Chapter 16 – Cutting in on a Supreme Treasure
Dragon City, one of the northernmost cities of the Douling Empire, was also among the closest human cities to the Extreme North on the Douluo Continent.
And here—there was treasure!
During the era of Peerless Tang Sect, what was the ultimate tonic for ice-type soul beasts and ice-type soul masters?
Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow!
This item was like the energy amethyst in a certain other world—one injection could restore full vitality and even enhance strength. According to Snow Empress, it was a treasure comparable to the Golden of All Living Things.
Now that Lin Yun had both plot foresight and Di Tian, the number one underling of Douluo, how could he not claim such a treasure for himself? Wouldn't it be a sin against heaven?
"So, Respected One, what are we doing in this place?" Di Tian asked curiously.
"Old Di, this place holds a treasure fated for this king. I'm here to retrieve it!" Lin Yun smiled as he pointed in the direction of Earth Dragon Gate.
"Oh~ Understood! Rest assured, Respected One, I'll retrieve it for you right away!" Di Tian volunteered eagerly.
"See, so hasty again." Lin Yun shook his head. "Do you even know what the treasure is? How are you going to get it if you don't even know?"
"Ahem… Then may Respected One enlighten me," Di Tian said, a bit embarrassed.
Well, there went the dignity of the Beast God—shattered to pieces.
This time, Lin Yun didn't keep it a secret anymore. After all, this was the Beast God of the Star Dou Forest; constantly dousing him with cold water wasn't appropriate either.
"You saw the sect below—Earth Dragon Gate. Deep within that sect lies a well. The water within is incomparably cold, and inside that well is the item I need. Use your spatial power to seal it and bring all of it to me," Lin Yun instructed seriously.
At the same time, he told Di Tian what the treasure was.
Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow!
Just hearing those five words was enough for Di Tian to understand how Lin Yun intended to help the Ice and Snow Empresses survive their tribulations.
Having lived countless years, Di Tian was naturally familiar with the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow—not just heard of it, but even indirectly absorbed the heavenly energy it emitted.
Don't forget, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm—the oversized energy battery—had all its stored power drawn from Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow.
Di Tian had once consumed the energy of the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow as a dragon!
"Yes, Respected One. Please wait a moment." Di Tian bowed and stepped into space, using a reverse scale of his black dragon form to carry and shield Lin Yun.
Moments later, Di Tian returned to Lin Yun, a trace of uncontainable joy on his face.
"Respected One, the task is complete!"
"Let me see." Lin Yun raised an eyebrow.
Di Tian extended his hand. A pillar of ice, sealed completely by spatial power with not a trace of aura leaking, floated in his palm.
"Respected One, this is the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow," Di Tian said solemnly.
Even though he wasn't an ice-attribute soul beast, he could still sense the dense heavenly energy within the ice marrow. With some effort, he could absorb its pure energy to strengthen himself.
Of course, the benefits wouldn't be as great as for an ice-attribute soul beast. He couldn't enhance his inherent attributes—only absorb it like he once absorbed Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, treating it as raw energy.
Still, it was undeniably a heavenly treasure.
"Not bad. Well done." Lin Yun smiled and waved his hand, signaling Di Tian to put it away.
"Let's go. Everything's settled. Time to return to Star Dou."
Star Dou Forest.
Just as the Ice and Snow Empresses arrived at the Lake of Life, Lin Yun and Di Tian followed closely, stepping out from space.
Sensing their arrival, the beast kings of the Star Dou Forest gathered at the lake, warily eyeing the Ice and Snow Empresses.
"So everyone's here." Lin Yun nodded in greeting.
Bi Ji had originally intended to ask the Snow Empress about their reason for coming, but before she could open her mouth, Lin Yun's voice rang out clearly.
"Respected One!"
"Soul beast sovereign!"
Bi Ji and Snow Empress stepped forward one after the other and bowed respectfully to Lin Yun.
The Ten Thousand Demon King, Ice Empress, and the others also showed their respect to Lin Yun.
Upon hearing Snow Empress address him as "Respected One," Bi Ji and the rest suddenly realized—so these two were the ones the Respected One brought back from the Extreme North.
Good thing they didn't start a fight.
"Since everyone's already here, I won't waste time gathering you again. This king has an announcement," Lin Yun said, hands behind his back, chest out in a commanding pose. His eyes swept over each soul beast present.
Good grief, he really had the air of a soul beast leader now.
As a human, not only had he infiltrated the soul beast faction, but he'd even become the top dog.
"We await your command, Respected One (soul beast sovereign)!" all the beast kings spoke in unison.
Well, all except Bear King.
Though he also bowed, there was a trace of impatience on his face. Perhaps it was time to have Di Tian give him a little… adjustment.
Lin Yun took note of it, then said, "As you can see, from now on, Snow Empress and Ice Empress will be your colleagues. The two of them have already submitted to this king, and from now on, they will be working under me."
Bi Ji and the other ferocious beasts exchanged glances. Only the Ten Thousand Demon King had an expression that said I knew it.
Ever since Snow Empress had bowed to Lin Yun, he had suspected as much. Lin Yun's words only confirmed it.
"Yes, Respected One," Bi Ji and the others responded.
"If there's nothing else, you may leave. Ice and Snow Empresses, and Di Tian—stay." Lin Yun waved his hand.
Bear King was the first to scurry off, his massive body thundering as he sauntered away.
All right, all right, it's you again!
Really think I don't hold grudges?
Lin Yun narrowed his golden eyes, watching Bear King's back disappear into the forest, eyes gleaming with murderous intent.
Di Tian, catching the glint in Lin Yun's gaze, also frowned slightly and glanced coldly toward Bear King's retreating figure.
That foolish bear had upset the Respected One. As the Respected One's loyal Old Di, he felt it was his duty to ensure Bear King remembered the majesty of the king.
Suddenly, Bear King felt a chill down his spine. His urge to rush home and mate with his new concubines instantly vanished.
'What the hell—who's cursing me?!'
…
Once the other soul beasts had departed, only Lin Yun, Di Tian, and the Ice and Snow Empresses remained near the Lake of Life.
"I wonder what orders the soul beast sovereign has for the two of us sisters?" Snow Empress was the first to speak, her voice cold and emotionless.
"This king knows both of you are facing the threat of heavenly tribulation. But since you've pledged yourselves to serve me, you can't be dying just yet," Lin Yun said casually.
"So, as a reward for your loyalty, I've decided to grant you a treasure capable of helping you survive your tribulations!"
"Di Tian!"
With a wave of Lin Yun's hand, Di Tian stepped forward proudly. He extended his right hand, and a deep blue ice pillar appeared silently, as if liquid flowed within.
"Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow?!" *2
(End of chapter)
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