Why are you hiding? Are you afraid I'll eat you?
Xuan Ming paused, a chill emanating from his body. Under Zi JI's somewhat bewildered gaze, he directly Ice Seal himself.
Upon seeing this, Bi Ji was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but laugh.
Zi JI was both amused and annoyed. Was he really afraid she would eat him?
Beneath the Lake of Life, a separate space created by human hands.
Deep within this secluded space lies a colossal silver dragon, its body entirely white.
After Di Tian brought the two Dragon Kings in, the Silver Dragon King slightly raised its massive dragon head, and slowly opened its pair of dragon eyes, like purple gemstones, to gaze at Di Tian.
"My lord," Di Tian bowed slightly.
The Silver Dragon King looked at the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King in front of Di Tian, his whole body emitting a faint light. The next moment, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, a delicate silver-haired girl walked out from the silver light.
The silver-haired girl moved with a light and graceful gait, each step seemingly treading on thin air, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly aura.
She approached the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King, bowed slightly, and said in a clear and melodious voice, "Seniors, it's been a long time."
The Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King nodded slightly, and the Ice Dragon King spoke first, "He is trustworthy."
The Fire Dragon King paused for a moment, then said, "We can give it a try."
Di Tian frowned slightly. "Aunt Bing, Uncle Huo, aren't you being a bit too hasty?"
The legacy of the two Dragon Kings is of paramount importance to the Dragon Clan today!
If something goes wrong, the Dragon Clan's current predicament will only worsen!
"Hasty?" The Ice Dragon King shook his head.
"I watched him grow up, and now I'm sure."
"People change," Di Tian said.
"He is trustworthy now because of the power you give him. In the future, with the help of your power, he will reach a higher level and touch the God Realm, and he will change."
"I don't deny that, but at the very least, he will definitely keep his promise to us," the Ice Dragon King said.
That's enough.
"But how much can he actually accomplish?" Di Tian asked.
Even if he could become a god, he still wouldn't solve what we truly need.
What the Dragon Clan needs is Dragon God!
The Soul Beast Clan also needs the Dragon God!
Only the reappearance of the Dragon God can change the current state of the Soul Beast Clan!
"I know, and I don't intend for him to do too much," the Ice Dragon King said.
"What do you mean?" Di Tian asked, puzzled.
" Golden Dragon King," said the Ice Dragon King.
"As long as he becomes a god and helps the Silver Dragon King obtain the power of the Golden Dragon King, that will be enough."
She had actually lied to Xuan Ming about many things. The rule that beastmen could not become gods would not affect him, even though he had obtained the power of the dragon bones and become the successor of the Dragon King.
She deliberately exaggerated the risks in many of the things she told Xuan Ming, wanting to see if the child would waver because of these dangers.
She was genuinely in love with Xuan Ming, and she truly raised the child as her own younger brother. At the same time, she was also trying her best to increase the success rate of her plan.
She didn't expect Xuan Ming to go against the Divine Realm for the sake of the Soul Beast Clan; that was unrealistic.
Although she knew very well that Xuan Ming didn't care about humans or Soul Beast Clan, he didn't need to take too much risk for responsibilities that weren't his.
As long as Xuan Ming allows the Silver Dragon King to obtain the power of the Golden Dragon King after becoming a god, and the Dragon God Bloodline can continue, that will be enough.
As for the rest, it's about the Silver Dragon King. She is the ruler of all Soul Beast, and this is her responsibility.
"How confident are you?" the Silver Dragon King asked.
"If not 100%, it's at least 80% or 90%," the Ice Dragon King said.
"Really?" The Silver Dragon King asked with some skepticism.
"You can influence him now, but once he reaches the God Realm, will he still listen to you and take such a risk?"
The reason why the Divine Realm adopts a laissez-faire attitude towards the Soul Beast Clan is largely because the Golden Dragon King is sealed in the Divine Realm. Without the power of the Golden Dragon King, the Dragon God cannot reappear, and the Soul Beast Clan can never become gods, posing no threat to the Divine Realm whatsoever.
Even Dragon Clan of Di Tian's caliber can only wreak havoc in the mortal realm, and even if it continues to grow stronger, Di Tian's fate will inevitably be to perish under the Heavenly Tribulation!
The Ice Dragon King sighed softly, "I understand your concerns, but this is currently our Dragon Clan's only hope. With the Golden Dragon King sealed away and the Dragon God Bloodline incomplete, our Soul Beast Clan will never be able to truly rise again."
