"You actually caught this thing? I thought Star Dou Forest didn't have any of these left." Wan Yaowang said, visibly surprised.
"To be honest, catching it was mostly thanks to Bi Ji's help." Di Tian glanced at Bi Ji, the corners of his lips curling into a pleased smile.
Wan Yaowang: ?
He suddenly felt like he'd been force-fed something, and it was extremely hard to swallow.
In response to Di Tian's smile, Bi Ji returned a gentle, graceful one of her own.
With Lin Yun's "return," the weight on Di Tian's shoulders had lightened considerably. He'd already started ditching his brain, content to let Lin Yun carry him to victory. Now, he was even indulging in a sweet romance, as if making up for all the affection he hadn't shown Bi Ji before.
Had Lin Yun seen this, he might have sighed in admiration: Ah, the legendary Love Continent lives up to its name!
Wan Yaowang—whose true form was the Demon-Eyed Magic Tree—suddenly felt an odd kinship with Chi Wang, as if they were now brethren in suffering.
"How so? What does this thing have to do with Bi Ji?" Wan Yaowang asked.
"It targeted my kin. I happened to discover its traces, and then Di Tian smacked it unconscious with a single claw before sealing it away." Bi Ji's expression was somewhat helpless.
This was the downside of being a Jade Swan—they had almost no offensive power, yet their bodies brimmed with life energy, practically making them walking Spirit Life Gold. If not for Bi Ji's immense strength protecting her race, most soul beasts would see Jade Swans as irresistible delicacies.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was no exception.
A creature that grew by devouring others? Of course it would set its sights on the Jade Swans. It had no way of knowing this particular race had Bi Ji watching over them, so it charged headlong into disaster.
And thus, it ran straight into Di Tian's dragon claws, got slapped silly, and was locked away in a spatial cage.
"Hmph! Daring to covet Bi Ji's kin? This Dark Demon Evil God Tiger has already chosen the path of death!" Di Tian crossed his arms, his expression full of pride. "Becoming the Honored One's soul ring is its only purpose!"
"Di Tian, why do you sound like you're quoting that guy?" A clear, amused voice rang out as Lin Yun peeked over Di Tian's shoulder, his eyes lighting up at the sight of the imprisoned tiger.
"Nice work, Di Tian! You actually found one!"
"Your orders are this subordinate's utmost priority!" Di Tian declared solemnly.
All for the glory of the beast race!
"Good job." Lin Yun patted Di Tian's shoulder and gave him a thumbs-up.
Watching Di Tian play the perfect loyal subordinate, Lin Yun couldn't help but chuckle. He was probably one of the few transmigrators who could make Di Tian serve him so willingly.
But he'd never mistreat Di Tian. In the future God Realm, Di Tian would absolutely have a seat among the God Kings!
The Ice Empress bounded over and threw herself into Lin Yun's arms, clinging to him like a koala. "Honored One, you've finished your deep meditation! Did you gain anything?"
Seeing how intimate the two were, the凶兽s of Star Dou exchanged uneasy glances.
Oh no… Our Honored One is being snatched away by a soul beast from the Extreme North!
Di Tian felt a growing urgency.
Little Three-Eyed Golden Lion… How much longer until you can take human form? If you don't hurry, the Honored One's heart will be stolen before you even show up!
And when he thought about the Snow Empress—who had already overcome her tribulation and was now stabilizing her cultivation before her imminent return—Di Tian felt a headache coming on.
One mature beauty, one petite loli… Honored One, you must resist the temptations of the Extreme North!
We in Star Dou aren't lacking either!!!
"As for gains… Of course I have some." Lin Yun wrapped one arm around the Ice Empress' slender waist while using his other hand to pinch her soft, delicate cheeks.
Feeling the Golden Dragon King bloodline coursing vigorously through his body and his soul power now refined to an unprecedented degree, Lin Yun felt unstoppable.
Though his deep meditation hadn't lasted long, the benefits were immeasurable. In that state, the Sun Scripture had autonomously circulated, unlocking a portion of the Golden Dragon King's sealed power ahead of schedule.
Now, he could temporarily awaken his Golden Dragon martial soul into its true form—the Golden Dragon King—just like Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi with their own bloodline abilities.
In this awakened state, Lin Yun's draconic transformation might even grant him a pseudo-Martial Soul True Body boost, allowing him to leap an entire tier and crush Soul Douluos with ease.
Not that he'd need that kind of firepower anytime soon. But what he'd initially expected to achieve only at seven rings might now be possible at five.
His growth timeline had just been drastically shortened.
And…
Lin Yun raised a hand to touch his brow.
Though a sickle mark had occasionally appeared on his forehead before, he'd never actually felt it—until now. Thanks to his heightened bloodline control post-meditation, he could finally sense the immense power hidden within.
Turns out, when that guy had tossed him the bloodline and sickle, the latter hadn't even been fully forged—just a rough prototype. The weapon would grow alongside Lin Yun, perfectly syncing with his Golden Dragon King bloodline until it became his true bonded armament.
He could tell the sickle's completion wasn't far off. Like his bloodline, it would likely reach its final form once he hit five rings.
So exciting…
The Sun Scripture left behind by Elaicis had been an unimaginable boon. The longer Lin Yun cultivated it, the more his bloodline would surpass even the original Dragon God's.
"Alright, Bing'er, I need to absorb this soul ring now. Xue'er should be emerging soon—why don't you go check on her?" Lin Yun ruffled the Ice Empress' hair affectionately.
"Bi Ji, take her to where Xue'er is secluded."
The Ice Empress hopped down from Lin Yun, her expression conflicted. Over their years together, though they hadn't crossed the final line, she'd done everything else with him. At this point, the little scorpion might as well have been remolded in his image.
Now, having to face the Snow Empress again, she felt a strange sense of guilt.
'Wuuu… Xue'er, it's not that Bing'er's will is weak! The Honored One is just too captivating!' She bit her lip, her large eyes shimmering with unshed tears.
'Wait… In that case, why not drag Xue'er down with me—no, I mean, guide her onto the righteous path too?'
One husband, one wife… Hehehe, one husband, one wife!
We'll be together forever with the Honored One, ya!
(End of Chapter)
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