Su Tu's words interrupted the two who were arguing.

Xiao and Li Hu exchanged a glance, their expressions complicated, and then both sat back down in their seats.

Li Hu's brow drooped slightly, with a trace of guilt in his eyes, while Xiao sighed. For the first time, she took off her red sunglasses from the bridge of her nose and placed them on the table.

In a melancholic tone, she began to speak.

"This matter is not only the old man's heart knot, but also a thorn in our hearts."

"Previously, I was training outside, and Huzi was with the old man. The old man had taken a student on the Dragon Writing Star named Liu Qizhi. He had an extraordinary talent, was willing to endure hardships, and the old man liked him very much."

"He even intended to take him as a disciple. If it weren't for that incident, you should be calling him senior brother now..."

Su Tu's eyes were fixed on Xiao, listening very intently.

As Xiao narrated, the events of that year slowly unfolded before Su Tu's eyes.

Liu Qizhi had an extremely high talent. In less than three years of martial arts training, he had already touched the threshold of the Falling Leaves, though still lacking compared to Su Tu, he had surpassed countless martial artists of his age.

At that time, the old man was applying to the Federation to reopen the Dao Lineage. Liu Qizhi followed the old man everywhere, but in the end, Elder Zhou didn't obtain the qualification to reopen the Dao Lineage, leaving the old man somewhat despondent.

Liu Qizhi didn't know what Elder Zhou was busy with and was also unaware of why his teacher was so melancholy.

He tried everything to cheer Elder Zhou up.

Coincidentally, there was a pride tournament on Dragon Writing Star. Liu Qizhi wanted to win the championship, wanted to take first place in hopes of making the old man happy.

He fought his way through the rounds and entered the tournament finals.

Elder Zhou understood the student's intentions and didn't want to let him down, so he brought Li Hu to watch the match.

And on that day...

Elder Zhou and Li Hu witnessed firsthand...

Liu Qizhi, on the stage, was swallowed alive by his opponent... his flesh crumbled, his heart and spirit extinguished...

...

"Liu Qizhi's opponent at that time was that mysterious being '众一族', but at that time, its appearance was no different from a normal human, with a physiological structure and heart and spirit just like a normal person."

"When I saw that guy, I already felt somewhat uncomfortable, but didn't think much of it."

"But damn it, just because I didn't think more, that's how Qizhi died right in front of me!"

When Li Hu spoke, his eyes were red, with a glimmer of tears, but more so an indescribable ferocity and evil qi.

"The old man's heart knot also arose because of this incident."

"If it weren't for wanting to make the old man happy, Qizhi's nature wouldn't have participated in such a competition."

"What the old man found even harder to accept was that the child was eaten alive in front of him, and the old man... didn't save him."

Xiao's voice also lowered.

Su Tu understood in his heart, he knew very well about Elder Zhou's character. This face-saving old man was incredibly protective; if someone scratched his student, he would seek justice secretly.

Let alone witnessing his student die right before his eyes.

But...

Given the old man's strength, as long as that monster harbored a hint of murderous intent, killing intent, or any sign of bodily distortion, it could not escape his eyes.

For the '众一族' to be able to act violently in front of the old man, it seems the opponent's strength is not to be underestimated.

Moreover... '众一族' is a beast, yet that innate aversion humans have towards beasts, that instinctual disgust, wasn't even aroused?

Seeming to have discerned Su Tu's thoughts,

Xiao spoke again: "That was the first time '众一族' had appeared before humans, and before it attacked, no one realized it wasn't human but rather a beast."

"It seems to be able to temporarily cover up that feeling."

"That race is very peculiar; each time it manifests in the world, it does so in a completely different racial form."

"Moreover, the strength of that thing is variable; at that time, the human form of '众一族' exhibited strength surpassing a Venerable in an instant, acted instantly, the old man couldn't stop it."

"And afterward, when the old man reacted, he struck out in a rage, delivering a punch that broke apart the humanoid form with Venerable strength,

which was already odd enough since the old man had already experienced a decline in rank and perhaps, utilizing the Dao Lineage's foundation, could contend with a Celestial Being, but certainly not destroy a Venerable with one punch!"

"More bizarrely, when that beast was annihilated, its flesh reformed, resurrected, and then transformed into a bird-like creature.

It also exhibited Venerable strength, but didn't engage in slaughter, instead it turned to escape at a speed close to light, the old man couldn't catch up."

According to Xiao, in the years following, the old man constantly hunted that beast,

slaying it numerous times, but each time it shattered and was annihilated, it would reincarnate in another form.

Moreover, during the period after each reincarnation, it would continue to possess Venerable strength, but curiously, during that period, the monster wouldn't slaughter, but only flee/

After obliterating it multiple times, its form settled into its current appearance.

Red visage, fish gills, akin to the legendary merman, after many years of investigation by the old man, this monster is of '众一族', and its name is also '众一族'.

One is many, and many is one!

In other words, it is a single beast that constitutes a race.

According to the old man's deduction, its flesh and heart and spirit are completely intertwined, and it has a large number of divine fragments fused into a single body.

Within a certain time frame, a new divine fragment will take control of the body again, at which point the body's form will also change, and death will accelerate this alternation.

Moreover, at the moment of each rebirth, it will receive a surpassing cognitive fortification, like divine power favoring it, allowing it to escape any peril,

otherwise, even if it could reincarnate, the old man would seal it up, hammering it day and night.

