Star Dou Great Forest, core region.
Di Tian stood at the edge of the Lake of Life. Before him was a woman with flowing golden hair.
The woman's features were exquisite, her cascading golden locks reaching her waist. Behind her faintly appeared the phantom of a six-winged angel.
Yet compared to the past, the once-holy radiance of the six-winged angel was now tinged with traces of black aura. It looked utterly out of place, yet somehow seemed as if it belonged there all along.
Di Tian crossed his arms and spoke:
"Your grandfather is still hesitating, and your mother doesn't want you to take the risk." He sighed. "Qian Renxue, do you understand what I mean? Are you truly determined?"
"Senior Di Tian, I am doing this for myself and for the Angel Clan."
"I obtained fragments of the Angel God's memories, but far too much is missing."
"I only know that the power of a first-class god is absolutely insufficient to become a chess player. Since there is a chance, why not fight for it?"
Qian Renxue's expression did not waver in the slightest. Her voice was calm.
"Since enough resentment allowed my martial soul to undergo a second awakening, I believe I will succeed."
"Hoo—" Di Tian took a deep breath. "I understand."
"Indeed, you and I are the same. We have no path of retreat." Di Tian smiled.
"Very well. When you return, I will help you obtain your ninth soul ring."
"There's no need to go to that trouble." A figure appeared—silver-white hair paired with a stunningly beautiful face, her aura even slightly surpassing Qian Renxue's.
"Lord."
"Greetings, Senior Silver Dragon King."
Gu Yuena merely nodded. "There is no need for me to hide in Dragon Valley. Just bring the Heaven Dream Ice Silkworm there. With me present, the resentment won't pose much danger."
"But…" Di Tian hesitated.
"We don't have much time left." Gu Yuena shook her head. "The Golden Dragon King's rampage won't last long. Once the gods return, the pieces we can move will be far fewer."
"By the way, Qian Renxue, your mother will arrive soon."
"After filling in her last two soul rings, she should reach the quasi-god realm."
"Fill in her soul rings?" Qian Renxue looked puzzled.
"That's right. The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape—those two spirit beasts can be left to her."
"Has my mother reached the demi-god realm?" Qian Renxue was somewhat surprised. Even Bibidong, who had been in seclusion, was only at pseudo-demi-god level. She advanced so quickly?
"It's different. Bibidong could have reached demi-god long ago, but her power dropped because of the Rakshasa God."
"Once those rings are added, she will quickly recover her original strength. Moreover, she has long possessed the ability to assault the divine realm."
"Two 100,000-year soul rings will be enough for her to break straight through to quasi-god."
"Where is my mother now?" Qian Renxue asked.
"She went back to Spirit Hall earlier to gather people to hunt the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape," Di Tian replied.
"As spirit beasts, we will not help humans hunt our own kind—especially 100,000-year spirit beasts—so we will not assist."
"Understood." Qian Renxue nodded. The Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were guardian spirit beasts. Though somewhat rebellious, they had done their duty. It was normal for spirit beasts to refuse to help.
"What about that little rabbit?" Compared to the bull python and giant ape, the Soft-Boned Rabbit was what she truly cared about—after all, it was Tang San's girlfriend.
"She cannot be touched." Before Di Tian could answer, Gu Yuena spoke. "The rabbit is deeply connected to the Asura God. I cannot guarantee that harming her won't be detected."
"We still need to remain hidden. The rabbit can be released and left alone."
With that, Gu Yuena turned to Di Tian.
"You will come with me to open the gates of Dragon Valley. When the time is right, we will notify Qian Renxue."
"Yes, Lord."
"The location of the Dragon Valley gate has been confirmed?" Qian Renxue asked curiously.
"It is beneath the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. That is also why I had your mother take action against them."
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's unique geographical position and unstable spatial structure resonated with Dragon Valley. After years of observation, the frequency of Dragon Valley's appearance had finally been determined.
"Dragon Valley will appear roughly ten days from now. You may prepare in advance. Di Tian will notify you with a scale when the exact time comes."
"Also, while Di Tian and I are absent, if Bibidong brings people here, it is best if you do not act personally."
"There is enmity between the Angel God and the Asura God. I cannot be certain she won't sense the Angel God fragment within you."
"After all, that rabbit gives off a very subtle feeling." Gu Yuena frowned.
"I see…" Qian Renxue lowered her head in thought. "Can the Soft-Boned Rabbit be captured? Must she really be released?"
"You may try, but do not use your own forces if possible."
"Killing her is also acceptable, but it cannot be done by your side."
"I understand." Qian Renxue nodded.
…
"Ju Xiang, Ghost—hold back the Sky Azure Bull Python later."
"Fourth, Sixth, and Seventh Enshrined, follow me to hunt the Titan Giant Ape."
Bibidong was dressed in luxurious robes. Having lost the Rakshasa God position, she naturally no longer wielded the Rakshasa Scythe.
At demi-god strength, Bibidong did not believe there would be any surprises in hunting the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape.
The entire Star Dou Great Forest was filled with her people.
One snake, one ape, and a spicy rabbit head—could they really defy the heavens?
"Understood." Everyone nodded.
Ju Xiang and Ghost Douluo were only Level 95, but their martial soul fusion skill could trap the Sky Azure Bull Python for a time without issue.
The Fourth Enshrined, Demon Bear Douluo, was Level 97, while the Sixth and Seventh Enshrined were both Level 96.
Now that the rift between Spirit Hall and the Papal Palace had been mended, Bibidong's orders would naturally be obeyed.
"One more thing—do not create unnecessary complications," Bibidong reminded. "I don't know if Qian Daoliu told you, but the Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest has tacitly approved this operation."
The various Enshrined were not entirely aware of the cooperation between the Star Dou Great Forest and Spirit Hall.
But Qian Daoliu had indeed said that the spirit beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest were not necessarily enemies of Spirit Hall—they could also be allies.
Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke in his effeminate tone: "Your Holiness, according to the information you gave us, the Soft-Boned Rabbit also seems connected to those two spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest."
"She…"
"The power of a god is involved with that little rabbit. Spirit Hall cannot contend with it for now. In short, ignore her."
The information about the Soft-Boned Rabbit had come from Gu Yuena herself.
Moreover, Bibidong had reached demi-god level so quickly thanks to Gu Yuena's assistance.
While Bibidong was heading toward the Star Dou Great Forest,
another team was also advancing toward the forest. Leading them was "a certain person courting death" and a voluptuous young woman who, upon spirit possession, would grow "cat ears."
Behind them seemed to lurk an even stronger presence—likely a Title Douluo.
At this moment, Ning Rongrong was completely unaware that various forces were gradually converging on the Star Dou Great Forest. She was leisurely discussing matters with Bone Douluo.
Dragon blood and Dragon Valley should be quite beneficial for Bone Douluo as well.
She really needed to plan this carefully.
(End of Chapter)