At the deepest part of the Lake of Life.
Di Tian passed through an even more concealed barrier that radiated seven-colored light.
His view suddenly widened. Before him was no longer the dark lake water, but a vast underground pocket dimension.
This place seemed like an independent little world.
Exotic flowers and rare plants carpeted the ground, while gemstones were embedded throughout like scattered stars.
At the center of the space lay a fairly large lake.
Above the lake.
A massive insect-type Soul Beast was suspended in midair, bound by several chains of Soul Power.
Its entire body was white as jade, with nine dazzling golden stripes encircling it.
This was the ninety-nine-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast that had suffered eight lifetimes of rotten luck—Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
At this moment.
Several thick streams of energy were being continuously drawn from Tian Meng's body.
These streams were connected to several humanoid Ferocious Beasts cultivating by the lakeside.
After all, the underground space was limited, so these Ferocious Beasts cultivated in human form.
The thickest stream of energy went directly into the deepest part of the lake.
That was where the Silver Dragon King slept and healed her wounds.
And in a shaded spot by the lake.
A small Soul Beast that resembled both a lion and a dog was lying on the ground, taking a nap.
This beast was the vessel of Soul Beast Fortune, the Imperial Auspicious Beast—Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
Di Tian did not disturb the other Ferocious Beasts who were cultivating.
He walked straight to the lake and sent a message into its depths.
He reported everything concerning Wukong to the Silver Dragon King.
Once he had finished his report.
The Ice-Fire Twin Dragon Staff in Di Tian's hand flew free of his control, transforming into a streak of light that plunged into the lakebed.
A moment later.
The long staff burst from the water again and landed steadily back in Di Tian's hand.
"The origin within that staff does indeed belong to the Icefire Dragon Kings."
The Silver Dragon King's voice rang out in Di Tian's mind. "You may support him."
"But you must warn him that, whether he succeeds or fails, he must never reveal even the slightest trace of me to the outside world."
"Also, when you have the time, go to the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well he mentioned."
"Since it was capable of nurturing such a spiritual weapon, the bones of the Twin Dragon Kings must still retain some origin power."
"Bring them back. They will be of great use in restoring my injuries."
Di Tian dropped to one knee and respectfully accepted the order. "Yes, my lord!"
After leaving the underground garden, Di Tian quickly returned to Wukong.
Glug glug—
Glug glug—
Glug glug glug!
Wukong was idly blowing bubbles when Di Tian appeared before him again.
"The lord has agreed to your request."
Di Tian tossed the Ice-Fire Twin Dragon Staff back to Wukong, then warned him sternly, "But the lord has commanded that, whether you succeed or fail, you must never mention her existence to anyone. Even if you die, you must take this secret to your grave."
Wukong caught the staff and stored it back inside his body, patting his chest as he promised, "Lord Di Tian, rest assured. Old Sun's lips are sealed."
"Good. Follow me."
Di Tian turned and swam downward.
Wukong followed close behind. After passing through the barrier, his vision blurred, and he arrived in that strange space.
Dense spiritual energy rushed toward him, opening every pore across Wukong's body. He could not help letting out a comfortable moan.
However, at the instant Wukong stepped into this space.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who had been napping in the shade, seemed to sense something. She suddenly awoke and looked toward Wukong.
Swish!
Her third eye snapped open!
Immediately afterward.
A strange golden radiance instantly enveloped Wukong's entire body.
"Auspicious Beast! What are you doing?"
Di Tian shouted in shock and uncertainty.
This sudden disturbance naturally woke the other Ferocious Beasts cultivating nearby with their eyes closed.
They all opened their eyes, their gazes converging on Wukong, who was shrouded in golden light.
The eyes of the Ferocious Beasts were filled with unconcealed curiosity and surprise.
They could not understand why Di Tian had brought a monkey who had not even reached the threshold of a hundred-thousand-year cultivation into such a core forbidden ground.
Nor could they understand why the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who normally did nothing but eat and sleep, had suddenly used her innate ability on this outsider.
Standing at the center of the golden light, Wukong was startled at first and instinctively prepared to activate the Ice-Fire Twin Dragon Staff within his body to defend himself.
But the moment the thought arose, he noticed something strange—the dazzling light not only lacked any killing intent, but seeped into his body through his limbs and bones like spring rain nourishing all things. It felt warm, soothing, and indescribably comfortable.
"Ah—"
Wukong could not help letting out a long sigh of pleasure.
As that strange energy continued pouring in, some potential within him seemed to be completely ignited, producing an extraordinarily intense resonance.
Wukong felt soreness and scorching heat deep within his eyes. Then, two dazzling crimson-gold pillars of light shot out from his pupils!
The beams were almost tangible as they shot straight upward, slamming heavily into the seven-colored barrier above and sending ripples of brilliant light spreading outward.
At the same time.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who had unleashed her ability, had the Soul Power within her body drained away at a visible rate.
In the blink of an eye, the vertical eye on her forehead dimmed and closed. Her body then went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, without even the strength to raise a paw.
"Golden Lion!"
The surrounding Ferocious Beasts instantly erupted in alarm. Their expressions tightened as they hurried forward to check on her.
After all, this little one was the vessel carrying the Fortune of the entire Star Dou Great Forest, and indeed all Soul Beasts under heaven!
If anything happened to the Auspicious Beast right under their noses, every Ferocious Beast present would become eternal sinners of the entire Soul Beast race!
Di Tian furrowed his brow and hurried forward, asking with concern, "Golden Lion! How do you feel?"
Beside him, Bi Ji, dressed in an emerald-green gown and possessing a gentle, graceful face, had already crouched down.
She placed both hands lightly on Golden Lion's back, continuously channeling soft green healing light into her body.
A moment later, Bi Ji let out a soft breath and said gently, "Do not panic. Golden Lion merely overexerted her Soul Power and temporarily lost her strength."
Upon hearing this, the beasts finally let out the breath they had been holding.
But Scarlet King, rough-looking and fierce in appearance, was now burning with rage.
He suddenly turned toward Wukong, who had just landed on the ground, and roared, "You damned monkey! What did you do to the Auspicious Beast just now?!"
"Old Sun didn't do anything..."
Wukong spread his hands, his face full of innocence and helplessness.
That was the truth. The Auspicious Beast had clearly made the first move, while he had not lifted a single finger from start to finish.
However, although Scarlet King had wronged him, Wukong was secretly overjoyed.
During that brief resonance just now, he had undergone a baptism of destiny's power and awakened an utterly heaven-defying innate ability!
This ability possessed two core powers.
The first was called "Fate-Seeking Truth-Breaking."
When activated, it could not only discern the colors of Fortune above all things in the world, but also see through every form of energy movement.
Whether it was the circulation of Soul Power or the fluctuations of spiritual power, all of it would be as clear before his eyes as lines on his palm, with nowhere to hide.
The second was "Fate-Calamity Return to the Void."
This was where its true tyranny lay!
It could not only forcibly gather the wandering Fortune between heaven and earth to empower himself, but could even seize the Fortune of others for his own use!
Of course, the heavenly way was ever-watchful. Plundering Fortune would inevitably bring a karmic backlash. The more he seized, the more terrifying that backlash would become.
Wukong's thoughts raced. Thinking of the Great Sage's abilities, he immediately gave this divine ability a name—Truth-Breaking Golden Eyes!
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