An alliance

A historic moment was born: Huo Yuhao, the human leader of the Douluo Starfield, and Gu Yuena, leader of the human-beast tribe, formed an alliance. There was no grand ceremony. In this primeval forest, there were only moonlight, a lake, and silent woods, with Di Tian alone as witness.

Although this alliance was still extremely fragile, with both sides harboring their own thoughts, as though the slightest breeze could extinguish its flame, this scene would surely be remembered through the ages. Even countless years later, whenever he recalled this event, Di Tian could proudly recount this chapter of history to the young members of the tribe, telling them how wise the leader he served had been, and what glory they had once won!

Gu Yuena's ethereal voice rang out again. "Do you have any plans?"

"I intend to go to Shrek Academy first." Huo Yuhao already had a plan. He needed to understand this world, analyze the Soul Masters' cultivation system, and learn about this world's technological level, culture, and customs. Shrek City, the largest city on the continent, thus became the first step in his plan. Besides, there might be an "old acquaintance" waiting for him there.

"A very good suggestion. In that case, I'll go with you."

"My lord! Absolutely not!" Di Tian exclaimed. "Your injuries-and the Divine Realm can observe the entire Douluo Continent."

"It's all right. As long as no fighting involving god-level power occurs, it won't affect my injuries. As for the Divine Realm, during the day today, the Douluo Continent's fortune suddenly gathered together and blocked the Divine Realm's surveillance. There isn't much time, only twenty years. But I imagine that should be enough for you to accomplish quite a lot?" Gu Yuena replied, turning her gaze back to Huo Yuhao.

"Are these twenty years absolutely safe? Can the Divine Realm really not break through the blockade?"

"Unless a God King uses the Divine Realm Center, they cannot interfere with the lower realm. Of course, if they left contingencies in the lower realm before this, they can still direct them. But the Divine Realm has rules as well, and they generally don't place god-level contingencies in the lower realm. Besides, a blockade caused by fortune isn't particularly unusual. To the Divine Realm, it merely means being unable to observe the lower realm for a few days."

The corner of Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched. "Rules. Heh."

"We have to prepare for the worst."

"Rest assured, there are checks and balances within the Divine Realm too. Unless it involves a place of divine inheritance, no deity will openly interfere with the lower realm. Moreover, god-level power is subject to the plane's restraints in the lower realm."

Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded. Based on this information, he could deduce that god-level power must exist on Douluo Planet, but its strength would, at most, range from a divine officer to a Third-Level God. There must also be significant restrictions on their actions. Perhaps they could not unleash god-level strength at all, but even by a conservative estimate, they possessed power at the pinnacle of this world's mortals. They might even possess god-level strength when necessary.

Still, Huo Yuhao glanced at Gu Yuena and Di Tian. They too possessed strength at the pinnacle of mortal power, but he could not rely on them entirely either.

"In that case, come with me." Huo Yuhao knew this was a form of protection, and also a form of surveillance. But he did not mind. On the contrary, if he were in their position, he would go even further.

In a world like this, where knowledge had not been contaminated, knowing that someone might possess unknown knowledge and yet making no attempt to acquire it, whether through conciliation or coercion, was an exceedingly foolish act in Huo Yuhao's eyes.

And these Soul Beast humans clearly lacked that awareness, so in a certain sense, Huo Yuhao felt very "at ease" with them.

"Shall we leave the day after tomorrow?"

"Why the day after tomorrow?" Gu Yuena asked in puzzlement.

"I intend to make some arrangements tomorrow. After all, we don't have much time. Assigning tasks on several fronts is better than sitting idle. The more contingencies we have, the more easily we'll win in the future."

Of course, Huo Yuhao knew that nothing could guarantee absolute victory against a powerful opponent. Precisely because they needed to prepare for the worst in everything, they had to make ample preparations. Victory in war came from accumulating advantages battle after battle, but strategically, they had to disdain every enemy!

"Then we'll follow your arrangements."

Learning from humans was something Gu Yuena had long since resolved to do. Originally, she had intended to wait ten thousand years until her injuries had fully healed before entering the human world. But now the Divine Realm's surveillance was gone, and there was a human who was clearly willing to be close to Soul Beasts, whose talent and intellect were both extraordinary. She would not let such an opportunity slip away!

Gu Yuena knew full well that she bore the mission of reviving the Soul Beasts, but her status as Soul Beast Co-Ruler came entirely from being half of the Dragon God. Although she had inherited the Dragon God's wisdom, tens of thousands of years of slumber had brought little accumulation of experience. On the contrary, in many respects, she was inferior to Di Tian.

But Gu Yuena knew she could not display incompetence before her subordinates, or the consequences would be beyond what she dared imagine. Now a human with formidable strategic judgment and planning ability had appeared. Perhaps she could learn a great deal by staying at his side.

"I want to go too!" A clear, bright voice suddenly came from nearby. It was the Auspicious Beast! "I want to go to the human world too!" Worried about Huo Yuhao's safety, the Auspicious Beast had planned to keep watch over him at night.

"Auspicious Beast, stop fooling around!" Di Tian immediately scolded.

The Auspicious Beast immediately looked dissatisfied. "Uncle Di Tian, you always say the human world is dangerous, but I've been here for over ten thousand years. It's just too boring."

She turned to Gu Yuena. "My lord, you just said the Douluo Continent has been sealed off, and humans can't see through my transformation either. Please, my lord!"

Di Tian's expression immediately darkened. "You were eavesdropping on our conversation?"

"Ahem, no, I just happened to hear our lord say she was going to the human world..." The Auspicious Beast's voice grew quieter and quieter.

"Let her come along. I'll be there." Gu Yuena agreed to the Auspicious Beast's request. In her view, the Auspicious Beast had a good relationship with this human and might serve as a link between the two sides. Besides, with her there, she could ensure the Auspicious Beast's safety.

"But..." Di Tian wanted to say more, but upon seeing the Auspicious Beast's delighted expression and his lord's resolute look, he ultimately said nothing further. In fact, he too could ensure the Auspicious Beast's safety, but somehow, he felt inexplicably uncomfortable, especially when he saw the Auspicious Beast being so close to this human brat!

"Mr. Di Tian," Huo Yuhao said, looking at Di Tian, "sorry for the trouble, but I need your help with something."

"What?"

"As far as I know, entering Shrek Academy requires Soul Power of rank fifteen, ten Gold Soul Coins, and a recommendation letter from the lord of a major city. Sorry for the trouble, but could you get three letters for us tonight? Auspicious Beast, have you thought of a name for yourself?"

"The Auspicious Beast can take my surname, Gu. We'll tell outsiders she's my younger sister," Gu Yuena interjected.

Di Tian froze for a moment. He had wanted to say something, but since his lord had put it that way, he offered no objections. Still, he rubbed his forehead. My lord's younger sister?

"As for my name, I like the character for autumn. From now on, call me Gu Qiu'er."

"Very well, Miss Gu Qiu'er," Huo Yuhao said with a smile.

"Mr. Di Tian, remember to conceal your identity. Make him forget about this afterward."