Douluo: Legend of Ancestral Dragon

"Greetings, Senior," Xiao Wu also called out, her heart filled with complex emotions.

She hadn't expected Ao Tian, who she had lived with for almost a year, to be a senior who had lived even longer than they had.

The two large fellows outside also heard Ao Tian's words, and were equally shocked.

The Titan Giant Ape suddenly grinned, "So you're not human. Losing to Senior isn't embarrassing at all."

The Sky Azure Bull Python said, "Now, Baoyi shouldn't have to flee to the human world."

"Sit down," Ao Tian gestured downwards with a hand.

Xiao Wu's mother then pulled Xiao Wu to sit down, but her mood remained uneasy.

"What brings Senior to the Star Dou Great Forest?" Xiao Wu's mother asked.

Ao Tian glanced at Xiao Wu and said, "The academy is on holiday. Xiao Wu wanted to come back, but she didn't dare to, so I brought her."

Xiao Wu's mother stood up again, her voice filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Senior, for taking care of Xiao Wu. She didn't cause you any trouble, did she?"

Thinking of how Xiao Wu always snuggled up to him when she slept and how she often borrowed money from him, Ao Tian smiled and said, "No trouble at all, she's just a little mischievous."

"You're the mischievous one," Xiao Wu said, her cheeks flushed, as she mumbled under her breath.

"Don't speak to Senior like that," Xiao Wu's mother scolded.

Ao Tian laughed, "It's alright, we're friends."

Xiao Wu looked at Ao Tian, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Ao... Senior, since you're so strong, why do you go to a beginner Soul Master Academy?"

"I'm just experiencing the life of a human Soul Master," Ao Tian said.

Xiao Wu pouted, saying, "No wonder you're so rich, can turn a Dragon Horse into a Soul Beast, and can even conceal the Soul Beast aura on me."

At this, her eyes suddenly lit up. "Senior Ao, can you help my mother? Help her conceal her Soul Beast aura too."

"Alright," Ao Tian agreed.

He formed a hand seal, and golden characters floated out, entering Xiao Wu's mother's body, sealing her Soul Beast aura.

"Thank you, Senior," Xiao Wu's mother said gratefully.

With her Soul Beast aura gone, she wouldn't have to fear being discovered by humans and could safely cultivate in the human world.

Ao Tian said, "The seal I've placed in you will only last for a little over a month. Once it dissipates, a Title Douluo will still be able to see your identity."

Xiao Wu's mother froze for a moment, a flicker of struggle crossing her face. After a moment, she knelt and said, "If Senior doesn't mind, I am willing to follow Senior."

The law of the jungle was even more pronounced among Soul Beasts. Many weaker Soul Beasts would follow stronger ones; this was perfectly normal.

As a hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beast, she had already taken human form, and she would definitely be able to cultivate to Title Douluo in the future.

But Ao Tian, as a powerful member of the Ancient Dragon Clan, she felt that such a strong individual was worthy of her allegiance.

Ao Tian raised his hand slightly, and Xiao Wu's mother stood up involuntarily.

"There's no need to follow me. For Xiao Wu's sake, you can come to me if you have any difficulties in the future."

Xiao Wu's mother immediately expressed her gratitude.

"But Ao... Senior, there's still a large group of Soul Masters who want to kill my mother," Xiao Wu said.

Ao Tian said, "Just call me Ao Tian or Young Master Ao. As for those soul masters, didn't I tell you? With me here, they won't be able to kill your mother."

"Oh, thank you... Ao Tian." Xiao Wu's big eyes were sparkling, filled with gratitude.

Ao Tian stood up and said, "After we solve your mother's problem, I'm going to the deeper parts of the Star Dou Great Forest to meet those sleeping fellows."

"You mean the secret of the Star Dou Great Forest is that there are some powerful soul beasts still sleeping deeper inside?" Xiao Wu understood Ao Tian's meaning and asked in surprise.

Ao Tian nodded and said, "That's right. The soul masters outside all say the Titan Giant Ape is the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, but it's just a gatekeeper. The ones sleeping deeper inside are the true masters of the Star Dou Great Forest."

"How is that possible?" Xiao Wu found it hard to believe, saying, "If the Star Dou Great Forest really has even more powerful soul beasts, why don't we know anything about them?"

Ao Tian shook his head. "Because your strength is too weak; you don't even have the qualifications to come into contact with them."

"Impossible!" The Titan Giant Ape shouted from outside, "Senior Ao, I don't believe it."

Ao Tian was displeased when it was called a gatekeeper.

It was, after all, the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, recognized by all Soul Beasts and human Soul Masters.

How could it be just a gatekeeper in the eyes of this Senior Ao?

The Sky Azure Bull Python was also unconvinced, but it was more even-tempered and didn't voice its thoughts.

Ao Tian walked out of the house, looking at the Titan Giant Ape standing in front of the door, blocking a large amount of sunlight. "Do you think you are very strong?"

The Titan Giant Ape glanced at the Sky Azure Bull Python. "My elder brother is a little stronger than me, and Senior Ao, you are a little stronger than my elder brother. Besides that, no one in the Star Dou Great Forest can be stronger than me."

As the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest, it naturally had its own pride.

How could it admit that it was just a gatekeeper?

Ao Tian smiled. "Then I'll let you see the gap between us."

The Titan Giant Ape was immediately a little excited. "Ao Tian, are you going to fight me?"

Ao Tian shook his head. "No, I just want you to experience my pressure."

The Titan Giant Ape was stunned for a moment, just about to say, 'Ao Tian, you're underestimating me,' when a terrifying pressure already enveloped it.

This pressure made it unable to move, pressing its legs down bit by bit.

The Titan Giant Ape roared, its entire body's power erupting, attempting to straighten up.

Ao Tian raised a finger. "Fall."

As his words fell, with a loud bang, the Titan Giant Ape's massive, mountain-like body slammed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The Sky Azure Bull Python watched from the side, its scalp tingling, its heart pounding.

Although the Dragon's Might Ao Tian emitted wasn't directed at it, just a wisp of it was enough to make the Titan Giant Ape tremble in fear.

Ao Tian retracted his pressure and said, "I only used one percent of my pressure, and you couldn't handle it. Those fellows hiding in the Star Dou Great Forest, though not as strong as me, are still much stronger than you."

Xiao Wu and her mother, standing behind Ao Tian, were stunned.

They had previously estimated that Ao Tian's strength was equivalent to a Level 99 Title Douluo. Even if he were stronger than the Titan Giant Ape, the difference wouldn't be significant.

However, now, just his pressure alone had rendered the Titan Giant Ape completely defenseless. Moreover, Ao Tian had claimed he only used one percent of his pressure.

Could he be a god? This thought simultaneously popped into the minds of the four Soul Beasts.

The Titan Giant Ape stood up, but its head remained lowered, still feeling lingering fear.

It was completely convinced, having experienced Ao Tian's terrifying strength.

Ao Tian said, "Among those hidden deep within, each one possesses hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation. If you'd like to go and see them, I can take you along."

(End of this chapter)