Chapter 404: Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena
The Star Dou Great Forest was known as a forbidden zone for human soul masters—not just because of its vast variety of soul beasts and hidden dangers, but largely due to the presence of the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python.
However, now that both of those beasts had been slain by wife Ei, in theory, the Star Dou Great Forest should be open territory—not only to Titled Douluo but even to Soul Douluo-level soul masters.
So why, even without the protection of the two hundred-thousand-year beasts, did the Star Dou Great Forest remain a forbidden area for soul masters? It was because the greatest danger within had never been those two beasts—but rather something at the bottom of the Lake of Life. A place so perilous that even a Limit Douluo, the peak of human soul masters, would meet their end there.
Yet unfortunately for that danger, this time the one arriving was the God King of Thunder—a being far beyond a Limit Douluo.
"Di Tian, will the master be in danger?"
Not long after Kong entered, an exceptionally beautiful woman in a light green dress approached. Watching the direction he had gone, her tone was filled with concern.
"Probably not."
Di Tian shook his head and replied calmly, "As long as the five God Kings of the Divine Realm do not descend, even if a battle does break out—and even though our master's injuries have not fully healed—she can still forcefully kill the God King of Thunder."
"That's good."
Hearing Di Tian's explanation, Bi Ji let out a breath of relief. If their master were to fall here, then they, the other ferocious beasts, would have no chance of survival either.
Without the deterrent of these ferocious beasts, the Star Dou Great Forest would struggle to produce another hundred-thousand-year soul beast. At that point, this place would become nothing more than a back garden for human soul masters—free for them to enter as they pleased.
In truth, even for a God King, as long as they didn't train in the Divine Realm, their divine position would never fully reach the highest level. Moreover, newly ascended gods typically didn't possess much power. Even if the one who had become a god was a figure like Shura God Tang San or the current Kong, at most they'd reach the peak of Third-Class God.
This was why, upon learning that the God King of Thunder had descended, Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena did not feel any fear. Because if a battle truly broke out, the one who would die in the end would undoubtedly be the God King of Thunder.
Inside the Life Space, Kong walked alone through the space carved out by spatial power, his gaze calm and unbothered.
Just as Di Tian had guessed, if he were to go all out in a one-on-one fight with Gu Yuena—the Silver Dragon King—despite her being only at the Half-God King level and seriously wounded, he would still be the one to fall in the end. After all, the time he had been a God King was far too short. The divine power in his body couldn't compare at all to that of Gu Yuena, a divine beast who had existed for countless years.
But so what? Even if he couldn't beat her—didn't mean he didn't have allies!
On both sides of the space, the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest could be seen clearly.
As he moved forward, a large snow-white silkworm suddenly appeared amidst a white radiance.
The silkworm had ten golden rings on its body.
Surrounding it was a ring of golden light pillars, trapping it within. Strands of visible energy were constantly flowing out of the silkworm's body and being siphoned into the nests of other soul beasts.
"Well now—if it isn't the Skydream Iceworm!"
Seeing the large silkworm up ahead, Kong's eyes lit up. With sudden interest, he strode over.
"Kid, you know me?"
Staring at the human man before him, the Skydream Iceworm opened its eyes, filled with confusion.
Who was this guy? It didn't recognize him at all. And more importantly—where had this kid come from? How did he even get in?
It knew all too well how powerful the ferocious beasts outside were. After all, it was Di Tian who had dragged it out from the Extreme North.
"I've heard of you, but this is our first meeting," Kong said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, a proud gleam flashed in the Skydream Iceworm's eyes. He thought to himself: has my name, Brother Skydream, already spread so widely that even soul masters from the outside world have heard of me?
As expected of the first million-year soul beast in the history of the Douluo Continent—truly magnificent!
"Stay here for now. Later, I'll see if I can negotiate with the one inside to take you with me."
With that, Kong turned and left the area, continuing deeper inward.
At the end of the white light, a more fantastical space appeared before him.
Upon entering, the surroundings weren't dark—in fact, they were brilliantly lit. Crystals emitted dazzling radiance, illuminating the entire space with a dreamlike glow.
Directly in front of Kong lay a massive dragon, over a hundred meters in length. Two silver horns adorned its head, its entire body covered in smooth silver scales. A tail dozens of meters long extended behind it, and a pair of enormous dragon wings spread out from its back.
It was none other than the second sovereign of the soul beasts after the Dragon God—Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena!
At that moment, the silver dragon lay on the ground, its violet eyes calmly sizing up the approaching guest. Within those purple eyes was an indescribable air of nobility.
"I wonder what kind of cooperation the God King of Thunder wishes to discuss with me," Gu Yuena said.
She didn't ask how this person had discovered her existence or found her hiding place. Since he had already declared that, regardless of success or failure, he would not report this matter to the Divine Realm, then whatever reason he gave was irrelevant to her.
"Since we're here to discuss cooperation, could you first take on human form?"
Looking at the massive silver dragon before him, Kong smiled slightly and asked calmly.
"Why?" Gu Yuena blinked, a trace of confusion on her face.
This was her original form. Since that was the case, what was the issue with discussing things in her true body?
"Because it's a bit troublesome having to look up at you while talking."
Kong explained with a smile, "And besides, in our human eyes, the human form is the most aesthetically pleasing. Since I've already agreed not to report this place to the Divine Realm no matter how things turn out, I believe you wouldn't reject such a small request, would you?"
"Fine."
Gu Yuena pondered briefly, then nodded gently. A strong white light surged from her body.
Moments later, the radiance faded, and a graceful figure appeared before Kong.
Gu Yuena stood about one meter seventy-five. Her long silver hair, like strands of crystal, cascaded down her back. Whether in appearance or figure, she seemed meticulously sculpted by the heavens—utterly flawless.
Her pair of violet eyes exuded a mysterious and regal aura with every blink.
"No wonder you're said to be the most beautiful woman in the entire Douluo series. Today, my eyes have been opened!"
Looking at the woman before him, Kong offered his praise without reservation.
[End of Chapter]
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