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Chapter 5: Finding the Ming Dynasty 2 Ming – surely this has finally exposed us!
Over the next few days, Ouyang lived the most stifling yet most luxurious life he had ever experienced since his transmigration.
His palace was no smaller than the Pope's bedroom.
The floor was covered with ancient warm jade, and the walls were adorned with various rare gemstones. Even the drinking cups were carved from a single piece of crystal.
Every day, he was treated to delicacies from land and sea, fine silks and satins, and served by a dozen beautiful young ladies.
This kind of life would probably make any six or seven-year-old child forget all about home.
But for Ouyang, each day felt like an eternity.
He tries every day to prove that he is a soul beast.
For example, he refused to eat human food, insisting that he only ate immortal herbs that were over a hundred years old.
As a result, Bibi Dong, without saying a word, directly brought a large number of rare herbs from the Spirit Hall's treasury.
The youngest of these are at least five hundred years old, and they even have the audacity to call them:
"His Highness the Holy Son has a special divine body and should indeed consume these spiritual items that contain the essence of heaven and earth."
Ouyang had no choice but to eat several eight-hundred-year-old Dragon Fungus Grasses with tears in his eyes, feeling as if his soul power was about to burst.
He then tried to wreak havoc in the palace, imitating the spirit beasts by scratching and biting everywhere, tearing the precious furniture to shreds.
As a result, the next day, all the furniture was replaced with more sturdy and valuable pieces.
Bibi Dong even made a special trip to ask him with concern:
"Your Highness, are you not used to living here? If you don't like these mundane things, I will have them all replaced with those made of ten-thousand-year-old black iron, which I guarantee you won't be able to tear."
Ouyang gave up on the spot.
I can't live like this anymore!
He discovered that no matter what he did, under Bibi Dong's powerful imagination, it would be interpreted as "a special fetish of a divine descendant".
If things continue like this, not only will his identity be exposed, but he feels like he's about to be treated like a god.
No!
We must find a way to break this deadlock completely!
We must find irrefutable evidence that even Bibi Dong cannot imagine or distort!
Ouyang sat on the bed made of ancient jade, deep in thought.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in his mind.
Great Ming! Second Ming!
Oh right! How could I have forgotten about them!
I am the leader of the Star Dou Great Forest, and Da Ming and Er Ming are my underlings. This is an undeniable fact!
As long as I return to the Star Dou Great Forest, find them, and in front of everyone from the Spirit Hall, I can make them acknowledge my identity.
At that time, there will be both witnesses and physical evidence!
Even if Bibi Dong has a vivid imagination, she can't possibly say that the two emperors of the Star Dou Great Forest were actors I hired, can she?!
This plan is absolutely perfect!
The only difficulty is how to get Bibi Dong to agree to let him go to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Should I just say I want to go?
She definitely won't let them go.
We need to find a suitable reason.
"Got it!"
Ouyang slapped his thigh, an idea forming in his mind.
He immediately ran out of the palace and headed straight for Bibi Dong's bedroom.
"Your Holiness the Pope! Your Holiness the Pope!"
Bibi Dong was comprehending the three fundamental laws that Ouyang had previously "enlightened" her when she heard the call and immediately opened her eyes.
"Your Highness? What's the matter that you're in such a panic?"
When she saw Ouyang run in, she got up to greet him.
"Your Majesty!"
Ouyang said with a "serious" expression.
"After these past few days of dedicated cultivation, I feel my cultivation is about to break through! I need a powerful spirit ring!"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong was overjoyed.
"Excellent! Your Highness is indeed a descendant of the gods, possessing extraordinary talent! What kind of spirit ring do you desire? I will immediately issue the order for Elders Ju and Gui to personally lead a hunt for you!"
"Even a 100,000-year-old soul beast, if you just ask, I'll capture it for you!"
Bibi Dong said with great pride.
"No, no, no!"
Ouyang waved his hand repeatedly.
"My martial soul is special; I need to choose my own soul rings!"
"Moreover, I have a deep feeling that the most suitable spirit ring for me is... in the Star Dou Great Forest!"
He spoke with a mystical air, his eyes filled with longing for "the guidance of fate."
Bibi Dong was taken aback.
Starry Sky Forest?
That place is the stronghold of soul beasts, and it's full of danger.
Especially in the core area, even she dared not easily set foot there.
Should His Highness go alone?
Absolutely not!
"Your Highness, the Star Dou Great Forest is too dangerous. I should send someone to accompany you..."
"No!"
Ouyang interrupted her decisively.
"This is a test from fate for me alone! I must complete it all by myself!"
"If I can't even pass this test, what right do I have to inherit the glory of the gods?"
He brought out the powerful weapon of "deities".
Sure enough, Bibi Dong's face showed hesitation.
She recalled the ancient texts that described how the descendants of gods would undergo all sorts of incredible trials.
Could it be that going to the Star Dou Great Forest is His Highness's first test?
If I forcibly intervene, will I disrupt the gods' arrangements?
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong's expression turned serious.
Seeing that things were looking promising, Ouyang pressed on:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I have my own way of protecting myself! This mere Star Dou Great Forest cannot confine me!"
He patted his chest, looking confident.
Bibi Dong pondered for a long time.
Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she nodded.
"Okay, I promise."
"But you must promise me you won't go too deep, and you must have my men protect you from a distance."
This is the biggest concession she can make.
"no problem!"
Ouyang readily agreed.
As long as I can go!
As for protection?
Hmph, once I meet Da Ming and Er Ming and my identity is exposed, you'll be lucky if you don't come after me!
So, after some "friendly" negotiations...