But the old man's efforts were not in vain; it had not assumed a new form for a long time, remaining in its current fish-like state.

Old Zhou believed that there was a problem with its divine fragment. In this situation, if they strike it once more, there was a high probability of completely killing it.

However, once the One Beast Tribe's image was fixed, it disappeared completely, and not even the old man could find it.

But coincidentally, the Douluo Palace Star Map appeared, exposing the Ancestor Star's location.

As beasts, for the One Beast Tribe, whether to satisfy their desire to slaughter humans or to seize opportunities, the Ancestor Star was their best choice.

Thus, the old man chose to come to the Ancestor Star and wait patiently.

"The One Beast Tribe is very dangerous. Even the teacher used a Spirit Treasure but couldn't completely kill it,

It was able to take down a Celestial Being every time it was on the verge of death. If it weren't for the luck suppression of the Ancestor Star, it would truly be difficult for us to scheme against it." Xiao said seriously.

Su Tu nodded in agreement.

This endless cosmos with its myriad of tribes was indeed interesting. There existed such a magical race as the One Beast Tribe,

Where a single beast was an entire race.

Doesn't that mean...

"From those beasts I've killed before, it seems they've all had some sort of divine favor backing them."

"It's just that some received complete divine favor, while others only received fragments. As per the characteristics of the One Beast Tribe, the divine favor must be on its body!"

Su Tu's eyes brightened slightly.

He felt as if he saw a new divine skill waving at him!!

Now he had yet another reason to kill the One Beast Tribe...

"Little Tu, the One Beast Tribe is truly dangerous. I was beside the master back then and witnessed that monster devour Qizhi whole. I really don't want you to face it now."

Li Hu's voice carried a hint of guilt.

Li Hu, usually carefree, was in fact meticulous and exceptionally kind to his fellow disciples.

Though he never said it aloud, he remembered exactly which skill stage Luo Fan or Baru were at and where they should improve.

For him to see his junior brother fall before his eyes had a profound impact.

This was why he seemed so opposed when Su Tu suggested using himself as bait earlier.

"Brother Hu, some things can't be avoided. You've probably faced many stories that I'm unaware of, but I believe your character wouldn't have evaded them."

"And, Brother Hu, have you forgotten who I am?"

"I am Su Tu, the number one in the Training Camp, holder of the 'Emperor' title, with a body that's withstood countless trials, techniques that are refined through endless practices, and heart and spirit that never stop climbing. What I mean is..."

"Brother Hu, I trust you and Sister Xiao. I will help fill the gaps for the regrets you once had!"

Su Tu said each word with undeniable confidence.

Just like Xiao said, ever since Su Tu started learning martial arts, he had never lost. Even Su Tu himself hadn't noticed it, but a hint of aura had begun to form around him. It was still faint and unclear but formidable.

Li Hu knew that when Su Tu said such things, he must have been prepared. His junior brother was unusually stubborn, and even if he wasn't permitted, Su Tu would end up collaborating with Xiao.

So might as well...

"Alright, Little Tu, since you've made your decision, I won't persuade you further. But rest assured, if there's any danger, I will definitely..."

"Stop!!" Su Tu waved him off, swallowing back Li Hu's words.

"Brother Hu, Sister Xiao, I realized you both really enjoy saying such unlucky things..."

Su Tu said this, while Xiao pouted, and Li Hu awkwardly scratched his head.

After discussing for a while, it was decided that for three days Xiao and Li Hu would completely conceal their presence and follow Su Tu. Based on current intelligence, the One Beast Tribe had fallen out with the Three Deceits Cult, and its goal this time was Su Tu.

Su Tu's aura had already been sensed by the One Beast Tribe, so he didn't need to do anything but wait for the monster to arrive.

"After it enters the Ancestor Star, its blood and energy will be mostly suppressed, so its strength shouldn't be too great. But due to its peculiar traits, unexpected changes could happen, so we must be extremely cautious."

"If, after killing it, it shows 'Divine Protection,' then the master's judgment was wrong, and it will resurrect in a new form. In that period, do not look directly at it!"

Li Hu carefully instructed Su Tu.

Su Tu noted down everything that needed attention.

Having finalized everything, Su Tu decided to go train.

However, Xiao glared at Li Hu with a not-so-friendly look: "Little Tiger, you were quite impressive earlier..."

Li Hu's expression froze and turned awkward: "Sister, I was possessed earlier. As expected, the Ancestor Star has mysterious powers..."

"Hehe~"

Xiao, with a forced smile, extended her hand, and a giant Cloud Hammer, over a person's height, appeared in her hand.

"Junior Brother, do you need my guidance on skills??"

Li Hu glanced pleadingly at Su Tu.

But Su Tu, without a word, quickened his steps towards the Cultivation Room.

When the city gate is on fire, don't let the fish in the pond suffer!!

Sister, you can beat Brother Hu, but you can't beat me!!

A series of deafening clangs reverberated throughout the Martial Arts Hall.

Su Tu reached the cultivation room's entrance, and spotted a familiar figure waiting for him.

"Su Tu, are you free tonight?" This person had exceptionally bright eyes, seemingly able to see through one's heart, none other than Bright Eyes Tang Yangwu.

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