Di Tian's Reverse Scale

"What you mean is, human Soul Tools have already developed to the point where they can threaten the very foundation of us Soul Beasts?"

Di Tian looked at Jiang Heng and spoke in a deep voice. He had vaguely understood what Jiang Heng meant.

"That's right!"

"This is only a Level 8 Soul Tool. I learned about it from human books over the years. From what I know, many humans are already capable of crafting Level 9 Soul Tools. Some have even begun creating Level 10 Soul Tools."

"With a Level 10 Soul Tool, even a Level 95 Title Douluo could possess combat strength comparable to a Level 99 Limit Douluo."

Jiang Heng looked at Di Tian, his expression grave.

"For now, stay at the Lake of Life. I will personally make a trip to the human world."

Di Tian realized that if what Jiang Heng said was true, it truly would be a disaster for Soul Beasts.

"What damned Soul Tools? I refuse to believe they can withstand Old Bear's Sky-Rending Claw!"

Xiong Jun muttered under his breath nearby, clearly dismissive.

But was that really so?

Among all the Fierce Beasts, he was comparatively the most clever.

It was only because of his identity as a Soul Beast that his perspective was too narrow, leaving many things beyond his understanding.

After today's battle, he had developed some measure of wariness.

If humans had truly developed to such a formidable degree as that little fellow Sheng Long claimed, then he had no choice but to treat the matter seriously.

The reason he acted so reckless and stubborn was more of a protective facade before Di Tian.

After all, being brainless, reckless, and constantly itching for a fight was entirely different from continuously fighting, assessing one's strength, and waiting for an opportunity to rebel!

Di Tian said nothing more and quickly departed.

Jiang Heng also had his clansman return underground, while Bi Ji went to treat the Terrorclaw Bear.

Thus, only Jiang Heng, Xiong Jun, Scarlet King, and the Auspicious Beast remained.

He still admired Xiong Jun quite a bit.

As a Soul Beast, one had to have ambition and refuse to submit to bloodline.

To put it bluntly, if Xiong Jun had Di Tian's cultivation, he might very well find an opportunity to kill the Silver Dragon King.

And become the Lord of the Soul Beasts himself.

That Silver Dragon King—or rather, that Silver Dragon Fish without any memories—was simply too pathetic. A dog tied in her place would do better than her.

Jiang Heng felt that he should get in touch with Xiong Jun when he had the chance. After all, Xiong Jun was already considering how to rebel.

Over the following days, Jiang Heng cultivated at the Lake of Life.

During that time, he fought Scarlet King once.

Overall, it was a four-six split. Jiang Heng had four, Scarlet King had six.

No matter what, Scarlet King's cultivation exceeded his by a hundred thousand years. He also possessed part of a pure-blooded True Dragon's bloodline, and the Hellfire he controlled had reached the level of half-step ultimate.

A month later, Di Tian returned.

The moment he came back, he summoned all the Fierce Beasts.

"Sheng Long, tell us about your plan."

Di Tian swept his gaze over all the Fierce Beasts before resting it on Jiang Heng.

This time, he had gone to the human world and even visited the Sun Moon Empire. Not only had he personally witnessed the power of a Level 9 Soul Guidance Cannon, but he had also taken several back from the Sun Moon Empire's armory.

He had no choice but to admit that humanity's rate of development was beyond imagination.

If this continued, the Soul Beast race would inevitably face extinction.

"It's simple. Soul Beasts cannot remain stagnant. We must immediately understand humanity's development and learn their technology."

"Soul Beasts interested in Soul Tools can also try making them. Beyond that, I hope that even those Fierce Beasts who cannot make them will try to learn how to use Soul Tools, so they can save their lives at critical moments."

"Also, we should control every precious metal within our reach and no longer allow them to flow so easily into the human world. If possible, I hope Beast God can make a trip to the Far North and have the Soul Beasts there cooperate as well..."

"Personally, I would like Beast God to help conceal my aura so that I can enter the human world and study Soul Tool technology. I have an idea. Perhaps with Soul Tools, it will no longer be so difficult for us Soul Beasts to overcome tribulations."

