Early the next morning!
Several beast kings from Di Tian gathered early, their expressions quite complex, for today was a very special day.
The March agreement had arrived!
If nothing unexpected happened, today would be the day Gu Yuena devoured Qian Renshang.
"I didn't expect this day to finally come.
To be honest, I'm quite reluctant to part with that child."
"Who says otherwise? But we have no other choice."
"Sigh… perhaps even our lord is reluctant, but we really can't delay any longer."
The beast kings spoke one after another, their words filled with reluctance, while the two female beast kings, Bi Ji and Zi Ji, remained silent.
"We must devour that child today.
If the Lord is unwilling... then let me be the villain."
Finally, Di Tian spoke in a deep voice.
As the Beast God, with Gu Yuena gone, he was the leader of all soul beasts.
He wouldn't be bound by emotions; his heart was only for the great cause of the soul beasts.
Gu Yuena, having absorbed Qian Renshang, might very well regain her position as Dragon God.
Then it would be the era of their soul beasts.
"Let's go!"
Di Tian led Xiong Jun and several other beast kings directly to the highest tree hollow where Gu Yuena resided.
However, upon arrival, they immediately noticed something amiss.
"Not good... there seems to be a restriction set up by the Lord here."
Di Tian's expression was grim, while Xiong Jun beside him was somewhat bewildered.
"A restriction set up by the Lord?
Why would she set this up?"
"Are you stupid?... It seems the situation is quite obvious."
The Demon King beside him said irritably,
"It seems the Lord really doesn't intend to absorb that child; she intends to break the agreement..."
The Demon King's expression became solemn and helpless as he said this.
"My lord, this is truly too willful!"
Di Tian, standing at the forefront, said with a grim face and narrowed eyes.
"I must break this barrier... Even if my lord resents me, I, Di Tian, will do it today.
I can't delay any longer."
With that, Di Tian placed his palm on the barrier set up by Gu Yuena, and then suddenly exerted his strength.
A glint flashed in Di Tian's eyes, and his aura was incredibly terrifying.
As Di Tian's palm struck down, the barrier began to tremble slightly, as if it had sensed immense pressure.
Di Tian's expression was solemn, and veins bulged on his forehead, clearly indicating that he was using all his strength to break through the barrier.
Just then, a powerful aura suddenly emanated from Di Tian's body, like a volcanic eruption.
His eyes became incredibly determined, as if he wanted to completely destroy the barrier.
On the other side, the barrier set up by Gu Yuena was also constantly resisting Di Tian's attacks.
It flickered with strange light, trying to prevent Di Tian's breakthrough.
But in the face of Di Tian's immense power, the barrier's resistance seemed somewhat powerless.
Finally, under Di Tian's continuous attacks, a crack appeared in the barrier.
Overjoyed, Di Tian immediately increased his strength, trying to break through the barrier.
However, just as he was about to succeed, the barrier suddenly erupted with a dazzling light, throwing Di Tian several meters away.
Di Tian crashed heavily to the ground, but he did not give up.
He quickly stood up and charged towards the barrier again, preparing to continue his attack.
"Together!"
He turned to look at Xiong Jun and the others.
This barrier was set up by Gu Yuena in conjunction with the power of the Golden Tree, and its defensive power was extremely strong.
Even he had some difficulty breaking it.
"Okay!"
Xiong Jun and the others also stepped forward and placed their hands on the barrier, beginning to exert their strength.
A powerful force suddenly erupted, and the barrier in front of them finally began to shatter in large areas.
Crack! Crack!
Finally, it collapsed with a bang!
"My lord!"
Di Tian stepped inside, and when he saw the scene inside, he was stunned.
Because... at this moment, in the dimly lit room, only the faint oil lamp by the bedside emitted a dim yellow light.
A little boy, who looked about three years old, sat on the edge of the bed, his small body appearing so frail.
He gripped a sharp knife tightly in his hand, his eyes showing no fear, only determination and resolve.
He took a deep breath, bit his lip, and then, without hesitation, sliced his tender palm with the knife.
Blood gushed out instantly, dripping down.
The little boy endured the pain, not crying out, only his brow furrowed tightly.
He moved closer to the pale-faced, silver-haired girl lying on the bed, bringing his bleeding hand to her mouth, letting the blood drip into her mouth, drop by drop.
His little hand trembled slightly, but his gaze remained firm, as if telling everyone that he would use his strength to prolong the girl's life.
The room was so quiet that only the sound of dripping blood could be heard.
The little boy's strength at that moment was so awe-inspiring, as if his small body contained boundless courage and power.
Drip! Drip!
The blood landed on the silver-haired girl's crimson lips, and her complexion visibly reddened.
But the blood from the wound was quickly squeezed out, and the little boy, expressionless, stabbed again, repeating the same actions as before.
In the dim candlelight, it was clear that the boy's hands and even his entire body were covered in knife wounds; clearly, this wasn't the first time.
To stab oneself even once is already considered ruthless, but this child had stabbed himself dozens of times—it was truly shocking.
The boy was none other than Qian Renshang!
The silver-haired girl was Gu Yuena!
Qian Renshang remembered Bi Ji saying that Gu Yuena lacked vitality, and he immediately thought of his child's miraculous bloodline:
the Golden Dragon King's bloodline!
He felt that his blood might save Gu Yuena's life, so he implemented the plan without hesitation, and it proved to be true.
"Di Tian… what happened?
Why are you standing here like this… you…"
Xiong Jun approached somewhat displeased, but upon seeing the scene inside the room, he too was stunned, his honest face filled with shock.
"Qian Renshang… Master… they…" "
Qian Renshang is using his blood to save the Master!
Heavens… how many times has this child stabbed himself?"
Several beast kings also came over, all deeply moved by the sight.
Bi Ji and Zi Ji covered their mouths, desperately suppressing their tears.
"Uncle Di Tian... Uncle Xiong... Aunt Bi Ji...you're here?"
Qian Renshang noticed Di Tian and the others' arrival.
He turned to look at them and gave a bitter laugh.
His face was ashen, as if he
were about to faint.
"Wait for me...I'll be alright soon. Sister Nana needs me.
My bloodline seems to work on her, but I'm almost out of blood."
"Could you...cut my wrist? I...I'm too weak. I still have blood..."
But Qian Renshang spoke resolutely.
He...he had to save Gu Yuena.
(End of Chapter)
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