The Lustful Mist could not penetrate the Black Tortoise Protective Shield despite surrounding it.
The Twin Red Ghosts' Lustful Mist attacks proved utterly ineffective against Luo Feng and his companions.
Though the mist posed no direct threat to Luo Feng, it rapidly spread in all directions.
The surrounding creatures lacked Luo Feng's capabilities.
Most critically, the Lustful Mist blended seamlessly with the Common Red Mist, making it nearly indistinguishable unless closely observed.
Animals touched by the mist began undergoing changes—primarily psychological ones.
Unbeknownst to them, intrusive thoughts took root in their minds.
The level-5 beasts had anticipated this. The moment the Twin Red Ghosts released the Lustful Mist, they immediately retreated.
Even these powerful creatures dared not risk exposure.
The Twin Red Ghosts' Lustful Mist was uniquely potent—mere physical contact with the crimson haze triggered its effects.
Attempting to resist with energy-based defenses still left one vulnerable.
The level-5 beasts couldn't afford such consequences here.
Yet each possessed specialized defenses against the mist.
None would have dared compete for the Soul Spirit Fruit without countermeasures.
The Flame Lion made the most dramatic display, its body erupting in fire that incinerated approaching mist.
The Wind Hound summoned cyclones to repel the haze before it could draw near.
The Waspdog King and Tiger-Headed Eagle conjured energy barriers for protection.
Su Yunxi, transformed into the Little Eagle-headed Owl, lacked such defenses.
Fortunately, the Great Eagle-headed Owl shielded her—though the effort visibly strained its capabilities.
Mist resistance wasn't its specialty.
Their protection wouldn't last much longer.
The avian pair retreated further, yet couldn't go too far—the imminent ripening of the Soul Spirit Fruit meant excessive distance would drastically reduce their chances of claiming it.
Why not simply steal the fruit from another creature later?
Because any beast seizing the prize would consume it immediately.
Beyond enhancing specific abilities, the Soul Spirit Fruit granted explosive temporary power boosts.
While the level-5 beasts remained unaffected, lower-tier creatures faced dire consequences.
As Luo Feng's Mystic Ice Blade cut deeper into the massive red sphere, shattered mist particles transformed into Lustful Mist, exponentially increasing its concentration in the surroundings.
The more these low-level creatures came into contact with the Lustful Mist, the more intensely they were stimulated.
Inside the tiger's body, Xiao Huo Huo wore a bitter expression.
His body was currently emitting powerful flames to disperse the Lustful Mist.
His master had already informed him about the nature of this Lustful Mist.
When Xiao Huo Huo learned of the consequences of being touched by the Lustful Mist, his face drastically changed.
If he were to come into contact with it under these circumstances, the consequences would be extremely severe.
He could already tell from the intense battles raging among the surrounding animals.
Alone as he was, he couldn't even begin to imagine what might happen if such a situation befell him.
Just as he was desperately using his flames to drive away the Lustful Mist, his gaze suddenly froze.
Not far in front of him, another tiger was staring at him with predatory eyes.
Seeing this, Xiao Huo Huo was greatly alarmed.
Currently hiding inside a tiger's body, he didn't need to think hard to know what was about to happen next.
He couldn't help but shudder.
He dared not continue that line of thought.
This was just too damn terrifying.
Xiao Huo Huo quickly called out in his mind, "Master, think of something fast!
How should we handle this situation?"
This development was completely outside the old man's expectations.
Normally, when Crimson Specters released Lustful Mist, they would only target specific victims for attack.
After all, the more Lustful Mist they released, the greater their own energy expenditure.
From the scale of the Lustful Mist currently visible, it was clear the Twin Red Ghosts were determined to kill Luo Feng this time.
One could imagine how deeply Luo Feng's recent actions had wounded the two sisters.
Their rage wasn't the main issue—the surrounding creatures were now caught in the crossfire of their Lustful Mist attack.
This made the situation extremely delicate.
Their Lustful Mist seemed to be turning the entire environment into a scene of springtime frenzy.
The old man didn't dare waste time—if the tiger before them pounced, things would become extremely... interesting.
He hurriedly said, "Disciple, quickly take several Mind-Calming Pills at once.
If you end up fighting and accidentally come into contact with this Lustful Mist, the consequences would be extremely dangerous.
That would be a situation neither of us wants to see.
Now, I have several plans for you to consider:
First option—leave this place immediately. It's become extremely dangerous here. One wrong move and you might not only fail to obtain the Soul Spirit Fruit today, but also lose your virtue in the process.
Second option—seek Shura's protection and have him help solve your current problem. Though you know how Shura operates. If we ask for his help, we'll undoubtedly have to pay a heavy price.
The final option is..."
When Xiao Huo Huo heard his master's suggestions, he could accept the first ones well enough, but upon hearing the final option, he nearly became so agitated that the flames covering his body began to fluctuate chaotically.