Silver Dragon King's Revival

The earth's pulse seemed to have wavered a bit more.

Di Tian's eyes flashed with brilliance, and all the Fierce Beasts attacked in unison, sending vibrant colors of light into the Lake of Life.

Dozens of extreme attributes wove together a magnificent tapestry.

A dragon's roar, as if emanating from a deep abyss, caused the waters of the Lake of Life to surge. Two powerful dragon claws were the first to emerge from the ground, followed by a colossal dragon, as vast as a mountain, soaring into the sky. She slowly opened her eyes, her aura commanding the world, utterly invincible.

"Silver Dragon King." Jiang Mian swallowed hard. He had never imagined the Silver Dragon King's appearance would be so breathtaking. Her scales gleamed dazzlingly, making even the sun seem dim in comparison.

Zhu Zhuqing and Qian Renxue, who were absorbing Soul Rings, trembled in unison. Their Martial Souls sensed an oppressive pressure from the apex of the food chain, an inescapable might.

A pressure from the deepest part of their souls.

Qian Renxue was fine; her Six-Winged Angel was already an ultimate Divine Martial Soul, so her reaction wasn't as intense. Zhu Zhuqing, however, was in a bad way. She trembled all over, her soul unstable.

Hu Liena instinctively wanted to prostrate herself. She couldn't see anything happening by the Lake of Life because Di Tian had already unleashed his Soul Power to obscure the heavens and earth. But could Di Tian truly conceal the pressure emanating from the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena?

Hu Liena looked at Zhu Zhuqing worriedly, fumbling in her haste. Jiang Mian wasn't here now; she could only pray for Zhu Zhuqing's safety.

Crimson King had already transformed into a red light and rushed back to the Lake of Life. With the Silver Dragon King's revival, he, as her subordinate, absolutely had to rush over to pay his respects.

"Welcome, Master."

At the edge of the Lake of Life, Di Tian was the first to kneel. The other Spirit Beasts followed suit. Snow Empress knelt on one knee. Although she also felt reverence for the Silver Dragon King, it was nowhere near Di Tian's absolute loyalty.

"I heard everything you said." The Silver Dragon King's form gradually dissipated, and a beautiful woman, flawless and clad in pure white, with hair like a cascading waterfall, slowly descended. Barefoot, she walked up to Jiang Mian and said softly, "Thank you."

"Mhm." Jiang Mian stared blankly at the Silver Dragon King, feeling as if all the beauty in the world paled in comparison to her presence. She was too beautiful, like the embodiment of all goodness in the world.

"Master." Di Tian was about to speak when the Silver Dragon King waved her hand. "I have only managed to awaken; my strength has not yet recovered. I need to recuperate for some time."

"Allow your subordinate to protect Your Majesty," Di Tian said, placing a hand over his chest, his loyalty unwavering.

"Mhm." Gu Yuena gently lifted Jiang Mian's chin. "Di Tian, protect him well too."

"Yes."

Gu Yuena's eyes seemed to hold infinite stars. Although she was no longer a Deity, her insight remained. She gazed at Jiang Mian and said slowly, "Perhaps, you truly are hope."

"That would be for the best," Jiang Mian said, scratching his head and smiling awkwardly.

"With you here, I can relax a bit," the Silver Dragon King said, her gaze penetrating. Although she had been sleeping, she was fully aware of external news and had witnessed Jiang Mian's actions.

Even though Jiang Mian had stood by and watched Bibi Dong hunt the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python, the relationship between humans and Spirit Beasts on the Douluo Continent was not yet irrevocably broken. After all, Spirit Beasts subconsciously adhered to the law of the jungle.

Otherwise, the Auspicious Beast enjoyed eating the brains of other Spirit Beasts, and Di Tian had never stopped her. Although part of it was due to the Auspicious Beast's special status, it ultimately stemmed from the different mindset of Spirit Beasts compared to humans.

The law of the jungle, survival of the fittest – that was the way of the world.

