Dual Form Contract, Each with Their Own Agenda

Ye Zhilan's thoughts were like a beacon in the darkness, instantly illuminating the direction of the problem that had troubled her and Gu Yuena for so long. She couldn't wait to explain this concept of "Dual Form Contract" in detail to Gu Yuena had just finished a short period of seclusion and come to discuss the progress.

"... So, Sister Na, the key issue might not be that the Soul Beast ' bodies are 'not strong enough,' but that their growth pattern doesn't match the Cultivation Level at which we forcibly infuse their cultivation!" Ye Zhilan spoke rapidly, her fair cheeks flushed with excitement. "If we could temporarily 'deceive' or 'adjust' the Soul Beast ' bodies through a contract, allowing them to maintain a relatively small ' Normal Form ' that is easy to control with fine energy when not in combat, the Soul Beast ' growth would slow down significantly, focusing more on the purification and compression of Soul Power and the cultivation of energy control, similar to the cultivation methods of human Soul Master."

She picked up a pen and drew two simple diagrams on the blank scroll. "When battle is needed, this 'suppression' is instantly released through the contract, and Soul Power is guided to stimulate the body, temporarily activating a ' Combat Form ' that is closer to its natural growth to the corresponding age, larger in size and stronger! Although this form consumes a lot of energy and cannot be sustained, it is sufficient to meet the needs of battle. Moreover, as time goes by, even if the Soul Beast's Cultivation Level stagnates, its body will slowly and safely grow naturally under the subtle influence of the contract, eventually reaching a normal size that Cultivation Level."

Gu Yuena listened quietly, her deep purple eyes initially showing surprise, followed by a barely perceptible realization and... a faint sense of shame. She had also been troubled by this matter before, even stubbornly believing that it was an invisible shackle imposed on the Soul Beast Clan by the rules of the Divine Realm, an obstacle deliberately set up by those high and Gods. She had been indignant about this and secretly cursed the Divine Realm for its shamelessness.

Surprisingly, the root of the problem is so "simple," concerning the most basic growth laws and energy adaptability of Life organisms, rather than some mysterious rules or restrictions.

'So I was the one who got stuck in a rut, judging others by my Silver Dragon Heart?' Gu Yuena felt a pang of embarrassment, but with her pride, she would never admit to having misunderstood. She quickly composed herself, her face regaining its usual aloofness and nobility, forcing herself to remain calm as she thought: 'Fortunately, I haven't voiced this speculation. No one knows, which is equivalent to me never having thought of it. Yes, that must be it.'

She put the slight embarrassment aside and began to seriously consider the feasibility of Ye Zhilan's idea. The deeper she thought about it, the brighter her purple eyes became. This idea broke away from the conventional approach of simply strengthening the physical body, starting from the adaptability of Life forms, and cleverly combined the inherent growth pattern of Soul Beast with the efficient energy cultivation methods of human Soul Master. It was truly a brilliant idea!

"Dual forms... Accumulating and refining in normal state, unleashing in battle state..." Gu Yuena murmured to herself, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the table. A faint silver halo flowed around her, the result of her powerful Spiritual Power rapidly deducing. "Theoretically... it's feasible! The essence of contract power is a bridge between soul and energy. If we add 'marking' and 'switching' commands for Life forms to it, along with corresponding energy flow patterns... perhaps we can borrow the Innate Ability of some high-level Soul Beast, such as ' Size Manipulation ' or ' Combat Berserk '..."

She looked up at Ye Zhilan, her eyes filled with approval and excitement. "Zhilan, your idea is brilliant! It hits the nail on the head! This might be the right path for Soul Beast and Soul Master to truly coexist through a contract! Our previous research direction was indeed off track!"

With Gu Yuena's affirmation, Ye Zhilan's confidence soared, and she exclaimed excitedly, "Sister Na, you also think it's feasible? That's great! We'll focus our efforts on researching how to achieve stable marking, safe switching, and seamless energy supply for this form through contract runes!"

