Douluo Continent: An Adventure Begins in Wuhun City

On the jade platform, a large silkworm, its body round and white with golden, shimmering patterns, was lying on the ground, giving it an air of nobility.

This was clearly Chen Yao's purpose for this trip: the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm!

At this moment, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm lay motionless on the jade platform. Streams of soul power floated around it, forming a profound barrier that enveloped the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm and suppressed its consciousness.

"Is this the opportunity that Huo Yuhao will have in the future? But since I am here in this world, the trajectory has already been rewritten. What will happen in the future has nothing to do with me, so let everything be as I wish."

Chen Yao stared at the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, clicked his tongue twice, and then looked at Di Tian.

"Let's break this barrier."

Di Tian nodded, and with a wave of his hand, the dense soul power that had been covering the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm dissipated like a receding tide.

Without the interference of these soul forces, Chen Yao was able to fully sense the extremely pure and clean soul force on the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

His lips curled into an uncontrollable smile as he walked to the jade platform, sat cross-legged, and gently stroked the snow-white silkworm's body with his palm.

Its skin is extremely silky and smooth to the touch; if it were used to make clothing, it would be an exquisite treasure of the world.

However, this thought was fleeting, and his attention was mostly focused on the soul power emanating from the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

In fact, Chen Yao did not have any means of devouring soul power to nourish himself.

Otherwise, if they could just capture some soul beasts to absorb and refine, why would they need to plot against the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm?

The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm is extremely special. It has no combat power of its own. Its soul power, accumulated over millions of years, is stored in its body and cannot form an effective means of attack. Therefore, its soul power has hardly been circulated, released, or recycled. In addition, the structure of the Heavenly Silkworm's body is extremely simple, and the path of soul power circulation is very simple. It just goes back and forth once, which makes the soul power extremely pure and uncontaminated.

This is why several ferocious beasts, and even Chen Yao, were able to absorb and refine the soul power of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. It can be said that it is a rare divine medicine with intelligence, a unique appearance, and the ability to move!

"Jie Jie"

As Chen Yao pondered, a strange smile crept onto his lips, red light burst from his eyes, and as he channeled his soul power, a mass of darkness spread out, while the third soul ring behind him lit up.

He hadn't forgotten that although the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm was useless, its spiritual power was unparalleled in the world. Chen Yao naturally wouldn't waste it. He immediately released the Soul Devouring Domain to envelop its body. At the same time, the spreading darkness also completely covered Chen Yao and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's body!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 196 The Emperor's Rebellion

As Chen Yao's breathing gradually stabilized on the jade platform in front of them, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

In everyone's eyes, it was already certain that Chen Yao would take a long time to devour the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. Some, like Qian Renxue and the others, wanted to wait where they were, while the group of ferocious beasts were afraid that if they stayed, they would feel the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's aura gradually weakening and feel heartbroken, so they planned to retreat.

But at that moment, Di Tian suddenly walked up to Gu Yuena and knelt down on the ground with a thud, which startled everyone.

"Your subordinate previously questioned Your Majesty's decision, which was extremely disrespectful and deserving of death. I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"

"Oh? Then tell me, how should I punish you?"

Gu Yuena, whose attention was originally focused on Chen Yao, remembered this incident after hearing Di Tian's words. Her gaze swept over Di Tian and the several ferocious beasts with a hint of amusement.

That sharp gaze immediately made the ferocious beasts tremble and their bodies shake. Their faces were full of sorrow, and they followed behind Di Tian, ​​kneeling on the ground one after another. However, they dared not say anything to beg for mercy and could only lower their heads.

"The Demon King and the others did not intend to provoke the Lord's authority. It was simply that the Lord's previous orders were too abrupt, leaving them at a loss. That's why they asked for my opinion. They are all devoted to the Soul Beast Clan and are the Lord's trusted advisors. I hope the Lord will not blame them. I am willing to bear the blame alone!"

"Di Tian?"

"Di Tian Ni"

Upon hearing Di Tian's words, the ferocious beasts behind him all raised their heads abruptly, their faces filled with astonishment.

Even Xiong Jun, who was usually unruly, irritable, and difficult for Di Tian to manage, was deeply moved at this moment. He did not expect Di Tian to say such a thing and take all the responsibility upon himself.

From that moment on, for the first time, Xiong Jun felt a sense of respect for Di Tian beyond his strength!

So, it's all my fault?

At this moment, Gu Yuena spoke without any expression, her voice devoid of any emotional change, yet it still instilled a terrifying pressure in everyone.

Di Tian also suddenly lowered his head.

"My subordinates dare not!"

Looking at her subordinates kneeling in a row, silent and dejected, Gu Yuena sighed inwardly.

