Gu Xuan arrived in the depths of the Great Star Dou Forest and headed directly to the Lake of Life.
The Lake of Life had been transformed into a massive fortress constructed entirely from thick, sturdy vegetation. Although it appeared to be made of mere plants, its hardness was comparable to steel. This was the masterpiece of the Myriad Demon King; as a top-tier existence among plant-type soul beasts, creating such a structure in a place as spiritually rich as the Lake of Life was no difficult task.
The fortress encompassed a ten-kilometer radius around the lake, housing various departments and strongholds. Gu Jian was also within, organizing the education of the soul beasts and teaching them the Soul Spirit method.
Gu Xuan used a Spatial Portal to arrive at the Lake of Life. Even within the fortress, the lake remained breathtakingly beautiful. A burly, majestic man with black hair, golden eyes, and a pair of savage dragon horns protruding from his head stood there. Dressed in a black robe and standing over three meters tall, the man's expression became complex upon seeing Gu Xuan.
By lineage, Gu Xuan could technically be considered his ancestor, yet the youth was only twenty years old. Furthermore, upon seeing Gu Xuan this time, his strength seemed to have undergone another massive leap—so much so that the man could no longer perceive Gu Xuan's true depth.
There were only two possibilities: either Gu Xuan had become a commoner, which was impossible given he had just stepped out of the void, or his strength had surpassed his own. As a soul beast, the man's strength was already comparable to a Rank 99 Peerless Douluo. If Gu Xuan had surpassed him, just how terrifying was he? God-level? But how much time had passed? Had Gu Xuan already achieved Godhood?
Though he had acknowledged Gu Xuan's talent, strength, and ambition, such speed was simply inconceivable.
Gu Xuan ignored Di Tian's internal conflict and spoke calmly. "So, have you considered the conditions I offered?"
Indeed, the man before him was Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King with nearly eight hundred thousand years of cultivation. He was the number one expert under the Silver Dragon King and the most powerful existence in the depths of the forest.
When Gu Xuan broke through to Rank 90, he had secretly visited the forest with Gu Rong to negotiate. At that time, when super Great Beasts like Di Tian, Xiong Jun, Bi Ji, and Zi Ji appeared, Gu Xuan had to display his power to suppress them. It seemed the effect had been excellent; even the arrogant Di Tian no longer showed his usual pride.
The reason Gu Xuan was considered a senior to Di Tian in terms of status was that he was a disciple of the Two Dragon Kings of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Those Two Dragon Kings were elders who had fought alongside the Dragon God; to Di Tian, they were revered ancestors. Thus, as their disciple, Gu Xuan's status naturally sat above Di Tian's.
Di Tian looked deeply at Gu Xuan, then at Ning Rongrong and the golden Sea God brand on her forehead. Finally, he nodded. "Though it is but your hypothesis—or rather, an experiment—I see hope in you. We are willing to try."
"For her ninth soul ring, let Zi Ji sacrifice herself. I only hope you do not go back on your word. Once she becomes the Sea God, you must resurrect Zi Ji and allow her to become a God Officer."
Di Tian spoke with burning eyes. Although he acknowledged Gu Xuan, in his view, humans were often fickle and difficult to trust fully. Even for an emperor like Gu Xuan, Di Tian dared not offer absolute trust.
Gu Xuan smiled. "Rest assured, my word is my bond. I am pleased that you are willing to let your lover sacrifice herself for Rongrong. What I have promised you, I will certainly achieve."
Hearing this, Di Tian withdrew his gaze and let out a specific roar. In the next moment, a purple-black vortex appeared beside him, and a stunning woman stepped out. This was Zi Ji, a relatively young Great Beast of the Dragon race and a subordinate of the Silver Dragon King.
She was also Di Tian's lover, appearing as a beauty in purple. As one of the few pure-blooded dragons, her strength was immense. Her true form was the Hell Demon Dragon King, the leader of the Hell Demon Dragon clan and the second Dragon King among the Top Ten Great Beasts, excluding Di Tian.
"Zi Ji greets the Sun Moon Emperor," she said, performing a human salutation. Her voice lacked the confrontational edge of their first meeting; she had completely submitted to Gu Xuan's capability.
Gu Xuan waved his hand. "No need for such formalities. Your willingness to become Rongrong's Soul Spirit is a good thing for her."
"Currently, Rongrong's eighth trial only requires a ninth soul ring and a torso bone. Once the eighth trial is finished, she will proceed to the ninth, at which point she will inherit the Sea God's position. Upon entering the God Realm, she can reshape your body, and you may become a God Officer under her, gaining eternal life."
Zi Ji was visibly moved. While there was a gap between a God Officer and a True God, becoming a God Officer meant eternal life. Furthermore, although the God Realm's hierarchy was strict, a God Officer could still use their own strength to promote their rank. This at least shattered the nightmare that soul beasts could not achieve Godhood.
Zi Ji and Ning Rongrong then went to a quiet hall to discuss the fusion. Gu Xuan walked along the shores of the Lake of Life with Di Tian. Admiring the scenery and breathing the fresh air, Gu Xuan felt that these overlords truly knew how to enjoy life.
Gu Xuan released the Azure Sky Bull Python, the Evil Spirit Orca King, and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Though they were in their Soul Spirit states, it didn't hinder their appreciation of the view.
When Di Tian saw these three Soul Spirits—especially the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, whose mental power and aura were not inferior to his own—he was stunned. The Azure Sky Bull Python had once been a mere gatekeeper at the lake; though talented, it was still young. But the fact that even the terrifying Deep Sea Demon Whale King had followed Gu Xuan was shocking. As a super soul beast with nearly eight hundred thousand years of cultivation, Di Tian naturally recognized the whale; they weren't close, but they had a clear understanding of each other's strength.
He had known Gu Xuan's ability was terrifying, but he realized now that he had still been too conservative in his estimates.
"I didn't expect even you to follow His Majesty. It seems our 'Emperor for the Ages' truly has the power to fulfill his promises to us," Di Tian remarked to the whale.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King glanced at Di Tian. "Heh, what a pity. You possess such extraordinary strength, yet you missed out on a good 'thigh' to cling to. His Majesty's final divine ring slot is already filled; you won't be needed. I suggest you find another 'home' soon."
(End of Chapter)
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