" Xuan Ming was chosen after years of observation and testing. If we abandon him, how long can we wait? How much time do we have to find another suitable candidate?"
The beastmen cannot become gods. Even if they did, they would not have enough power to release the Golden Dragon King. Moreover, even if they did manage to release the Golden Dragon King, with the current power of the Divine Realm, destroying the Golden Dragon King would not be difficult.
"Besides, we don't have much time left," the Ice Dragon King said.
Di Tian was taken aback. "Why?"
"We are already dead, our Divine Consciousness shattered. The remaining spiritual consciousness can't last much longer. Without God Level power to help us recover, our consciousness will completely disappear within a thousand years," the Ice Dragon King said.
"I can't put all the hopes of the Soul Beast Clan race on him, but I can put myself on the line. If I win, I'll make a profit; if I lose, it won't be a loss."
The Fire Dragon King nodded in agreement, his deep voice saying, "Given his personality, even if we lose the bet, at least he won't let the Soul Beast Clan fall into an even worse situation."
Even if Xuan Ming loses interest in helping the Soul Beast Clan after becoming a god, he will not interfere in the Soul Beast ' affairs. If the Soul Beast Clan has other hopes in the future, Xuan Ming will only turn a blind eye and will not exterminate them.
Chapter 214 Suggestions, Not Necessaries
"This is your choice, and I cannot stop you, but..." The Silver Dragon King paused.
"You came here for more than just this, didn't you?"
If it was merely to inform them of their plans, there was no need to risk bringing Xuan Ming to the Lake of Life. She always felt that the Ice Dragon King had other intentions.
"I do have an idea," the Ice Dragon King said.
"However, it ultimately depends on you."
"Me?" The Silver Dragon King was taken aback.
"I'm barely managing to stay in this state; if I act rashly, I fear I'll fall back into a deep sleep."
If it weren't for the stimulation of the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King's dragon souls, she wouldn't know how much longer she would have remained asleep.
"You don't need to lift a finger," the Ice Dragon King said.
The Silver Dragon King's eyes shifted slightly. "You want me to use the Dragon Clan's hidden resources?"
The Ice Dragon King shook his head. "That is the last hope of the Dragon Clan. You are the ruler of all Soul Beast, and the only one qualified to touch that power."
"I don't need those things in my plan, but if you want him to at least lend a helping hand to the Soul Beast Clan in the future, there's a very simple way."
The Silver Dragon King frowned slightly. "What method?"
"Go and love him," the Ice Dragon King said earnestly.
"..."
"Aunt Bing, this is absolutely not allowed!"
After a brief moment of stunned silence, Di Tian suddenly took a step forward and objected in a deep voice.
"Our lord is of noble status, the supreme ruler of all Soul Beast. How can you so easily place your affections on a human?"
"Leaving aside the fact that this would violate the Lord's identity, let's just talk about this human Xuan Ming. Although he seems reliable now, who can predict the future? If he betrays his promise after becoming a god, how will the Lord face himself? What kind of situation will our Soul Beast Clan be in?"
Seeing Di Tian's excited expression, the Ice Dragon King sighed softly and said, " Di Tian, I understand your concerns, but this is currently the safest approach. Of course, I'm only offering a suggestion."
The Silver Dragon King lowered his head slightly, pondered for a moment, then raised his head to look at the Ice Dragon King, "Can you explain why you think this is a safe approach?"
Seeing that the Silver Dragon King was wavering, Di Tian hurriedly said, "My lord, even if we really want to establish more contact with him, we can provide him with other assistance and establish other ties of interest, so that he understands that helping us would also be of great benefit to him. Alternatively, we can seek out other beings who may become gods and cooperate with them to release the Golden Dragon King and restore the Dragon God."
The Silver Dragon King shook his head. "Cooperation based on interests can also lead to betrayal based on interests. Besides, what can the Soul Beast Clan offer him after he becomes a god? After becoming a god, his interests will shift to the Divine Realm. What benefit would resurrecting the Dragon God bring him?"
"As for finding other gods, let's not even talk about whether you can find them. Even if you do, how can you be sure they won't betray you?"
"Aunt Bing, how can you be so sure this kid won't?" Di Tian asked.
"I'm not sure, that's why I suggested this method," the Ice Dragon King said.
