Sixteen Years Later: Qian Ren Shang, All Grown Up, and Gu Yuena Still Unconscious!

Sixteen Years Later: Qian Ren Shang, All Grown Up, and Gu Yuena Still Unconscious!

Time passed like a galloping white steed, and in the blink of an eye, sixteen years had gone by!

Sixteen years! To the long history of Douluo Continent, it was but the flick of a finger, yet to some, it was an entire lifetime.

Star Dou Great Forest, Core Circle!

In an open valley, a handsome youth with golden hair and blue eyes stood facing a burly man.

The youth stood tall and straight, his golden hair flying freely in the wind. His blue eyes were filled with determination and fearlessness. He gripped the spear in his hand tightly, its body gleaming with a cold light.

The man's enormous body stood like a mountain. His thick limbs brimmed with explosive strength, while his sharp claws glinted with a chilling light.

Several people stood around the two of them, men and women alike, each with an extraordinary bearing.

As the Flute Sound rang out!

The battle erupted in an instant. The youth moved like lightning and launched the first attack. He swung his spear, creating countless spear shadows as he thrust at the man.

The man roared and swung his massive bear paw to meet the spear shadows. For a moment, the sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the valley.

The youth nimbly darted and shifted, evading the man's savage attacks while seizing opportunities to unleash sharp spear glows. Xiong Jun showed no weakness either; every one of his attacks carried the force to destroy heaven and earth.

The two traded blows, sending sand and stones flying through the valley as dust filled the air. The youth's clothes were soaked with sweat, yet his gaze became ever more resolute, and the spear in his hand swung even more fiercely.

After an intense exchange, the youth's spear techniques became increasingly exquisite, while the man's attacks gradually found it difficult to pose any threat to him.

At last, the burly man stopped attacking. He looked at the youth with admiration in his eyes and declared loudly, "Kid, you've become strong enough. You can graduate now!"

"Thank you, Uncle Xiong!"

At those words, a delighted smile appeared on the youth's face. He put away his spear and bowed deeply to Xiong Jun, thanking him for the training he had received during this time.

The youth was none other than Qian Ren Shang, while the burly man was Xiong Jun, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, a ferocious beast with more than 400,000 years of cultivation.

"This old bear has nothing left to teach you. Only a few years have passed... and you've already learned everything I know."

Xiong Jun looked at Qian Ren Shang and sighed. Beside him, a man with fiery red long hair and a wild, unruly appearance also spoke resentfully.

"Qian Ren Shang's talent is terrifying. Three years ago, I already had nothing left to teach him."

"Same here... He completely mastered everything I knew a year ago."

A somewhat gloomy-looking man spoke calmly. He was the Ten Thousand Demons King.

"He's even learned the essence of life affinity..."

Bi Ji, dressed in a green gown and possessed of stunning beauty, spoke up. Zi Ji beside her also agreed.

"I've taught this child all the knowledge I possess... and he can even draw inferences from one example. Anyway, I'm convinced."

Finally, a tall, imposing man with a stern face spoke.

"Kid... you've completely passed."

His name was Di Tian, Beast God Di Tian!

Sixteen years had passed, yet time seemed not to have left the slightest mark on him. He was still as cold and stern as ever.

"It is all thanks to the excellent teachings of all the uncles and aunties... I simply prefer to get an early start."

The youth scratched his head and spoke modestly.

Di Tian looked at the boy's humble manner with a faintly aloof expression. If this child was a foolish bird, then there were no clever people left in this world.

He sized Qian Ren Shang up from head to toe.

Sixteen years had passed.

The once immature yet stubborn child had now grown up, reaching the age of twenty-two. However, because he had repeatedly cut his wrist and fed blood to save someone for such a long time, his body had suffered immense damage.

His features remained exquisite, his golden hair still shone brilliantly, and his blue eyes were still clear and captivating, but his body appeared extremely thin and weak.

What should have been a tall, upright figure was now as slender as that of a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old youth.

His skin had lost its healthy glow and appeared somewhat pale. His once broad shoulders now looked narrow as well. Though the contours of his face retained their former handsomeness, they now carried traces of exhaustion and fragility.

His eyes still held the fearlessness and determination of his youth, but they also contained the depth and sorrow of someone who had weathered many hardships.

Even so, an unyielding light still gleamed in his gaze, as though telling of the strength and persistence within his heart.

"Stop staring at me like that... Uncle Di Tian, I'll get embarrassed."

At last, unable to endure Di Tian's gaze any longer, Qian Ren Shang scratched his head and spoke awkwardly. Only then did he show some of the youthful innocence that belonged to his age.

"You brat... remember to smile more. Why don't you smile as much now that you've grown up? I remember that back then, you used to grin foolishly every day."

Di Tian teased.

"A smile..."

Qian Ren Shang took a deep breath, and his eyes suddenly dimmed.

"But... she still hasn't woken up. It's been nineteen years. How can I possibly smile?"

At those words, the expressions of all the Beast Kings froze.

Naturally, they knew exactly who the "she" Qian Ren Shang spoke of was.

That was their Master of the Soul Beasts, the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena!

That was right—sixteen years had already passed, yet Gu Yuena still had not awakened. Though her life was no longer in danger, no one could say for certain when she would finally wake up.

Qian Ren Shang lowered his sorrowful eyes, hiding his face from view. After bidding farewell to Di Tian and the others, he headed straight for Gu Yuena's room.

He pushed the door open!

A faint fragrance filled the room.

A silver-haired girl lay quietly upon the bed. Her silky silver hair was scattered casually over the pillow like a thin veil of silver.

Her eyes were shut, her long lashes trembling slightly, as if she were having a sweet dream in her sleep.

Her delicate features and fair skin appeared especially captivating beneath the soft light. Like a sleeping beauty, she made one want to gently call her awake.

Qian Ren Shang's footsteps were light, as though he feared disturbing this peaceful beauty. He slowly approached the bedside, his gaze filled with tenderness and heartache as he silently watched the sleeping Gu Yuena.

"Na Na, Older Sister... I came to see you again."

Elsewhere, after Qian Ren Shang left, Di Tian and the others wore grave expressions.

"Bi Ji... what exactly is Master's condition now?"

"Because that child Qian Ren Shang has fed Master his blood day after day for more than a decade, Master's condition has actually stabilized completely. From now on, she probably won't need Qian Ren Shang's blood anymore."

Bi Ji said quietly, her face solemn.

"However, I cannot determine exactly when she will wake up... That depends on Master's own efforts."

"And what changes might happen after she awakens... I don't know either."

As their Master of the Soul Beasts, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena was naturally of the utmost concern to them.

P.S. Brothers, can you give me some stats?