NOVEL NEXT Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Take It by Force? Collaborating with Gu Yuena?
As soon as Lu Yunzhou finished speaking, the entire scene plunged into a stunned silence.
After triple-checking that he hadn't misheard, the Beast God Di Tian's face revealed shock, disbelief, and astonishment. It took him a long while to recover his composure.
"Human... do you know who our master is?"
Di Tian spoke cautiously, his tone far more respectful and reverent than before. This sudden change was entirely due to Lu Yunzhou's enigmatic and extraordinary presence, which left everyone unable to discern his true origins.
In response, Lu Yunzhou smiled faintly and replied evenly, "If I didn't know, why would I come here? I've already stated my purpose. I need the Iceworm. As for the Auspicious Beast, you may keep it. But before that, I must meet her and discuss some matters. If you're too afraid to awaken her from her slumber, why not let me handle it instead?"
Upon hearing this reply, confirming that Lu Yunzhou was aware of their master's existence, Di Tian unconsciously swallowed hard.
Nearby, the Emerald Swan Bi Ji couldn't help but feel a growing curiosity and desire to unravel the mystery of this human before her.
"Who exactly is he? How does he know about our master? And not only that—he seems to be familiar with us, as if he's studied us thoroughly."
While these thoughts swirled in her mind, Bi Ji decided to observe the situation for now.
"I will go wake the master. Please wait here for a moment," Di Tian said after exchanging a glance with Qian Daoliu.
Though he spoke respectfully, his expression betrayed the unease gnawing at his heart.
From Qian Daoliu, Di Tian sensed an aura both familiar and foreign—something akin to a god's presence, yet not quite the same. Regardless, one thing was clear: Di Tian was no match for him.
Left with no choice, Di Tian decided to awaken the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena. Otherwise, the confrontation could lead to a catastrophic battle that would spell doom for them as soul beasts.
Moments later, a powerful and domineering aura erupted from a crystal-clear lake. It was a force so overwhelming that even the faintest hint of it made everyone present tremble in fear.
Knowing their master, Gu Yuena, had emerged, the gathered soul beasts immediately knelt in unison and declared reverently, "We respectfully welcome the master's return!"
"Is the Silver Dragon King about to appear?"
As these words echoed in her mind, Qian Renxue swallowed nervously, a trace of tension mingling with her growing anticipation.
"Di Tian, why have you awakened me?"
An icy, emotionless voice rang out as a brilliant white orb of light slowly ascended from the depths of the lake.
Confronting Gu Yuena, Di Tian knelt and spoke with utmost deference.
"M-Master, a human has come seeking you. Among them are individuals whose strength surpasses mine, and their group includes many powerful figures. Left with no alternative, I had no choice but to awaken you."
Hearing this, Gu Yuena paused in surprise. Her voice, typically cold and detached, carried a hint of disbelief. "A human? Someone stronger than you?"
To Gu Yuena, this was astonishing.
Who was Di Tian? He was the leader of the Black Dragon Clan, one of the Nine Dragon Kings, and the mightiest of the Ten Great Savage Beasts. As the ruler of the Star Dou Forest, he was the king of all soul beasts and her spokesperson—a being who once served as the Dragon God's personal guard and wielded the purest darkness-elemental true dragon power.
For a human to be stronger than Di Tian seemed inconceivable to her unless... they were a god.
At the thought of the word "god," Gu Yuena's mind instinctively turned to the God Realm, and her expression grew more serious and vigilant.
"Could it be that those from the God Realm have come knocking?"
With this thought, Gu Yuena stepped forward, appearing in her human form.
Her body was clad in pure white scales, her figure tall and elegant, with a perfect balance of curves and grace. Her shoulders and the deep hollow of her chest were exposed, revealing flawless, snow-white skin. Her long, silvery hair flowed freely behind her, rippling as though carried by an invisible wind, enhancing her ethereal beauty.
However, compared to her commanding presence and regal aura, her physical appearance seemed almost secondary.
"Human, why have you come to me?" Gu Yuena asked coldly, her tone devoid of emotion.
"I've come to borrow something from the Star Dou Forest. At the same time, I'd like to discuss a potential collaboration with you."
Recalling a certain item of great significance from the Douluo Continent, Lu Yunzhou's interest was piqued. He decided to seize this opportunity to form a partnership with Gu Yuena—and secure the item for himself.
Lu Yunzhou hadn't forgotten his aspirations to refine his physical body. That item held the key to immense progress in body cultivation, and he was determined to claim it.
"Borrow something? What is it that you seek?"
Gu Yuena's gaze flickered to the powerful figures behind Lu Yunzhou. Her stunning eyes darkened slightly with caution as she responded.
"This human... who is he, truly? His own strength is unremarkable, yet he commands so many powerful individuals, including that golden-haired elder. That man's strength not only surpasses Di Tian's but may even rival my own in my current state."
Realizing the complexity of the situation, Gu Yuena found herself at a crossroads.
"The Iceworm," Lu Yunzhou said simply.
Unfolding his sleeve with a spell, Cosmic Sleeve, Lu Yunzhou revealed the Heavenly Iceworm to Gu Yuena for a brief moment before putting it away again.
The sight of such a treasure, now in Lu Yunzhou's possession, left Gu Yuena momentarily taken aback.
"If I refuse?" she asked, her voice calm but resolute.
"Then I'll take it by force," Lu Yunzhou replied without hesitation.
The moment these words fell, the powerful figures behind him unleashed their auras, their combined might forming a massive, oppressive force.
Faced with this pressure, Bear Lord and the other Savage Beasts could not help but reveal looks of apprehension and unease.
"So domineering..." Gu Yuena murmured, her eyes narrowing slightly.
After a moment of tense silence, she relented. "Take it, then."
This marked the first—and only—time Gu Yuena ever bowed to human demands.
"In that case, I thank you, Silver Dragon King. Now then, shall we discuss our collaboration?"
With that, Lu Yunzhou waved his hand, and the earth trembled.
In the next instant, a table and two chairs, fashioned entirely of earth, rose from the ground and took shape.
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