Roar—
A dragon roar filled with shock and fury erupted from the deepest part of the Star Dou Great Forest. In an instant, the entire forest seemed to boil over. Countless soul beasts fled in panic, and even the sky above the Great Land seemed to gather a terrifying dark cloud. The air pressure within a radius of hundreds of li dropped dramatically.
Di Tian stared at the calm-faced Shen Hanyu in front of him with a look of shock and anger, then said:
"You want to take the Auspicious Beast away and have it accompany you in doing something that defies the will of the plane? Impossible. Absolutely impossible. You cannot possibly be unaware of the Auspicious Beast's importance to our Star Dou Great Forest. Once the Auspicious Beast is lost, the entire Star Dou Great Forest will suffer a heavy blow, and in the end, the destiny of the entire soul beast race will be severely affected…"
Shen Hanyu's robes fluttered loudly from the terrifying aura emanating from Di Tian, but his expression remained as calm as ever, as if he had expected nothing less. He simply said lightly:
"Of course I know that. The fact that I dared to say this means I have confidence. While the Auspicious Beast faces danger, my own life is closely linked to it. Di Tian, you should understand me. I've always liked the feeling of controlling the overall situation, rather than letting others control me…"
Di Tian's face twitched slightly. Who knows what kind of emotions he felt upon hearing Shen Hanyu's idea. Was it shock? Perhaps. But Di Tian felt it was more likely astonishment and admiration. Shen Hanyu's pursuit of power had truly reached the extreme. Such a crazy thing would be astonishing even if merely spoken aloud, yet this young human man had actually planned it out in detail and even found a concrete method…
"I understand what you mean, but the Auspicious Beast's existence is far too important. Moreover, its current cultivation is only a few thousand years; it is still in its juvenile stage. Even if I let you take the Auspicious Beast today, it wouldn't be able to help you much…"
Di Tian slowly softened his tone, and the terrifying aura around him gradually weakened. The dark clouds shrouding the sky above the Great Land slowly receded, and the air pressure and surrounding light gradually returned to normal.
Shen Hanyu chuckled lightly and then said:
"I don't need its cultivation to be that high. In my plan, it only serves as a medium…"
"Fate is uncontrollable. It cannot even be considered an attribute, but rather a special product that exists outside of cognition. Fate is different from luck. Luck can be manipulated as long as one's strength is sufficient, but fate? Fate is ever-changing. The fall of any single grain of sand is enough to rewrite the entire history. It is a kind of strange continuity. While we are talking here, perhaps fate has already been altered…"
When he said the last sentence, a strange look flashed in Shen Hanyu's eyes. While speaking of these things, he always had a peculiar feeling. He couldn't describe it in words. There was clearly no sensation in his body or spirit, yet this feeling was clearly active in every inch of his flesh and blood, leaving him momentarily unable to grasp it.
Even so, the Auspicious Beast's existence was indeed irreplaceable for the time being.
The Auspicious Beast's unique fate attribute could not be found a second time anywhere in the entire Douluo Continent. Fate could only be manifested in the world through an existence that could likewise draw upon fate. In the dark, Shen Hanyu vaguely felt that the Auspicious Beast's existence was indispensable. No matter what, he was determined to take the Auspicious Beast away today.
Di Tian's expression changed slightly again. When it came to the Auspicious Beast, he could not agree to Shen Hanyu so easily. Even if he were to agree, it would at least have to wait until Gu Yuena confirmed it. This was no longer just his own matter. The life and death of the Auspicious Beast concerned the entire Star Dou Great Forest. He had repeatedly emphasized this to Shen Hanyu, not because he was being long-winded, but because he understood the Auspicious Beast's role better than anyone.
Shen Hanyu did not press the matter further. After lightly rubbing his forehead, he said:
"Di Tian, I know you cannot decide on the short term, so I have already sent a message to Gu Yuena. We will discuss this matter together afterwards…"
After a pause, Shen Hanyu continued:
"If the Auspicious Beast truly helps me take that step, in the future, what's wrong with me granting your soul beast race a prosperous and peaceful era?"
Di Tian quietly looked at Shen Hanyu without saying anything more. Countless thoughts surged in his pale golden pupils. For a moment, even he, the Beast God who had lived for countless years, felt a trace of bewilderment.