As Jiang Heng spoke at length, most of the Fierce Beasts were unconcerned.

Yet several Fierce Beasts took it very seriously. First were Scarlet King and Zi Ji. Their strength was relatively weaker, so naturally it would be a good thing if this allowed them to gain greater power.

Next was King of Ten Thousand Monsters. He was actually the most invested of them all. Especially after hearing Jiang Heng say that Soul Beasts could use Soul Tools to better deal with Heavenly Tribulations, he was clearly tempted.

"This is a Black Dragon Reverse Scale. It fell from me when I passed my seven-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast Tribulation. It possesses formidable defensive power, and the Heavenly Judgment power within it can block the God Realm's perception. After erasing the Black Dragon aura upon it, wearing it will conceal your Soul Beast aura. No one below the Demi-God level will be able to detect you. However, I will also be able to easily locate you through this Black Dragon Reverse Scale."

Upon hearing Jiang Heng's request, Di Tian hesitated briefly before taking out a palm-sized dragon scale and concealing the Black Dragon aura on it.

(In the original work, Di Tian's reverse scale did not have the ability to conceal a Soul Beast's aura. This is fanfiction.)

"Thank you, Beast God!"

The moment Jiang Heng saw the item, his heart burned with excitement.

He knew just how powerful this reverse scale was.

Its defensive power could withstand attacks from a Level 10 Soul Tool, and at critical moments, it could even draw upon Di Tian's power to protect its wearer.

As for the Heavenly Judgment aura within the reverse scale blocking contact with the God Realm and preventing inheritance and guidance from divine positions, it would be a shackle for Huo Yuhao, but for him, it was an even deeper layer of protection.

He was a Soul Beast.

Even Jiang Heng had not expected Di Tian to be so generous from the very start.

Clearly, his trip to the human world and his firsthand observation of Soul Tool development had forced him to take the matter seriously.

Likewise, if Jiang Heng went to the human world but failed to produce any results, Di Tian might punish him.

"I will arrange the other matters you mentioned. If anything comes up afterward, you may contact King of Ten Thousand Monsters directly."

Di Tian was already impatient to send Jiang Heng to the human world. The sooner he understood the power humanity possessed, the more at ease he would be.

"There is one more matter that I think I should tell you about, Beast God."

"Some time ago, I killed several human Soul Masters and learned some information from them."

"Within the world of human Soul Masters, someone intends to create a god. They learned about the Auspicious Beast from Shrek Academy and want that person to undergo an attribute attraction with the Auspicious Beast, seize the fortune of our Star Dou Great Forest, and perhaps even use this to strip all fortune from our Soul Beast race. It is said that this order came from a Divine Oracle!"

Jiang Heng looked as though he wanted to speak but hesitated.

He also knew that bringing up this matter was a rash decision, but since he was already a Soul Beast, he naturally had to consider things from a Soul Beast's perspective.

Naturally, this was not solely for the Imperial Auspicious Beast, but even more for himself.

With the Auspicious Beast present, their cultivation speed would increase significantly. It could also keep the other Fierce Beasts at their peak, allowing sustainable growth while serving as a visible target and buying him time.

At this point, the Auspicious Beast was still merely an Auspicious Beast. Little Scoundrel had not yet placed a trace of his daughter's Divine Sense into her. There was still hope of saving her.

"Seeking death!"

The instant Di Tian heard this, his expression darkened. A powerful aura spread from his body and radiated outward.

If Lord was the hope of their Soul Beast race, then the Imperial Auspicious Beast was the foundation of their race's growth—their root.

Touching the Auspicious Beast had truly violated Di Tian's reverse scale.

"I will personally seek out Lord to handle this matter. All of you other Fierce Beasts must cultivate diligently and rapidly raise your cultivation."

"I have a feeling that the day humanity goes to war with us is not far off."

Only after forcibly restraining the fury in his heart did Di Tian issue his orders in a deep voice.

Seeing this, Jiang Heng knew that it was time to begin the next stage of his plan.

He had already warned them about the Auspicious Beast. If anything unexpected happened again, it would no longer be something he could stop.