"Yes!" Gu Yuena nodded emphatically, her enthusiasm as a researcher completely ignited. "Without further ado, let's immediately begin to analyze the existing contract models, focusing on the soul imprints and energy circuit characteristics of Soul Beast with shapeshifting abilities..."

The two women immediately plunged into a heated discussion, exchanging various profound knowledge about Soul Beast, energy theories, and rune configurations at a rapid pace, completely immersed in the world of academia, temporarily leaving Yu Yuanchen standing to the side.

Yu Yuanchen was happy to have some peace and quiet. He leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, watching his wife and Gu Yuena, who were engrossed in their discussion, with a smile. Although he didn't understand this field, he could still feel the sparks of wisdom ignited by their intellectual exchange. He was proud of Ye Zhilan and delighted to see it succeed. If successful, it would be a revolutionary change in the relationship between Soul Beast and humans.

At this moment, Gu Yuena seemed to have just withdrawn from the heated discussion and turned her gaze to Yu Yuanchen, who was quietly observing. A very subtle hint of solemnity and scrutiny flashed in the depths of her eyes.

As early as when Yu Yuanchen stepped into the Research Institute, Gu Yuena's keen senses, characteristic of the Silver Dragon King, had already detected the changes in him. Now, sensing him more closely, she was even more astonished. Yu Yuanchen's aura was as deep as the sea, extremely restrained, but the oppressive feeling at the level of Life itself was undeniable. His strength had definitely reached the pinnacle below the God Level, and was probably... no less than the Beast God Di Tian, who had guarded the Core Zone the Star Dou Great Forest for countless years!

Perhaps in terms of total Soul Power, depth of understanding of the rules of heaven and earth, and the foundation accumulated over many years, Yu Yuanchen is still inferior to Di Tian, but in terms of combat strength alone, he has definitely reached the same level! What alarmed Gu Yuena even more was that the Dragon Bloodline within Yu Yuanchen seemed to have undergone a qualitative change along with his breakthrough in Cultivation Level, becoming purer and nobler, faintly... already infinitely close to the Dragon King Level! This meant that, with Yu Yuanchen's talent, he might have the potential to become God King Level in the future!

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Dragon Clan had Nine Great Dragon Kings and Nine God Kings level beings at its peak. The reason why the Nine Great Dragon Kings were able to have such strength was largely due to the contribution of the Dragon God, the Supreme God King. Otherwise, the strength of a normal Dragon King would at most be at the peak of the First-level God level.

The Golden Dragon King of the Soul Beast Clan is currently sealed in the Divine Realm, leaving only the heavily injured Silver Dragon King to hold the fort. The other Ferocious Beast are restricted and cannot even reach the God Level, making them truly helpless. Having such an ally with the potential to become God King is extremely important.

Gu Yuena's mind raced. "It seems we need to be more cautious in our dealings with humans, especially with this child and his associated forces. Perhaps... cooperation is far more advantageous than confrontation. We might have to resort to some means."

Several thoughts flashed through her mind, but she showed no sign of them on her face. Instead, she gave a perfectly timed, slightly aloof yet polite smile and spoke first, her voice clear and melodious like the clinking of jade. "Young Master Yu, it's been a long time. Congratulations on your Cultivation Level cultivation. Are you planning to stay in the sect for a long time now that you've returned?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuanchen calmly straightened up, met Gu Yuena's gaze, smiled slightly, and returned the greeting with a cupped hand. "Miss Gu Yue, it's been a long time. Thank you for your concern. This time I'll indeed be staying for a while, spending time with Zhilan and handling some sect affairs."

His attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, but calm and composed. With his strength rising to the Half-step God Level, Yu Yuanchen no longer had much fear in the face of Gu Yuena, the Master of Soul Beasts and an avatar of the Silver Dragon King. He knew that as long as he did not actively touch the core interests of the Star Dou Great Forest (such as hunting top-level Ferocious Beast or destroying the Lake of Life), given the consistent composure (even the "playing it safe") of Ferocious Beast like Di Tian and Bi Ji, they would never easily engage in a life-or-death battle with a powerhouse like him. After all, a fight to the death would not benefit anyone.

