Reunion with an Old Acquaintance? Di Tian's Shock!

The Core Area of Star Dou Forest at dawn always has a dreamlike beauty, with thin mist Entanglement among the ancient trees and Gold Trial sunlight spreading across the treetops.

When Ye Hua landed with Huo Wu, the air was still filled with the scent of damp grass.

Gu Yuena sensed the protagonist's presence from afar and personally went to greet him!

Her long, silvery-white hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her simple white dress exuded a serene and tranquil charm.

She looked up and saw Ye Hua, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

But then, she saw that fiery red figure!

"You're back."

"Yes, and they brought friends along."

Gu Yuena's smile vanished abruptly.

She stopped, her skirt fluttering, and her tone returned to its aloof and unapproachable manner.

Huo Wu felt an overwhelming sense of oppression and instinctively took a half step back.

Suddenly, her eyes widened!

"Wait, you, you're that—orphan?!"

Puff!

Di Tian, who was serving nearby, was dumbfounded!

Silver Dragon King? Ruler of Soul Beasts? Orphan?!

Little girl, are you out of your mind?

Gu Yuena's face was ashen, but Huo Wu was still in shock, muttering to herself.

"That's right, you're the girl who swept the Balak Team seven times in the Soul Master Tournament!"

"It's been two years, and you've grown so much!"

"I didn't expect you to be Soul Beast Transformation as well. Could you tell me your true form?"

"Huo Wu," Ye Hua had to interrupt, "She is the Ruler of Soul Beasts."

"Oh... wait, wait, wait?" Huo Wu was dumbfounded.

Oh no, she won't hold a grudge, will she?

I just said she was an orphan...

As expected, Gu Yuena remained expressionless.

"Qilin, you returned to the Star Dou Forest just to find Soul Ring for humans?"

"Soul Spirit," Ye Hua corrected, "Not Soul Ring; they're different!"

But Gu Yuena clearly didn't intend to discuss it further; she raised her hand, and the lake water receded.

"Di Tian, Auspicious Beast has come from afar; please entertain it for me."

"I need to rest, so I won't keep you company."

As soon as she finished speaking, her figure disappeared into the lake.

Huo Wu touched her nose; she felt like she had just been on the verge of death.

Ye Hua shrugged. "That's just her personality. You'll get used to it."

Seeing Gu Yuena leave, Di Tian felt bitter.

On one side is the lord he must obey, and on the other is the auspicious Auspicious Beast symbolizing the prosperity of Soul Beast. He is caught in the middle, and neither side is right!

Left with no other option, he stepped forward and said, "Ye Hua, what is it that you need to tell me?"

"Although the lord is angry with you, I believe she won't make things difficult for you."

"My business isn't urgent," Ye Hua smiled. "You should meet with your old friends first!"

Di Tian was bewildered. "Huh? I don't remember anyone visiting?"

Ye Hua smiled without saying a word, then reached out and touched his brow.

Two illusory Soul Spirit figures floated out from his Soul Ring.

As soon as the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm landed, it stretched lazily and took a deep breath with a look of pure bliss.

Ah—the feeling of freedom!

"The air of the Star Dou Forest!"

"There's no fishy smell from the bottom of the Life Lake!"

"Comfortable!"

Snow Empress followed closely behind, her short, icy blue hair covering her earlobes, and a faint, ethereal chill swirling around her.

She surveyed her surroundings and nodded slightly to Di Tian.

Di Tian gasped, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Snow Empress? What are you doing here—"

"It was just a failed tribulation."

Snow Empress spoke with a touch of self-deprecating nonchalance.

"I can't survive that tribulation, so I might as well sacrifice myself to him, turning into Soul Spirit. That's better than being reduced to ashes."

"Besides, the Qilin are our own people; at least they haven't benefited humans!"

Di Tian remained silent for a long time, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"There are already too few powerful Soul Beast in this world."

"Today, another one has left us."

Upon hearing this, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's eyes suddenly gleamed.

"Since you said 'again,' then would I be considered a powerful Ferocious Beast?"

"I've lived for at least a million years, so I should count, right?"

Di Tian looked disdainful, as if he were looking at moldy bread.

"You're my snack."

"What?!"

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm immediately bristled.

He sprang up like a spring and pounced on Di Tian!

"Di Tian, you've gone too far in bullying this insect!"

"I haven't settled the score with you for locking me at the bottom of the lake and extracting my Soul Power back then!"

"I absolutely have to—"

Smack

Di Tian didn't even use his oppressive aura; he simply lifted it up with a wave of his hand.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm fell face down into the mud with a thud, leaving only her two legs kicking unwillingly.

"... I'll fight you to the death!"

"Mmm--Mmm--"

Snow Empress shook her head. "That's just how he is. Ignore him."

Di Tian's expression was complex. "It seems that your new system is already showing initial results."

"Even non-spiritual Soul Beast can become... uh, Soul Spirit!"

"This is all thanks to Brother Sky Dream!" Ye Hua squatted down and pulled the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm out of the mud pit.

He casually brushed the broken leaves off the puppet, then turned to Di Tian, his tone becoming serious.

"Di Tian, I have come here to ask you to find a suitable 40,000-year-old Soul Spirit for her!"

"It would be best if she could absorb it here, since the life force can help stabilize her condition!"

Ye Hua pointed at Huo Wu.

Di Tian glanced at her, "Her foundation is quite solid; she can withstand a 40,000-year Soul Ring."

He raised his hand, closed his eyes for a moment, and dark Gold Trial Soul Power condensed at his fingertips, disappearing into the dense forest.

Moments later, a low tremor came from the southeast, and the bushes parted to the sides.

A colossal beast covered in crimson scales and treading on fire slowly approached!

Earth Flame Beast!

Its size is comparable to a truck, and the ground trembles when its four hooves touch the ground!

But when it got closer, it didn't adopt an aggressive stance; it simply lay down quietly.

"Qilin," its voice was old and hoarse, "The Beast God said you were looking for me."

Ye Hua stepped forward, squatted down to look it in the eye, and spoke gently.

"Your lifespan is nearing its end; you know that yourself."

"I'm willing to give you a choice: to have your soul stored in Soul Ring, retain your intelligence, and continue living with her."

The Earth Flame Beast slowly raised its head, looked at Huo Wu, then at Ye Hua, a thoughtful look flashing in its eyes.

"To put it bluntly, it's a sacrifice, isn't it?" it uttered a long, low murmur.

"Not entirely," Ye Hua admitted, "You retain your intelligence and can still see this world."

"However, if she fails to become a god, you will also die in a few decades."

"Become a god? Decades?" The Earth Flame Beast shook its head. "The former is too far off, the latter should be enough."

"I'm going to die next year, so living a few decades longer is a bonus no matter what!"

Ye Hua nodded, looked at Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, and said, "Begin."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had already gotten up from the ground, brushed off the grass clippings from its robe, and looked refreshed.

He concentrated his spiritual power, which, like pale Gold Trial threads, probed into the brow of the Earth Flame Beast.

Guide its soul and Soul Power, slowly flowing into Huo Wu's body.

Huo Wu sat cross-legged by the lake, ripples spreading across the water, a sense of vitality washing over her.

Her eyes were closed, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, but her expression remained calm.

Di Tian stood a few steps away, watching the whole thing unfold.

What he saw next left him speechless!