"Ah, so you are Lord Di Tian, the former guardian of our Queen. I am Sima Jinchi, at your service."
On the side, Sima Jinchi revealed a friendly smile after recognizing Di Tian's identity.
As allies under their Queen, mutual respect was essential. Of course, as the wielder of the supreme Super Divine Dragon Slaying Blade, he held an even more exalted status before the other.
"Di Tian dares not accept such courtesy. Greetings, Lord Law Blade!"
Upon hearing Sima Jinchi's words, Di Tian was overjoyed, barely suppressing his uncontainable excitement as he spoke with fervor.
"The Dragon Clan Law Blade has reappeared... Our Queen..."
"Will undoubtedly lead the beast race back to its peak in no time."
The next moment, his gaze shifted toward Tang Luochuan, and he nearly collapsed to his knees again, on the verge of tears.
Di Tian was convinced that never before had he felt such exhilaration and emotion as he did today. The scales of victory had now completely tipped in favor of the beast race.
Gu Yue—no matter how one looked at it—was now a dependable ruler. No, she was now the Silver Dragon Queen.
And what of this new sovereign, Tang Luochuan? Even if Di Tian wasn't entirely familiar with him, he still knew enough.
Blessed with God-King Power, a bearer of the Dragon God Bloodline, and commanding God-level spiritual powerhouses like the "Seven Old Devils" who once served under the Silver Dragon Queen.
Moreover, he controlled the Dragon Valley World. According to the Queen, the Dragon Souls of the Nine Dragon Kings had already regained consciousness...
The future of the beast race...
Was a future of glory!
At this moment, even he—once revered as the Beast God, second only to the Silver Dragon in the Star Dou Great Forest—could no longer remain composed.
The day of the beast race's revival...
He would surely witness it in his lifetime.
"..."
Beside him, Xiong Jun reacted swiftly, dropping to his knees as well. Though he didn't understand why Di Tian had suddenly knelt without a word, if Di Tian was kneeling...
As one of the beast race's most fiercely loyal, the Queen's foremost devotee—no less than Di Tian—how could he allow himself to fall behind?
Him, lagging behind Di Tian? Ha! What a ridiculous notion!
"Di Tian, rise quickly." Seeing Di Tian's display of loyalty, Tang Luochuan immediately spoke up, reaching out to steady him.
"My Lord..."
"Your subordinate swears to follow you unto death, to brave any peril, to endure any hardship—without hesitation, without regret!"
"Di Tian shall forever stand as your shield!"
Tears welled in Di Tian's eyes. With such a sovereign, what more could he possibly ask for?
"My Lord!"
"Your subordinate is even more loyal than Di Tian—!"
Beside Di Tian, Xiong Jun—far less eloquent—declared with a stern face and unshakable resolve.
"Loyal—"
"..."
"Di Tian, Xiong Jun, both of you, rise."
Witnessing the scene, Tang Luochuan paused briefly before speaking, though he couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated by Xiong Jun's words.
Their loyalty was undeniable.
But given that Xiong Jun would be staying with Di Tian long-term... was he sure he wouldn't end up suffering the consequences?
"..."
Sure enough.
Beside them, Di Tian—now standing obediently—wore an expression of bewilderment beneath his smile.
That blind bear... actually dared to challenge him, the most loyal guardian, in loyalty? Well then...
A dangerous glint flashed in his eyes.
"..."
"Master, Lady Gu Yue, take care on your journey. Do visit often... I mean, call us if you need anything!"
That afternoon, when Tang Luochuan was about to leave, Di Tian—who had stepped out once during their stay—waved them off with the same respectful cheerfulness as when they'd arrived, seeing them off happily.
At this moment, Di Tian felt utterly refreshed.
However, for some reason, Xiong Jun was swollen like a cartoon bear, trailing behind Di Tian in a pitiful yet comical manner.
"..."
"They seem quite lively, don't they?" Tang Luochuan remarked with a smile on their way back.
"Indeed."
Gu Yue chuckled softly, her face adorned with a gentle smile as she spoke tenderly.
"It's still early, isn't it?"
"How about we grab a meal?"
The next moment, her gaze drifted toward the distant streets. As if struck by an idea, a mischievous glimmer flashed in her eyes, and she immediately suggested,
"Of course."
"Let's go, then."
Tang Luochuan didn't refuse and nodded in agreement.
"Great!"
Gu Yue held the hand of the person beside her, her mood clearly uplifted.
A world for two—
Achieved!
It wasn't that she didn't want to bring her little sister along—it was just that Na'er wasn't here right now!
Na'er: "?"
So, Sister Gu Yue, am I still your dear sister or not?!
"..."
Life at the academy passed swiftly, and half a year later.
Dragon Valley World.
Unlike before, apart from the Dragon Valley itself and the small area of the Icefire Yin-Yang Well, there was now an additional presence at the very center—a place brimming with vibrant life energy...
A golden tree.
Beside this tree, a green figure hovered nearby—none other than the Tree Spirit of the Golden Ancient Tree, Tree Elder.
"It seems the Golden Sapling you created by expending your origin energy is thriving well in the Dragon Valley."
At this moment, Tang Luochuan appeared in the Dragon Valley, his gaze resting on the figure before him as he spoke with a smile.
"Master."
Seeing the young man before him, Tree Elder immediately bowed respectfully and addressed him.
"Thanks to your blessings, Master, the sapling is growing splendidly in the Dragon Valley. Perhaps it won't be long before it becomes the first..."
"Sky-Reaching Giant Tree in the Dragon Valley World."
Tree Elder said with a smile.
Indeed, from addressing him as "young master" to "my lord," he had long recognized Tang Luochuan's potential. And now, by planting the sapling—which he had painstakingly nurtured with his origin energy—in the Dragon Valley...
It signified that he had fully committed.
And he was certain he hadn't made a mistake.
"That would be wonderful."
"I look forward to that day."
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile, speaking slowly.
"Tree Elder, the reason I've come here this time is to discuss the direction of my future sixth Soul Ring. This time, I don't wish to obtain it through conventional means."
Tang Luochuan looked at the elderly figure before him and voiced his thoughts.
His current cultivation had reached level 56. While there was still a considerable distance to becoming a Soul Emperor, that didn't stop him from planning ahead for his sixth Soul Ring.
After all, his idea was similar to how Tree Elder had condensed a Soul Ring for Ouyang Zixin using life energy—he wanted to rely on God Power to condense his own Soul Ring.
Of course, the idea was beautiful, but whether it could actually be realized remained unknown at this point...
"Master, you mean..."
"A Soul Ring like the one for Miss Ouyang last time?"
Hearing this, Tree Elder immediately understood.
"Lord Luo Chuan, your cultivation is getting closer and closer to the Soul Emperor level. When you break through, shall I condense a Life Soul Ring for you as your sixth ring?"
Tree Elder looked at Tang Luochuan before him and suddenly recalled their previous conversation, smiling as he spoke.
"Tree Elder, that's not what I meant."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile.
"Tree Elder, it's true that I want to attempt condensing a Soul Ring with energy, but not with your energy," he said slowly.
"Oh?"
"Then what does the master mean..."
Tree Elder looked puzzled, listening attentively.
"The energy for my sixth Soul Ring..."
"I want to use God Power as the energy source."
Tang Luochuan explained.
"Between the legacies of the God of Destruction and the God of Life, one of them will be my optimal choice."
"Condensing a Soul Ring with God Power..."
Hearing this, Tree Elder was momentarily stunned—using God Power as the foundation to condense the sixth Soul Ring?
But that would be far too extravagant!
(End of Chapter)