"Di Tian, see them out," the Silver Dragon King said, gently caressing Jiang Mian's smooth cheek. "Do not disturb me at the Lake of Life for the next three years."

Jiang Mian was slightly taken aback. The Silver Dragon King had already transformed into a silver light and plunged into the Lake of Life. After all, a single drop of Divine Blood could not completely heal her injuries.

Within three years, Jiang Mian estimated if he could reach Titled Douluo, especially since his ninth Spirit Beast had always been reserved for the Silver Dragon King.

Even if he didn't follow the traditional path to godhood, forging a new path would require the Silver Dragon King's assistance.

"Bear Lord, Crimson King, take Jiang Mian and those three women and quickly leave the Star Dou Great Forest," Di Tian said, regaining his usual calm demeanor. "Unless it's an emergency, do not return to disturb her."

"Jiang Mian, and me too." The Auspicious Beast stood up, wanting to leave the Star Dou Great Forest with Jiang Mian.

"Auspicious Beast, you stay," Di Tian stopped her, stating calmly, "Your presence is beneficial for the Master's recovery."

"Little Meng, no," the Auspicious Beast pouted and stomped her foot, shaking her head. "I want to go with Jiang Mian."

"Jiang Mian." Di Tian glanced at Jiang Mian, remaining silent, but his eyes seemed to convey, "You'd best handle this in a way that satisfies me."

"Little Meng," Jiang Mian stroked the Auspicious Beast's head, comforting her. "You stay here for a while. Once things are settled, I'll come back for you."

"You're lying," the Auspicious Beast suddenly hugged Jiang Mian, burying her head in his chest and crying. "Are you abandoning Little Meng?"

"How could I?" Jiang Mian gently hugged the Auspicious Beast, his voice soft. "Little Meng is the best. Besides, when have I ever lied to you?"

"You..." The Auspicious Beast was momentarily speechless. She sniffled and punched Jiang Mian's chest. "Fine, three years isn't that long anyway."

"Who said you have to wait three years?" Jiang Mian playfully pinched the Auspicious Beast's nose and chuckled. "I'll come for you in a year."

"You promise." The Auspicious Beast extended her ring finger, and Jiang Mian pinky-swore. Jiang Mian lightly kissed her forehead. He then looked at Snow Empress and asked with a smile, "Snow Empress, what are your plans?"

"If you need protection, I can go with you," Snow Empress said with a gentle smile. "But I see Bear Lord and Crimson King are accompanying you, so you probably don't need me."

"The more powerful individuals around me, the better," Jiang Mian laughed. The place had become several times more potent in Soul Power due to the Silver Dragon King's revival. Jiang Mian actually hoped Snow Empress would stay here; it would be beneficial for her.

Snow Empress smiled slightly, not responding to Jiang Mian's words.

Jiang Mian clasped his hands together and said with a smile, "There's plenty of time. Three years is just a fleeting moment."

"I await your return," Snow Empress said, her finger grazing her lips, her expression unchanged. The Ice Empress beside her looked somewhat conflicted, but Snow Empress was already content that she wasn't leaving with Jiang Mian, so she didn't ask for anything more.

"Everyone, farewell." Jiang Mian clasped his hands and bid farewell to the Fierce Beasts one by one. Di Tian suddenly raised his hand, and a dragon scale floated into Jiang Mian's hand. "This is the hardest scale on my body. It will protect you, and it has been refined by me, so I will sense it if it's attacked."

"Thank you." Jiang Mian carefully put away the scale. Bear Lord carried Jiang Mian on his back, and the two Spirit Beasts followed Jiang Mian to find Zhu Zhuqing and the other two.

"Jiang Mian, you're truly something else," Bear Lord marveled, clicking his tongue. "A proud girl like the Auspicious Beast has been turned into a little kitten by you."

"Can you stop talking nonsense?" Crimson King shot Bear Lord a speechless glance. This guy dared to say anything.

