Chapter 184: Chapter 184
**Chapter 184: Nonsense**
The Azure Bull Python was stunned, watching the scene unfold.
Its second brother, whose strength was unparalleled in the entire Star Dou Great Forest, had been defeated with a single blow by a human who hadn't even bothered to use his martial soul or soul power.
What kind of freak is this human? In the human world, who possesses tower-type martial souls? The Azure Bull Python had only heard of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tower from one of the top three sects, but that martial soul was purely auxiliary.
How could this human wield such terrifying power? Surely, this must be a joke.
Zhao Ling looked at his body, partially stuck in the soil, then propped himself up with his hands and pulled himself free. Grinning at the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape brothers, he said:
"Are you two calm enough to listen to me now? If not, feel free to come at me together. I'll talk to you once you're tired out."
His nonchalant demeanor left the two brothers completely shaken.
Especially the Titan Ape—it knew exactly how much power it had put into its strike. While it hadn't used 100% of its strength, it had still unleashed 90%—more than enough to incapacitate a level-95 Titled Douluo.
Yet this human had casually blocked it with his hand, seemingly unscathed. Was this man some kind of mutant?
Seeing that the brothers weren't attacking, Zhao Ling casually found a large rock to sit on and addressed them.
"Are you curious about how I took that punch so easily? You're right—it shouldn't have been possible. Even with three 100,000-year soul rings, no ordinary human could withstand such an attack."
Crossing his legs, Zhao Ling glanced at the brothers with a teasing expression.
"My physique is far beyond ordinary. The quality of my martial soul is also extraordinary—stronger even than the Clear Sky Hammer that the Clear Sky Sect is so proud of. But the key lies in my three 100,000-year soul rings. They aren't ordinary."
The Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape exchanged confused glances as Zhao Ling continued.
"You've heard of the three evils of the Qianjun Ant King, haven't you? Those brothers plagued the ant colonies of the Star Dou Great Forest for years. I killed them for the sake of justice. Surely, you have no objections to that?"
"The three brothers of the Qianjun Ant King?"
The brothers' eyes widened in realization.
So that's why the three Ant Kings had been missing and the ant colonies had seen a reprieve from their torment. It turned out they had been killed by this human.
No wonder he possessed such terrifying power. The Qianjun Ant King brothers were all power-type soul beasts. While none of them individually matched the Titan Ape, the combined strength of their soul rings surpassed even that of the Titan Ape.
Still, the brothers couldn't fathom how this human had managed to kill them.
"Your seventh soul ring is already 100,000 years old," the Azure Bull Python said cautiously. "Does that mean you killed the Qianjun Ant Kings when you were only level 70?!"
Zhao Ling smirked and explained, "The three Ant Kings share a common origin. When their soul rings became mine, they influenced each other and evolved into 100,000-year-level rings."
The brothers nodded, finally understanding. The explanation made it easier for them to accept this human's power.
After all, the Qianjun Ant King brothers were a menace, nearly driving the Star Dou Great Forest's ant colonies to extinction by preying on queen ants aged 50,000 to 90,000 years.
This human had removed a significant threat from their ecosystem.
Still, neither the Azure Bull Python nor the Titan Giant Ape fully trusted him.
The Azure Bull Python regarded Zhao Ling cautiously.
"If you didn't come here to kill us, what do you want? Surely, you're not here to make friends with us," it asked.
Zhao Ling chuckled, his eyes locking onto the Azure Bull Python.
"Of course not. I'm here for two 100,000-year soul beasts. More specifically, a mother and daughter—Arou and Xiaowu."
At this, the Titan Ape shot up in rage, its eyes blazing.
"Impossible! If you think you'll get information about Auntie Rou and Sister Xiaowu from us, forget it! We'd rather die than betray them!"
Da Ming, though less impulsive, also glared at Zhao Ling.
"You underestimate us. We would never betray Auntie Rou or Sister Xiaowu—not for our lives, not for anything."
Zhao Ling sighed, the corners of his mouth twitching. He had expected resistance from the brothers, so he had prepared a story.
"Calm down, you two. Did I say I wanted to harm them? Why would I hurt the wife and daughter of my savior?"
"Your savior?"
Both brothers froze, their expressions turning to confusion.
Zhao Ling nodded solemnly and began weaving his tale.
"Years ago, when I wasn't yet a Titled Douluo, I ventured into the Star Dou Great Forest to train. But I accidentally stumbled into a deadly area. That's where I met a 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit who had taken human form.
"We became fast friends and traveled together. But then disaster struck—we encountered a beast over 300,000 years old, far beyond our abilities to defeat.
"He proposed to lure the beast away, sacrificing himself so I could escape. His only request was that I look after his wife and daughter in his stead..."
(End of Chapter)