Di Tian's Defense Shattered, Such a Stupid Luo Sanpao

Yu Yuanzhen fell silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Since Brother Dugu insists on an explanation, I can only say... Yu Tianlong is indeed dead. If you do not believe me, you are welcome to go to the Star Dou Forest Core Area yourself to find his corpse."

"You--!"

Dugu Bo laughed out of extreme anger. His green Soul Power erupted violently, manifesting into the phantom of a massive Jade Phosphorous Serpent. It opened its blood-red maw and lunged toward Yu Yuanzhen!

Yu Yuanzhen had been prepared. Blue-purple lightning crackled in his palm as he struck out, colliding head-on with the Jade Phosphorous Serpent phantom!

"BOOM--!!!"

A violent shockwave of Soul Power rippled outward, tearing up large slabs of bluestone from the plaza. The surrounding clansmen were sent stumbling, crying out in alarm as they retreated.

The clash between two powerhouses, even if merely a probing strike, was enough to cause astonishing destruction.

Yet, neither continued their assault.

Dugu Bo retracted his Soul Power and cast a cold glance at Yu Yuanzhen, his voice like a blade dipped in poison:

"Yu Yuanzhen, I will remember this strike today. From this day forward, I, Dugu Bo, and your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan shall have nothing to do with one another!"

With that, he turned and strode away without looking back. His silhouette was upright and lonely, carrying an air of absolute finality.

Yu Yuanzhen stood where he was, watching Dugu Bo's retreating back with a gloomy expression, but he did not speak to stop him.

He knew that from today on, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had gained another enemy.

But he did not regret it. For the sake of Xiao Gang's future, and for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to possess a true "Dragon," offending a Dugu Bo was worth it.

Dugu Bo returned to his estate, dismissed everyone, and sat alone in his study for a long time.

A trace of undried blood still hung from the corner of his mouth. Although he hadn't suffered a loss in that exchange, he felt that the old fox Yu Yuanzhen's strength was truly unfathomable. He would gain no advantage in a direct confrontation.

"Yu Tianlong... if you brat are still alive, send me a sign," he muttered to himself, gazing at the pitch-black night sky outside the window. "I don't want to bury my own kin..."

Meanwhile, in the Star Dou Forest Core Area, by the banks of the Lake of Life, Yu Tianlong was living a life free from worldly strife.

Life here was simple and fulfilling.

Every morning, he would meditate by the Lake of Life. The rich life energy contained within the lake water made his cultivation speed several times faster than it was in the outside world.

In just one month, his Soul Power had risen from level thirty-three to level thirty-five. If this speed were known, it would likely shake the entire Spirit Master world.

During the day, he would take Little Gold and Little Silver to explore the Core Area. Di Tian had granted him permission to move freely, provided he did not disturb the slumbering Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

The variety of Soul Beasts here was vast, including many rare species seldom seen in the outside world. Little Gold ate until its belly was round every day, and Little Silver absorbed plenty of rare elemental energy; both Luo San Pao's growth rates had accelerated significantly.

In the evenings, he would sometimes chat with Bi Ji. This gentle woman in white could always soothe the wounds in his heart with her soft voice and warm smile.

She would tell him stories about the Star Dou Forest, ancient legends of Soul Beasts, and the origins of the Lake of Life. Yu Tianlong listened with great interest, often chatting until late into the night.

Di Tian would occasionally visit to personally instruct him on how to better utilize the abilities of the two Luo San Pao. However, this process was not always smooth.

"Wrong! Not like that!" Di Tian said with a dark face, watching the golden Luo San Pao clumsily attempt to condense Dragon Might, only to let out a loud sneeze that sent the surrounding leaves trembling.

"You are supposed to release Dragon Might, not sneeze! You must use your consciousness to guide the power within your bloodline, letting it emanate naturally, not forcing it out like a sneeze!"

"Luo..." Little Gold blinked innocently and tried again.

"A-choo--!!!"

A golden stream of air erupted from its nostrils, blasting a bowl-thick tree in front of it into splinters.

Di Tian: "..."

He rubbed his temples, feeling his blood pressure rising. "...Although the method is wrong, the effect is acceptable. Forget it, at least there is power behind it."

Little Silver, perched on a branch nearby, watched Little Gold get scolded and let out a gloating "Luo-luo" laugh.

Di Tian turned to look at it. "What are you laughing at? You are no better! Last time I had you practice spatial positioning, you teleported yourself directly into Xiong Jun's den, scaring him so badly he nearly swatted you to death!"

Little Silver's smile froze instantly. It shrank its neck and pretended to be intently admiring the scenery.

Di Tian was speechless. Were these two little things really in possession of that bloodline?

How could they be like this?

Yu Tianlong watched the scene from the side and couldn't help but laugh out loud. The month he had spent in the Star Dou Forest was likely the time he had laughed the most in years.

But he knew he could not stay here forever.

One evening a month later, Yu Tianlong found Di Tian and stated his decision.

"Senior Di Tian, I plan to leave tomorrow."

Di Tian did not seem surprised, merely glancing at him calmly. "Have you decided?"

"I have," Yu Tianlong nodded. "Little Gold and Little Silver grow by devouring; they cannot develop slowly while staying in one place. I need to go to a wider world to find stronger Soul Beasts and rarer elemental energies so they can truly grow."

He paused, then added, "Besides, there is something I must do. That matter concerns the foundation of my future."

He did not explicitly mention the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, but Di Tian did not press him. Everyone had their own secrets, and he would not pry.

"Since you have decided, I will not keep you." Di Tian stood with his hands behind his back, the moonlight casting a silvery glow upon him.

"However, before you go, I have something for you."

He took an object from his robes and handed it to Yu Tianlong.

It was a scale.

It was pitch black, about the size of a palm, shaped like a shield, with a deep luster flowing across its surface as if it contained the stars.

When Yu Tianlong took it, he could clearly feel the terrifying power contained within—it was the origin power belonging to the Beast God, Di Tian.

"This is my Reverse Scale," Di Tian said calmly. "It is sealed with one full-power defense of mine. It will trigger automatically when you suffer a fatal attack, blocking one lethal blow. Consider it... a guarantee for your safety."