Chapter 282: The Black Dragon Emperor Di Tian
As Yang Xiong's killing intent entered the Lake of Life, it began to gradually dissipate. Surprisingly, a black aura emerged from the Lake of Life, and upon contact with the killing intent, the killing energy turned to nothingness.
At the same time, a booming voice echoed from within the divine realm. Even with Yang Xiong's powerful spiritual strength, he felt a shockwave in his mental sea.
"How dare you, human, provoke my Lake of Life? Leave now, or you will die without a burial place."
The voice was incredibly powerful. Both the Sky Blue Bull Python and Tang San and Xiao Wu felt a chill run through them. It was as if the voice carried an immense and divine force.
Yang Xiong appeared somewhat respectful. "Please, the Lord of the Soul Beasts, come out. I have something to discuss with you."
The voice seemed displeased. "Human, my soul beast race wants nothing to do with you. Leave quickly if you want to live."
Yang Xiong smiled. "I've come because of the secrets of the Dragon Clan, related to the Dragon King from years ago. Please, senior, reveal yourself."
As soon as Yang Xiong spoke, the entire Lake of Life seemed to stir, and a massive whirlpool suddenly appeared hundreds of meters ahead of him.
Following this, a loud dragon's roar echoed through the heavens and earth, shaking the very sky and ground.
Within the whirlpool, a huge dragon head began to emerge. The head was pitch black, covered in thick dragon scales, but its enormous eyes were golden.
The size of this dragon head was countless times larger than the Sky Blue Bull Python's. When the giant dragon fully emerged from the water, its body was several thousand meters long, making the Sky Blue Bull Python appear like a small snake.
The giant dragon appeared somewhat angry. "Human, I remember you. You were the one who killed the three Qian Jun Ant Emperors. I didn't expect you to come here."
Yang Xiong's expression was extremely serious. "Humans hunt soul beasts for soul rings, that's the rule of this world. Even you and I cannot avoid this, unless someone can change the rules. Otherwise, no one can alter the current situation."
The giant dragon seemed somewhat puzzled. "How did you find this place? How do you know of my existence? No one in the Douluo world has seen me."
Yang Xiong glanced at the Sky Blue Bull Python.
The giant black dragon then seemed to realize something. "So it was that little snake from back then. I didn't expect you to have broken through to the 100,000-year level. Too bad you're still too weak."
The Sky Blue Bull Python quickly spoke, "I greet you, senior. I didn't expect my soul beast race still had such a high expert."
The giant black dragon responded, "I am a recluse. Although you carry a trace of my dragon blood, you should not disturb my peace. If you dare bring others here or reveal my existence, I will tear you to pieces."
The black dragon's words were full of immense pressure. Even with the Sky Blue Bull Python's strength, he felt as though he might be killed at any moment.
Yang Xiong turned to the Sky Blue Bull Python. "Senior Sky Blue Bull Python, you should leave now. I have some matters to discuss with the Black Dragon Emperor."
The Sky Blue Bull Python didn't say anything further and quickly took Tang San and Xiao Wu away.
At this moment, both Tang San and the Sky Blue Bull Python realized just how terrifying the black dragon's strength was. It was even stronger than Tang Chen, the Extreme Douluo.
This realization nearly shattered Tang San's understanding of the world. He had always known there were only three Extreme Douluo, but now, there was someone even stronger than them.
Once the Sky Blue Bull Python had left, the black dragon spoke coldly, "Shura God's heir, what do you want from me? What did you mean by what you just said?"
Yang Xiong smiled. "Senior, as a member of the Dragon Clan, you must be interested in the places where the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King fell. Coincidentally, I know the place where they perished."
The black dragon immediately grew furious. "Human, what exactly are you trying to do? Don't think that just because you're the Shura God's heir, you can act recklessly. With your strength, it would be easy for me to kill you."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "I'm not here to discuss the Shura God with you. I know there is a deep enmity between the Shura God and your Dragon Clan, but the events from back then weren't so simple. If I could find you, why couldn't the Shura God? Why couldn't he eradicate your clan?"
The black dragon roared, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a massive black humanoid figure.
