77: Chapter 77 Changing to an Auspicious Beast? A 100,000-Year-Old Soul Beast!

That fiery red figure descended and stood opposite Mu Qingci and his two companions.

It was a massive canine Spirit Beast, its body burning with raging flames, and its three giant heads glared angrily at Kong Deming and the other two.

"Humans!" its central head roared. "Release the Emperor Auspicious Beast!" the left head shouted.

It looked at Kong Deming before it, its eyes filled with wariness.

It could clearly feel that the human opposite it posed an extremely strong threat.

Being able to produce such a powerhouse, it subconsciously assumed they were people from Shrek.

"You people from Shrek are becoming more and more audacious! How dare you lay a hand on the Emperor Auspicious Beast! Are you not afraid of triggering a beast tide?! The fury of the Star Dou Great Forest is not something you can withstand!"

Just as Kong Deming prepared to speak, Mu Qingci stopped him.

He looked at the Crimson King, his face filled with a playful smile.

Since the other party believed they were from Shrek, he might as well pass this "favor" onto Shrek.

"So what if we are from Shrek? This young master is currently short a spirit ring, and I've taken a liking to the Emperor Auspicious Beast. Is that not allowed?"

As he spoke, the Hades Sword appeared in Mu Qingci's hand, and the blade was pressed directly against the neck of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

"No, don't kill me, wah! M-my spirit ring is useless to you!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's voice was a crisp, girlish tone, like silver bells, very pleasant to the ear.

But at this moment, that pleasant voice was filled with fear. The Three-Eyed Golden Lion could feel that the sword resting against its neck could take its life with just a slight downward movement.

The sharp edge of the blade was already cutting into its fur.

"I think you suit me quite well. The age is a bit low, but the quality is good, so it will do."

Mu Qingci looked at the Emperor Auspicious Beast with a wicked smile, the Darkness Element merging with his Mental Energy, Binding the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's heart.

"No, wah, wuu wuu wuu, I don't want to die! Di Tian, why haven't you come to save me yet, wuu wuu wuu!"

In the eyes of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion at this moment, Mu Qingci had become as terrifying as a devil returned from hell.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, naive to the ways of the World, burst into tears on the spot.

The Crimson King watched this scene, eyes splitting with rage.

As the exclusive guardian of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, how could it endure seeing the Emperor Auspicious Beast suffer such humiliation before its eyes, and even risk losing its life?

"Human, release the Emperor Auspicious Beast!"

The Crimson King roared, wanting to lash out, but it was wary of Kong Deming's strength.

From the initial clash, it could clearly feel that it was far from being Kong Deming's opponent. Therefore, it had no confidence in protecting the Three-Eyed Golden Lion if the other party took action, so it could only try to steady the situation first.

After all, if it fought with its life on the line, it might end up losing both its life and that of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

The Crimson King was not afraid of death, but the Three-Eyed Golden Lion could not die; it was the lifeline of the entire Star Dou Great Forest.

"Human, what exactly will it take for you to release the Emperor Auspicious Beast?!"

Mu Qingci pretended to be conflicted as he pondered, then spoke: "I didn't come here specifically looking for the Emperor Auspicious Beast; I came to obtain a spirit ring."

The five spirit rings at his feet—yellow, purple, purple, black, black—were eye-catching.

"I've heard that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the Emperor Auspicious Beast, can rival a 100,000-year Spirit Beast even at the ten-thousand-year level. How about this: you go find me a 100,000-year Spirit Beast, one with either light or darkness attributes, and I will release the Emperor Auspicious Beast. Otherwise, there's nothing to talk about."

After speaking, Mu Qingci just watched the Crimson King, observing the veins bulging on its already red face, making it turn even redder.

"Human, do not be insatiable! A 100,000-year Spirit Beast! Do you have any idea what you are saying?!"

Even in the current era of the Star Dou Great Forest during the time of the Peerless Tang Sect, 100,000-year Spirit Beasts were still a rare species, only slightly more numerous than Beast Gods.

Mu Qingci had demanded a 100,000-year Spirit Beast right off the bat, and one with the highly rare light or darkness attributes at that.

"Oh? So, in the Crimson King's view, the life of the Emperor Auspicious Beast isn't even worth a mere 100,000-year Spirit Beast? Then I'll have no choice but to absorb the spirit ring of the Emperor Auspicious Beast. It's a matter of no other choice."

The blade pressed down slightly, slicing a small cut into the Emperor Auspicious Beast's neck, and blood flowed out.

The Darkness Element, fused with an ice attribute, seeped into the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's body along the wound.

Coldness, fear, helplessness—various negative emotions Binding the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's heart.

"Di Tian, come save me quickly, wuu wuu wuu!"

The Crimson King felt the current state of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, and it was extremely anxious.

Watching the Three-Eyed Golden Lion on the verge of collapse, it helplessly breathed out a puff of flame and said with extreme reluctance: "Fine! I will go find one for you!!!"

Each word seemed to be squeezed out from between its teeth.

Its figure vanished from the spot.

Seeing the Crimson King had left, Mu Qingci came before the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. Seeing it trembling in fear, he reached out and stroked the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's forehead: "Don't be afraid, I am also forced into this. Rest assured, I won't hurt you. Please bear with staying here for a moment; as soon as the Spirit Beast arrives, I will let you go immediately."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked at Mu Qingci's gentle appearance, and the guard in its heart lowered slightly.

Mu Qingci reached out with both hands and hugged the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's head to show comfort.

Just then, the vertical Eye of Destiny on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's forehead burst forth with a dazzling golden light.

A golden thread connected Mu Qingci's and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's foreheads.

Both of them entered a wondrous World simultaneously.

This was a pure white World, and opposite Mu Qingci was the figure of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

However, what Mu Qingci saw was not the current Emperor Auspicious Beast, but all the previous Emperors Beastiary.

In short, what Mu Qingci saw was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's memories; he was seeing its past.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's life flashed before Mu Qingci's eyes like a revolving lantern.

He saw the shores of the Lake of Life.

He saw the young Three-Eyed Golden Lion being treated like the moon surrounded by stars by the multitude of Beast Gods.

A green-haired woman was gently feeding it fruit.

A large man draped in dark gold fur was showing off his muscles to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

A red-haired man stood behind the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, smiling foolishly.

And finally, a tall, middle-aged man with black hair appeared.

In his full head of black hair, a single strand of golden hair drifted across his forehead, paired with a pair of brilliant golden eyes that appeared exceptionally noble and profound.

As for his identity, Mu Qingci had already guessed it; he was none other than the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, the Beast God, Di Tian.

Subsequently, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's journey of growth appeared before Mu Qingci's eyes.

Living a happy and carefree life in the Star Dou Great Forest, with no need to worry about food or natural predators, because it was the darling of the entire Star Dou Great Forest.

Wherever it went, it could bring good luck to the Spirit Beasts and accelerate their cultivation speed.

By its side, there was always a Beast God following.

And in the eyes of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion at this moment, it was seeing Mu Qingci's memories.

However, what it saw was not complete memories, but fragments of memories.