In fact, she knew that Di Tian and the others had not made any mistakes this time. She was not familiar with the other major ferocious beasts, but Di Tian was indeed wholeheartedly considering the interests of the soul beast race in all aspects. On the contrary, she, as the true ruler of the soul beasts, had done a very incompetent job. For Chen Yao's sake, she had been somewhat harsh on her subordinates.

For a moment, looking at Di Tian's respectful yet slightly dejected expression, Gu Yuena couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.

She couldn't help but recall that during her recovery period, Di Tian had devoted himself wholeheartedly to helping her manage the soul beast clan. On the contrary, she seemed to be a hands-off manager, and apart from having an identity and strength that reassured the soul beasts, she didn't seem to have made any contributions.

"Get up. I don't blame you. This time it was indeed my fault. I didn't explain things clearly to you before forcibly ordering you around. But you don't need to doubt that I'll be deceived. Chen Yao is indeed the successor of that person from back then. Having the memories of the Dragon God, I am very familiar with and sensitive to that aura. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to set off in person with my injuries to find him in the outside world."

You've all seen his abilities before. He already has this kind of strength now. What kind of combat power will he have when he truly takes that step?

As you all know, the gods in the heavens are incredibly powerful. While there are countless first-level gods, their numbers are certainly not to be underestimated. Even if my strength were restored, I could only manage to deal with no more than five of them.

Not to mention that above those first-level gods, there are five god-kings with terrifying and unpredictable strength!

Therefore, if we want to succeed, we must have Chen Yao's participation.

As for whether he will genuinely help our soul beast race, you can rest assured. The promise made by the Dragon God to that person in the past is reflected in his legacy. Although it is not mandatory, he will also receive great benefits by helping our soul beast race. In addition, since I have formed a deep alliance with him, he will do his best to help us.

Furthermore, he has a close friend, the successor of the God of Life, who possesses the miraculous power of creation, capable of healing me and restoring my injuries in a short time. At that time, our Soul Beast race will reach unprecedented prosperity, truly possessing the ability to contend with the God Realm!

Because of the guilt in her heart, Gu Yuena explained everything clearly to Di Tian and the others.

Although she is the ruler of all soul beasts, she is not like a human emperor who is arrogant and intolerant of any dissent.

Upon hearing Gu Yuena's words, the expressions on the faces of the several ferocious beasts immediately relaxed. Di Tian, ​​in particular, was completely out of control, his body trembling and his fists clenched tightly.

If what Gu Yuena said is true, then the rise of their soul beasts is no longer an unattainable dream!

He couldn't help but look at the former jade platform, now shrouded in darkness and forming a barrier, his eyes filled with hope and faintly gleaming with a crystalline light.

It's not surprising that Di Tian lost his composure like that.

Although he was born long after the War of the Gods had passed, it was not far off. The Black Dragon Clan, to which he belonged, was also a top clan among the soul beasts, and naturally had some records of that War of the Gods.

He was instilled with the idea of ​​revitalizing the soul beast race from a young age, and hundreds of thousands of years have passed since then. This idea has long since become an obsession.

In the war of the gods, the dragon god was defeated, and countless powerful soul beast clans were implicated and punished. Soul beasts were reduced to the lowest level of living beings, suffering exploitation from those high and mighty gods!

Such humiliation was etched into his very being and deeply imprinted in his bones.

Over the years, just a slight recollection of the hatred and shame of the Soul Beast race would torment him to the point of unbearable pain.

Therefore, even though he knew that the strength of the Soul Beast race was easily defeated, without Gu Yuena, even dealing with the humans on the Douluo Continent would be a pipe dream.

Even knowing that even with Gu Yuena, even if her strength were restored to its peak, she would still be utterly vulnerable to the God Realm, Gu Yuena found his talk of counterattacking the God Realm utterly laughable.

However, he still chose to be loyal to Gu Yuena, who, although she inherited a part of the Dragon God's power and memories, had a simple and pale mind. He regarded her as the common lord of the soul beasts and toiled for countless years for the ridiculous ideal of revitalizing the soul beasts.

He wasn't stupid, but as long as Gu Yuena's ideal remained unchanged, he would always steadfastly continue towards that ideal, hoping that Gu Yuena would regain her strength and lead them in a counterattack against the God Realm.

Even knowing that they were fighting a losing battle, even knowing that the outcome was destined to be defeat, he still wanted to vent all the anger and hatred he had accumulated over the years towards those high and mighty gods in that battle with such a slim chance of victory!

So rather than saying that Di Tian was loyal to Gu Yuena, it would be more accurate to say that he was loyal to the entire soul beast race and to his own beliefs that had remained unchanged for hundreds of thousands of years!

