"Sure enough, it was destiny..."
Having received the answer from the Emperor Auspicious Beast that bore the fate of soul beasts, ripples suddenly stirred in Ling Bai's brilliant golden eyes.
"Tell me, where did you get the Power of Destiny?" Ling Qiuxi pressed impatiently.
In her understanding, destiny was bestowed by heaven and earth, an innate ability. Although Douluo Continent had no shortage of secret arts concerning destiny—such as Destiny Guidance, which shared destiny, and Destiny Transfer, which stripped it away—Ling Qiuxi knew that Ling Bai had never been interested in destiny. How had he suddenly awakened the Power of Destiny?
Ling Bai pondered for a moment, organizing his thoughts before slowly saying, "Qiuxi, would you believe me if I said Douluo Continent actually possesses self-awareness, like a muddleheaded child?
"The so-called Children of Destiny and Beasts of Destiny are the fortunate ones entrusted with the continent's consciousness. They often receive unseen protection, sailing smoothly through life. Even if they suffer hardships, they can ultimately turn danger into safety."
Ling Qiuxi nodded vaguely. In more than ten thousand years of life, she had never considered such questions.
Ling Bai continued, "Something as intangible as destiny can be granted by the continent's consciousness, but it can also be taken away at any time. That is why I have never craved the Power of Destiny.
"Only what is mine is truly mine.
"Unfortunately, the previous Child of Destiny was no longer up to the task, so the continent's consciousness abandoned him..."
"And then it chose you..." Ling Qiuxi suddenly understood.
"Yes. It took the initiative to give me the Power of Destiny. From now on, I am the Child of Destiny who bears humanity's fate!"
Ling Bai raised his eyes toward the deep night sky. What began as an unintended act had