The Butterfly in Its Chrysalis, Waiting to Break Free

Gu Yuena remained silent for a moment, seemingly weighing something, her gaze rising and falling in the silvery light flowing at the bottom of the lake.

Finally, she raised her hand.

That hand was flawless, with skin as white as snow, and a faint silver glow lingered around its fingertips.

In her palm, a pale white scale, about the size of a palm, with edges shimmering with a warm luster, appeared out of thin air.

These scales are not physical matter, but rather formed from the purest silver light. Inside, it seems as if a galaxy is slowly flowing, exuding an ancient, noble aura that contains unimaginable power.

Its mere presence caused Lin Xia's Soul Power to involuntarily accelerate, and Venusaur conveyed a feeling of both Covet for closeness and instinctive awe.

"This is my Reverse Scale."

Gu Yuena's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable weight.

"Although it did not originate from my main body, it contains a trace of my Origin Power and Spatial Mark."

She handed the gleaming white dragon scale to Lin Xia.

Lin Xia subconsciously reached out her hands and carefully caught it.

The scales felt cool to the touch, yet seemed to contain the warmth of life, instantly establishing a strange sense of connection, as if they had become an extension of my own body.

"It cannot help you directly confront the gods, but it has two functions."

Gu Yuena explained, her purple dragon eyes staring directly at Lin Xia.

"Firstly, Spatial Anchoring. When you re -Lock-On Yu Xiaogang or sense the core fluctuations of the God of Wrath's corrupt divine power, activate this scale."

It will attempt to interfere with, or even temporarily solidify, the spatial structure of that area, to weaken the God of Wrath's ability to teleport.

The effectiveness depends on the opponent's state of mind and the effort they put in, but at least it can buy you a crucial opportunity to truly 'seize' them, rather than missing out again.

Secondly, to protect and support.

It contains a trace of my Origin Dragon Might, which has a natural rank suppression effect on Soul Beast, especially those creations that have been corrupted and distorted by the Divine Power of Wrath.

When activated, it can provide temporary protection against the erosion of the soul and body by divine power.

At the same time, it is also an excellent shield material, capable of withstanding attacks from Titled Douluo- level opponents.

Lin Xia gripped the cool yet Qian Jun heavy scale tightly, a surge of immense hope and a profound sense of responsibility welling up within her.

This is undoubtedly the most likely key to breaking the deadlock!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lin Xia bowed deeply with utmost respect.

"You're welcome."

Gu Yuena's voice remained cold and aloof.

"The God of Wrath has committed such acts of extermination within my territory, slaughtering and twisting my people. This is the greatest Taunt against me. My retaliation is entirely justified."

She paused slightly, her gaze drifting to the deeper shadows at the bottom of the lake, her voice carrying a commanding tone.

"Di Tian".

The moment the words fell, the deep shadow seemed to come alive, churning and surging like viscous ink.

A tall, imposing figure stepped out from within!

He was dressed in simple black outfit, but it couldn't hide his towering and majestic physique.

His long black hair cascaded down his shoulders, his face was resolute as if carved by a knife, and his bronze skin seemed to contain explosive power.

What was most unsettling were his eyes, like molten gold, dazzling, majestic, and domineering, as if they held an unparalleled power. Wherever his gaze swept, even the Alto Mare of the Lake of Life seemed to freeze in place.

A heavy, abyss-like, and vast dragon's might naturally spread out. Although it did not deliberately oppress Lin Xia, it still made him feel slightly suffocated, and his Soul Power circulation became somewhat sluggish.

The guardian of the Star Dou Forest, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, the Beast God Di Tian!

"My the Master."

Di Tian bowed slightly, his voice deep and resonant, like muffled thunder Rollout at the bottom of a lake.

His gaze lingered on Bi Ji for only a moment before landing on Lin Xia. His molten gold eyes scrutinized her, as if trying to see through Lin Xia completely.

"You go with them."

Gu Yuena's attitude towards Di Tian was noticeably more casual, and she gave the order directly.

"Target: Yu Xiaogang, and the will of the God of Wrath behind him. Assist them in Lock-On, capturing, or... destroying. The key is to sever the source of that blasphemous 'creation'."

Di Tian had no questions and simply replied:

"Yes, sir."

His gaze fell on Lin Xia again, with a hint of inquiry.

"Human, your aura... is somewhat peculiar. You have a high affinity with nature, yet there are also marks that do not belong to this world."

Lin Xia composed herself and responded with neither humility nor arrogance.

"This junior, Lin Xia, possesses a special Martial Soul and has indeed shown some differences due to a fortuitous encounter. On this journey, I will still need to rely on Senior Di Tian's strength."

Di Tian nodded slightly, which was considered as acknowledging his attitude.

"Your strength is decent; you didn't show any fear before your the Master, and your character is quite resilient. I hope your abilities are worthy of your the Master's trust and this Reverse Scale."

He had clearly also seen the glistening white scales in Lin Xia's hand.

"Alright."

Gu Yuena interrupted their brief exchange, her gaze refocusing on Lin Xia.

The lakebed fell silent once more.

Gu Yuena appeared silently in front of Lin Xia, so close that Lin Xia could even see the deep, shimmering starlight in her purple dragon eyes.

A cool and distant aura wafted over, carrying an indescribable majesty.

Lin Xia's body tensed instinctively, but she did not back down.

Gu Yuena remained silent, but simply extended her flawless right hand, which was enveloped in a faint silver light, and gently placed it on Lin Xia's chest, right above his heart.

Her movements seemed casual, yet they carried an undeniable air of authority.

Lin Xia felt an indescribable, gentle yet boundless power surge into her body in an instant.

This power is not Soul Power; it is more ancient and pure, seemingly containing the primordial mysteries of life and the universe.

It flowed like the gentlest stream, instantly permeating Lin Xia's limbs and bones, seeping into every meridian and acupoint, and even penetrating deep into his Sea of Consciousness.

The Soul Power within Lin Xia's body automatically yielded and submitted, as if paying homage to a king.

The mental connection between Venusaur instantly became incredibly clear. He could even "see" the energy within Venusaur's body, under Gu Yuena's power, shining like a galaxy, with every vein radiating brilliance and brimming with Hustle.

After circulating through Lin Xia's body, most of that power eventually converged deep within his dantian, in a place closely connected to the origin of Venusaur.

A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Yuena's purple eyes, followed by understanding, and finally a deep, inquisitive look. She withdrew her hand.

"Your Martial Soul, that peculiar plant life form..."

"Things have been developing quite well lately, but..."

Gu Yuena said slowly, her knowledge far exceeding that of ordinary people, she saw through Venusaur's special nature at a glance.

"I can sense that its life potential is far greater than this. It seems... to be on the verge of a crucial transformation, like... a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, just waiting to break free."