The Pitiful Fool Who Was Toyed With

"Too slow, everything is too slow." Qian Xunji looked at the reported marching speed and the progress of Soul Tool development. His golden eyes showed no emotion, only dissatisfaction with the efficiency.

Qian Xunji did some calculations and realized that there were still a bunch of Soul Tool waiting to be researched and manufactured, so he could only use them to increase the strength of the Soul Engineer.

Of course, a healing Soul Master should also be present to prevent sudden death.

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The God Realm Committee.

After dealing with the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, the gods once again turned their gaze to the myriad lower realms that unfolded before them like a star chart.

Their gazes naturally focused on the turbulent land of the Douluo Continent.

Seeing the Spirit Hall (now the Spirit Hall Empire) expand at such a devastating and almost tyrannical pace, even the most knowledgeable gods couldn't help but marvel.

"I never expected that the Qian Clan would produce a descendant with such courage and ability in this generation," a deity commented with a hint of amusement, his voice echoing in the empty temple.

"Indeed, compared to the benevolent ones of previous generations, this little fellow named Qian Xunji is quite decisive in his actions, one could even say... unscrupulous." Another deity echoed, his tone neither approving nor contemptible.

Most gods don't really care about the rise and fall of dynasties and powers in the mortal realm. In their long divine lives, they have witnessed the rise and fall of too many empires; to them, this is just the norm in the mortal world.

Moreover, the Douluo Star Plane is now rejecting their divine power, so even if they wanted to intervene, they would find it difficult to exert an effective influence and could only act as bystanders.

"Sea God, your representative in the lower realm, that Limit Douluo named Bo Saixi, is probably no match for the current Spirit Hall Empire, is he?" A god steered the conversation toward the Sea God.

The illusory image of Poseidon, the Sea God, swayed slightly as he said in a deep voice, "The tide has turned. Although Bo Saixi is strong, Sea God Island is confined to a corner of the continent and is powerless to resist the Spirit Hall Empire, which has integrated the resources of the entire continent. Moreover, the other side also has Qian Daoliu in command."

This is the key. The high-end combat power that the Spirit Hall Empire now possesses is enough to make any remaining resistance forces feel despair.

Qian Daoliu, Level 99 Limit Douluo and the Great Enshrined of the Angel God, is on par with Bo Saixi in strength.

Qian Renxue has already begun the Angel God Trial and is a genuine First-Level God successor with limitless potential.

Xiang Yu, Arthur... were all descendants of gods.

Even the most unpredictable Qian Xunji possesses divine power, seemingly a descendant of some deity!

A brief silence fell over the temple upon hearing Qian Xunji.

"Speaking of Qian Xunji ... his divine power is pure and boundless, far beyond what ordinary people can achieve through arduous cultivation. He must have inherited the legacy of some deity." A deity pondered, his tone filled with puzzlement. "Yet, until now, no deity has chosen him as their successor."

"That's really strange. It's not like it's anything shameful, so why is it being kept secret? And... the divine power of this junior from the Qian Clan gives me the feeling that he's at an extremely high level!"

"Could it be that his divine power appeared out of thin air?"

This question lingered in the minds of the gods.

"However, Sea God Island is far overseas and is also the place where my lineage is passed down. I suppose this Spirit Hall Empire won't make a move." Sea God knew that Bo Saixi couldn't defeat the current Spirit Hall, but he wasn't too worried. After all, it was the place where the gods passed down their lineage. As long as Qian Xunji wasn't out of his mind, he wouldn't make a move.

"That's right!" The surrounding gods all nodded in agreement.

"However, the most pressing issue to address right now is the rejection problem from Douluo Star."

"The Silver Dragon King came out without any hindrance, and was thrown back without any further hindrance. Yet this Douluo Star is only blocking us from entering."

"Indeed, the God-King and the others are currently..."

The gods discussed it, but the expansion of the Douluo Star Martial Soul Empire was merely a topic of conversation for them, and they quickly put it aside.

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The Divine Realm punishment worsened Gu Yuena's already unhealed injuries. She endured the dual pain in her soul and body, tore through space, and struggled back to Douluo Star.

However, when she dragged her exhausted body through the spatial passage back to the core area of Star Dou Great Forest — the Lake of Life, which she considered her home, the scene before her made her freeze in place, her amethyst eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.

The area around the lake, which should have been peaceful and serene, brimming with vitality, has now undergone a dramatic transformation!

The trees showed signs of being trampled and destroyed on a large scale, and the air still held the lingering effects of violent Soul Power.

What infuriated her even more was that her subordinates— Xiong Jun, the Myriad Demon King, Bi Ji, and other Ferocious Beast —who should have been obediently staying in the lakebed space to recuperate or cultivate, were all out there!

A nameless rage, mixed with the offended authority, instantly dispelled her weakness.

