Sister!
Your Holiness!
Both Su Linfeng and Dugu Yan cried out at once—
afraid that Bibi Dong might act rashly before she understood the situation.
After all, she didn't know who Gu Yuena really was yet—
that she was a White Dragon.
A very white dragon.
"What are you doing?"
Gu Yuena frowned, turning her gaze on Bibi Dong, who stood before her with wariness written all over her face.
"Humans are truly detestable… and to think I actually saved your life."
"Huh?"
Human?
Bibi Dong froze—her entire body shivering.
Her complexion turned pale as realization struck.
"A… transformed soul beast?!"
Impossible.
How could there be such a powerful beast in the Star Dou Great Forest?
Its aura completely eclipsed her own strength by an unimaginable margin.
Was it really she who had saved her?
At that crucial moment, Su Linfeng quickly stepped forward,
leaning close to whisper what had just happened.
He also revealed the woman's true identity—
The real ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest:
The Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena.
At first, Bibi Dong's face showed simple shock.
Then astonishment.
And finally—utter disbelief.
A… a million-year soul beast?
Does such an existence truly live on the Douluo Continent?
Her understanding of the world was completely overturned.
She didn't doubt Linfeng's words—
because his own body was that of a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast.
"Linfeng… you mean…"
Her voice trembled.
"That's only a clone of hers?"
Linfeng nodded.
"Yes, Sister. It was indeed she who saved you.
I still don't have the power to tear open space like she does."
Bibi Dong stood dazed, gazing up at Gu Yuena in midair.
Her emotions were too tangled to name.
How had things come to this?
Humans… and soul beasts… standing side by side?
It was something she'd never imagined possible—
And all of it stemmed from Su Linfeng.
Without him, she'd likely already be dead in that Death Arena.
"What are you staring at?"
Gu Yuena snorted softly.
"I only saved you because of him."
"Besides, this evil tiger carries a stench I despise.
Its very presence disrupts the balance of my forest."
"So—let it serve as your next spirit ring."
Linfeng: "…"
Bibi Dong: "…"
Wait… what?
A soul beast offering a spirit ring to a human?
That was unheard of.
Neither soul beasts nor humans would believe such madness.
It had to be a trick—
And with Bibi Dong's cautious nature, suspicion was only natural.
Before she could respond, however—
"I'm willing."
The Dark Devil Evil God Tiger suddenly spoke, its deep voice echoing.
"I am willing to offer myself as your eighth spirit ring."
Gu Yuena: "…"
Bibi Dong: "…"
If Gu Yuena's behavior was already outrageous,
then this tiger's words were downright insane.
A soul beast… volunteering for a sacrificial ring?
But for the tiger, it made perfect sense.
Under Gu Yuena's suppression, escape was impossible,
and every beast in the forest wanted it dead anyway.
Its species was cursed—its nature inherently evil.
And after hearing Linfeng and Gu Yuena's earlier conversation,
it knew it had no way out.
Better to die on its own terms—
and maybe… become a god through her.
If the woman with Twin Martial Souls really was Linfeng's chosen vessel for godhood,
then perhaps, through her ascension, the tiger's soul could one day resurrect within the Divine Realm.
It had no other choice.
Bibi Dong stood frozen, completely at a loss.
Moments ago, this very tiger had nearly killed her—
And now it was begging to become her spirit ring?
She turned toward Linfeng.
He met her gaze, nodded slightly, and spoke gently:
"Sister, I know you have questions."
"Once we're back at the Spirit Hall, I'll explain everything."
"But since this creature has already decided to sacrifice itself—
You shouldn't hesitate."
Bibi Dong hesitated only for a moment.
Then she nodded.
She might doubt Gu Yuena,
and she might not trust the tiger,
but she trusted Su Linfeng completely—
And that was enough.
Without further words, Bibi Dong and the Dark Devil Evil God Tiger exchanged a glance.
They moved to an open clearing,
where she sat cross-legged,
and the tiger, under Gu Yuena's cold gaze, began its sacrificial ritual.
Brilliant black-and-crimson light flared,
its soul essence rising into the sky.
Gu Yuena dusted her hands elegantly.
"Well, that's that."
She glanced sidelong at Su Linfeng, murmuring to herself:
"I must admit… I'm curious about this human world of yours.
If we're to cooperate, I should understand it better, shouldn't I?"
Linfeng, however, didn't respond.
His attention stayed fixed on the tiger's sacrifice.
He knew Gu Yuena well enough to hear the hidden meaning behind her words.
She'd brought the tiger here—
a clear sign that she was already leaning toward cooperation.
Now she just needed an excuse to go to the human world.
Her pride wouldn't allow her to say it directly.
"Hey, are you even listening?"
Seeing him unresponsive, Gu Yuena ran a hand through her silver hair,
a faint hint of awkwardness flashing across her flawless face.
"I said I'd consider your proposal for cooperation."
Linfeng finally looked up, smiling slightly.
"Mhm. Take your time."
He knew her type—cold on the surface,
but cunning and methodical beneath.
Every word she said was a calculated move,
each gesture designed to add weight to her bargaining position.
"You…"
Gu Yuena's cheeks flushed pink with irritation.
Her eyes narrowed in warning.
"Are you deaf? I said I want to see the human world!"
"See the human world?"
Linfeng raised an eyebrow, amusement flickering in his eyes.
"That doesn't seem necessary.
Your decision to cooperate has nothing to do with sightseeing, does it?"
Gu Yuena clenched her fists tightly.
Her silver eyes flashed with dangerous light.
"You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"
"Tease me again, and I'll kill you!"
Linfeng chuckled.
"You can try."
"You're getting angry again—I never said you couldn't go."
"The Douluo Continent's a big place.
If you want to wander, who could stop you?"
"No need to pick a fight over it, right?"
Gu Yuena nearly exploded.
Her silver aura rippled like a storm.
"What I meant," she snapped,
"Is that what I want to visit that Spirit Hall you mentioned?"
"Ah."
Linfeng's lips curved into a knowing smile.
The time was right.
"If that's the case, then sure—it's not impossible."
"But you can't just walk into the Spirit Hall without reason.
They'll suspect something immediately."
He pretended to think for a moment—
Then clapped his hands lightly as if struck by inspiration.
Right! The Spirit Academy is still short on teachers.
"Why don't you join under that identity?"
That would be a legitimate reason to enter.
What?!
Gu Yuena's beautiful eyes widened in outrage.
You mean to tell me—me, the Silver Dragon King,
Should go and teach in some academy?!