Taking the Blame / Return

Immediately afterwards, figures radiating terrifying pressure slowly rose from the Lake of Life.

The first to speak was Xiong Jun, who was burly and had the most volatile temper!

Its enormous, dark golden claws gleamed with a cold light, its icy pupils fixed intently on Bibi Dong and Tang San, its voice booming like thunder, filled with barely suppressed rage. "Humans! How dare you! You actually dare to come to the Lake of Life to hunt Soul Beast, do you really think our Soul Beast Clan is easy to bully?!"

As it spoke, one after another, Ferocious Beast with cultivation levels of at least 200,000 years appeared, their invisible pressure forming a solid mass that enveloped the entire world, making the air seem to freeze!

Tang San, who had just been smiling at the success of his scheme, suddenly froze, his face drained of color, and for the first time, horror and despair appeared in his eyes. He had planned everything, but he had never expected to attract so many Ferocious Beast!

Bibi Dong, who had been in a frenzy, was now brought back to her senses by the overwhelming aura of Ferocious Beast. Looking at the lineup before her that was enough to make any Titled Douluo tremble, her heart sank to the bottom.

The question now is whether they can leave this forest alive!

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Looking at the ferocious Ferocious Beast radiating murderous intent before him, Tang San's face was ashen, but his heart was filled with incomprehensible confusion.

This is completely contrary to his understanding from his previous life!

According to the secrets he learned after becoming a God King, although the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena was the ruler of all Soul Beast, she had always adopted a strategy of lying low. She strictly forbade the Ferocious Beast in the core area from stepping out of the Lake of Life, and even more so forbade them from actively attacking human Soul Master, so as not to expose their strength too early and attract the attention of the Divine Realm.

If it weren't for Gu Yuena's restraint, with the strength of this group of Ferocious Beast —the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Xiong Jun alone was enough to tear apart several Titled Douluo —it would be no difficult task to flatten the human world without the Divine Realm directly interfering with the lower realm.

But now...

Not only did they come out, but they also adopted a stance of fighting to the death!

"Could it be that the Silver Dragon King has betrayed us? Abandoned his allegiance to the Soul Beast?"

This absurd thought flashed through Tang San's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.

He never imagined that Gu Yuena was currently leaving the Lake of Life because of the summons from the Divine Realm. In his previous life's timeline, before he became a god, Gu Yuena had indeed been hiding deep within the Lake of Life to heal her wounds, never showing herself, and strictly controlling all the Ferocious Beast.

Just as Tang San's mind raced, Xiong Jun could no longer suppress his killing intent.

"Humans, prepare to die!"

Its enormous, dark gold claws tore through the air, slamming towards Bibi Dong with terrifying force.

Chapter 255 Taking the Blame

With her last ounce of strength, Bibi Dong finally managed to defeat the two great forest overlords, the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python, by a narrow margin.

However, she also paid a heavy price for it.

Her Soul Power was nearly exhausted, and her body was injured in many places; she was at her last gasp.

Facing one of the true kings of the Star Dou Great Forest, the peerless Ferocious Beast with the power to tear apart the heavens and the earth— Xiong Jun!

At this moment, Bibi Dong had absolutely no chance of winning. In just a few exchanges, her remaining defenses were completely shattered by the dark golden claws that tore through space. She was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing through countless towering ancient trees before falling heavily to the ground. Blood gushed out like a spring, and her injuries were extremely severe.

What sank her to the bottom even further was that the surrounding space seemed to be sealed off, and terrifying forces surrounded her, cutting off any possibility of escape.

The Myriad Demon King, the Scarlet King... and other top-tier Ferocious Beast with cultivation levels of at least 100,000 years surrounded her, their chilling killing intent so palpable that she was unable to move.

Their situation is extremely precarious!

She barely managed to prop herself up. In her Martial Soul Possession state, Bibi Dong's vitality was incredibly tenacious, and she still tried to make a final struggle.

But surrounded by several Ferocious Beast, her resistance was like a candle flickering in a storm. A root imbued with the power of decay pierced her shoulder blade, and a scorching breath burned her back...

"Puff--"

Blood mixed with fragments of internal organs gushed from her mouth, Bibi Dong's breath rapidly weakened. She felt her life slipping away quickly, her vision blurred, and her body grew cold.