The immense aura belonging to the Silver Dragon King and the Lord of Soul Beast was released without reservation, like an invisible mountain, crashing down on all the Ferocious Beast below!

"Lord, oh..."

The Ferocious Beast were utterly powerless to resist this sudden pressure originating from the deepest recesses of their blood and souls. They let out painful groans, their massive bodies involuntarily lowering down and pressing tightly to the ground, signifying their absolute submission.

Gu Yuena hovered in mid-air, her silver hair moving without wind, her exquisite face covered with a layer of frost, her voice as cold as ancient ice. "Why did you disobey my orders and leave the bottom of the lake without permission?"

Her question carried an undeniable authority and a hint of hidden disappointment.

Ever since Di Tian and Zi JI secretly escaped, Gu Yuena, who originally didn't care much about the whereabouts of her subordinates, began to strictly restrict them, preventing them from leaving the bottom of the lake at will.

Below her, Xiong Jun and the other Ferocious Beast were inwardly groaning in despair.

They had just dealt with the human and were about to question Tang San when their master, Gu Yuena, suddenly appeared in this way that tore through space, leaving them no time to react or prepare.

I wanted to immediately call upon the Lord and report in detail all the changes that had occurred during this period—especially the intrusion of that human Titled Douluo.

But before the thought could even form, their lord gave them a chance to speak. The vast, ocean-like dragon's might descended, pressing down on them so that even their souls trembled. Let alone speaking out, even maintaining a clear mind became extremely difficult.

For a moment, only Gu Yuena's cold questioning echoed above the Lake of Life, along with the labored breathing of the Ferocious Beast below under the terrifying pressure.

Amidst a group of enormous Ferocious Beast, Tang San was also forced to his knees by Gu Yuena's dragon might. If he were Titled Douluo, he might have been able to rely on the power of the Rakshasa God to resist, but Tang San was too weak now, and even the power of the Rakshasa God would be of no use.

Tang San felt extremely dissatisfied and aggrieved. Gu Yuena was his daughter-in-law in his previous life, and now he had to kneel before her in this one?

This is an absolute disgrace!

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Gu Yuena's cold, sharp gaze swept across the crouching beasts below, instantly catching sight of the human figure that stood out from the surroundings!

It was a boy, who, too, was forced to kneel on the ground in a sorry state under her dragon's might, his body trembling violently from the immense pressure.

However, unlike the fear of other Ferocious Beast that stemmed purely from bloodline and power, this human faintly emanated an energy fluctuation that she found utterly repulsive, carrying an aura of God of Evil, resentment, and depravity—though weak, its essence was extremely high!

Divine power!

Or is it the Rakshasa Divine Power?!

Gu Yuena's purple eyes narrowed instantly, a cold glint flashing within them. How could a human possessing the Rakshasa Divine Power appear in the core forbidden area of her Star Dou Great Forest, and mingle with her subordinates?

She immediately realized that something far beyond her expectations must have happened during her absence.

The subordinates were then forced to leave the bottom of the lake without permission.

But guessing is one thing, admitting fault is another. As the Silver Dragon King of the Dragon Clan and the ruler of Soul Beast, she naturally couldn't apologize to her subordinates.

The oppressive aura lessened slightly, allowing the suppressed Ferocious Beast to catch their breath and hear what they were saying.

"Speak." Gu Yuena's voice was still cold, but it no longer carried the destructive pressure of before. Instead, it had an unquestionable interrogation tone. "What's wrong with this human? And why did you disobey orders?"

Feeling the pressure lessen, Xiong Jun and the Ferocious Beast were finally able to catch their breath. Xiong Jun struggled to raise its massive head, its voice urgent as it hurriedly explained, "My lord, please calm your anger! We left the lakebed without permission because a female human Titled Douluo recently intruded into the core area. She was ruthless and powerful, and wanted to hunt us 100,000-year-old Ferocious Beast. We had no choice but to fight back, which inevitably affected the outside world and disrupted the peace of this place."

Its enormous claws pointed at Tang San was still kneeling on the ground, his face pale.

"As for this young man... he was chased into this place by that Titled Douluo. We sensed something strange about the power within him, so... so we didn't kill him immediately. We intended to capture him and interrogate him carefully about his origins and purpose before reporting back to our lord. But we didn't expect that you, our lord, would return at this very moment..."

Xiong Jun's voice grew softer and softer, filled with trepidation. They had indeed harbored intentions, wanting to see if this boy with God of Evil power could be used by their master, which was why they had spared his life for the time being. Little did they expect that he would run right into the line of fire of their master's return.

After listening, Gu Yuena's gaze fell on Tang San again, as if she were examining a peculiar tool.

Chapter 257 The Poor Wolf Being Played With

Under normal circumstances, given Gu Yuena's caution and forbearance, if she encountered a human like Tang San who possessed the inheritance of the Divine Realm, she might choose to turn a blind eye, or even secretly let him go to avoid causing trouble or attracting excessive attention from the Divine Realm.

