The Emperor's Scheme Fell Apart

Although it was never mentioned in the original work, any Soul Beast capable of nurturing a Dragon Core must have been extraordinarily powerful in life.

At the very least, it had to have been at the level of a Fierce Beast.

After all, this was something that had helped Mu En break through from rank 98 to rank 99 without consuming much of its power.

As for the baleful aura contained within the Dragon Core, it was indeed domineering and difficult for human Soul Masters to handle. But as a Soul Beast, Jiang Heng did not need to worry about that at all.

With his current strength and foundation, if he found another way to improve himself, facing the Heavenly Tribulation of a three-hundred-thousand-year Fierce Beast would be easy.

But even he did not have absolute confidence in overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation of a four-hundred-thousand-year Fierce Beast.

If he could obtain the Dragon Core and use its power to enhance his bloodline, then even against a four-hundred-thousand-year Heavenly Tribulation, he would have ample confidence in handling it with ease.

The Dragon Core was in Mu En's hands. Given Mu En's current strength, Jiang Heng naturally did not dare make any moves. But if it were in Beibei's hands, it would be much easier to make plans.

At that thought, one scheme after another swiftly surfaced in Jiang Heng's mind.

"Everything is exactly as you guessed. Snow Empress is inside that God Sealing Platform!"

At that moment, Di Tian's voice rang out in Jiang Heng's mind.

Clearly, Di Tian had already arrived and confirmed that it was indeed Snow Empress.

Di Tian was in a fairly good mood at the moment.

Although he did not know what had caused Snow Empress to cultivate into a human, costing the Soul Beasts a major source of strength, Ice Empress had just sworn that as long as Snow Empress could be saved, she and all the Soul Beasts of the Far North would henceforth recognize Di Tian as the Beast God and obey his command.

Effortlessly bringing all the Soul Beasts of the Far North under his command was still something worth celebrating.

"Lord Beast God, is there anything I can do?"

Upon learning that Di Tian had arrived, Jiang Heng immediately felt at ease.

In this era, there truly was no one on the entire Douluo Continent who could match Di Tian.

Of course, Tang San's mother and that rat were not currently on the Douluo Continent, so Jiang Heng could not be certain about them.

As for the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, Jiang Heng honestly did not consider them true enemies.

To judge someone, never look at what they said. Look at what they did.

Tang San had sold dreams of godhood to so many people, but had he ever truly given up anything from beginning to end?

Do not claim it was all because of repeated accidents. Not even dogs would believe that.

Were the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape truly Tang San's dogs?

Jiang Heng did not think so.

Without Xiao Wu, they might not have given Tang San the time of day.

Ten thousand years later, after the God Realm was gone, they had even dared to defy Tang San's arrangements.

They had even established an independent plane ten thousand years later to shelter endangered Soul Beasts, isolate them from human hunting, and preserve a Core Flame for Soul Beasts.

On that point alone, what those two had done far surpassed the Silver Dragon King.

"Continue lurking in the human world and study Soul Tool technology. The rare metals you need are being gathered at full force by both the Far North and the Star Dou Great Forest."

"If necessary, I will later head into the deep sea to collect rare metals."

Di Tian was growing increasingly satisfied with Sheng Long, who had only recently become a Fierce Beast.

It was not merely because of what Sheng Long had done, but also because of his potential.

They had not seen each other for long, yet Sheng Long's strength had improved so greatly. More importantly, his bloodline had evolved another step further.

Perhaps before long, the Star Dou Great Forest would gain another pure-blooded True Dragon, one possessing the bloodlines of the Golden Divine Dragon King, the Radiant Sacred Dragon King, and the Earth Dragon King at once.

"Thank you, Beast God!"

Jiang Heng replied.

Since the coming battle did not require his help, he was happy to remain idle and use this chance to obtain the other things he wanted.

The Sun Moon Empire had won the Soul Master Tournament, and the students were all ecstatic.

No matter how the process had unfolded, the outcome was ultimately good. They had created a miracle in the history of the Sun Moon Empire.

The academy's teachers were equally delighted, but beyond that joy, they were also somewhat worried.

It was about the hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast embryo.

So many Title Douluo had suddenly arrived in the Star Luo Imperial City recently. Their purpose was obvious.

Fortunately, Elder Kong was present, allowing them to feel somewhat more at ease.

That night, under the escort of Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen, their group set off without hesitation on the road back to the Sun Moon Empire.

Boom!

The Sun Moon Empire's group had barely left the Star Luo Imperial City when they were intercepted, and a fierce battle erupted.

"People from Shrek Academy?"

Sensing that Shrek Academy's group had been the first to make a move, Jiang Heng knew that the battle had begun and his opportunity had arrived.

However, he did not act immediately.

Although Shrek Academy had sent three Title Douluo to intercept the Sun Moon Empire's group, their strength was still far from sufficient.

Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming alone were not opponents they could hope to contend with.

Besides, the Body Sect was hidden among them as well.

For greater certainty and safety, Jiang Heng waited until Shrek Academy's final Title Douluo joined the battle before making his move and doing what he intended to do.

The battle outside the city grew increasingly intense as Title Douluo continuously joined in.

Star Luo Emperor Xu Jiawei had a terrible headache.

He had only sold a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast embryo in hopes of drawing out the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Tools. How had so many things happened?

By now, everything had completely spiraled out of control.

Even the royal consecrated experts would be dragged into the vortex if they joined that battle.

But the vortex of battle was right beside the imperial city of the Star Luo Royal Family. If the royal family did not react in some way, it would be difficult to explain.

Thus, Xu Jiawei could only send the royal consecrated experts over to keep watch.

They were not to participate in the battle, only guard the imperial city and keep their distance.

Then, the Body Sect appeared as well.

"The Body Sect is also after the hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast embryo!"

"No, this cannot continue."

Yan Shaozhe, who had remained in the city to protect the Shrek students, sensed the situation in battle and could no longer sit still.

Although Elder Song was powerful, she was still far from a match for Du Busi.

More importantly, this hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast embryo was the only way to help Xiaotao.

After glancing at Ma Xiaotao, who had been sealed nearby, Yan Shaozhe gave Wang Yan, the teacher leading the group, a few instructions. He too left Star Luo City and headed for the battlefield beyond the city walls.

"He finally left!"

Jiang Heng, who had been waiting all along, sensed Yan Shaozhe's departure and knew it was time to act.

After waiting so long, it was merely to take the first step in a small scheme.

At times, he even wondered whether he was taking things too seriously.

Did dealing with these people of the Douluo Continent really require so much thought?

But for the sake of safety, he still chose caution.

With a flicker of his body, he had already arrived at the place where Shrek Academy's group was staying.

He slapped Wang Yan to death, ending his suffering and preventing Shrek from having to take the blame for Yan Shaozhe and the others afterward, sparing them some humiliation.