As she lay dying, countless images flashed through her mind.

She recalled her tragic origins, and the days when she was adored and hailed as a prodigy after being adopted by the Spirit Hall... Back then, she was proud, confident, and radiant.

Then, the image froze on that refined yet timid man— Yu Xiaogang.

He was the one who let her taste love for the first time, and he was also the one who made her experience the pain of being betrayed and stripped of everything.

She loved him, loved the young man who had once given her warmth and understanding; she also hated him, hated his incompetence, hated his escapism, hated how he had driven her to such madness, so unlike herself...

"Well..."

Warm blood flowed into her eyes, blurring her vision with a blood-red hue. Yet, within this crimson blur, she vaguely saw the figure of a gaunt young man— Tang San, standing not far away, coldly observing everything!

It was him! It was all because of him! If he hadn't killed Xiao Gang, why would I have been so obsessed with revenge, and why would I have ventured deep into the core of the Star Dou Great Forest and fallen into such a desperate situation!

A surge of overwhelming hatred and resentment, mixed with the last embers, erupted from Bibi Dong's shattered body!

"Tang San --!!!"

With her last ounce of strength, burning her remnant soul and life, the weapon in her hand transformed into a chilling, purplish-black streak of light, carrying all her resentment and curses, and shot fiercely towards Tang San!

However, this final, desperate strike, imbued with the last glimmer of her life, was easily evaded by Tang San, who was well-prepared, with a strange footwork. The fragments were deeply embedded in the ancient tree behind her, emitting an unwilling hum, before the divine light completely dissipated.

Bibi Dong's outstretched hand fell limply to her sides, and the bloodlust and light in her eyes faded away.

In the end, she failed to avenge Yu Xiaogang, failed to complete the Rakshasa God's test, and failed to vent all her hatred towards the Spirit Hall and the world.

This empress, whose life was full of ups and downs, who once shone brightly but also fell into boundless darkness, ultimately perished in the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest, carrying endless resentment and regret, ending her tragic and controversial life.

Her passing also marked the complete end of an era.

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The Divine Realm, Enforcement Committee.

The atmosphere was solemn and heavy. Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena stood in the center of the hall. Her figure was graceful, her silver hair cascaded down, and her face was so beautiful that it seemed to embody the essence of heaven and earth, so pure and otherworldly. Yet at this moment, she was surrounded by gazes filled with scrutiny, wariness, and even a hint of greed.

Those gazes came from the high and mighty members of the God Realm Committee, who examined them as if they were appraising a rare work of art, or even assessing a dangerous but valuable prey.

The unease in Gu Yuena's heart grew stronger and stronger, like cold vines Entanglement around her heart.

The leader, the Asura God, was clad in dark red divine armor, radiating a chilling aura of slaughter and judgment. His sharp gaze fell upon Gu Yuena, his brows furrowing imperceptibly, revealing an instinctive unease and... contempt.

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As someone who personally participated in slaying the Dragon God, he vividly remembered the Dragon God's power and might. However, looking at the Silver Dragon King before him, a being split from the Dragon God, he simply couldn't reconcile it with the Dragon God who had once stirred up the winds and clouds of the Divine Realm.

Aside from his exceptionally pure Silver Dragon King Bloodline, which is a true treasure, his will, his vision, and his strength are worlds apart from those of the former Dragon God.

I really don't understand.

The Asura God's eyes held undisguised skepticism. Why did the Dragon God split into the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King back then? Apart from leaving behind their bloodlines, there wasn't a trace of the Dragon God, not even the core inheritance of the Dragon God was completely lost... Truly, what a waste.

This merciless assessment pierced Gu Yuena's heart like a sharp knife, leaving her biting her lip in despair, unable to refute it. The weakness following the split and the long years of slumber had indeed cost her too much.

Ignoring her emotions, the Asura God cut straight to the point, his tone stern. "Silver Dragon King, according to observations, the repulsive force of the Douluo Star against the Divine Realm has recently increased dramatically, and the law barrier has become exceptionally stable. Tell me, what tricks have you played in the star field below recently?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena suddenly raised her head, her beautiful, amethyst-like eyes filled with disbelief, confusion, and bewilderment.

What? Douluo Star rejects the Divine Realm?

What does this have to do with her?!