After all, unnecessary conflicts need to be avoided as much as possible in her grand plan.

However, at this moment, Gu Yuena was filled with pent-up Evil Fire and had nowhere to vent it!

Everything she had just experienced in the Divine Realm burned away at her pride like a brand of shame.

Summoned by the Asura God like a prisoner, she was unjustly accused and punished without explanation... All of this fueled a boiling rage within her.

Even a clay figure retains some earthiness, let alone the noble Silver Dragon King, the ruler of Soul Beast!

Tang San's appearance, along with the Divine Realm power fluctuations emanating from him, became the fuse that ignited this powder keg.

He walked right into the line of fire, becoming the perfect target for Gu Yuena's wrath towards the Divine Realm.

The essence of everything in the world is double standards, and even the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena is no exception.

When her subordinate Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was hunted down by a human Titled Douluo, she could suppress her anger for the sake of the greater good and to accumulate strength, instructing her subordinates to be patient and bury their hatred in their hearts, waiting for the opportunity for the Soul Beast to rise in the future. That was because the price she paid had not yet touched her own fundamental interests and dignity.

But once she had to bear the grievances and humiliations herself, it was a completely different story! The treatment she received in the Divine Realm made her unwilling to endure it any longer! If she hadn't still had her senses and knew that she was no match for the God Kings of the God Realm Committee at this moment, she would have almost lost her temper on the spot in the Divine Realm, even if it meant fighting to the death.

And now, a "punching bag" bearing the "label" of the Divine Realm, who seems easy to manipulate, is kneeling before them.

The coldness in Gu Yuena's amethyst eyes faded, replaced by a deep, destructive flame. She slowly raised her hand, silver dragon energy swirling around her fingertips, and the space around her slightly distorted.

"A lackey of the Divine Realm ..." she muttered to herself, her voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of every trembling Ferocious Beast and the cold-sweat-covered Tang San. "Since you've delivered yourself to my doorstep, then use your suffering to slightly quell my rage."

Gu Yuena's voice, icy cold yet filled with boundless rage, struck Tang San's heart like a final judgment.

The dragon's might imposed upon him was like an invisible shackle that was tightening, not only oppressing his body but also seemingly crushing his soul, bringing excruciating pain deep into his bones.

Tang San's expression was contorted with pain, veins bulged on his forehead, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his tattered clothes. His condition at this moment was extremely bad.

The strange poison from the Spirit Hall that had accumulated in his body had not been cleared, and like a malignant tumor, it continued to erode his meridians and Soul Power.

The psychologically twisted Rakshasa God seemed to relish watching her successor struggle and fall into despair, deliberately turning a blind eye and never rewarding him with the divine test of detoxification, even though such a trivial matter as detoxification was a piece of cake for one of her gods.

Having just endured Bibi Dong's deadly attack that burned his life and soul, he narrowly avoided fatal blows thanks to the keen insight of his Purple Demon Eye and the unpredictable Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track Step technique. However, the residual Soul Power and the aftershocks of the explosion still caused internal injuries, leaving him with serious wounds.

What angered and frustrated him most was that when Bibi Dong attacked him, all the powerful Ferocious Beast around him, including Xiong Jun and Myriad Demon King, watched coldly without offering any help. In their eyes, it was the best thing for two humans who bore the brunt of their loathing to kill each other.

Now, this Silver Dragon King, whose strength far Bibi Dong's, is clearly venting all his anger towards the Divine Realm on him, this "lackey of the Divine Realm." This targeted pressure is even more despairing than when he faced Bibi Dong before.

At this moment, being targeted by Gu Yuena, his former daughter-in-law, Tang San's pent-up frustration, anger, and resentment finally reached their peak!

He was almost in despair; a feeling of utter absurdity overwhelmed him.

I, Tang San, have been cautious and meticulous in my two lifetimes, how could I have ended up in such a state?!

The Spirit Hall has bullied me! The Rakshasa God has tricked me! Even these beasts dare to bully me like this?!

Now I'm being unjustly angered by the Silver Dragon King. What does her feud with the Divine Realm have to do with me?!

Intense resentment and unwillingness, mixed with the inherently dark nature of the Rakshasa Divine Power, grew wildly in his heart. He gritted his teeth, his gums even bleeding, and with his tenacious willpower, he withstood the dragon's might that almost made him faint. His Purple Demon Eye struggled to operate under the immense pressure, trying to find a sliver of hope for survival.

He knew that explanations and pleas for mercy were meaningless in the face of the enraged Silver Dragon King. His only hope might lie in the Rakshasa Divine Power within him, which also originated from the divine level but was extremely weak and whose attributes were subtly suppressed by the Dragon God's Power, and... his extraordinary, resilient soul.

But all of this seems so pale in the face of an absolute power disparity.