Atone for Sins, Let Xiao Wu Breed and Improve the Soft Bone Rabbit's Quality, Taste?!

They were even cheering in their hearts.

If Di Tian had not captured the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm back then, everyone—including the Scarlet King, who was only at the hundred-thousand-year level at the time—would have entered the different dimension beneath the Life Lake for secluded cultivation together.

After that, the Sky Azure Bull Python, the Titan Giant Ape, as well as Xiao Wu and her parents, had stepped into the hundred-thousand-year level one after another, seizing the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Having grown accustomed to throwing their weight around in the forest, they had not yet adjusted their mindset before this.

Now, in the presence of an absolute sovereign, they were finally forced to recognize their own lowly status.

From beginning to end, Gu Yuena and Gu Yuan stood calmly, hand in hand.

There was not the slightest change in their expressions, as if the conflict unfolding before them—enough to shake the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest—was nothing more than an insignificant farce.

Di Tian slowly withdrew his hand, not even sparing a second glance at the two deep craters.

Di Tian took a step forward, walking toward the edge of the pits, looking down from above at the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, who were heavily wounded and dying, their eyes filled with nothing but horror and confusion.

"Are you awake now?"

Di Tian's voice was as cold as a blade.

"Before you question me, get your identities straight."

"Who do you think you are roaring at?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python struggled to lift its bovine head, gasping for breath with difficulty, its voice hoarse:

"W-why... Di Tian... we respect you as the Beast God... why would you try to kill Xiao Wu..."

"The Beast God?"

Di Tian seemed to have heard the greatest joke in the world.

Gu Yuan and Gu Yuena exchanged a smile.

For these past six years, the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape had both assumed that Gu Yuena was merely a powerful soul beast.

They never dreamed that Gu Yuena was actually the only true Beast God of the present age.

The reason was quite simple.

The fierce beasts looked down on the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape.

To be precise, it was because the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape had failed to adjust their mindsets, which made the fierce beasts feel uncomfortable.

There was another reason, and that was Xiong Jun.

When Xiao Wu's father had entered the Life Lake and discovered the anomaly, he tried to force his way in, only to be caught by Xiong Jun and swallowed in one bite—crunchy and delicious.

The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape held a grudge because of this, and even looked at Xiong Jun with hostility and hatred.

Xiong Jun only refrained from saying anything because the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were working like beasts of burden for Gu Yuan.

Di Tian turned slowly, bowing respectfully toward Gu Yuena and Gu Yuan before turning back, his golden dragon pupils filled with fanaticism and loyalty.

"The true deity is here!"

"I am merely the most loyal servant under the Master's seat!"

Di Tian paused, his tone becoming increasingly frigid as he began to explain:

"As for the 'Xiao Wu' you speak of... hmph, a traitor through and through!"

Di Tian recounted what Gu Yuena had said earlier, using his own method, infused with boundless majesty and fury.

"..."

"That is how it is. The Sky Screen has already revealed that the purpose of the human Tang Hao and his son in approaching her was for the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone on her body!"

"This is a conspiracy against my soul beast race!"

"You were watching then, too—have you forgotten so soon?!"

"And she, knowing all of this, not only failed to draw a line with the humans, but instead chose to stand against us for the sake of that human named Tang San!"

"She even dared to stand before the Master, intending to stop the Master!"

"She forgot that she is a soul beast, forgot the Star Dou Great Forest that raised her, and even forgot her own dignity as a soul beast! You call a creature who treats her enemy as a father and betrays her own kind 'little sister'?"

Every word from Di Tian was like a heavy hammer, smashing fiercely into the hearts of the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape.

The anger and anxiety in their eyes were gradually replaced by shock, confusion, and disbelief.

They hadn't thought much of it while watching, but now, they were finally awakened by Di Tian's rebuke.

They could not imagine that the innocent and lively Xiao Wu, whom they had cherished as a treasure, would make such an incredibly foolish choice.

Watching their devastated expressions, Di Tian delivered a cold conclusion:

"Since she is so devoted to humans, let her make one final contribution to the soul beast race."

"I have already proposed to the Master that she be executed on the spot, and her soul ring and soul bone taken to increase the strength of the Young Master."

"This is the only value remaining for a traitor like her."

"Now," Di Tian looked down at them, his golden eyes brimming with murderous intent, "do you still think she is innocent?"

Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with endless bitterness and despair.

The situation was overwhelming; to remain stubborn now would not only cost them their own lives, but would also leave Xiao Wu with no chance of survival.

"W-we... we know we were wrong..."

Sky Azure Bull Python struggled to lift half of his body from the deep crater, his massive bovine head hanging low until it struck the scorched earth with a dull thud.

Sky Azure Bull Python's voice was hoarse and weak, heavy with humiliation and defeat:

"We were blind and offended the divine might of the Lord; our crimes deserve death! We only beg the Lord... to spare Xiao Wu's life, considering she is young and ignorant!"

"Pfft—hahahaha, you're killing me! How many tens of thousands of years have you lived, and you're still calling her 'young and ignorant'?" Xiong Jun couldn't hold it in and burst into laughter.

Beside him, Titan Giant Ape also struggled to let out a muffled roar, the sound no longer one of anger, but of pure submission and pleading.

Gu Yuena's cold purple eyes swept over them, and she finally spoke, her voice as clear and cold as moonlight, yet carrying unquestionable majesty: "Enough."

With just those two words, the killing intent radiating from Di Tian, which had nearly solidified, quietly dissipated.

Gu Yuena took a light step forward, looking down at the two great soul beasts in the pit, and said indifferently:

"In consideration of your years of guarding the Star Dou Great Forest and the lingering reverence you hold for This Seat, This Seat can spare her life."

A glimmer of relief flashed in the eyes of Daming and Erming. Just as they were about to kowtow in gratitude, Gu Yuena's tone shifted.

"However, while the death penalty is waived, the punishment remains."

"Since she has betrayed her race and turned her heart toward humanity, she must atone for her stupidity and betrayal by performing meritorious service for the soul beast clan."

Atone for her crimes?

Daming and Erming were stunned, unable to fathom how Xiao Wu could possibly perform any service at this stage.

Gu Yuena ignored their confusion and announced her decision in a tone that stated a simple fact:

"This Seat requires that she never leave the Star Dou Great Forest for eternity. Her task is to expand the Soft Bone Rabbit clan, reproduce, and elevate the overall bloodline quality of the Soft Bone Rabbit population within our Star Dou Great Forest."

As these words fell, Daming and Erming were completely dumbfounded, their massive heads going blank.

Reproduce... offspring?

What kind of punishment was this?

However, before they could even process it, the fierce beasts standing nearby, such as Xiong Jun and Ten Thousand Demon King, instantly grasped the Lord's profound intent.

A massive, eerie grin spread across Xiong Jun's rugged bear face, revealing a mouthful of jagged, white fangs.

He looked toward the direction where Xiao Wu was imprisoned, his eyes filled with... anticipation?