Lord of the Plane—Tang Hao!

Lord of the Plane—Tang Hao!

A strange half-human, half-octopus creature rose from the sea. As it ascended, even the sky turned a brilliant blue. The sea churned endlessly, truly creating a spectacle where sea and sky became one—because the sky, too, was filled with seawater.

Di Tian had no choice but to reveal himself under these circumstances, stepping in front of them.

Although its strength was far below his, if it kept its distance, he could not guarantee his lord's safety. Besides...

He turned his gaze toward the high sky, sensing something unusual...

Di Tian's golden pupils fixed on the heavens as an inexplicable premonition welled up within him. Something else seemed to be hidden within that sky dyed blue by seawater—something on an entirely different level.

At that moment, the strange half-human, half-octopus creature stopped rising. Rings of mysterious ripples began to spread around its body. Under its control, the seawater formed an enormous vortex, as though it intended to swallow the entire world.

Di Tian frowned slightly. In the ocean, the Sea Soul Beasts held a considerable advantage.

Suddenly, the seawater high above began spinning at tremendous speed, forming a massive waterspout. It spun faster and faster until it finally transformed into a colossal water sword aimed directly at Di Tian.

Faced with this sudden attack, Di Tian's expression remained unchanged, though a trace of gravity flashed through his eyes.

He threw a punch. The black fist shadow collided with the giant sword, and rain scattered across the sky. The immense shockwave made their robes snap violently in the wind, while the ice in the central area vanished without a trace beneath the terrifying destructive force.

At that moment, flesh and blood flew at the edge of the ice sheet. A layer of crimson spread across the sea's surface as black, purple, and yellow soul rings slowly condensed.

Seeing this, Octopus Bro seemed to blame Di Tian for everything. He let out an earth-shaking roar. The waves around his body grew even more violent, as though the entire ocean were lending him its power. His enormous tentacles lashed through the air, each swing throwing up sheets of spray, as if he wanted to drag the whole world into his raging tide.

But moments later, his movements stiffened. Even the seawater suspended in the sky came crashing down due to that instant of stillness.

Boom—

The seawater slammed into the surface, shattering the ice sheet into pieces. The entire sea surged and roiled, raising enormous waves nearly a hundred meters high.

What was wrong with Octopus Bro?

His eyes slowly regained clarity. He coldly swept his gaze over Chen Yan and the others, let out a thunderous roar, and slowly sank beneath the sea.

After that roar, the Sea Soul Beasts gradually retreated, leaving only shattered chunks of ice floating on the surface.

After a long while, when everything had returned to calm, a figure in the sky gradually materialized from illusion into reality.

His short hair stood straight up like steel needles. His imposing eyes were as resolute as those of an ancient demon god. Muscles bulged all over his body, draped in seven-colored light, and a terrifying pressure radiated from him.

Chen Yan recognized him at once. This was the Lord of the Plane—Tang Hao!

After all, what decent person made an entrance with seven-colored special effects? (Gu Yuena excluded.)

His gaze swept across the sea, and even the shattered ice floes seemed to quiet beneath his stare.

Although Di Tian and Gu Yuena did not know him, there was no mistaking this aura.

It was the aura of a god.

Gu Yuena gazed deeply at him, having already guessed his identity. Was this the shackle left behind after the Douluo God Realm departed?

Di Tian, meanwhile, treated him as a formidable enemy. Feeling that aura, he knew he was no match for him. Yet for the revival of the soul beasts, even if he had to burn his life and soul, he would still keep his lord safe.

The atmosphere on the field had become extremely tense.

Tang Hao's gaze seemed to pierce through the sea itself and fall directly upon Di Tian. There was scrutiny in his eyes, along with deep contemplation. He slowly spoke, his voice low and powerful. "Di Tian, as the Beast God, why have you caused such turmoil in these waters?"

The pressure of a god descended upon them, and Di Tian's expression changed drastically.

Gu Yuena flashed forward and stood before them. With a gentle wave of her pale hand, she dissolved it into nothingness.

"You have no right to judge him." Her voice was as cold as frost from the deepest abyss.

Tang Hao quietly watched the little girl before him.

So this was the Silver Dragon King his son had warned him to be careful of?

When he first heard the news, he had intended to kill her, but he had been unable to find her.

By the time he did find her, they had already arrived at Dragon Valley.

Though he did not know what existed within Dragon Valley, it was certainly no ordinary place. Even as the Lord of the Plane, he was not completely confident he could take her down.

After all, her original cultivation had been that of a God King! Combined with what she had obtained in Dragon Valley, he might not even hold the advantage if they fought. Moreover, the Abyss Plane was watching covetously from the side, while the Holy Spirit Cult lurked in the shadows, ready for action.

Everything in his son's plan had already fallen into place. He only needed to wait for the right moment to close the net and achieve ascension. This was not the time to invite unnecessary trouble.

That was why this was only a test. If it succeeded, he could launch a surprise attack and kill her. If it failed, they could sit down and talk. After all, this was also the planet where the soul beasts lived.

"Silver Dragon King, let's talk." After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"I have nothing to discuss with a false god who schemes behind the scenes." Gu Yuena's voice was firm and cold. She stared straight at Tang Hao without the slightest retreat. Di Tian stood behind her, his heart filled with tension and unease, while Chen Yan stood behind Di Tian, quietly watching the situation unfold.

It was not that he was useless. He simply had no strength at all! A single look from someone else was enough to leave him unable to move.

A complicated expression flashed through Tang Hao's eyes. He clearly had not expected Gu Yuena to reject his proposal so directly.

"Silver Dragon King, I know the anger in your heart. I also know that you have put in tremendous effort for the revival of the soul beasts. But you must understand that balance in this world is of the utmost importance. Your actions have already threatened that balance."

Gu Yuena sneered, her voice laced with mockery. "Balance? Is that so? Does the balance you speak of include oppressing and exploiting soul beasts? Is the threat you speak of manipulating Sea Soul Beasts to strike at us for your own selfish desires?"

Tang Hao's expression changed slightly. He had not expected Gu Yuena to point so bluntly at the heart of the matter. He was silent for a moment before slowly speaking. "Silver Dragon King, I know what is in your heart. But you must also understand that this world is maintained by many different powers. Even I cannot change things as I please. If you blindly pursue the revival of the soul beasts without considering the rights of other living beings, it will only lead to greater chaos and accelerate the destruction of Douluo Star."

"Moreover, Douluo Continent is currently plagued by troubles both within and without. I believe you can sense the aura of another plane."

Gu Yuena fell silent for a moment, then raised her head slightly. "What are you trying to say?"

She had already understood Tang Hao's intention. He wanted to find a useful blade to help him deal with certain troubles.

But now was not the time for conflict. Gu Yuena shook her head inwardly. I still need to develop for a while longer. Then I'll settle the score!

Everyone, go to bed early.

Especially certain someone, who is still reading novels past three every night!!!