The Dragon God's Secret, the Contract Takes Shape

Within the crystal space, the phantom of Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King, gazed at Ling Yun. Those dragon eyes seemed to contain the vicissitudes and wisdom of countless ages. After the recent crisis, both her trust in and assessment of Ling Yun had risen to a new level.

"A real deal?" Ling Yun's expression remained unchanged, but his heart stirred. For an existence like the Silver Dragon King to be so solemn, the contents of this deal were surely no trivial matter.

"Indeed." The Silver Dragon King's voice was low and solemn. "Do you know why the Dragon God fell, why the Soul Beast Race was suppressed by the God Realm, and why they have no path to Becoming a God?"

Drawing on his memories of the original work, Ling Yun answered, "I've heard a little. It seemed the Dragon God was defeated in an ancient divine war, causing the soul beasts' divine positions to shatter."

"It was more than that." A trace of profound pain and hatred flashed through the Silver Dragon King's eyes. "It was a conspiracy! A vile betrayal orchestrated by the human gods against our soul beast divine lineage! Dragon God His Majesty was not simply defeated. Several human God Kings joined forces to ambush him, and in the end, he was cleaved in two by the Asura Divine Sword, becoming the Golden Dragon King and me!"

Her words were filled with endless grief and indignation. "The God Realm not only stripped soul beasts of the right to Become a God, but also treated us as livestock to be raised for resources. They periodically incite beast tides, calling them 'training,' when in truth, they are merely harvesting lives and weakening our race! This Lake of Life may appear to be sacred ground, but is it not also a magnificent cage?"

Ling Yun listened in silence. Though he knew the general story, hearing the blood-soaked accusation firsthand from the Silver Dragon King, one of those involved, made it feel far more real. The strong devoured the weak in every world. The Soul Beast Race truly lived in miserable circumstances.

"You're telling me this because you want me to help you take revenge?" Ling Yun asked.

"Revenge?" The Silver Dragon King shook her head, a trace of weariness flashing through her dragon eyes. "How could it be so easy? The God Realm has deep foundations, and human gods have experts as numerous as clouds. Even if I returned to my peak state, I would still struggle against the gods. Not to mention the unfathomable restrictions of the universe's laws..."

Her tone shifted as she looked intensely at Ling Yun. "But you are different! Ling Yun, your appearance is an anomaly! Your Martial Soul contains potential that surpasses even the Dragon God's origin! It seems unconstrained by certain laws of this universe! The path you walk is also completely different from that of every other soul master!"

Ling Yun's heart tightened slightly. The Silver Dragon King's insight was indeed sharp; she had actually seen through some of his secrets.

"So, what is your deal?" Ling Yun asked directly.

"I hope you will promise that, once you possess sufficient strength in the future, you will fight for a path of survival for the Soul Beast Race!" The Silver Dragon King's voice carried a note of earnest pleading. "I do not need you to become enemies with the entire God Realm. I only hope you can break those damned rules and secure a fair chance for my race! Even if it is only to open a crack!"

This was no light promise. It involved the rules of the God Realm and meant opposing the existing divine authority system!

Ling Yun did not agree immediately. Instead, he fell into thought. His future path was destined to surpass the limits of this world, and dealing with the God Realm was inevitable. From a moral standpoint, he did not reject helping the Soul Beast Race. Moreover, this could win him a powerful ally—the entire soul beast population.

But the risks were equally immense. Once he made this promise, it meant he might have to face pressure from the God Realm in the future.

After weighing the pros and cons, Ling Yun raised his head and looked at the Silver Dragon King. "I can promise you that, when it is within my power, I will do my best to secure a chance of survival for the Soul Beast Race. However, I have several conditions."

"Please, speak." Hope ignited in the Silver Dragon King's eyes.

"First, I need the friendship and support of the Soul Beast Race, not mere exploitation. When I need it, the Star Dou Great Forest, and even more soul beast forces, must become my aid."

"Agreed! So long as it does not endanger the foundations of our race, I swear in the name of the Silver Dragon King that the Soul Beast Race will be your most steadfast ally!" The Silver Dragon King did not hesitate.

"Second, you must keep my secrets confidential, including my Martial Soul and cultivation method. You must not reveal them to any being."

"Of course! Your secrets will be the highest secrets of the Soul Beast Race!" the Silver Dragon King promised solemnly.

"Third, I need a deeper understanding of the Dragon God's power and information related to the God Realm. This is crucial to my future path." Ling Yun put forth his most important condition. As one half of the Dragon God, the Silver Dragon King's understanding of divine power and the God Realm was an irreplaceable treasure.

The Silver Dragon King pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Agreed. I will pass on through Spiritual Sense what I know regarding my insights into the Dragon God's origin laws, as well as certain hidden secrets of the God Realm. However, how much you can comprehend will depend on your own fortune. As for more core forbidden knowledge, I will tell you once your strength is sufficient."

To Ling Yun, this condition was beyond value! It was equivalent to gaining early access to the mysteries of the divine realm!

"Good! Then the contract is established!" Ling Yun extended his palm, and a drop of essence blood containing the aura of the Chaos Dragon God's origin slowly emerged.

The Silver Dragon King also condensed a strand of silver dragon soul origin, which merged with Ling Yun's essence blood. A complex, profound contract rune formed in the air before splitting into two and entering the brows of Ling Yun and the Silver Dragon King respectively.

The Soul Contract was established! From that moment on, their fates were linked by a subtle and wondrous connection.

With the contract complete, the Silver Dragon King seemed to relax considerably, and her phantom became somewhat more solid. Looking at Ling Yun, her tone grew much gentler. "Ling Yun, my friend. From now on, you will be the most honored guest of the Star Dou Great Forest, and of all soul beast clans that acknowledge my rule."

She paused before continuing, "Now, I will pass on to you the first portion of my insights regarding the Dragon God's origins of 'power' and 'elements.' Close your eyes and relax your mind."

Ling Yun did as she said. The next moment, a vast torrent of information flooded into his sea of consciousness like divine enlightenment. It carried the Silver Dragon King's profound understanding of the laws of power and the origins of the seven great elements—water, fire, earth, wind, light, darkness, and space!

This knowledge was not a specific cultivation technique, but insights into laws of a higher level—the key to entering the divine realm!

Ling Yun immediately immersed himself in it, hungrily absorbing this precious knowledge. The Chaos Dragon God Martial Soul within him rejoiced even more, resonating intensely with these laws born from the same origin. Many points that had once been obscure and difficult to understand suddenly became clear!

Although his Soul Power Level did not rise immediately, his understanding and application of the essence of power had stepped onto an entirely new level!

As she watched Ling Yun enter a state of comprehension, the Silver Dragon King's eyes filled with anticipation.

"Chaos Dragon God... perhaps you truly can create a miracle even more glorious than that of Dragon God His Majesty... This universe needs a new order..."

The crystal space returned to silence. Only the radiance of laws flowing around Ling Yun foretold that a future powerhouse was laying a solid foundation here for his path to the pinnacle.