quality tonic, excellent for beauty and skincare."
Yue Guan cupped her alluring face in her hands, her eyes sparkling.
If it weren't for that prominent Adam's apple, everyone would think she was a beautiful and charming woman.
"You really are..."
Ghost Douluo looked at his old friend speechlessly, ignoring him, his brow still furrowed with unresolved doubt.
With the previous pope dead not long ago and the new pope having just taken office, the Spirit Hall was already embroiled in constant turmoil, with the three upper sects and the empire eyeing it covetously. She couldn't afford any further distractions.
Hopefully, nothing bad will happen to the Starry Sky Forest.
Pat, pat.
Blood flowed, and terrified whimpers echoed in the silence.
The mangled wolf lay trembling in a pool of blood, a massive black claw, as large as its body, pressing down on its head.
"Phew, you mean your entire clan, plus that tonic, was wiped out by a little kid?"
A roar as loud as a drumbeat exploded in its ears. The wolf howled in agony, blood gushing from its ears, which drooped limply.
"What a piece of trash."
With a sudden downward slam of its black claws, the wolf beast didn't even have time to utter a scream before its entire body was reduced to a thin sheet.
A huge black shadow rose up in front of the corpse, blocking the huge hole Su Chen had created and the sunlight that was falling in, plunging the area back into darkness.
"What should we do? That was a tonic for His Majesty! We've raised it for so long, and now humans have taken it away?"
A muffled sound came from behind, and another dark figure stood beside it. The saliva dripping from its mouth fell to the ground, igniting sparks, and the soil was quickly scorched by the high temperature into a black crystalline state.
"Damn humans"
boom!!!
A tremendous roar erupted, startling countless birds into flight. Countless weak soul beasts cried out in agony, collapsing to the ground with pitiful cries. The area within a thousand meters of that enormous black shadow had been reduced to a desolate wasteland, utterly shattered by violence.
"I'm going to eat you!!"
The dark figure roared to the sky, causing countless soul beasts to tremble in fear.
"Hey, Su Chen, dinner's ready."
The girl gently knocked on the car window.
Almost the instant she spoke, Su Chen opened his eyes, a flash of blood and white light appearing and disappearing in the boy's eyes.
Hu Liena, who was outside, couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine and shiver.
In that instant, she felt as if she had been seen through from the inside out, and as if she had been firmly locked onto by a wild beast.
"Okay, I understand. You can go ahead now."
The boy's calm voice came from inside, seemingly devoid of emotion, yet Hu Liena felt a sense of relief wash over her, as the warmth of the sunlight returned to her.
Is that his current power?
The girl seemed somewhat dazed.
So he's become this powerful.
We were all awakening together just a few days ago, but now the distance between us has become so vast.
"Okay, then hurry up."
She sighed dejectedly and turned to leave.
Su Chen closed his eyes inside the carriage, and when he opened them again, they were once again those dark and bright eyes.
He looked toward the Star Dou Great Forest as if sensing something.
While in a light sleep, Su Chen vaguely felt as if something powerful was locking onto him, and when he was woken up, he found himself unable to control his power.
"Are we being watched? It seems we can't go to the Star Dou Great Forest for a while."
The boy murmured.
Turning his gaze to the silkworm in the storage soul tool, he said, "It seems you are quite an extraordinary soul beast."
Stepping off the carriage and feeling the comforting warmth of the sun, the boy couldn't help but stretch.
The weather was fine and sunny, with a gentle breeze blowing; Wuhun City was already within reach.
Perhaps startled by the changes in the Star Dou Great Forest, they traveled even faster on their return journey, bringing the time forward by another day. They ate, drank, and slept almost entirely in the carriage.
The urgency was so great that even Su Chen felt a little tired and couldn't help but take a short nap.
With Wuhun City in sight, the two Douluo finally breathed a sigh of relief. They let the group down, gave them a good meal, and allowed them to wash up and rest. After all, they still had to meet the Pope later, and they couldn't just go there covered in dust.
After enjoying a sumptuous meal, the children all wore happy smiles.
Nothing is more comforting than a delicious meal after a long journey and a rough patch of weather.
"Alright, go back and rest for the night. Tomorrow morning, at the same place, His Holiness the Pope will summon you."
Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo escorted the group into the city, gave them a few instructions, and told the guards to take them home before the two of them hurriedly left.
There have been so many events, and they are all quite important, that they need to be reported as soon as possible.
The strange events in the Star Dou Great Forest, the Linwu Silkworm, the soul rings of the young boys, and Su Chen!
Exquisite movement, skillful use of soul power, superb dart throwing skills, the first soul ring in a thousand years, and more than four powerful soul skills!
A prodigy, a prodigy—no adjective can adequately describe that white-haired boy.
Within ten years, this boy will surely become famous throughout the mainland!
The thought of this made Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo excited.