Di Tian chose to trust once more

Gu Yue held Tang Wulin's hand as she led him through a deserted, abandoned neighborhood, her steps light but purposeful. Weeds grew thick all around, and the view was unobstructed. It was indeed an ideal spot, secluded yet spacious.

Stopping, Gu Yue turned around, a faint silver halo rising in her deep purple eyes. Without wasting words, she suddenly unleashed an ancient, boundless aura.

"Wulin, hold on tight to me."

Before her words had faded, Gu Yue's body rapidly expanded. Amid dazzling silver light, the lovely human girl transformed into a vast, slender dragon covered entirely in silver scales—the Silver Dragon King's true form!

Her enormous draconic body gleamed beneath the setting sun, noble and majestic, utterly unlike the cool, aloof girl she usually was.

Though Tang Wulin had prepared himself, he still could not help widening his eyes at the sight. Before he could react, Gu Yue gently lowered her massive head, signaling for him to sit atop her horns.

Tang Wulin drew a deep breath and leaped up, settling securely atop Gu Yue's head. From this vantage point, everything felt both novel and awe-inspiring.

"Hold on tight."

Gu Yue's voice sounded directly in Tang Wulin's mind, carrying a trace of tenderness. The next instant, silver light flashed, and the two became a streak of radiance shooting into the clouds, racing toward the distant Star Dou Great Forest.

The wind howled high above the ground. Seated on the dragon's head, Tang Wulin felt the tremendous life energy within Gu Yue. As he watched the scenery rush past below, his emotions remained unsettled for a long time.

After a long while, Gu Yue's voice sounded in his mind again, tinged with apology and apprehension. "Wulin, I'm sorry I kept this from you for so long."

She paused, seemingly awaiting Tang