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Chapter 458.

The cardinal took a quick breath and continued urgently, "Lord Pontiff has returned! He asked to relay the message that, although the mission had failed, he brought back a special gift for Her Majesty the Supreme Pontiff. In ten days, in the outer forest of Soul City, Her Majesty and the elders should personally go and witness it for themselves..."

"A gift?"

Everyone was taken aback.

It was astonishing enough that the Lord Pontiff had survived. But what kind of gift could he possibly bring?

However, Hu Liena's face lit up with joy upon hearing the news. She turned excitedly to Bibi Dong and said, "Teacher! I knew he wouldn't die!"

Bibi Dong's gaze flickered, and she responded in a low voice, "Ten days? Fine, I will wait for him!"

The expressions of the other Titled Douluos reflected their shock and confusion.

White Pontiff... What exactly had happened to him?

The ten days passed swiftly.

On the appointed day, Bibi Dong, accompanied by several Titled Douluos, left the Supreme Pontiff's Palace and made her way toward the forest on the outskirts of Soul City. The atmosphere was tense, and unease filled everyone's minds.

The news of the White Pontiff's survival was unbelievable. 

How did he manage to return alive, facing four terrifying 100,000-year-old soul beasts?

And the so-called gift — what could it be?

Bibi Dong's curiosity and suspicion grew stronger with every step. Eventually, they arrived at the forest.

"Wait!"

Just as they entered the wooded area, Bibi Dong's sharp eyes widened in alarm.

"There is the aura of a 100,000-year soul beast!"

The other Titled Douluos, with their powerful senses, detected it too. It was unmistakably the presence of a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

"Hold on, it feels familiar," Snake Lance Douluo said, his expression changing.

"Your Majesty, this is the aura of the Headless Beast. One of the four beasts that attacked us back then. How could it be here?"

The forest outside Soul City had long been cleared, leaving no possibility for powerful soul beasts to exist — especially not one that had lived for a hundred thousand years.

"What is going on?"

"Could this be related to the gift Lord White Pontiff said about?" Fifteen Ton Douluo questioned suddenly.

The group exchanged uneasy glances but chose to stay silent. Without wasting time, they continued deeper into the forest.

After covering a distance of just two or three miles, a clearing emerged amidst the trees.

And then, a massive figure came into view.

A colossal presence. A true 100,000-year-old soul beast!

The sight was overwhelming, but the most baffling part was the fact that it had appeared here — in the forest right outside Soul City!

"It's really the Headless Beast!" Snake Lance Douluo exclaimed in disbelief.

"How is this possible? The Star Dou Great Forest is countless miles away... How could this creature be here?"

"It's the Headless Beast," Golden Crocodile Douluo confirmed in a solemn tone. "It is almost inconceivable. A ferocious and ruthless beast like this appearing in such a place... But, strangely enough, it seems immobilized. It's lying on the ground, unable to move."

"Even stranger is the question — how did it get here?" –Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes narrowed, his mind racing.

A 100,000-year soul beast was a creature of immense intelligence, comparable to humans. Despite its aggressive nature, no beast would dare approach Soul City so recklessly.

It would be nothing short of suicide.

To put it in perspective, even a Titled Douluo would think twice before venturing deep into the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, knowing the dangers that lurked within.

But this...

"Lord White Pontiff!"

Snake Lance Douluo's trembling finger pointed toward the beast's massive, headless body. Beyond it, standing silently with his hands behind his back, was a lone figure.

White Pontiff. A peerless sight!

The sheer size of the headless sacred beast was overwhelming. Its powerful aura radiated intensely, commanding the attention of all who laid eyes on it. For a moment, everyone was fixated solely on the creature.

However, upon hearing Snake Lance Douluo's words, they snapped back to reality and turned their gaze toward the figure standing before them.

Bibi Dong's eyes flickered. She had already noticed the figure the moment they arrived, but it felt somewhat surreal.

At that instant, as if sensing their presence, White Pontiff slowly turned around. His voice was calm and unwavering as he spoke:

"Though I could not bring back the small humanoid soul beast, I have brought this larger one instead. I wonder if it meets your satisfaction?"

Upon hearing those words, everyone was left utterly stunned.

Their hearts surged with disbelief, as if a tremendous wave had just crashed down on them.

Bibi Dong's expression gradually softened into a smirk — not a sarcastic one, but one of genuine admiration. It was a smile of deep appreciation.

Not only was she satisfied, but she was pleasantly surprised!

This was, without a doubt, one of the greatest surprises Bibi Dong had experienced in recent years.

The Titled Douluos quickly sprang into action, cautiously surrounding the Headless Beast to prevent any sudden movements. But what they witnessed left them further bewildered.

Despite its terrifying strength and ferocity, the massive Headless Beast remained motionless. It lay submissively behind Wang Feng, showing no signs of resistance at all.

The truth was clear. Over the past ten days, Wang Feng had utterly crushed and subdued its spirit.

No matter how violent or bloodthirsty it once was, it now had no will to resist. Even though the beast's instincts screamed for revenge against the human before it, it was powerless.

Wang Feng's dominance was absolute.

Unless the beast could escape the Cloud Flag, there was no hope for its freedom. However, that was impossible. Wang Feng had already formed a connection with the creature through the flag. No matter how far it tried to run, he would sense its presence.

"Wang Wu!"

Hu Liena's voice trembled as she called out softly. Without a moment's hesitation, she ran towards Wang Feng. The terrifying 100,000-year soul beast behind him seemed insignificant in her eyes. Her only concern was Wang Feng's well-being. She anxiously examined him, scanning for any signs of injury.

Bibi Dong also approached, her voice carrying a rare gentleness.

"Wang Wu, it seems you've brought me yet another surprise. But how did you manage it? Based on the reports we received, you were..."

Hearing this, Wang Feng couldn't help but smile inwardly.

Despite her evident surprise, she remained composed and rational. Her primary concern was to understand the circumstances. Suspicion and caution lingered in her gaze.

The surrounding Titled Douluos, still in shock, finally began to process the situation.

"I'm fine," Wang Feng replied, his tone calm. "But... did you all think I was dead?"

Though his words were simple, the air of authority in his voice was undeniable. The weight of his presence caused the mighty Titled Douluos to instinctively lower their heads.

"When you retreated that day," Bibi Dong explained, "the Star Five-Headed Dragon unleashed two devastating attacks—one in your direction and the other towards the humanoid soul beast."

Wang Feng nodded knowingly, then spoke carefully, following the plan he had prepared in advance.

"That Tang San and the humanoid soul beast were severely injured. It's highly likely that the humanoid soul beast didn't survive."

Bibi Dong's expression remained steady as she absorbed his words. She knew all too well how devastating those attacks should have been. Even the strongest among the Soul Hall, including Falling Devil Douluo, Fifteen Ton Douluo, and Snake Lance Douluo, had barely managed to withstand the assault. They had fought desperately, sustaining severe injuries that had yet to heal.

If even powerful Titled Douluos had suffered such a fate, the chances of Tang San and the humanoid soul beast surviving were slim. Despite its status as a 100,000-year-old soul beast, once transformed into human form, its cultivation was no longer that of a true 100,000-year existence.

But, in the end...

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