Chapter 515: 515: Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger: "Wait, I haven't boarded yet!!"
They have only heard of small worlds merging with planes, but they have never heard of a plane being split to form a small world.
The method Zhongli mentioned could be understood by both Gu Yuena and the plane's consciousness.
It simply involved cutting the Star Dou Great Forest into a small world and then attaching it to the Douluo Continent.
However, the Star Dou Great Forest will be invisible from the outside world unless one finds the entrance to enter it.
Moreover, soul beasts whose cultivation did not exceed Zhongli's would be unable to leave the Star Dou Great Forest on their own, naturally preventing any conflicts between humans and the soul beasts within.
Preserving the soul beast species to prevent their extinction, while also providing a small world for their development, meaning that within this living space, the human species will no longer exist.
There are many, many soul beast gathering places on Douluo Star.
The largest ones are undoubtedly the Star Dou Great Forest, the Extreme North, the Evil Demon Forest, the Sunset Forest... and the oceans.
Once all the soul beasts entered the inner realm, those few will probably arrive on the Douluo Continent, right?
After some consideration, Gu Yuena gladly agreed to this proposal, even if it meant she couldn't freely leave the small world, it was completely fine.
Being separated from humans was also a good thing for the soul beast race.
"If a soul beast becomes a god, can it leave the small world?"
If even becoming a god couldn't allow one to leave the small world, what difference would it make from the soul beast race disappearing?
Therefore, Gu Yuena raised this question.
With her current strength, if she finds a suitable life planet, she could slowly transfer the beast race, even if not all of them, there would be no need to enter such a "prison" like the small world.
"Naturally, it is possible."
"If Miss Silver Dragon can find a suitable planet, after modifying the planet's underlying rules, everyone can leave."
The most fundamental rules not only affect humans but also soul beasts.
Even if the soul beast race left Douluo Star, they would still be unable to break through to the god level, with Di Tian being the best example.
But after modifying the underlying rules, whether human or soul beast, they could break free from these constraints, leaving without any restrictions.
Hearing this, Gu Yuena frowned; she never expected that the Dragon God would still try to screw over the beast race even after death...
Even as a Dragon God clone, she wanted to criticize this father god.
After the underlying rules of Douluo Star changed, with no conflict of interest between humans and soul beasts, would they still be willing to leave?
"Great, it's all thanks to the Geo Archon, the beast race doesn't need to leave!"
The plane's consciousness was very pleased and said happily.
Although the Star Dou Great Forest had become a small world, it was still connected to Douluo Star, and the Douluo consciousness could still control this small world, treating it as part of its body.
In fact, after today's events, Zhongli had an even bolder idea!
But this idea would need to wait until all the Seven Archons arrived before it could be implemented.
Always living in someone else's "house" feels like a cuckoo occupying a magpie's nest; one's own house is always more comfortable.
After some discussion, Zhongli and Gu Yuena arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Great Forest is very far from Heaven Dou City, but for beings of their cultivation level, it was nothing.
"Humans still in the Star Dou Great Forest, you have half a day to leave!"
"All soul beasts, do not obstruct!"
Upon arrival at the Star Dou Great Forest, Gu Yuena unleashed her full aura, instantly silencing the entire forest.
The human soul hunters present changing their expressions, their pupils shrinking; they never expected such a change in the Star Dou Great Forest.
After all, they were only trying their luck on the suburbs, not venturing into the inner or core areas.
When the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect was annihilated, those terrifying soul beasts all came from the Star Dou Great Forest, and the stronger they were, the less they dared to come here to try their luck.
Only low-level, poorly informed ordinary soul hunters dared to risk their lives here.
Everyone fled for their lives, but fortunately, the soul beasts truly did not attack, allowing them to escape.
In this half-day, Gu Yuena also informed the various fierce beasts about the inner realm, and they had no objections.
If they didn't have to leave Douluo Star, they didn't want to leave.
Even if they couldn't freely enter and exit the small world, they didn't freely enter the human world either.
The forest was their home.
Soon, the entire Star Dou Great Forest began to operate, spreading the news to other soul beasts, and there were almost none unwilling to enter the small world.
Not only was it an order from the Soul Beast Sovereign, but also from the Beast God Di Tian, and they naturally complied.
Not entering the small world, even if they grew into hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, still carry the risk of death, whereas entering the small world could at least avoid human powerhouses.
During this time, Zhongli was not idle; the Star Dou Great Forest was too large, spanning almost half of the Douluo Continent, separating the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.
Refining it into an inner realm will take a considerable amount of time, but with the cooperation of the Douluo consciousness, the speed was somewhat increased.
