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"Since that human youth was able to earn the favor of such a powerhouse, he must have a tremendous fortuitous encounter.

"Besides, you can ask the Emperor Auspicious Beast. When she resisted back then, the human Titled Douluo wasn't the only one she used Judgment of Destiny on. That human youth was also her target.

"But Judgment of Destiny had absolutely no effect on him.

"A human youth like him is also an opportunity for us Soul Beasts, an opportunity to resist the Divine Realm.

"Besides, the Emperor Auspicious Beast has destiny's fortune protecting her. As long as she doesn't court death herself, she can remain safe even in the human world."

The Silver Dragon King offered a smooth explanation in response to Di Tian's question.

She certainly wasn't going to say that Hell had won her over, and that she had abandoned the idea of waiting for him to leave before launching a sneak attack on Yan Shaozhe and Bai Jingtian to keep them here forever.

Since Hell held Bai Jingtian in such high regard, she naturally intended to place her bets on Bai Jingtian as well.

Even if Bai Jingtian only managed to become a god, the Star Dou Great Forest would surely benefit from having helped him on his path to godhood.

Besides, Bai Jingtian's goal was hardly as narrow as merely becoming a god.

Di Tian fell silent and turned his gaze to the Emperor Auspicious Beast.

After all, she was the beast involved. If she herself "actually refused," then even Di Tian and the Silver Dragon King couldn't force her.

Under Di Tian's gaze, the Emperor Auspicious Beast grew a little uncomfortable. She instinctively turned her head to the side, only to meet the gazes of Hell and Bai Jingtian.

She turned her head the other way again, then said with a noticeable lack of confidence:

"F-first, let's get one thing straight. You can't adopt me like a puppy, or else...

"Or else I'll make everyone around you plagued by bad luck. They'll trip on flat ground, slip and step in dog poop, and..."

Hearing the Emperor Auspicious Beast say something so at odds with what she meant, Hell and Bai Jingtian burst out laughing at the same time.

What she had described was essentially the torment Yan Shaozhe had nearly suffered just now. Hearing her words, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help lowering his head, unwilling to let the Ferocious Beasts see his somewhat flushed face.

"Forget it. If you don't want to come, I won't force you. Besides, I actually don't know the first thing about raising dogs, so you can rest easy."

After laughing, Bai Jingtian responded gently.

Whether the Emperor Auspicious Beast came or not made little difference to him. If he had to rely on her destiny's fortune to succeed, then he was nothing but a loser at heart.

Even though the four traits he had chosen from nine had already given him ample foundation for success, he couldn't stop working hard. Otherwise, even the Sea Tiger Template wouldn't be able to make him into someone accomplished.

"W-who needs you to put me at ease?!"

The Emperor Auspicious Beast continued awkwardly, then turned to walk deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.

But just after she had taken a few steps, a voice sent through Sound Transmission immediately reached Bai Jingtian's ears.

"One year. I'll come find you for another duel in one year. This time, I won't let your little tricks catch me off guard again!"

Although Sound Transmission theoretically couldn't be eavesdropped on, even the Scarlet King, who had the lowest cultivation among those present, had a talent for hearing. Besides, Sound Transmission wasn't an encrypted mental communication, so it couldn't easily be overheard by others.

Just like Guan Yuetong's last words to Bai Shounan before her death, only Tiandao had honestly refrained from using his power to listen in. The other magnetic field powerhouses present had basically heard every word, and even Bai Cinan had caught it faintly.

Apart from Xiong Jun, who was all muscle for brains and far too straightforward, the other powerhouses present heard every word and exchanged knowing smiles.

"Then it's settled." Yan Shaozhe happily cupped his fists and bowed to Di Tian, then prepared to leave the Star Dou Great Forest with Bai Jingtian and Hell.

Just then, Di Tian suddenly produced something from who knew where and tossed it to Bai Jingtian.

The gentle force allowed Bai Jingtian to catch it easily. Looking closely, he saw that it was one of Di Tian's dragon scales.

Moreover, unlike the scales Hell had sliced off with the Sword of Hell earlier, this one seemed to contain some special power.

"Don't worry, it's just an ordinary scale. You only need to carry it with you; there's no need to keep it against your body."

Di Tian spoke casually. In front of Hell, he wouldn't dare try a petty trick like the one with the reverse scale.

The scale really did contain only a little of Di Tian's power. At most, it served as a mark and a protective charm. As long as Bai Jingtian didn't go on a killing spree in the Star Dou Great Forest like the Body Sect, Di Tian and the Ferocious Beasts of the Great Ferocious Land not only wouldn't interfere, but would even come out to help him.

After all, the Silver Dragon King had personally chosen Bai Jingtian as the person who could change the fate of Soul Beasts and had even sent the Emperor Auspicious Beast to follow him. Naturally, Di Tian had to show some support as well.

"Many thanks, then!"

Since Di Tian had said he didn't need to keep it against his body, Bai Jingtian naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to carry the scale close to his skin like Lao Huo. He promptly stuffed it into a Storage Soul Tool he didn't use very often.

Although Bai Jingtian could sense that Magnetic Field Haunting still had quite a while left, and Hell had indeed conquered the Ferocious Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest with his strength, his own task in the forest was already complete. Next, he had to continue working hard to improve himself.

He still had many things to do and couldn't stay in the Star Dou Great Forest wasting time.

"A ten-thousand-year third ring? Jingtian, you never cease to surprise me!"

After returning to Shrek Academy, Bai Jingtian sought out Mu Jin at once and shared the good news with her.

At the sight of the dazzling black of Bai Jingtian's third ring, Mu Jin nearly broke into a lustful grin.

Because of the limits of her talent, she herself could only hope to become a Soul Douluo at best. As for becoming a Titled Douluo, unless she obtained an opportunity comparable to those of the first generation of the Shrek Seven Devils, she had no hope at all.

But seeing Bai Jingtian, a junior she found very pleasing, succeed naturally made her happy.

"I was just lucky." Bai Jingtian didn't go into detail about the Soul Hunting trip. Mu Jin would fill in the blanks herself anyway.

Besides, as a level ninety-five Super Douluo, Yan Shaozhe would have had no trouble obtaining a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

"Go back to your dorm and get some proper rest. Even though the Soul Hunting trip ended so quickly, you must be exhausted.

"You don't need to come to class tomorrow either. Just stay in your dorm and focus on getting yourself back into shape.

"As for your father, I'll let him know."

After her initial burst of delight, Mu Jin quickly made the arrangements for Bai Jingtian.

Given how clever Bai Jingtian was, he really didn't have much need to attend regular classes, so Mu Jin felt no misgivings about arranging time off for him.

"Oh, right. Fan Yu has also agreed to let you take elective courses in the Soul Tool Department. You can go whenever you feel like it. This is the token he asked me to give you."

Mu Jin added this as she took a token from her Storage Soul Tool and placed it in Bai Jingtian's hand.