The detection ability of the Spirit World is incredibly powerful.
When combined with the Life Tree's control over life elements, the detection ability is taken to an even higher level.
Li Yu, thanks to the Life Tree's ability and his understanding of the 'Gate of Life,' was able to sense everything around him.
As he "watched" the surroundings, he naturally detected the poisonous snake that was acting suspiciously, emitting strange emotions, and clearly under the influence of some sort of power.
There was no need to guess much. The only person who could deliberately seek him out with such emotions and snake control ability was none other than one person.
And just as Dugu Bo and Qian Renxue easily guessed who the "visitor" was, how could Li Yu not realize it?
Understanding the strengths and skills of each "character," he immediately signaled Dugu Bo to "escape."
As for him, he naturally had his ways to leave.
Not to mention anything else, even just the 'Space Jump' he had just acquired would allow him to easily leave this place.
But he did not immediately act.
Through the 'Gate of Life,' he sensed that Xiao Wu was rapidly approaching.
This was the confirmation of his previous suspicion and the very reason why he had urged Dugu Bo to flee without hesitation.
He did not want Dugu Bo, Qian Renxue, and the others to know Xiao Wu true identity for now.
At the same time, he also contacted Xiao Wu through the 'Gate of Life.'
His words were simple and direct: "What brings you here?"
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On the other side.
Xiao Wu sat on the shoulder of the Titan Giant Ape, her eyes, originally filled with concern as she gazed into the distance, now flickered with surprise.
A green sprout mark flashed briefly on her forehead.
Li Yu voice had already entered her mind: "What brings you here?"
Xiao Wu eyes were filled with disbelief.
Li Yu was actually in the Star Dou Great Forest!
Wait a minute...
What brings you here?
That meant Li Yu had already deduced she was heading in his direction.
Xiao Wu pupils constricted, her eyes filled with disbelief.
The anomaly in the Lake of Life, the Star Dou Great Forest... or rather, the soul beast side's fortune being slightly reduced—could it actually be because of Li Yu!?
How could that be possible?!
With Li Yu mere four-ring Soul Master level, how could he affect the soul beast side's fortune?
She couldn't figure it out!
Though it was only a small decrease, it still shouldn't have been possible.
Four-ring Soul Master... too weak!
"Speak!"
While Xiao Wu was lost in thought, Li Yu cold voice rang out again.
Even the green sprout mark on her forehead seemed to slightly heat up.
Li Yu was angry!
Xiao Wu realized this, and while covering her forehead with her hand, she quickly responded in her mind.
"The Star Dou fortune was damaged, I came with the Titan Giant Ape to investigate!"
On the other side, Li Yu furrowed his brow. The Star Dou fortune was damaged?
What does this have to do with him?
Wait a minute...
He suddenly thought of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion...
But how could the Thorn Dragon compare to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion?
They were completely on different levels!
However, considering the Thorn Dragon's dragon bloodline, once it grew, it would indeed be an incredibly strong combat force for the soul beast side.
If the soul beast side's fortune was affected by even a little bit... a trace of it, he could understand that.
"Did you do this?"
"Why did you do this?"
"You... hurry and escape!"
While Li Yu was pondering, Xiao Wu voice continued to sound in his mind.
"Heh, I don't have that much power, I just happened to be here!"
Li Yu responded with a smile, simultaneously activating his 'Space Jump' quietly.
Now that he had "figured out" the truth, there was no need for him to stay. He couldn't be foolish enough to confront the Titan Giant Ape head-on!
On the other side.
Xiao Wu covered her forehead, but her mind was no longer focused on "finding the culprit."
Although she received Li Yu response, she felt that Li Yu hadn't told the whole truth.
The matter was definitely related to Li Yu!
His tone was too calm, even abnormal!
Hearing such things, it shouldn't be so calm.
As a human, showing a sense of schadenfreude seemed like the most reasonable emotion.
But Li Yu, with a slightly joking tone, distanced himself... it felt very forced.
Additionally.
The "slave mark" Li Yu had planted on her, she hadn't told Da Ming or Er Ming about it.
Even her sudden return, she hadn't mentioned that it was because she knew her identity had already been exposed, along with Tang Hao's "killing his wife" incident.
That would only cause unnecessary worry.
Moreover, she was considering whether to "change her face" and go to the human world again.
If she revealed the truth to Da Ming and Er Ming, with her current strength, under their watch, she'd probably not even be able to leave the range of the Lake of Life…
So, she kept it hidden.
At this moment, covering her forehead was also to avoid Da Ming or Er Ming noticing something unusual.
And her current unease was because she feared that Li Yu might not escape under Da Ming and Er Ming's pursuit. If that happened, the situation would become more complicated.
Just finding a reasonable way to keep Li Yu alive would be a difficult task.
Moreover, if Li Yu died, she wouldn't survive either.
Additionally, she had checked the 'Gate of Life' mark many times. It was deeply entangled with her "soul," making it extremely difficult to break.
Da Ming and Er Ming weren't particularly skilled in mental power, so resolving it was almost hopeless.
So...
If Li Yu were captured, the situation would return to the "exposure" problem, falling into a dead end.
"Xiao Wu, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?"
Er Ming's voice suddenly rang out, muffled but still loud like thunder, causing Xiao Wu to experience a slight ear ringing.
"Er Ming, could you speak a little quieter?"
Xiao Wu felt a bit helpless.
"I'm speaking as quietly as I can..."
Er Ming sounded a bit aggrieved. Ever since Xiao Wu had transformed into a human and started re-cultivating, speaking and doing things hadn't been as smooth as before.
She had to suppress everything. He didn't understand what was so great about re-cultivating into a human.
Hearing Er Ming's grievance, Xiao Wu felt a bit of a headache.
How could such a large creature act like a child...
After thinking for a moment, she suddenly said, "Er Ming, the more I think about this, the more it feels off. Even if the Star Dou fortune is damaged, why would the 'incident' happen at the boundary between the core and the outer area?"
Though she felt guilty, in order to survive, she decided to buy Li Yu some time.
Moreover, that slight fortune loss really didn't have much impact.
So, she still thought keeping her secret was more important.
"Xiao Wu..."
"I don't have a good head like you guys, you know!"
"But I think you're right!"
Er Ming, still following the "guidance," continued walking, agreeing with Xiao Wu words but not stopping his steps.
"Then..."
Xiao Wu quickly wanted to continue advising, but at that moment.
Er Ming's voice sounded again, "Xiao Wu, hold on, we've... arrived!"
As his words finished, Er Ming's massive body suddenly leapt into the air!
Xiao Wu froze for a moment, then quickly looked up.
Not far ahead, in the forest, there was a scene of destruction. A black soul ring was about to dissipate because no one had absorbed it.
And beside it, a pale figure in absolute distress, suppressed by Er Ming's 'gravity.'
Li Yu!
Xiao Wu recognized him instantly.
Then, her eyes flashed with panic. Why hadn't Li Yu left yet?
It's over!