Over the years, he has never neglected the affairs of the Soul Beast Clan, but in his heart, there is a mixture of hope and despair.

But now, Chen Yao's appearance is like a ray of dawn, shining into Di Tian's heart, which had long been cold and hard, bringing back a touch of warmth and making it beat again.

With the help of this human, they might actually have a chance to succeed?

Judging from the strength he just displayed, if given enough time, wouldn't he be able to easily rival a powerhouse at the God-King level?

Furthermore, Gu Yuena also mentioned that one of her close friends is the successor of the God of Life. Doesn't that mean that their Soul Beast Clan's lineup to conquer the God Realm will be joined by another future God King-level powerhouse?

At this moment, Di Tian's heart was like a flower that had withered for many years, nourished by sweet dew, blooming again and showing signs of prosperity.

His resentment towards Chen Yao for being human vanished instantly.

As long as Chen Yao can help them fight against the God Realm, wash away the racial shame that has accumulated for countless years, and free the Soul Beast race from the exploitation and oppression of the gods, and allow the Soul Beast race to have a true paradise, free from being wantonly invaded, slaughtered, and turned into Soul Rings by humans, then he is willing to pay any price!

Even if it were a heinous crime, betraying Gu Yuena and switching allegiance to Chen Yao to serve him, he wouldn't care at all. As long as the soul beast race could be liberated, what did it matter if he sacrificed himself?

Thinking of the many possibilities for the future of the Soul Beast race with Chen Yao's help, Di Tian was overcome with emotion and burst into tears, speaking incoherently to Gu Yuena.

"My lord! You are truly the savior of the Soul Beast race! Our Soul Beast race finally has a glimmer of hope!"

Although Di Tian's words were praises and full of emotion, they were completely from the bottom of his heart.

But Gu Yuena sensed something was off, and her pretty face darkened.

So, before she found Chen Yao, she wasn't the savior of the Soul Beast Clan, and the Soul Beast Clan had no hope?

Her expression was somewhat distorted at this moment, but she could also vaguely see the suffering that Di Tian had endured over the years. In the end, she managed to hold back from cursing him and waved her hand at him with some disdain.

"Alright, take them downstairs and stop getting in the way."

"Yes, my lord! We will go outside the cave immediately to protect Mr. Chen Yao!"

Di Tian wiped the tears from his eyes, then stood up, waved to the several ferocious beasts, and walked towards the outside.

The ferocious beasts exchanged bewildered glances, but dared not linger or say anything. They quickly followed behind the now somewhat spirited Di Tian, ​​heading towards the cave exit.

After leaving the cave, the burly bear scratched his head, feeling that today's experiences had been too eventful, and his already not-so-bright brain was about to burn out. He was about to go back to his cave to recharge.

The same applies to the other major ferocious beasts.

Just as they were about to disperse, they were suddenly stopped by Di Tian.

"Stop! Stay here and protect Mr. Chen Yao."

Upon hearing this, the ferocious beasts turned around abruptly and looked at Di Tian, ​​who was already sitting cross-legged on a boulder outside the cave. They were all astonished.

"No, Di Tian, ​​are you serious?"

"Yes, Di Tian, ​​not to mention that this is our lair, there are almost no threatening creatures within hundreds of miles. Besides, isn't our master guarding it every step of the way? Why should we get involved?"

Upon hearing this, Di Tian's expression darkened. He looked at the ferocious beasts, snorted coldly, and shouted.

"The master is the master, and we are us. From now on, all of you stay here and guard the cave entrance. Not a single fly or mosquito is allowed to enter and disturb Mr. Chen Yao's cultivation!"

In Di Tian's eyes, Chen Yao is now the hope for the resurgence of soul beasts. Not only is he powerful and talented, but he also has an SSR character, making him far more important than Gu Yuena. He must prevent any accidents from happening, and even if the probability is low, he must do things perfectly and without any flaws!

Similarly, it was also to express to Chen Yao the friendliness and importance that he and the other high-ranking soul beasts, and even the entire soul beast race, placed on him!

Upon hearing this, the ferocious beasts still felt that Di Tian was making a mountain out of a molehill. They moved their lips, wanting to say something, but seeing Di Tian's unquestionable serious expression, they immediately swallowed their words.

Those who had lived with Di Tian for many years knew that he was serious at this moment, and if they had any further objections, they would not be met with a reprimand from Di Tian.

Instead, he was the second-in-command of the Soul Beasts on the surface, the unseen ruler of the Soul Beasts, the current patriarch of the Black Dragon Clan, the inheritor of the Dragon God's ultimate move, Dragon God Slash, and a 92-year-old super-limit ancient dragon Soul Beast.

Golden-eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian!