Chapter 61 Gu Yuena's Guess.
Gu Yuena's purple eyes flickered slightly.
After a moment, she slowly shook her head, her clear, cold voice carrying a hint of certainty and a deeper curiosity:
"No, Di Tian, he shouldn't have been sent by the God Realm. Moreover, the rules of the God Realm restrict that god-level experts cannot descend to the mortal realm in their true forms."
She slightly furrowed her brows, a rare occurrence in her usually unchanging emotions.
"Three years, from nothing to something, reaching the pinnacle of this realm… even the Dragon God himself never achieved such an astonishing cultivation speed."
"This person's existence is itself a huge mystery."
Upon hearing this, Di Tian felt even more alarmed.
Even his master couldn't see through him.
This Lu Xiao's origins were probably even more mysterious and unpredictable than any visitor from the God Realm.
But soon, Di Tian's worries shifted to another, more pressing issue.
He stepped forward, his voice filled with deep worry: "My lord, this golden canopy so brazenly probes and publishes information about the entire continent, even uncovering such secrets."
"Won't it...will it detect your presence, my lord? What if it reveals that you are healing here in seclusion..."
This was the deepest fear in the hearts of Di Tian, and indeed all the beasts who knew.
The Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, was the only hope for the revival of the Soul Beast race, half an incarnation of the Dragon God.
Her serious injuries and recuperation here were the highest secret of the Soul Beast race.
Once exposed, it would unleash the thunderous fury of the God Realm, a utter annihilation!
Gu Yuena remained silent for a moment.
Looking up again, her gaze seemed to pierce through this independent space, directly "seeing" the golden list itself stretching across the sky.
She carefully sensed the magnificent power of rules that enveloped the entire Douluo Continent.
It was a power she had never encountered before, of an extremely high level, yet seemingly devoid of any subjective will of good or evil.
After a long silence, she finally spoke.
The voice remained cool and detached, but carried a sense of deliberate judgment.
"The origin of this golden list is indeed far beyond my expectations; the power of rules it contains is extremely high."
"However," Gu Yuena's tone shifted, the silver light at her fingertips shimmering slightly, "precisely because its level is so high, and its rules are so impartial, it's more like a manifestation of the laws of heaven and earth, rather than a subjective tool for some being to investigate."
"It seems to publish information based on some inherent 'standards' and 'rules' that we haven't yet understood, rather than deliberately targeting any particular person or force."
She looked at Di Tian, her eyes regaining their calm and wisdom: "I'm hiding here, using the power of the Lake of Life and space to heal, my aura almost completely isolated from the outside world, and I'm also doing my best to conceal my own aura."
"As long as I don't actively release power beyond the limits of this realm, causing a strong repulsion from the rules themselves, this list... might not deliberately 'mark' my existence."
She paused, then added, "Moreover, I have a feeling that this list seems to be isolated from the perception of the God Realm; the God Realm probably doesn't know that this strange celestial curtain has appeared on Douluo Continent."
After hearing Gu Yuena's analysis, Di Tian's tense mood eased slightly.
But she still couldn't be completely at ease.
"My lord, even so, shouldn't we make some preparations? What if..."
"Caution is necessary."
Gu Yuena nodded slightly. "Pass down the order: all the ferocious beasts in the core areas must continue to conceal their auras. Without my command, they are not allowed to venture out."
"Furthermore, they must not engage in any form of proactive confrontation or probing with this golden list."
"We... will observe the situation."
Her gaze returned to the sky above, landing on the announcement of the "Soul Beast Power Ranking."
A deep light flashed in her purple eyes.
"Now, we should pay more attention to the upcoming Soul Beast Ranking."
"Di Tian, with your strength, being on the list is almost certain. Bi Ji, the Demon King, and Xiong Jun should also be qualified."
Mentioning this, a hint of anticipation flashed in Di Tian's golden eyes.
They had clearly seen the rewards distributed by the previous Genius Ranking.
The soul power enhancement, the divine artifacts...
Each item was coveted even by these ferocious beasts who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years.
If they, as soul beasts, could also obtain similar rewards, especially treasures beneficial to their master's injuries…
"Rest assured, Master!"
Di Tian respectfully replied, "If the rewards on this list are truly so miraculous, your subordinate will do everything in his power to secure the opportunity for your master to heal his injuries!"
Gu Yuena softly hummed in agreement, then closed her eyes again, continuing to absorb the energy of the Lake of Life to heal.
But beneath her calm exterior, did she, like Di Tian, harbor a glimmer of anticipation for the rewards on the list?
Perhaps, this sudden change, for the long-dormant soul beast race, was not entirely a crisis, but perhaps a glimmer of… hope?
The hidden space returned to silence, with only the silver light and life energy flowing slowly.
They awaited the unveiling of the Soul Beast Power Ranking, which was destined to shake the continent once more, a month later.
A month passed slowly amidst unprecedented attention and anticipation on the Douluo Continent.
The aftershocks of the Genius Ranking continued to reverberate throughout the past month.
Major powers were digesting the information from the rankings and adjusting their strategies.
The Spirit Hall had noticeably toned down its previous domineering style, becoming unusually cautious, especially regarding matters related to the Beidou Academy.
All eyes were now focused once again on the sky.
The moment for the announcement of the Douluo Continent Soul Beast Power Ranking was approaching!
Before the Hall of Worship at the Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, his long golden hair and robes fluttering gently in the breeze.
He gazed up at the sky, which was gradually beginning to glow with a faint golden light.
A rare look of solemnity and inquiry appeared deep within his usually calm eyes.
The Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, standing beside him, keenly noticed the subtle change in Qian Daoliu's expression.
He couldn't help but ask, "Brother, judging from your expression, do you perhaps have a different opinion on this Soul Beast Ranking?"
The other elders, such as Azure Phoenix Douluo and Thousand-Jun Douluo, also turned their gazes towards him.
They knew that the Grand Elder's cultivation was extraordinary, and his perception far surpassed theirs.
Perhaps he had noticed some clues that they had not yet noticed.
Qian Daoliu's gaze remained fixed on the sky, his voice calm yet carrying a barely perceptible hint of gravity: "The Star Dou Great Forest... is not as simple as it seems on the surface."
He paused, seemingly recalling something, before continuing, "Years ago, I ventured deep into the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest for some reason. The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, though hailed as the emperors of the forest and indeed possessing strength comparable to a peak Douluo,..."
He shook his head slightly, "They were not the source of my fear. Deeper within the Lake of Life, I vaguely sensed several extremely subtle auras, yet they sent shivers down my spine."
"Those auras were ancient, powerful, and filled with a savage and destructive will; any one of them far surpassed the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape!"
"Even... some of these auras posed a fatal threat to me."
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo's golden vertical pupils suddenly contracted, his face revealing disbelief.
Previously, as a level 98 peak Douluo, he considered himself incredibly powerful, yet even he found the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape extremely troublesome.
But the High Priest actually said there was an even more terrifying existence?
One that could even pose a fatal threat to a High Priest of level ninety-nine?
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