On the fifth day after becoming the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, Ouyang embarked on a journey to find his first spirit ring.
Destination—Starry Sky Forest!
Behind him, several obscure auras lingered in the distance.
Leading the group were Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
Their mission is singular: to ensure His Highness's absolute safety without being discovered!
The outer perimeter of the Starry Sky Forest.
Ouyang strode along with his short, cheerful legs, humming a little tune as he went, in an exceptionally good mood.
"Hahaha, I'm free!"
"Bibi Dong, you idiot, just you wait! Once I call out Da Ming and Er Ming, let's see how you'll continue to make up your story!"
He could even imagine the fascinating expressions on Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's faces when they saw him becoming sworn brothers with two 100,000-year-old soul beasts.
When that time comes, his identity as a spirit beast will be confirmed, and the Spirit Hall will surely be furious!
Once the kill order was issued, all the titled Douluo across the continent came to hunt him down!
All I need to do is find an opportunity to let them kill me once, use my resurrection armor, complete the mission, and then I can be free to roam the world!
This plan is absolutely flawless!
Ouyang became more and more excited as he thought about it, and his pace quickened.
He didn't linger in the outer or mixed zones, heading straight for the core area.
In the distance, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, hidden in the shadows, watched with trepidation.
"Old Ghost, what's wrong with this little rascal? Why is he just rushing in like that?"
Ju Douluo lowered his voice, his tone full of anxiety.
"He's only just entered the forest, and he's already outmaneuvered several ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts! Where is he headed?"
Ghost Douluo's body, shrouded in a black robe, also exuded a solemn aura:
"I don't know. But his direction seems to be... the core area."
"What?!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo was greatly alarmed.
"Has he gone mad? The core area is the territory of the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Ape! A six-year-old child like him going there is just suicide!"
"Stay close! His Majesty said that His Highness the Holy Son is blessed by Heaven. This is a test for him, and we cannot interfere; we can only watch."
Ghost Douluo's voice was still hoarse.
"Ugh! What kind of mess is this?!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed and could only cautiously follow.
Little did they know, Ouyang wasn't going to his death, but to go home.
Relying on his memory of the route and the innate senses of the Divine Beast, Ouyang quickly arrived near the Lake of Life.
"Da Ming! Er Ming! I'm back!"
Before he even arrived, Ouyang started shouting at the top of his lungs.
The sound was exceptionally loud in the silent core area.
In the distance, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were so frightened they almost lost their souls.
"My God! He... he's actually provoking those two beings?!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo felt his heart was about to jump out of his chest.
Just when they thought that Ouyang would be torn to pieces by the enraged Forest Emperor in the next second.
"Boom!"
The earth began to tremble violently, as if an earthquake had occurred.
In the nearby forest, a massive figure, as large as a hill, slowly rose to its feet.
It has a head that looks just like a gorilla, and its body is covered in bulging muscles, exuding an unparalleled aura of terror!
Titan Ape, Erming!
At the same time, the calm waters of the Lake of Life began to surge violently.
A gigantic bull's head emerged from the lake, its two lantern-sized eyes gleaming with majestic golden light!
Azure Ox-Python, Great Ming Dynasty!
Two great forest emperors have appeared at the same time!
That earth-shattering pressure instantly enveloped the entire core area!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo lay tightly on the ground, afraid of being discovered by the two.
However, what happened next completely overturned their worldview.
The tiny figure stood before the two enormous creatures.
Instead of feeling any fear, they opened their arms and rushed over with excitement.
"Da Ming! Er Ming! I've missed you so much!"
The two forest emperors, whose power would strike fear into the hearts of any titled Douluo, vanished without a trace the moment they saw Ouyang.
A hint of...憨厚 (honest and simple) joy appeared on the Titan Ape's fierce face?
It carefully extended a finger, thicker than Ouyang himself, and gently touched Ouyang's head.
The Azure Bull Python in the Lake of Life affectionately brought its enormous bull head close to Ouyang, letting him rub its nose against it.
"Brother Ouyang! You're finally awake!"
"Brother Ouyang, you've successfully transformed! That's fantastic!"
Two powerful and joyful voices echoed in the core area through spiritual power.
Although Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo couldn't understand what they were saying.
But they could clearly feel that intimacy, joy, and even a hint of... flattery!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stared at each other, completely dumbfounded.
What did they see?
His Highness the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall... single-handedly charged into the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, and then... had a cordial meeting with the two great forest emperors?
Judging from their appearance, their relationship is probably quite good.
The Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python were as docile as two pets in front of that Holy Son!
"Old...old ghost..."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice trembled.
"Am I...am I hallucinating?"
Ghost Douluo did not answer, because he too was stunned by the magical scene before him and lost the ability to speak.
His Highness said that the most suitable spirit ring for him is in the Star Dou Great Forest.
They assumed that His Highness the Holy Son had come to hunt soul beasts.
Now they understand!
His Highness, you did not come here to hunt soul beasts!
He's clearly here to... subdue soul beasts!
Moreover, with a single move, he directly subdued the two most powerful kings in the entire Star Dou Great Forest!
What incredible, extraordinary methods are these?!
What terrifying power this is!
Hammer it!
It's completely confirmed!
Your Highness, you are indeed a god incarnate!
Aside from true gods, who could command such subservience from the two great emperors of the Star Dou Great Forest?!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance, and in each other's eyes they saw unparalleled fanaticism and worship!
They finally understood why His Holiness the Pope valued His Highness the Holy Son so much!
The Holy Son possessing such divine power is an unparalleled stroke of luck for the Spirit Hall, a fortune that appears only once every ten thousand years!
The Spirit Hall shall rise!