After an unknown period, the inner realm was completed, and the entire Star Dou Great Forest disappeared from view, leaving only a flat piece of land.
The disappearance of the entire Star Dou Great Forest caused a greater shock than the fall of a deity!
While people speculated on why the Star Dou Great Forest had disappeared overnight, they also coveted this flat piece of land!
This was a resource!
No one would pass up resources!
As one of the human forbidden zones, the Star Dou Great Forest spanned two empires, and both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire coveted it, yet could do nothing to control it.
What was once uncontrollable can now be controlled?
The two empires were already at war, and for this piece of land that was once the Star Dou Great Forest, they were both determined to have it. Once they crossed this previously insurmountable land, the course of the war will change dramatically.
In response, the military forces of both empires immediately shifted, almost all converging on the former Star Dou Great Forest front.
This place was once a natural barrier, but now it has become a place where they cannot retreat!
After all, this natural barrier had no walls or the like...
Time returned to the moment the Star Dou Great Forest had just disappeared, on the vast plain, only a black, winged tiger with a scorpion-like tail remained, looking around in confusion, its tiger eyes filled with doubt.
Where did the huge Star Dou Great Forest go?
What happened?
Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger: "Wait, I haven't boarded yet!!"
Seeing the Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger left behind, Zhongli nearly lost his millennia of composure.
Gu Yuena and the others not killing it was already giving it a chance.
Leaving it behind was truly not wanting to bring this troublemaker into the inner realm.
"Little tiger, follow me from now on."
Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger: "???"
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Chapter 516: Follow Me, and I'll Lead You to Immortality.
As a ten-thousand-year soul beast, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's intelligence is no weaker than that of humans, and it is even more cunning.
From its battle with Tang San in the original timeline, it can be seen that the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is not only intelligent but also somewhat deceitful.
To think that Tang San, who even the "Level 98" Bibi Dong couldn't kill, was nearly slain by the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger!
If it weren't for plot armor, there would be no Tang God King in the future.
Containing elements of darkness, evil, shadow, thunder, time... and even possessing a divine skill like the Arena of Life and Death, it died a rather inexplicable death.
A single Evil God Pearl is enough to give birth to a God of Destruction, showing the potential of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
Hearing this, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger instinctively took two steps back, its tiger eyes fixed intently on Zhongli.
This "human" had appeared out of nowhere, and it hadn't sensed his arrival at all.
Even a hundred-thousand-year soul beast couldn't render its senses useless, yet this "human" had done just that.
Follow "him" in the future?
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger curled its lips into a sinister smile.
Beasts will never be slaves!
Even the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape couldn't make it submit!
Speaking of those two, since their deaths, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's growth potential has increased significantly. It is now much stronger than it was in the original timeline at this point.
It has already reached a lifespan of over ninety thousand years. With a bit more time, breaking through to a hundred thousand years would be a natural progression.
Once it breaks through to a hundred thousand years, it can take human form and inherit the Evil God's legacy...
A fine plan, but the Star Dou Great Forest has vanished, and it wasn't taken along!
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger knew that the "human" before it was an incredibly powerful being, but so what?
Submission was out of the question!
With a flap of its black wings, it soared into the sky, roaring across the... plains!
Elemental energy flowed around its body, mingling together to form a gray hue, the fundamental color of the world.
This world is neither black nor white, but a delicate gray...
Seeing this, Zhongli crossed his arms, looking at the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger with interest.
The last one who was this brave... he couldn't remember who it was.
Still, its courage was commendable!
"Follow me, and I'll make you Adeptus."
Zhongli spoke with a calm expression, the fluctuations before him unable to stir much emotion.
This Dark Demon Evil God Tiger had great potential. With some nurturing, it could become an Adeptus.
Zhongli had a title in Liyue: The Ancestor of All Adepti.
Almost all adepti had once been his students, hence the name.
Zhongli's words were not wrong, but could the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger understand?
If it were about becoming a god, the current Dark Demon Evil God Tiger might comprehend.
But this was about becoming an Adeptus!
Did it even know what an Adeptus was...
"Roar~"
The only response Zhongli received was a furious roar.
Then came "the heavens and earth changing colors," with thunder rolling.
In the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's world, there were no friends, nor any creature it could trust.
Ever since it was "dyed" from a white tiger, the entire world had become its enemy.
Cunning was a skill it had honed to survive.
The only thing it could trust was its own growing strength.
The "human" before it was strong. If it could devour him, it would become even stronger!
Seeing this, Zhongli's expression remained unchanged. A flash of golden light passed through his amber eyes.
With a slight clench of his right hand, amber energy spread around him, forming a shield, with two "iron chains" encircling him.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's attack landed at that moment, precisely on Zhongli's... shield, only causing a slight ripple.
"???"
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was filled with confusion. Times had changed.
Now it was a ninety-thousand-year soul beast, capable of summoning thunder power that could easily shake a human Titled Douluo, especially someone like Dugu Bo...
No, Dugu Bo had grown stronger. It should be someone like She Long or Ci Xue.
Yet the thunder power striking the "human" before it had no effect, as if it had merely made a sound.
Swallowing hard, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger began to consider retreat. This was wisdom gained from years of experience.
If one move didn't yield extraordinary results, the opponent's strength was worth careful consideration, lest it end up capsizing.
"Should I try again?"
"He really smells so tasty!"
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger thought to itself. Retreating felt unsatisfying; it still had many tricks up its sleeve.
As a top-tier predator, it was extremely sensitive to energy.
If it could kill the "human" before it and devour him, it would instantly reach a hundred thousand years, with the potential to become a god.
Good thing the Evil God didn't know its thoughts, or he might say the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's vision was too narrow.
If it could truly devour Zhongli, it could ascend to godhood on the spot, possibly becoming the most powerful god!
Countless gray streams erupted from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, forming a domain spanning dozens of meters.
This was its Evil God Domain. With the domain activated, its strength increased significantly, and it could suppress its opponent.
As a top-tier soul beast, both the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape had domains, and naturally, so did the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
Once the domain formed, it flapped its wings and pounced toward Zhongli.
Deep in its eyes, a hint of mockery flashed. Did it really think it would foolishly charge in headfirst?
Facing the pounce, Zhongli remained "unmoved." Though the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger didn't understand, it didn't change its tactics.
As it got closer, it flapped its wings again, disappearing from Zhongli's sight and reappearing to the side.
Its claws mercilessly struck the amber shield...
"Boom..."
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was sent flying, its smile freezing, a look of surprise flashing in its eyes.
After spinning in the air two and a half times, it still couldn't figure out where things had gone wrong.
It had used strategy, strength, and its domain, and its opponent hadn't even made a move. Yet it had been repelled by its own force, its claws aching.
"Something's wrong, very wrong!"
It had used its full strength. Apart from a few special skills, it had used everything at its disposal, yet it had no effect at all.
When the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger landed, it instinctively took a few steps back, keeping its distance from Zhongli.
A rare trace of fear appeared in its black pupils. It was scared, instinctively looking for an escape route...
Looking around, it was startled.
If there had been any cover, it wouldn't have been so terrified.
The forest it relied on for survival had turned into an endless plain, a newly formed plain without even a single weed.
The disappearance of the Star Dou Great Forest had literally dug thirty feet into the ground, leaving nothing behind.
As if remembering something, a black light flashed in the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's eyes, and gray streams surrounded its body.
Evil God's Protection!
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's most powerful defensive skill. When it used this skill, it also signaled the emergence of another skill.
"Arena of Life and Death!"
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Chapter 517: Subduing, An Old Friend Visits
In the Life-and-Death Arena, the age, or rather the strength, of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger remains unchanged.
Yet, it can "reset" the opponent's time, causing them to "rejuvenate."
Whether for soul beasts or humans, the strength at the age of twenty is not particularly formidable.
In the Life-and-Death Arena, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is almost invincible!
Facing a surge of "time" power, Zhongli was slightly stunned, then smiled faintly, not resisting the "erosion" of this power.
He also did not resist the pull of this power.
"Rejuvenation," huh?
This guy probably has some misunderstanding about the Archon God.
On the continent of Teyvat, Archon Gods are not stronger as they age; they have a peak period, akin to the prime of human life.
After that, they enter "old age" due to erosion. At this stage, although their strength does not diminish greatly, it is no longer at its peak.
Of course, after arriving in the Douluo Continent, the curse of erosion was lifted, and Zhongli's strength returned to its peak.
He was curious to know if this temporal power could also cause him to "rejuvenate," hence he did not block the erosion of time.
In a moment, the figures of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and Zhongli appeared on a.
"Welcome..."
"???"
The words "Welcome to the Life-and-Death Arena" and the announcement of the rules were supposed to follow, but what was this?
For a moment, the Evil God was stunned.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger could be considered a successor to the Evil God or perhaps the first trial of the Evil God.
By killing the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and obtaining the Evil God Pearl, one could inherit the Evil God's legacy.
But the person before him was clearly someone the Evil God could not afford to provoke!
"My power has returned, not much, but useful..."
The power of time is truly wondrous.
Zhongli... no, it should be said that Morax, had a brilliant amber light emanating from him, making it hard for the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger to keep its eyes open.
It looked bewildered, confused, and somewhat lost.
How did the power of rejuvenation make the other party seem even stronger?
Actually, it wasn't that Zhongli seemed stronger; he had merely cooperated a bit to bring his power to its peak.
Free from the constraints of wear and tear, his power had always been at its peak.
Seeing this, the Evil God gave a bitter smile. So, it was indeed that lord.
He wondered how the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger had managed to offend this person. Today, this little tiger was likely doomed.
At this moment, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger had no fighting spirit left, cowering in a corner, trembling. It was on the verge of collapse.
Its ultimate move ended up strengthening the enemy?
How could it fight now?
It was already no match, and now the situation was even worse.
Fortunately, the Evil God did not know what the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was thinking, or else he might have said: Not only can you not win, but even I can't win against him!
"Welcome to the Life-and-Death Arena."
The Evil God said gloomily, completing his duties and preparing to flee.
If the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was gone, he could simply choose another; it was no big deal.
But if he were gone, that would really be the end.
Normal soul masters and soul beasts might not be able to detect his presence, but the person before him, with his immense power, likely discovered his existence the moment he entered the Life-and-Death Arena.
"I wish to subdue the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger."
Zhongli's expression remained unchanged as he spoke to the air: "Does this place truly require one side to die to leave?"
Hearing this, the Evil God was slightly taken aback.
These words were clearly not meant for the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger but for him, the Evil God.
He made the rules, and thus, the rules could also be broken.
"Not necessarily. If both parties make peace, they can also leave."
Changing the rules? So be it.
Who would have thought that this Dark Demon Evil God Tiger would be so lucky as to catch the eye of the Geo Archon? What a stroke of fortune!
"So that's how it is."
Zhongli nodded, took a step forward, and appeared before the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, extending his right hand to the tiger.
The trembling Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was puzzled but still extended its right paw, giving Zhongli a slight shake.
In the next moment, the man and the beast reappeared on the Star Dou Great... Plain.
"So, it's possible to leave without killing. It seems this Evil God knows how to assess the situation."
What else could he do? Circumstances dictate actions, and those who know how to assess the situation are the wise.
"How about it? Follow me from now on?"
Zhongli rubbed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's head and spoke.
Hearing this, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger finally came to its senses. This person had forced the Evil God to change the rules.
Following him didn't seem like a bad idea.
It had previously offended him, yet he did not hold it against him, indicating he truly bore no malice.
Thinking this, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger made up its mind.
It quickly nodded, even actively rubbing its head against Zhongli's hand, resembling a larger version of a cat.
Seeing this, Zhongli nodded with satisfaction. The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger had good talent, quite exceptional even among soul beasts.
If it could be guided onto the right path, it would be a good thing for the Douluo Continent.
As the man and the beast prepared to leave the Star Dou Plain, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger seemed to remember something. A gray light emanated from its body, transforming it into a "little tiger" slightly larger than a palm.
It had wings on its back and a scorpion tail, making it look quite adorable in this form.
With a flap of its small wings, it landed on Zhongli's shoulder, rubbing against his face.
Being subdued by this powerful being seemed rather nice, at least its safety was now assured.
As the saying goes, to beat the tiger, one must first look at its master. From now on, it had someone to back it up.
After Zhongli and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger left, a figure slowly appeared, murmuring, "Quite an interesting little fellow, with a rudimentary grasp of time manipulation."
"My old friend has changed, more reasonable than before. At least he has learned to intimidate rather than kill outright."
After saying this, the youthful figure seemed to remember something, his lips curling into a smile. He decided to seek out a fine wine before heading to Heaven Dou City to reunite with that person.
Meeting an old friend without good wine would not do.
With this thought, the youth transformed into a gust of wind and disappeared.
Time passed, and about half a month later.
The youth, carrying a bottle of fine wine, walked smilingly towards Zhongli's residence. This time, he did not conceal his aura.
Surely, the old man must have sensed his arrival.
Indeed, as the youth appeared at the entrance of Zhongli's residence, the gates opened directly.
Zhongli, Xiao, and others had been waiting for some time.
"Greetings, Lord Barbatos, the Anemo Archon."
Xiao cupped his hands towards the youth, his face filled with gratitude.
If it weren't for this Anemo Archon, he might have lost himself long ago.
"Golden-Winged King, no need for such formalities."
Venti waved his hand, smiling at Zhongli, "Old man, I've come to see you. Surprised?"
"An old friend's visit is within expectations."
"???"