She spends most of her time recuperating and sleeping in the space beneath the Lake of Life. She has only recently become slightly more active, but only within the core area of Star Dou Great Forest. She rarely even ventures into the human world, so how could she possibly affect the laws and barriers of a plane?

This is utter nonsense!

A surge of immense injustice and anger welled up within her. Looking at the Asura God's resolute expression, as if he had already condemned her, and then at the indifferent or gloating gazes of the surrounding gods, she felt a chill run through her.

She understood.

No evidence is needed at all. Simply because she is the Silver Dragon King, a "potential threat" to the Divine Realm, and an "unstable factor," any unusual fluctuations in the lower realm can be conveniently attributed to her.

How could such a huge and absurd accusation be pinned on her?

These self-proclaimed just and superior gods have truly... abandoned all sense of shame?!

Gu Yuena trembled slightly with anger, a cold flame burning in her amethyst eyes. She knew that this interrogation, from the very beginning, had nothing to do with the truth.

Chapter 256 Return

Qian Xunji didn't care about the Silver Dragon King taking the blame for him in the Divine Realm.

The war on the mainland is nearing its end.

After the Battle of Jialing Pass, the cavalry of the Spirit Hall Empire surged into the Heaven Dou Plain like a tidal wave, encountering no further significant resistance. The Heaven Dou Empire, this colossal nation with a long history, was destroyed in a short period of time, and its territory was completely annexed by the Spirit Hall Empire.

Those members of the Heaven Dou Royal Family and remnants of noble families who managed to escape initially attempted to incite rebellion among the common people or in remote areas, trying to prolong their lives. However, in the face of the efficient and rigorous ruling machine of the Spirit Hall Empire, their living space was constantly being compressed, and they were successively wiped out and captured by the Spirit Hall Branch in various places in coordination with the garrison troops. The old order was being crushed rapidly and thoroughly.

The Star Luo Empire, with its martial tradition and more centralized system, resisted more tenaciously than the Heaven Dou Empire. But it was only more tenacious.

Qian Daoliu, that old scoundrel, refused to take action, Qian Xunji personally stepped in and killed Dai Yutian, who was leading the expedition in person, on the battlefield. Of course, Qian Xunji also did not forget Star Luo Empress, who was Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Dai Yutian, and killed her as well, so that the couple could at least be reunited.

Seeing the incredulous look on Empress Zhu's face, Qian Xunji tilted his head and couldn't help but think, "All that's missing is your son, and the family will be reunited."

Empress Zhu's eyes widened, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she couldn't utter a word, and Qian Xunji didn't seem to care much about her last words.

Behind Qian Xunji were two elders, but neither of them had reached the level of a level 96 Super Douluo, which made Qian Xunji miss Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo even more.

"This army, try to persuade them to surrender if you can, otherwise..."

Qian Xunji activated his super intelligence and thought it over carefully. He chose to trust his super power and gave his answer, "Just kill him!"

Qian Renxue and Xiang Yu were both in the army, each commanding a unit.

Originally, Qian Daoliu did not want Qian Renxue to get involved in this matter, believing that Qian Renxue should focus all her energy on the Divine Examination.

But Qian Renxue refused, "I feel... Dad... is becoming more and more normal."

"It's so normal it's frightening..."

When Qian Xunji before, although she was somewhat unreasonable, she still had some humanity.

But the current Qian Xunji absolute rationality and divinity, making her inhuman and frightening.

The result was exactly as Qian Renxue had expected...

If persuasion to surrender fails, she believes that her father is now capable of slaughtering the entire enemy force.

As for prisoners, Qian Xunji had already felt that prisoners were too troublesome, wasting food and requiring management to prevent riots.

For the Martial Spirit Hall Empire, this war of unification was less a battle and more a large-scale armed march.

The actual time spent in fierce combat was far less than the time spent on the road. The continent was vast, but transportation was extremely inconvenient. The massive army could only rely on its own two feet to traverse mountains and rivers, resulting in extremely long logistical supply lines, which severely slowed down the efficiency of the Spirit Hall Empire's expansion.

This greatly displeased Qian Xunji, who pursued ultimate efficiency. His vision had long since transcended the unification of the continent, turning towards the more distant horizon and the Extreme North Icefield.

His plans for going to sea and his ice field project both require enormous resources and technological support, especially the research and development and manufacturing of Soul Tool, which are the foundation of everything.