The next morning, Lin Yun woke from his sleep. After moving two snow-white, lotus-root-like arms from around his neck, he got up and stretched lazily.
Yesterday's birthday celebration had naturally gone perfectly. The only slight flaw was that the cake Lin Yun had made himself had not tasted all that good.
But that did not matter. It was the thought that counted. Besides, he had never made a cake before. As long as it was not inedible, it was already a success.
Glancing back at Xue Qingci, who was still asleep with a hint of fatigue on her face, Lin Yun smiled softly. After tucking her blanket around her, he left the residence.
Lake of Life.
Lin Yun descended from the sky and scooped up a handful of lake water to wash his face.
"Di Tian."
The next second, Di Tian emerged from space and bowed slightly behind Lin Yun. "Honored One."
"You know the Star Dou Great Forest best. Starting today, I want to strengthen my practical combat abilities. I need all the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest to spar with me," Lin Yun said as he shook the droplets from his hands.
"Uh..." Di Tian froze slightly, his tone puzzled. "Honored One, with your strength, do you still need those weak Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts to accompany you in battle?"
In Di Tian's memories, the Golden Dragon King had fought the gods of the Divine Realm alone, holding his own even against the siege of several God Kings. With Lin Yun's strength, did he really need sparring partners?
To put it bluntly, upon hearing Lin Yun's request, Di Tian's first thought had been: Were those Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts even worthy of fighting Lin Yun?
"Perhaps in your eyes, I used to be strong enough, but