The Three-Eyed Golden Lion moved its paw and pointed at Xiao Wu:
"Stupid rabbit, you look like you're not convinced?"
Xiao Wu puffed out her cheeks, clenching her teeth so tightly that her two large front teeth were fully exposed to the air.
"So what! Sister Xiao Wu can't beat her, but can't I beat you? What are you being so arrogant about?!"
A very in-character outburst—speaking without reading the room.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked up at Zi Ji.
"Sister Zi, this rabbit is too dumb. Maybe we shouldn't let her go to the human world. I'm afraid she'll get tricked and taken away."
Da Ming's expression shifted slightly, thinking to himself that things might not be so simple. His huge tail firmly restrained Er Ming, who was about to make a move.
If Er Ming loses it now and ruins the plan, things could get bad...
"Gah—"
"Bit of a side stitch here, big bro, ease up a bit…"
Da Ming was speechless. If you want me to ease up, just tap me—why say it out loud in front of outsiders? So embarrassing!No easing up—I'll just shut your mouth!
"Hahaha, Sister Zi, look! This big gorilla's just like that big bear on our side. No brains at all."
Zi Ji smirked slightly. Fortunately, Lord Bear wasn't around—who knows how he'd react hearing this.
"You two—just tell us what you came to say."
Da Ming spoke in a deep voice.
Zi Ji looked down at him:
"You little python seem to know quite a bit about auspicious beasts. Then you should know about their innate talent.
The power of fate—Auspicious Beasts are the bearers of destiny in the Star Dou Forest. They foresee the future, glimpse its trajectory."
"Indeed. In my eyes, I saw a sliver of the future.
That human's fate actually stirred my Eye of Destiny. It's unbelievable.
That day when you were battling them, we were there too. I saw a glimpse of future light and shadow."
Xiao Wu could no longer stay calm:
"You were there?!
Then why didn't you step in?!
Aren't soul beasts supposed to help each other? And you stood by because of some so-called 'destiny'? You've betrayed our kind!"
Zi Ji sneered:
"What do you know? Barking nonsense here like a yapping dog."
"Oh come on, you only care about that transformed soul beast, right? Well, I saw a vision of her resurrection."
"What did you say?! Say that again for Sister Xiao Wu!"
Xiao Wu bounced excitedly, her long rabbit ears standing straight up.
Her pink eyes sparkled.
"I didn't see everything, but your mother did revive. And you also went to the human world.
What's more interesting is that I was also by his side."
"Really?!"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion raised her proud head:
"Who do you think I am? I am the most noble being in the Star Dou Forest—the bearer of its destiny."
Da Ming paused, then nodded:
"Indeed, your abilities are beyond question.
But the visions granted by the power of fate aren't entirely accurate. They only show a possible future, not absolute truth.
So we can't make decisions based on just one glimpse."
Xiao Wu added:
"Exactly! No matter what happens in the future, the truth now is that my mother was killed by that woman. That's a bloody fact. They must pay!
And who is this 'human' you're talking about? That woman?"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion shook her head:
"It's actually that young man with just Soul Sect-level power.
We're not here to stop you from going to the human world. We're just delivering a message: if you meet him in the future, don't make him an enemy.
The fate of soul beasts might already be intertwined with his. I need you to show him goodwill."
Xiao Wu snorted:
"I don't care about the fate of soul beasts. I just know my mom is dead, killed by that woman—and I want revenge!"
Zi Ji furrowed her brow. How is this rabbit so dumb? Can she really complete the task?Did the auspicious beast's vision get it wrong? Can this fool really have such significant destiny in the future?
She said coldly:
"I've told you many times—the hope of your mother's resurrection lies with that human male. If you want her back, figure it out.
We came only to say this: head west to the Fasno Province—that's where you'll meet him."
Xiao Wu clenched her silver teeth. Who were they to order her around? She was Sister Xiao Wu!Even if everything they said was true, she couldn't lose face.
"You think I need you to tell me that? I was planning to go anyway!"
Da Ming bowed his bull-like head:
"May I ask the names of you two seniors?"
Zi Ji crossed her arms and replied plainly:
"Call me Zi Ji. As for the auspicious beast…"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion lifted her dragon claw:
"Call me Princess Wang Qiu'er."
"Why are you using the name Wang Qiu'er?"
Zi Ji was taken aback.
"That human will apparently call me that in the future. I thought it sounded nice, so I took it."
"Is that so… Qiu'er, what else did you see?"
"That's it. That rabbit and I both have connections with him. He also seems to make some kind of pact with soul beasts. The rest of the fragments were too scattered—I couldn't see clearly."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion closed her vertical pupil slightly and shook her head.
"Not even clear, and yet you came to babble in front of Sister Xiao Wu? Who knows if what you're saying is even true..."
Xiao Wu muttered under her breath.
Zi Ji's eyes turned cold:
"What are you whispering about?!"
Xiao Wu flinched:
"Whispering? What whispering? I didn't say anything! You're hearing things!"
Zi Ji narrowed her eyes:
"Little rabbit, you don't understand humility. With a personality like yours, you'll be tricked the moment you step into the human world and forget your mission!"
"Sister Xiao Wu would never!"
Da Ming felt a headache coming on. Especially with Er Ming still squirming around, these two were giving him no peace.
"Seniors—Princess of the Auspicious Beast—
I have one question."
Zi Ji folded her arms:
"Ask."
"You mentioned the Lake of Life here is fake. What do you mean? The three of us have lived here since childhood.
We know this place like the back of our hands, including the lake's effects and aura.
This incredibly pure life energy and the powerful waters—how could it be fake?"
Wang Qiu'er blinked:
"Of course. The Lake of Life here—no, your Lake of Life—is just a diluted offshoot of the real one.
How could it compare to the true Lake of Life?"
Da Ming's eyes narrowed slightly:
"Er Ming and I once ventured into the depths of the Lake of Life. There were strange lights there, like a labyrinth—we couldn't move forward.
No matter how far we walked, we always ended up back at the same spot.
Senior, is that where the real Lake of Life lies?"
Zi Ji nodded:
"Among the soul beasts here, you are the wisest. Yes, only fierce beasts may go there."
"What counts as a 'fierce beast'?"
"Soul beasts with over 200,000 years of cultivation. Once you reach that level, you'll be guided to the true Lake of Life.
Compared to the scraps you drink from now, the real lake's life force is beyond imagining."
Zi Ji spoke calmly. Since the Emperor Beast had already glimpsed a thread of the future, she didn't mind revealing the truth to the three of them early.
After all, the future was destined to be shaped together.
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