"What are you looking at me for? Does it bother you?" Bear Lord asked aggressively. "Crimson King, can you stop being so serious all the time?"

"Who's like you?" The Scarlet King suddenly sped up, trying to shake off the crude Bear Lord. However, the Scarlet King's cultivation couldn't match the Bear Lord's. As the two spirit beasts were locked in a stalemate, they were about to fight again.

"You two are such a pair of squabbling enemies." Jiang Mian sighed. He patted the Bear Lord on the shoulder and said, "Can't you two just get along?"

"No!"

"Zhuqing, Sister Nana." Jiang Mian looked at Zhuqing, who had finished absorbing her soul ring, and Hu Liena, who was guarding her. He hadn't noticed the changes in Zhu Zhuqing yet and greeted them happily, "Did you miss me?"

"It's only been a few hours," Zhu Zhuqing said, her face a little pale. She forced a smile and teased, "How did Jiang Mian become so shameless?"

"Sister, stop talking," Hu Liena said with concern. She hugged Zhu Zhuqing and said, "You're still very weak right now."

"I'm fine, Sister," Zhu Zhuqing said, raising her hand weakly to pat Hu Liena's hand. She smiled, "Sister Nana doesn't need to worry about me so much."

"Sister," Hu Liena unconsciously hugged Zhu Zhuqing a little tighter. She had long regarded Zhu Zhuqing as her own sister and her affection for Zhu Zhuqing was genuine.

Zhu Zhuqing's nose stung, and her eyes gradually became moist.

She really craved family affection.

"What's wrong with Zhuqing?" Jiang Mian immediately realized something was wrong with Zhu Zhuqing. He jumped directly off the Bear Lord's back and landed in front of Zhu Zhuqing, demanding, "Who hurt Zhuqing?"

"There was a sudden wave of pressure from the Star Dou Great Forest. It should have intimidated Sister," Hu Liena said anxiously. "Jiang Mian, what should we do?"

"Don't panic yet," Jiang Mian suddenly realized. The Silver Dragon King, as the ruler of all spirit beasts, must have a suppressive effect on beast martial souls. Zhuqing was still absorbing her soul ring at the time and would definitely be affected.

A faint green light appeared in Jiang Mian's palm. He held Zhu Zhuqing's hand and slowly began to heal her injuries. Zhu Zhuqing's complexion gradually improved, and her color slowly returned.

"What an amazing healing method," Qian Renxue appeared from somewhere. She stared at Jiang Mian's technique and couldn't help but exclaim, "It's comparable to the Nine Hearts Begonia."

Jiang Mian sneered. While the Nine Hearts Begonia could indeed be called the number one auxiliary martial soul in the world in terms of utility, if not for the curse on the Nine Hearts Begonia, which only allowed one successor per generation, and no more than two living successors, how could the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul compare to the Nine Hearts Begonia?

But Jiang Mian's healing method was from the Jade Swan Bi Ji. When it came to healing, no one in the world could surpass her!

Jiang Mian glanced deeply at Qian Renxue, who stood by indifferently. The gaze made her feel a little numb.

"What do you want?" Qian Renxue subconsciously took two steps back. She questioned, "You can't mess around. I'm a friend of His Highness the Crown Prince."

"A friend of His Highness the Crown Prince, hehe." Although Jiang Mian knew Qian Renxue's personality, he was still a little angry that she showed no concern for Zhu Zhuqing. He said calmly, "You are His Highness the Crown Prince, do you think I don't know?"

"Who exactly are you?" Qian Renxue trembled all over, her eyes filled with killing intent. "Who told you?"

"You still want to kill me?" Jiang Mian stood up, with the Scarlet King and the Bear Lord flanking him. "You don't have the ability. Even if Qian Daoliu were here, he wouldn't dare say he could kill me."

Qian Renxue bit her lip and said, "Then whatever you want, I can give it to you."

