Chapter 141: A Promise That Surpasses Di Tian
Within the Plane Origin Sea, the colorful light of the plane flowed gently like breath, illuminating Wang Qiuer's lovely face, which held a trace of coquettish displeasure.
Hands on her hips, her large golden eyes stared straight at Lei Chen, as if she had suffered a grievous 'injustice,' accusing him of giving Di Tian'special treatment' and making her goal of surpassing Di Tian seem distant and unreachable.
Hearing Wang Qiuer's childish complaint, Lei Chen was momentarily taken aback before he couldn't help but shake his head with a chuckle.
Looking at the vibrant, simple-minded young girl before him, he found the situation quite amusing.
At his level of existence, it had been a long time since he encountered someone who dared to'speak so bluntly' and bargain with him. Wang Qiuer's forthrightness instead made him feel a sense of familiarity.
'Qiuer,' Lei Chen said with an expression mixing helplessness and amusement, his tone gentle as he explained, 'As you just said, that reward for Di Tian was given based on merit after the planar war concluded.'
'As the ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest, he contributed significantly in the planar war, leading the Soul Beast race to resist the Abyss and protect the plane. Rewarding contributions accordingly after the war is the most normal course of action. How can that be considered unfair?'
He paused briefly before continuing, 'Merit must be rewarded, faults must be punished. This is the cornerstone of maintaining order and fairness. If I were to withhold his rightful reward simply because it might increase the difficulty for you to surpass him, that would be true injustice and contrary to my principles as the Plane Master.'
Upon hearing this, Wang Qiuer wrinkled her small nose, her rosy lips still slightly pouted. Clearly, she wasn't fully convinced by this grand reasoning. She was more concerned about the promise of the 'Ten-Year Pact' Lei Chen had previously given her.
'I don't care about these grand principles of whether Di Tian should be rewarded or not,' Wang Qiuer muttered, her tone softening a bit but still stubborn. 'I only know that you, Senior, personally promised me before that if I was willing to take human form and cultivate diligently, I would definitely surpass that old fellow Di Tian within ten years!'
'I believed your words back then, which is why I resolved to take human form! And since transforming, I've been cultivating very, very hard, not daring to slack off for a single day!'
She lifted her gaze, her eyes holding a trace of anxiety and intense expectation as she looked at Lei Chen. 'You can't lie to me, Senior!'
Seeing the mixture of grievance, stubbornness, and hope in Wang Qiuer's eyes, the smile on Lei Chen's face deepened.
He naturally understood that for Wang Qiuer, surpassing Di Tian was not merely a goal of strength; it seemed to have become an obsession to prove herself, a crucial motivation driving her cultivation. His initial promise had always carried the intent to encourage her.
'Of course I won't lie to you,' Lei Chen's voice was calm and firm, carrying a reassuring power.'Since I said you would surpass Di Tian within ten years, I will make sure it happens. Even if Di Tian's strength advances because of this reward, even if he breaks through the Million-Year Bottleneck, this promise still holds.'
'Really?' Wang Qiuer's eyes instantly lit up like two brilliant golden gemstones. The previous hint of dissatisfaction vanished, replaced by pure delight and anticipation, though still tinged with a girl's characteristic skepticism.
'Of course it's true,' Lei Chen affirmed with a nod, his tone leaving no room for doubt. Then, he gestured slightly towards the silvery, illusory figure who had been standing quietly beside them, watching their exchange with a smile. 'And the key to fulfilling this promise lies with this elder sister here.'
Only then did Wang Qiuer focus her full attention on the Silver Dragon King's spiritual projection.
That inexplicable sense of familiarity washed over her again. She couldn't help but study Gu Yuena curiously, feeling more and more that there was an aura about the other that made her want to draw close, as if they shared a bloodline connection. This prompted her to ask:
'Elder Sister, why... why do I feel your aura is so familiar? It's like I've known you for a very long time.'
Gu Yuena looked into Wang Qiuer's pure, golden eyes filled with confusion. A gentler smile appeared on her ethereally beautiful, illusory face.
During the long ages before the banishment of the Divine Realm, she had remained hidden in the space beneath the Lake of Life at the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, recovering from her injuries. One could say she had 'watched' the Imperial Auspicious Beast grow up step by step. Though they had never directly communicated, she naturally held a sense of affection for this little one who gathered the fortune of Star Dou.
Now, seeing Wang Qiuer's spirited and straightforward nature after taking human form, the gentle feeling Gu Yuena held, akin to an elder looking upon a junior, grew even stronger. She extended her spiritually condensed, slightly translucent hand and gently ruffled Wang Qiuer's brilliant golden hair, her movements soft and full of goodwill.
'Perhaps,' Gu Yuena's voice was cool yet carried an undeniable tenderness. She chose not to reveal the truth about the Golden Dragon King's origin for now, to avoid burdening Wang Qiuer with unnecessary thoughts, 'it is because we are both of the dragon race. The resonance between dragon bloodlines is always quite sensitive.'
This explanation was reasonable. Wang Qiuer herself possessed the Golden Dragon bloodline, so feeling a sense of familiarity towards another powerful being of the dragon race was not strange.
She nodded, somewhat understanding, accepting this explanation. Then, she steered the conversation back to her greatest concern. 'Oh... I see. Then, Elder Sister, as long as I go to a place with you to cultivate, I'll be able to surpass Di Tian afterwards?'
Gu Yuena and Lei Chen exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of amusement in the other's eyes.
Gu Yuena withdrew her hand and faced Wang Qiuer, her tone certain and brimming with confidence. 'Yes. As long as you follow me to that place and cultivate peacefully, surpassing Di Tian will hold no difficulty whatsoever. In fact, your future will far exceed your current imagination.'
Gu Yuena's words carried the conviction of a former God King-level existence.
The Dragon Valley Small World was a legacy left by the Dragon God. The divine blessings of the Dragon God and the complete dragon race laws contained within were undoubtedly the world's top-tier cultivation sanctuary for Wang Qiuer, who possessed the Golden Dragon King's origin and the physique of the Imperial Auspicious Beast.
There, her growth speed would no longer be a simple accumulation of Soul Power, but a comprehensive leap in life level and comprehension of laws. In comparison, even if Di Tian broke through the million-year mark, his potential and upper limit simply could not be mentioned in the same breath as the foundation inherited from half of the Dragon God's origin.
Although Wang Qiuer didn't understand the deeper reasons, she could clearly sense the undeniable confidence and sincerity in Gu Yuena's words. Coupled with her trust in Lei Chen, the last trace of doubt in her heart dissipated like smoke.
'Alright!' Wang Qiuer no longer hesitated, nodding her agreement decisively. A bright, radiant smile blossomed on her face, like sunlight breaking through clouds. 'I believe Senior, and I believe Elder Sister! I'll go cultivate with Elder Sister!'
Her molten-gold eyes ignited with unprecedented fighting spirit and anticipation.
Surpassing Di Tian no longer seemed like a distant, unreachable dream, but a clear, visible path she was about to tread.
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