Moreover, Yu Yuanchen still holds a trump card—the attention of the Divine Realm. Judging from Tang Chen's inexplicable acquisition of the God of Strength' inheritance, the Divine Realm's gaze has likely already turned to the Douluo Continent. If truly forced into a desperate situation, he wouldn't mind finding a way to "remind" the Divine Realm that there's a wildly talented Thunder God Inheritance with astonishing potential being "bullied" by a powerful Soul Beast... He believes the God of Destruction, who values "talent" highly, would be more than happy to intervene.

Of course, these are all worst-case scenarios. At present, it seems that cooperating with Gu Yuena and Ye Zhilan to research the Way of Beast Taming, achieving mutual benefit and win-win results, is the optimal solution that aligns with the interests of all parties.

Gu Yuena, being a person of great stature, could naturally sense the composure and confidence that Yu Yuanchen exuded, stemming from his strength. She sighed inwardly, realizing that this young man had indeed become a force to be reckoned with, no longer the "potential stock" who needed to be treated with caution, but rather a "regional overlord" who was worthy of equal dialogue and even required to be taken seriously.

Her smile remained unchanged as she continued, "With the Young Sect Master here, Sister Zhilan's research can proceed with greater peace of mind. If this ' Dual Form Contract ' is successful, it will be a boon for both Soul Beast and human Soul Master. Our Star Dou Great Forest is also willing to provide more samples of Soul Beast with shapeshifting abilities and related knowledge to help you two achieve your goal as soon as possible."

This statement expresses support, but also implies a subtle reminder: cooperation can be deepened, but the profound heritage and importance of the Star Dou Great Forest cannot be ignored.

Yu Yuanchen, being exceptionally intelligent, immediately grasped the meaning and readily agreed, "Miss Gu Yue is deeply righteous, and I admire her greatly. If this matter succeeds, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Ye Family will never forget the friendship forged by the Myriad Beast Sect. In the future, I hope to have more exchanges with them on the path of Beast Taming."

The two exchanged a smile. Although they each had their own thoughts, they had at least reached a consensus on the general direction of "promoting research on Beast Taming Contract." For a moment, the atmosphere in the research room became quite harmonious.

Ye Zhilan watched as her husband and Gu Yuena exchanged witty remarks that ultimately led to cooperation, and she breathed a sigh of relief. She also felt a greater sense of responsibility for her research. This contract law might become a crucial bridge connecting the two major races of humans and Soul Beast.

"Brother Yuanchen, Sister Gu Yue, now that the direction is set, let's not delay. Let's start organizing the data and redesigning the Core Contract Rune!" Ye Zhilan said with great enthusiasm.

"Okay," Yu Yuanchen and Gu Yuena replied in unison.

Yu Yuanchen walked to Ye Zhilan's side and said gently, "You and Miss Gu Yue can focus on your research. I will protect you. If you need to conduct experiments or require strong Soul Power support, please call me at any time."

His very existence is the strongest support and resource.

Ye Zhilan felt a warmth in her heart and nodded emphatically.

Thus, the Research Institute was once again filled with a busy yet hopeful atmosphere. Ye Zhilan and Gu Yuena were immersed in a vast amount of data and profound runes, constantly deducing, verifying, and adjusting the model of the "Dual Form Contract." Yu Yuanchen, on the other hand, sat quietly to the side, his aura subtly connected to the entire Research Institute. He was both protecting the institute and silently comprehending this wondrous process involving the essence of Life and the changes in rules, gaining a deeper understanding of his own "Dao."

A new path that could potentially reshape the continent's landscape is quietly unfolding amidst this seemingly ordinary research day. Meanwhile, Yu Yuanchen's relationships with various factions are entering a new and more delicate phase as his strength grows. The waves of the future may well begin to ripple from this small Research Institute.