But the soul masters didn't realize that this handsome boy was actually the weakest among the hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts within the inner circle.
Some didn't believe in danger and ventured deep into the mixed circle.
Arriving at Xinghu Lake, they scanned the distance yet still found no proper ten-thousand-year soul beast worth hunting.
Heads slumped onto the grass, they grumbled, "I'm afraid some Super Douluo carried out a massacre here in the Star Dou Great Forest. It's deserted now—maybe the spirit master world itself is declining!"
Whenever a spirit master reached rank nine, they hit a bottleneck and needed to draw strength from spirit beasts to break through—that was what spirit rings were for.
"Wrong!"
One spirit master with sharp eyesight spotted a dense cluster of soul beasts afar.
They swam in the lake, soared through the sky, and built vine bridges to crawl slowly.
"Wow... so many ten-thousand-year soul beasts!"
Shock froze the group.
Then they recovered:
"Run! Run quickly!"
"Hey, aren't we still hunting spirit rings?"
"Hunting? For fur? With this many soul beasts around, we're dead for sure!"
"Beast tide! This is a beast tide!"
Not only the group of spirit masters witnessed this grand scene—everyone who ventured into the Star Dou Great Forest did.
But no one knew what today really marked.
It was the wedding day of the soul beast co-master.
In the Great Fierce Land, led by the seven fiercest beasts and followed by thousands of ten-thousand-year soul beasts, everything was lined up in perfect formation.
Most ten-thousand-year soul beasts in Star Dou Great Forest gathered, and those of lower cultivation or latecomers could only soak in the water around.
The entire Terrible Land was magnificently decorated.
Flowers floated through the sky, and ancient trees entwined with ivy and vines formed a corridor.
The Longyou Xinghu chanted lightly as vanilla blossoms welcomed the guests.
Di Tian was filled with sorrow.
Damn it, his goddess-like Master was going to marry a human!
And a child at that!
The Lord wanted to raise him as a child husband!
Even as an 800,000-year-old super soul beast, Di Tian dared not covet the Lord's affections.
Even more tragic was that only two dragons existed in the entire Terrible Land besides the Lord—himself and Zi Ji.
That burden crushed Di Tian.
He felt deeply humiliated.
The once-dignified beast king had fallen so low!
"I want to see who could truly fascinate the Lord!"
Di Tian grumbled quietly.
Brigitte gave a warning look, signaling that the Lord was about to appear, and quickly greeted him with a long exhale.
"Roar, roar~"
Di Tian felt utterly helpless.
Gu Yuena appeared, wearing a red wedding gown, a phoenix crown, and golden hairpins—her style unique and stunning.
If any poet were present, they would write:
Wanting to be the bride's beloved, with delicate fair skin.
The red dress soft and sorrowful, pears fragrant and tender.
Half happy, half angry, breathless in a dream.
Heaven's gift, forced marriage, a perfect match to raise the child.
Subei tightly held Gu Yuena's delicate hands.
The beasts before them bowed and resonated in awe.
It was truly spectacular.
She deserved to be called Douluo's richest woman; her influence was immense!
"Greetings, Lord!"
The soul beasts with wisdom and some grasp of human language spoke respectfully.
But those without wisdom and with weaker cultivation whispered nervously, heads bowed low.
Gu Yuena snorted: "Summoning ten thousand beasts today is no big deal, just announcing one thing."
The seven fierce beasts exchanged looks: marriage might not be a big event, but what else could be?
Gu Yuena looked down and shook Subei's hand.
"This child, from today onwards, will be my child foster husband. When he grows up, he will be my husband, and we will live as husband and wife."
"No soul beast is allowed to disrespect him!"
"From today, he is your king!"
"The seven fierce beasts, obey this order!"
Gu Yuena's voice grew cold and commanding.
The seven fierce beasts all bowed deeply: "Yes!"
Gu Yuena declared, "Seeing him in the future is like seeing me. Whoever dares disrespect or harm him, I will cut them down!"
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