This figure wore black clothes and was over two meters tall, emanating an incredibly terrifying beast-like aura. Its eyes were eerily golden.
Even though Yang Xiong was holding the Shura Demon Sword, he could clearly feel the vast gap in strength between them. The Black Dragon Emperor was truly the strongest in the world, surpassing even the three Extreme Douluo.
The black humanoid figure spoke coldly, "I am Di Tian, and I doubt you came to me just to deliver this message. You must have another purpose."
Yang Xiong smiled. "As expected of the master of Star Dou Forest. I do have something I need. I can tell you the location where the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King's remains lie, but I need you to help me open the barrier. I want the two dragon bones inside."
Di Tian immediately grew furious. "How bold! A mere mortal, and even though you're the Shura God's heir, you dare covet my Dragon Clan's bones?"
Yang Xiong shook his head. "Senior, I think you've misunderstood. It's not that I want the bones; it's that the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings chose me."
"Of course, I have one small request. If you're willing to part with it, I'd like the Ice Silkworm you hold."
Di Tian's expression changed. "That's impossible. The Ice Silkworm is critical to the future of my soul beast race. I cannot give it to you."
Yang Xiong sneered. "Senior, you've misunderstood again. The real key to the soul beast race's future isn't the Ice Silkworm, nor the remains of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings. It's me."
"Senior, you should know that I'm the Shura God's heir. The one who can decide the fate of the soul beast race is me. Do you want me to become a god, only for the soul beast race to be wiped out when I ascend?"
Di Tian's face grew dark with rage, and a terrifying soul power immediately enveloped Yang Xiong. Yang Xiong felt his soul power being completely suppressed, and even breathing and moving became difficult, as though he might be killed at any moment.
However, Di Tian quickly withdrew his soul power.
"Do you really have such confidence that I won't act against you?"
Yang Xiong smiled. "Senior, if I can find you, then surely the Shura God can find you as well."
"The Shura God may have allowed your existence, turning a blind eye to your presence on the Douluo Continent. But if you kill his heir, things won't be so easy to resolve."
Di Tian sneered. "Do you think I fear the Shura God? If not for the rules of this world, I would have become a god long ago. Then, I wouldn't let you mortals run rampant, nor would I allow the Shura God and his rebels to rule the world."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "I don't know the grievances between the soul beasts and the gods, but I do know that your soul beast race lost in the past. Otherwise, the gods wouldn't be ruled by the five great divine kings, and the Douluo world wouldn't have such a rule where soul beasts must be hunted for soul rings in order to cultivate."
"At least in terms of strength, your soul beast race can't defeat the five great divine kings. And I am the only variable for you."
Di Tian's face became serious upon hearing this. "What do you mean by that? You, the Shura God's heir, can't possibly challenge the five great divine kings of the gods for the sake of our soul beast race."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Of course, but if I become the new Shura God, I will be the ruler of the Douluo world. I will be the strongest, and the world will be mine to command."
"I can offer the soul beast race a new path. I can bring about peace between humans and soul beasts, ensuring the prosperity of your race for at least ten thousand years."
Di Tian sneered. "Your human race is too crafty and deceitful. Why should I trust your promises?"
Yang Xiong's expression became serious. "I've always strived to become stronger. To grow, I'll use any means necessary. Since I was born, everything I've promised has been fulfilled. There's nothing I want to do that anyone can stop, not even a god."
Di Tian fell silent for a long time before speaking. "I can give you the dragon bones of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, but the Ice Silkworm is not for you. It's too important to our soul beast race for me to give it to you."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Fine, even without the Ice Silkworm, we can still cooperate."
After negotiating with Di Tian, Yang Xiong left the Lake of Life. However, they didn't go back to the Sky Blue Bull Python and the others, instead leaving Star Dou Forest from another direction.
Originally, Yang Xiong had hoped to deceive Di Tian into giving him the Ice Silkworm, which would have been a huge gain. But unfortunately, Di Tian was too attached to it, unwilling to part with it.
Moreover, it seemed that all the fierce beasts were absorbing the Ice Silkworm's energy. If Di Tian handed it over rashly, the other beasts probably wouldn't allow it either.
(END CHAPTER)
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