Only after Shen Hanyu's figure had completely disappeared did Di Tian slowly come back to his senses. He knew Shen Hanyu had not left the range of the Great Land, because just now he had also received a transmission from Gu Yuena. She told him to wait a while; they would be able to return to the Douluo Continent soon if they traveled at full speed, and then they would discuss this issue…
Just as Di Tian was repeatedly pondering the matter, he suddenly sensed movement behind him. Turning around, he discovered that the Auspicious Beast had somehow already come up behind him.
Seeing the contemplation in Di Tian's eyes, the Auspicious Beast said softly:
"Actually, I think what Shen Hanyu said is quite believable. How about… I go help him?"
Di Tian nearly laughed from anger. He said coldly:
"This matter needs to wait until the Lord returns before it can be considered. For the time being, you will obediently stay within the core area. Auspicious Beast, you should be clear about your own identity and status, and even clearer about what you mean to the soul beast race…"
The Auspicious Beast drooped its head in disappointment, then let out a muffled "Oh," before slowly walking toward the forest not far away.
Di Tian rubbed his forehead, feeling truly helpless for a moment. Looking at the Auspicious Beast's back, he could only pray that their Lord would return soon. Otherwise, he really didn't know what choice to make…
…
The night was like water. Countless fireflies flew out from the nearby forest, swept across the sky, and arrived above the grassy area where Shen Hanyu was located.
The rustling sound coming from the forest attracted Shen Hanyu's attention. He slowly opened his eyes, then looked toward the source of the sound. A gust of strong wind blew past, causing countless plants to sway wildly and revealing the newcomer's true appearance.
"Hmm?"
Shen Hanyu looked with some surprise at the fluffy golden little beast before him. He had not expected the Auspicious Beast to come running here in the middle of the night.
Seeing that it had been discovered by Shen Hanyu, the Auspicious Beast showed no sign of surprise at all. It swaggered openly up to Shen Hanyu and even boldly lay down right beside him.
A gentle breeze blew by, causing the Auspicious Beast's golden fur to flutter slowly. It then slightly raised its head and said:
"Don't blame Uncle Di Tian. He is the Beast God and needs to think about my safety. Actually, I really want to help you, but the Lord's and Uncle Di Tian's opinions are also very important…"
Shen Hanyu shook his head with some amusement and said:
"You're overthinking it. If I wanted to take you away directly, even if Gu Yuena and Di Tian joined forces, they might not be able to stop me. The fact that I'm willing to wait means I'm not in a hurry about this…"
The Auspicious Beast's tail wagged like a puppy's. It had to be said that, as the Auspicious Beast, its appearance was undoubtedly outstanding. At least among those ferocious soul beasts, the Auspicious Beast was truly an anomaly.
"It's naturally best if you can think that way. I originally thought you would be as difficult to talk to as before, but now you seem to have changed a lot…"
Shen Hanyu did not deny it. He simply said softly:
"A person will always slowly grow and change. The me in my youth and the me now in my young adulthood naturally think differently…"
"Tch… You humans are really fickle. Unlike us soul beasts, who don't have so many trivial details…"
The Auspicious Beast muttered in a low voice, but Shen Hanyu still heard it clearly.
Shen Hanyu inexplicably found it somewhat amusing. After rubbing the Auspicious Beast's fluffy head, he said:
"You didn't come looking for me just to say these things, right…"
The Auspicious Beast let out a comfortable soft hum, then shifted its body a little closer to Shen Hanyu. Shen Hanyu could clearly feel the temperature beside him rise considerably, accompanied by a faint fresh fragrance. It was evident that even as a soul beast now, the Auspicious Beast still greatly enjoyed cleanliness.
"I don't know why, but I sense a kindred aura on you. This aura is very attractive to me. These past few years without seeing you, I would inexplicably think of you from time to time. Now that I've come to find you, you should feel honored…"
As it spoke, the Auspicious Beast stretched out its little paw and nudged Shen Hanyu's hand, indicating that he should not stop rubbing its head.
Shen Hanyu had a strange feeling like he was petting a cat. The Auspicious Beast was behaving obediently beside him in a way that was unlike itself. The corners of his lips curved into a smile. He did not refuse. As for everything the Auspicious Beast had said, he had some feelings about it but did not say anything.
Meanwhile, the Auspicious Beast was lying contentedly on the grass beside Shen Hanyu, its face full of enjoyment. Shen Hanyu's movements were not unskilled and gave it a strangely comfortable feeling. This sensation was addictive. If possible, it even wanted to keep Shen Hanyu as a pet forever…
Of course, it only dared to think about it. It was afraid that if it said it out loud, Shen Hanyu would roast it directly, and that would be a loss not worth the gain…
After the comfortable petting session, Shen Hanyu withdrew his hand. He then slowly closed his eyes. Everything around him was incredibly clear in his perception. As his thoughts turned, he gently fell into a warm embrace that was completely different from a human body.
When he opened his eyes, he happened to meet the Auspicious Beast's clear eyes. For some reason, Shen Hanyu actually saw a trace of human-like shyness on the Auspicious Beast. Immediately after, it said somewhat arrogantly:
"I saw that you were tired, so I reluctantly let you lean on me and sleep for a while. In the entire Star Dou Great Forest, you're the only one who can enjoy this kind of treatment. Don't be ungrateful…"
Shen Hanyu did not say much. Lying in the embrace of the Three-Eyed Golden Ni was indeed extremely comfortable. Cultivation no longer held any meaning for him now. He was quite willing to have a good sleep. When drowsy, someone sent a pillow, the Three-Eyed Golden Ni was pretty much like that…
Seeing Shen Hanyu's breathing become increasingly steady, a clear look of disappointment flashed in the Auspicious Beast's eyes. It had originally thought the other party would chat with it a bit more, but after lying down, he really fell asleep. Wasn't this like lifting a rock only to smash its own foot…?
As the Auspicious Beast, it held a transcendent status within the Star Dou Great Forest. The vast majority of soul beasts had no right to resist in front of it. Even if they harbored any amount of resentment toward it, they ultimately did not dare to attack and even had to obediently let themselves become its food.
Within the core area, it was even more pampered like a treasure.
Almost all the beasts were extremely friendly toward it. Even the Beast God Di Tian, who was busy with countless affairs every day, treated it with care and love. Yet even in such an environment, there was still an unfilled blank in the Auspicious Beast's heart. It was loneliness, a kind of loneliness that perhaps most people could not understand. The Auspicious Beast had never taken the initiative to speak of these things to anyone.
But now, it really wanted to tell Shen Hanyu that it was very lonely and wanted him to accompany it to play and chat. However, looking at Shen Hanyu's excessively handsome face, it ultimately stopped its paw, ground its teeth, and let out a light sigh before drooping its head again…
"Fine, fine. Sleep if you want to sleep. Although I really want to wake you up, thinking about it, you probably wouldn't be happy…"
While murmuring to itself, the Auspicious Beast also slowly closed its eyes, preparing to sleep peacefully. But at that moment, Shen Hanyu's laughter suddenly sounded in its ear. Opening its eyes, it saw Shen Hanyu looking at it with some amusement.
"You weren't sleeping!?"
The Auspicious Beast said in surprise. At the same time, it remembered its own murmuring just now and suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
"I wasn't sleeping. I was just watching a certain little guy perform its inner monologue. Now that the show is over, I naturally woke up…"
Shen Hanyu raised an eyebrow and said softly.
"You…!"
The Auspicious Beast was so angry it gnashed its teeth, but in the end it didn't say anything. It only said softly:
"Shen Hanyu, talk with me for a bit. I'm so bored…"
Shen Hanyu rubbed the Auspicious Beast's head again and said:
"What do you want to talk about?"
The Auspicious Beast tilted its head and thought for a moment. Interest gradually rose in its eyes.
"Tell me about the human world. I really wanted to go out and see it before, but Di Tian said it wasn't safe outside, so he never let me go…"
Shen Hanyu was rarely so patient. He simply described the human world as he saw it.
The Auspicious Beast listened very attentively, its eyes sparkling. It seemed to be imagining things itself. Shen Hanyu's description undoubtedly opened a door to a new world for it. This was the first time it had heard such a detailed description of the human world. It had to be said that under Shen Hanyu's description, it was deeply attracted. At the same time, some thoughts deep in its heart were quietly reviving…
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