Xiao Yi safely escorted Huo Yutong, who had fully inherited the sect's legacy, back to Shrek Academy. After settling everything, he set off alone for the Star Dou Great Forest.
Xiao Yi's initial plan had been straightforward: directly subdue Di Tian and make him his eighth Soul Ring, thereby greatly increasing his combat power. But the moment he revealed this idea, Di Tian firmly and decisively refused.
As expected of one of the most loyal representatives of the Loyalty Gu, Di Tian said that compared to himself, he hoped Xiao Yi could help the other Soul Beasts transform into dragons. After all, what the Dragon Race lacked most was numbers, not anything else.
Xiao Yi did not say much in response and readily agreed.
According to Gu Yuena, she could actually help Xiao Yi skip the Soul Douluo stage. This had been confirmed through the contract formed by the Jade Snake Three-Flower Pupils. However, such a leap in cultivation had obvious drawbacks. A sudden surge in Soul Power could easily leave his foundation unstable and his cultivation unsteady. Therefore, Gu Yuena suggested that after his breakthrough, he undergo a lengthy period of secluded cultivation to thoroughly settle himself, consolidate his rapidly increased Soul Power, and prevent hidden cultivation dangers from affecting his future advancement.
As for how they would cultivate in seclusion, Gu Yuena was already looking forward to it. Half a month had been nothing; this time, she intended to have her fill for an entire year.
Xiao Yi then had Di Tian summon a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast that possessed the bloodline of a black dragon.
Before long, a suitable Soul Beast was brought before him. Xiao Yi successfully formed a contract with it. In order to digest its suddenly enhanced bloodline power and stabilize its condition, the Soul