Di Tian looked at Chi Hong with a burning intensity in his eyes.
"My Lord, do you think he could change the current plight of us Soul Beasts? Those God Kings in the Divine Realm won't simply stand by and do nothing."
"Especially that God King from ten thousand years ago who held the Dual Godhood of the Sea God and Asura God. Do you think he would personally intervene in the continent's balance of power?"
Gu Yuena considered this for a moment before saying:
"Let's wait and see. For now, this human seems like a good partner. We should protect him."
"Then, in your judgment, who should become his Soul Ring?"
Di Tian's eyes flickered as he asked.
"Let me follow him, Di Tian!"
Before Gu Yuena could speak, the Little Auspicious Beast volunteered, her voice filled with resolve.
Di Tian froze for a moment, then immediately frowned.
"No. What are you thinking? Your life is tied to the prosperity of the Star Dou Forest. How could you follow a human into human society?"
The Little Auspicious Beast looked at Chi Hong, longing and envy in her eyes.
"Yes, Di Tian, you say I'm tied to the prosperity of the Star Dou Forest, but that doesn't mean you can take away my right to grow, does it? You can't keep treating me like a child forever, sheltering me like a flower in a greenhouse."
"It's time I grew up. I want to become that human's partner, fight shoulder to shoulder with him, and experience victory, defeat, and growth together."
In Chi Hong's memories, she had seen how Greninja, Charizard, and Lucario had grown step by step from weakness to their present strength.
Only moments earlier, Greninja had broken through its own bottleneck in its battle with her and defeated