"As the new ruler of Soul Beast, if the Silver Dragon King were to unite with Xuan Ming, then he would have some overlapping interests with the Soul Beast Clan. Helping the Silver Dragon King obtain the power of the Golden Dragon King and become a new Dragon God would not go against his own interests."
Xuan Ming is still young, and he himself said he was homeless. His stance and interests in the human world have nothing to do with him, which is why he seems so heartless.
But he will eventually grow up, and when he does, he will inevitably need to consider practical issues such as interests and positions.
Seeing that the Silver Dragon King seemed genuinely considering the feasibility of this matter, Di Tian paced anxiously, his hands clenched into fists. "Aunt Bing, this is nothing but wishful thinking on your part! People's hearts are fickle, and besides, he already has many entanglements with the human world. After becoming a god, his interactions will be even more extensive. Who can guarantee that he won't be tempted by the rules and interests of the Divine Realm?"
The Silver Dragon King raised his hand, signaling Di Tian to calm down, then looked at the Ice Dragon King, "I understand your good intentions, and I know that the Dragon Clan is in a difficult situation and needs to find a new way out, but matters of the heart are not something I can control at will. If I force it, I'm afraid it will backfire."
"This is just a suggestion," said the Ice Dragon King.
"An insurance policy is also a possibility; the decision is yours. I'm not asking you to force yourself to love him. You can observe him slowly, and besides, it's not necessary."
The Silver Dragon King frowned slightly. "You trust him that much?"
The Ice Dragon King paused, then floated in front of the Silver Dragon King. "Connect with me through our Dragon Souls. See for yourself; you'll understand after you've done it."
Di Tian was still somewhat worried, "Aunt Bing, this..."
" Fire Dragon King, you should take a look at him too," said the Ice Dragon King.
The Fire Dragon King sighed and connected his dragon soul with Di Tian's. "See for yourself."
"Fine! You old codger, I knew you'd pretend to be asleep and spy on me all the time!"
"..."
As dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight pierced the deep surface of the Lake of Life, casting dappled light and shadow.
A gentle morning breeze brought Sisi coolness.
On the lakeshore, Xuan Ming remained Ice Seal, while Zi JI and Bi Ji stood guard beside him.
"Auntie!" A clear and melodious voice came from afar, followed by a Three-Eyed Golden Lion, its body radiating brilliant golden light, joyfully running towards them, escorted by the massive Scarlet King.
The Scarlet King followed cautiously behind the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, its massive body surprisingly agile. Its three enormous heads frequently glanced left and right, vigilantly watching the surroundings to ensure the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's safety.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion ran to Bi Ji's side and affectionately rubbed against her leg. Then it looked up, its big eyes darting around curiously at the Ice Seal Xuan Ming, and asked, "Auntie, who is this? Why is he frozen here?"
Bi Ji gently stroked the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's head and said with a smile, "This is Xuan Ming, brought back by Di Tian. He's a little shy, and after being teased by Zi JI, he Ice Seal himself up."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion tilted its head, its eyes full of doubt, and circled the Ice Seal Xuan Ming several times, occasionally stretching out its little paws to gently touch the ice surface, feeling the chill.
Just then, the lake surface rippled, Di Tian slowly emerged from the depths of the Lake of Life, accompanied by the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King.
Looking at Xuan Ming, who had frozen himself solid, the Ice Dragon King's eyes held a strange expression. "You guys teased him?"
"I simply mentioned that his unusual reaction was due to the resonance of the True Dragon's bloodline, and he froze himself." Zi JI somewhat awkwardly.
"Bloodline resonance?" The Ice Dragon King's eyes grew increasingly strange.
"Isn't this flirting?"
The bloodline resonance of a true dragon is initiated by the female and is a courtship signal. However, many powerful female dragons also enjoy teasing their young in this way.
"Uh... I didn't expect him to be so shy." Zi JI somewhat guiltily.
She wanted to see just how far this person's Dragon King bloodline had gone, so she secretly activated the bloodline resonance to test him. However, judging from his appearance, he seemed to know nothing about these things.
"Brother, stop hiding." The Ice Dragon King flew to the Ice Seal Xuan Ming.
She's just teasing you.
The ice layer trembled slightly, and the thick ice layer surrounding Xuan Ming suddenly shattered, turning into tiny ice crystals that drifted into the air.
Xuan Ming glanced at Di Tian behind him. "Have you reached an agreement?"
"That's about enough," said the Ice Dragon King.
"Your Yin-Yang Soul Core, next, Di Tian will teach you how to control it."