Chapter 201: The Awkward Situation of Soul Beasts
After showcasing the transformations in human society, the video shifted to the perspective of soul beasts.
In stark contrast to the flourishing development of humans, the state of soul beasts appeared bleak.
Even though the God Realm had retreated, the shackles it had placed on soul beasts in the Douluo Continent remained unbroken. As a result, despite the rising energy concentration benefiting them as well leading to an abundance of hundred thousand year soul beasts far more were struck down by tribulation lightning. Moreover, due to the restrictions imposed by the God Realm, no soul beast could surpass a million years and truly become a divine beast.
While soul beasts still had the option of transforming into human form, their fundamental nature as non humans prevented them from condensing their own evolvable soul rings. To advance in strength, they still had to follow the old path soul masters killing beasts to acquire rings. However, without divine positions, even those who took human form remained unable to become gods, trapping them in an endless cycle.
As a result, soul beasts found themselves in a dire predicament. Lacking top tier combat strength practically having no divine level warriors meant that if things continued as they were, they would either become subservient to humanity or be wiped out during the upcoming Abyssal invasion. Any remaining weaker soul beasts would likely be treated as rare creatures to be "protected" by humans.
For the intelligent and once proud beast kings, this was utterly unacceptable.
Fortunately, at that moment, a turning point emerged.
The king of soul beasts… awakened!
The video cut to the heart of the Great Star Dou Forest.
Towering trees were so dense that even sunlight couldn't pierce through, leaving the vast forest shrouded in darkness. Deep within, a small lake shimmered like a sapphire, its crystal clear waters brimming with an overwhelming aura of life.
By the lakeside stood a man clad in a black robe. He appeared to be in his forties, his features sharp and resolute, with a single lock of golden hair falling over one side of his face. He stood motionless, his eyes vacant and his entire being exuding a sense of defeat.
Not far from him stood a group of individuals, varying in height and build, each with a unique appearance. But what they all shared was the dullness in their eyes.
"Beast God," a woman in a green dress approached quietly, addressing the black robed man with deep respect.
The man, referred to as the Beast God, trembled slightly. A bitter smile formed on his lips. "Beast God? Before the Abyssal invasion, perhaps I was worthy of that title. But now… I can't even surpass a million years. What kind of god am I?"
The woman in green hesitated, then spoke softly. "We call you the Beast God not because of your strength, but because you have protected us from human encroachment."
The black robed man let out a bitter laugh. "Protection? What protection is there now? In just over two hundred years, humanity has advanced to this level. Divine level warriors are everywhere. The truly powerful among them could wipe us out effortlessly. The only reason we still exist is because the Lord of Cloud City remembers our past alliance and, with soul rings no longer being necessary, humans have no reason to hunt us. Otherwise, we would have already been slaughtered or enslaved."
The green dressed woman fell silent.
Meanwhile, in reality, Di Tian and the other fierce beasts watching the video were stunned.
The video was undeniably depicting them.
The black robed man was Di Tian. The woman in green was Bi Ji.
Was this about to reveal their future?
In the video, Bi Ji hesitated, about to say something when Di Tian's expression suddenly changed. His eyes widened in shock.
"This is…!"
A deep hum resonated beneath them as the ground trembled. Suddenly, the lake before them bubbled violently, as if boiling. The bubbles rose rapidly, and soon, the entire forest shook with increasing intensity.
"What's happening? Is the Abyss invading again? Or have humans finally come to eradicate us?" Bi Ji cried out in alarm.
"I'll go check!" A towering figure roared, his body expanding as he transformed into a giant bear over a hundred meters tall, his dark golden fur radiating an intimidating glow.
"Bear King, calm down. It's not humans," Di Tian said loudly. The despair on his face had vanished, replaced by an indescribable elation.
In reality, Di Tian, watching the video, mirrored his counterpart's reaction, his face filled with excitement.
He knew exactly why his future self was so ecstatic.
There was only one possible explanation his master had awakened!
The sovereign of soul beasts, who had fled the God Realm, grievously wounded and asleep for countless millennia, had finally reawakened in the future.
But in the present reality, their master was still in deep slumber. No one knew when they would awaken…
"Boom !"
The ground cracked apart, sending tremors through the entire forest. The lake water surged downward, revealing the barren lakebed.
"Bang !"
A massive silver light erupted from the fissure, crashing onto the shore. It was an enormous claw, glimmering with radiant silver. Hexagonal scales covered its surface, each one refracting dazzling light. The sheer force of its landing sent a suffocating wave of pressure through the air.
Di Tian's expression was overwhelmed with joy. He stepped forward and dropped to one knee. "Welcome back, my lord!"
The ground erupted as an immense figure, spanning over a hundred meters in length, soared into the sky before descending with earth shattering force.
The impact sent towering trees flying, and every humanoid figure around the lake transformed into colossal beasts, all prostrating themselves before the silver colossus.
"What… has happened to this world?"
A deep, genderless voice echoed, filled with astonishment. The silver light radiating from the being was so brilliant that even the largest soul beasts dared not look directly at it. They could only tremble in awe and ecstasy.
"What dense, pure energy!"
"This is no different from the God Realm no, it surpasses it in some ways. It is this very energy that allowed my wounds to heal, awakening me ahead of schedule."
"Di Tian, explain what has happened to this world?"
Di Tian, his voice trembling with excitement, immediately responded, "Master, your awakening is truly a blessing! It all began over two hundred years ago, when the Abyss first invaded…"
He quickly recounted everything the Abyssal invasion, the transformation of the world, humanity's newfound power, the plight of the soul beasts, and the looming Abyssal threat.
As the Silver Dragon King listened in silence, their mind reeled.
They had never imagined that so much had changed during their slumber.
If they hadn't personally sensed the overwhelming energy of this world, they might have suspected Di Tian of fabricating the entire story.
(End of Chapter)
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