"I want you to be the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire." Jiang Mian's expression suddenly changed. He laughed heartily, "With my help, do you have the confidence to ascend the throne as Emperor?"

"You want to help me?" Qian Renxue was greatly shocked and couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

"There's no reason. Perhaps I also want to stir up trouble in the world." Jiang Mian shrugged. He couldn't say that he was actually her father, and Bibi Dong had already slept with him, making Qian Renxue his nominal daughter.

Jiang Mian would not do anything to Qian Renxue. No matter how lustful he was, he wouldn't do something as beastly as a pig or dog.

"Good." Qian Renxue's eyes sparkled. "If you can help me become Emperor, I am willing to make you Grand Pillar. I will give you the greatest power in the empire."

"I don't need power," Jiang Mian said, clenching his fists. "I'm just making preparations."

Making Qian Renxue the Emperor would promote peaceful coexistence between humans and spirit beasts, help deal with the future war initiated by the collision with the Sun Moon Continent, and Jiang Mian had a grand plan in his heart that required universal harmony.

Jiang Mian helped Zhu Zhuqing up. He held Zhu Zhuqing's and Hu Liena's hands and said calmly, "I can lead people to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye. Doesn't the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect support the Heaven Dou Empire? Then let them be destroyed together!"

"So soon?" Qian Renxue asked in surprise, "Isn't it too fast?"

"No," Jiang Mian chuckled. "Bibi Dong also has a plan to destroy the Upper Three Sects, which perfectly complements yours. I'm just coordinating things in between."

"Her?" Qian Renxue frowned, clearly not approving of her mother.

"You two are blood relatives," Jiang Mian said, slightly annoyed by Qian Renxue's attitude. "If you truly want to achieve your great ambition, go and talk to Bibi Dong at Spirit Hall yourself. Once the plan is agreed upon, I can help you provide combat power."

"Okay." Qian Renxue gritted her teeth. A person who achieves great things can bend and stretch. Moreover, she was his mother. Although they had never gotten along, what was the problem? They could just talk about work!

Bibi Dong transferred her resentment towards Qian Xunji onto Qian Renxue, and Qian Renxue had never felt maternal love from Bibi Dong. In fact, the reason their relationship was so strained was entirely due to Qian Renxue's father.

Jiang Mian felt it was necessary for him to act as a lubricant in the middle.

Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena exchanged glances, feeling that Jiang Mian was a bit too crazy. There were only two empires and seven major sects on the Douluo Continent, yet Jiang Mian spoke of replacing an empire and destroying a sect!

His ambition was a bit too grand.

"Interesting." The Bear Lord scratched his head and said, "Little fellow, it's fine for you to be Emperor, but remember to grant me a high official position too. I've lived for so long, but I've never experienced it."

"Of course." Qian Renxue's brow relaxed. She felt that her great ambition was about to be realized. She had been in hiding for more than ten years, which was too long.

"In this case, we need to start preparing for this plan," Jiang Mian said with a slight smile. "Let's return to the Heaven Dou Empire first. You can go find Bibi Dong under the identity of Xue Qinghe, and I'll help mediate."

"Can you call more experts?" Qian Renxue asked timidly.

"Aren't these two enough?" Jiang Mian scoffed. "Qian Renxue, two powerhouses comparable to Rank 99 Titled Douluo, isn't that enough?"

"It's enough." Qian Renxue really couldn't muster any anger when facing Jiang Mian now. With these two Rank 99 powerhouses behind Jiang Mian, she had no reason to be angry.

"Let's go." Jiang Mian got into the carriage. With the Bear Lord and the Scarlet King returning, he didn't need to drive the carriage himself. He immediately hugged Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena and rushed into the carriage to enjoy their company.

Qian Renxue felt a little awkward. She chose to sit outside the carriage with the Bear Lord. The Scarlet King didn't mind and sat casually inside the carriage to protect Jiang Mian.

Jiang Mian looked up at the cloudless sky outside and sighed, thinking that the world was about to change.