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--- Chapter 175 ---
Han Yuan cancelled the domain, causing the world around them to return to normal. The plane's consciousness finally sighed in relief, as being in the Demonic World was very uncomfortable.
Imagine having a house and watching it being taken away right before your eyes.
That's literally how the Demonic World works.
In fact, it was more brutal than that because the authority of the world was 'forcibly' taken away. Although the size of this place wasn't that big, the effect was terrifying.
"Just what are you?" The golden flame asked bluntly.
"..." Han Yuan's mouth twitched slightly.
Even then, he sighed and still answered.
"I'm just a fool who wanted to avenge his past."
"Let's stop it at that."
"Anyway, thanks for awakening my 'body' martial soul."
"I have three and a half martial souls now." Han Yuan couldn't help but smile at the thought of having four martial souls in the future.
Although he only obtained "Heavenly Demon's Body" martial soul today, its potential is no less than that of Purple Silver Grass and Clear Sky Ant King.
No, the Heavenly Demon's Body might be even stronger.
After all, Han Yuan could already deduce the future of his first two martial souls, unlike the Heavenly Demon's Body, whose full potential hadn't even been 'fully' exposed.
While Han Yuan obtained the Heavenly Demon's Body martial soul, it also came with complications that an ordinary martial soul wouldn't possess. This martial soul has its own will, just like Purple Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Ant King, but the "spirit" is much more dangerous than the cheeky ant.
Sure, Clear Sky Ant King is pretentious, but it is an arrogance that comes from the heart and is easy to understand.
But Heavenly Demon's will is different.
It was an existence that overwhelmed the world. And from how addictive Demonic Power alone, Han Yuan already knew Heavenly Demon was not something he could control for a long time.
Being drowned in uncontrollable power wasn't something he wished to do.
He wanted to make this power his own!
'Level 100, huh? I will get there sooner or later.' Han Yuan deactivated the Heavenly Demon form, returning to his normal appearance. 'My next goal is probably condensing Soul Core.'
'Level 70 first, and then fully awaken my Purple Silver Grass.'
'Heh, there is really no end to cultivation.'
Han Yuan was about to ask Di Yating again about her condition, but she suddenly transformed, enveloped in brilliant white light.
The dragon transformed into a white-haired woman dressed in a modest white robe adorned with purple-gold dragon embroidery patterns. Despite its simplicity, the clothes couldn't conceal her hot figure, with prominent hips, a shapely rear, and milky long legs and feet encased in black silk and matching shoes. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that her complexion was fair and healthy, accented by a hint of redness in her cheeks. Her striking silverish-red eyes, high and sharp nose, pearly white teeth, bright red lips, and slightly longer ears than those of an average human added to her enchanting appearance.
Looking at the beauty before him, Han Yuan couldn't help but feel a little speechless. He had no other words than as expected of the cultivation world, and a pure-blooded dragon, even her transformation is this beautiful.
It's hard to believe the grumpy dragon earlier was this beautiful.
Di Yating blinked a few times and stretched her slender arms, "Hmm, it's been a while since I used this form. Nothing changes, I guess."
'Well, beside the surging power in my veins.' She added in her heart, while clenching her hands, that she no longer feels weak from the injury. No, in fact, she became even stronger.
"Heh." She gazed at Han Yuan and noticed his amazed expression, smiling proudly. "My human form wasn't bad, right?"
"Yeah." Han Yuan didn't lie or make excuses.
"Though I prefer your arrogant look from earlier."
Di Yating blushed slightly and coughed, "Don't remind me of that. I was just angry because of Thunder God's sudden death."
"I have a complicated relationship with him, after all."
"So my emotion wasn't under control."
"That sounds like excuses after losing to me." Han Yuan retorted playfully, making the dragon woman glare at him unhappily. Di Yating was about to comment back snarkily, and then noticed something preventing her from disgracing the human boy before her.
It was instinctual behavior, as if Han Yuan were a noble existence she couldn't defile with her dirty words.
Then, Di Yating realized this was the effect of the 'Demonic' Soul Contract she had with Han Yuan.
Honestly, it feels awkward but understandable.
Since Di Yating has agreed to a soul-binding contract, she must follow it thoroughly. She was more than prepared to face the consequences.
Not to mention, it seemed Di Yating was getting more than she wished as the Soul Contract didn't just heal her injury but also evolve her, granting her a potential rivaling the Dragon God.
Any dragons would wish they had her chance.
Eventually, Di Yating accepted this and replied, "You defeated me fair and square. Even if I made excuses, that's all that matters."
Han Yuan narrowed his eyes, feeling that the polite dragon was odd. "Oh, you're not going to fight back?"
'I can't!' Di Yating's mouth twitched bitterly. In the end, she changed the topic by saying, "As you said, we are partners now. We should get along well."
"What about this..."
"I can give you my Dragon's Core inside the small plane below. There are some treasures and spirit bones that your people can use."
"You're quite generous." The golden flame suddenly interjected.
Di Yating rolled her eyes, "I don't need them anymore. And it's not like I can use those spirit bones."
"Han Yuan's Demonic Power is more than enough to let me grow stronger."
"After all, we are connected." She added with a chuckle.
Han Yuan shivered slightly, "Don't make it sound so weird."
"But we are literally connected!" Di Yating gave Han Yuan a haunting smile.
"..." Han Yuan.
Why is there no normal woman around me?
Ah, yes. I forgot this was a freaking cultivation world!
"Back to the small plane."
"Can I change its location? This place wasn't very strategic."
The golden flame hurriedly answered, "I can help you with that. Still, I recommended discarding this useless small plane because most of its rules are crippled."
"The brat is right. If not for the circumstances, I'd have chosen another small plane to bind my spirit in." Di Yating followed with a nod.
"Is that so?" Han Yuan crossed his arms. He planned to use this plane to transport the Yin-Yang Ice Fire Well to the Dao Academy, making it an exclusive training ground. It seemed the plan got scrapped before he could even do it.
The golden flame noticed Han Yuan's disappointment and said, "If you want a small plane, I can make one for you."
"You can do that?" Han Yuan was surprised.
"Duh, I am the plane's consciousness!" The golden flame returned with a shaking body. "I have the highest innate authority on Douluo Planet, so making a small 'functioning' plane is easy peasy for me."
"Don't underestimate me!"
"Okay, then. I will leave it to you." Han Yuan smiled happily. "If possible, I wanted you to move a 'site' into that small plane, too."
The golden flame shook a few sparks as if waving a hand, "Just take the poor dragon's treasure first, after all, making a plane will take time."
"Tch, who is poor?" Di Yating mocked immediately. "You can't even use your authority to fight gods yet."
Di Yating guided Han Yuan to a small plane below, which was truly a realm devoid of life and contrary to the laws of nature.
Not only were essential elements like fire and water absent, but the place itself felt utterly lifeless. It's no wonder the pure-blooded true dragon like her had grown so weak after living in such a desolate environment for years.
Surprisingly, Di Yating actually has some good stuff. Within her treasury is a fist-sized Living Gold, some ancient spirit bones of pure true dragon's bloodline, her former Dragon Core made of her remains, two incomplete divine artifacts, and several Immortal Herbs.
One word, DAMN!
Han Yuan didn't expect Di Yating to be a rich woman!