It was afternoon.
Xin Yu sat cross-legged by the Lake of Life, with his eyes closed. His body emitted a faint glow, radiating a cool aura.
Xin Yu began meditating, trying to sense the energy within his body. With each breath, he could feel his eyes pulsating gently, radiating a soothing warmth throughout his body.
"What an incredible energy... So peaceful, yet it holds an indescribable hidden power," he thought.
However, when he tried to touch the aura of Chaos Dragon and Star Pagoda, he immediately sensed a stark contrast.
The Chaos Dragon's aura felt overwhelmingly dominant, as if a supreme existence was looking down on him from the heavens. This dragon's power was filled with pride and arrogance, rejecting anyone unworthy.
In contrast, the Star Pagoda's aura was mysterious and incomprehensible. Like an ancient divine artifact that had witnessed the rise and fall of eras, measured his approach without emotion like a silent guardian judging his worth before offering even a glimpse of its power
But amidst the inner struggle, his Spritual Eyes shone brightly, releasing waves of gentle energy that calmed him. It was as if the sacred energy acted as a mediator, stabilizing the two opposing forces within him.
"So this is the reason for its existence..." Xin Yu began to understand the crucial role of his Spritual Eyes Martial Soul. Without it, he might have been destroyed by the sheer extremity of the other two martial souls
Inside his body, the internal energy of the [Supreme Divine Art] was circulating.
Although he had reached bottleneck and can't advance until he obtains his first soul ring, he can still sense progress. With every complete circulation, his soul power grew denser, more concentrated and his body steadily increased in purity.
As long as a person eats, they cannot claim that their body is entirely free of impurities. It is known that the human body is theoretically at its purest while in the mother's womb. Once born, however, the body becomes
contaminated by external filth, and the innate Qi begins to dissipate.
But the [Supreme Divine Art] freed him from the contamination of external impurities, allowing him to return to the prenatal state of innate breathing. In this state of innate breathing, cultivation becomes much more efficient, and one's spiritual senses are also enhanced.
This feature of the [Supreme Divine Art] is extremely beneficial. In the short term, the difference may not be obvious, but over time...
Xin Yu would gradually widen the gap between himself and others. As long as he continued to cultivate, his strength would naturally surpass other prodigies of the same level.
It could be said that he had already won the race from the very start.
After several rounds of regulating his breathing, Xin Yu's soul power gradually calmed down, and he emerged from his meditative state. It wasn't that the spiritual energy around the Lake of Life was insufficient, nor that he didn't want to continue meditating.
Rather, he felt an invisible pressure surging toward him.
After awakening Spritual Type Martial Soul and gifted with unnaturally high mental power, Xin Yu's spiritual senses were great in all aspects.
He could sense that, somewhere in the void, an overwhelming momentum, like a tidal wave, was approaching.
It wasn't the aura of Di Tian or Bi Ji, but that of unfamiliar powerful beings.
Moreover, it wasn't just one, but several.
Naturally, Xin Yu became alert immediately.
Opening his eyes, he glanced at Bi Ji, who was quietly watching over him and felt more at ease.
He stood up and looked ahead, only to see several figures emerging from the dense forest.
Leading them was an extremely tall bear with dark golden fur and eyes that glowed like lanterns, emitting a yellow light.
Its enormous body stood at least fifty to sixty meters tall, covered in muscular mounds like iron dragons. Its limbs were powerful, and its sharp claws extended nearly ten meters.
The claws gleamed with a cold light as if they could easily tear the very heavens and earth apart.
The first impression this giant bear gave was one of immense weight, followed by an overwhelming sense of brutality.
Behind this giant bear was a tree—a very peculiar tree.
It stood several hundred meters tall, with roots sprawling out in all directions.
The tree looked somewhat eerie, with a strange face appearing on its trunk, and its eyes flickered with a sinister glow.
Just looking at it gave Xin Yu a chill down his spine.
Next came a flaming red mastiff.
It had a ferocious appearance, three heads, and a fiery aura burning around its body.
Its presence was equally intimidating, though not as overwhelming as the first two, but still very formidable.
Beside the three-headed mastiff was a striking figure.
She had long purple hair cascading over her shoulders, skin fairer than snow, and a slender waist that could be easily grasped. Her voluptuous curves were eye-catching.
Her beauty was no less than Bi Ji's, but unlike Bi Ji's gentleness, this woman exuded a fiery and seductive aura.
Her long, slender legs were so flawless they seemed to stretch longer than Xin Yu's very life.
If Xin Yu had to describe her in one word, it would be... moist!
This woman simply looked... moist.
The four figures approached slowly and soon arrived at the Lake of Life.
The wild pressure they brought with them weighed on Xin Yu like a mountain, making his breath quicken.
So strong!
These beings were incredibly powerful.
Just the natural auras they emitted gave Xin Yu the feeling of standing before a towering Mountain.
"Is Di Tian not here yet?" the giant bear said in a deep, rumbling voice.
Its speech was like the sound of war drums, booming and resonant.
"He's coming," the purple-haired woman murmured. At that moment, a mysterious figure seemed to materialize in the space beside her.
"Looks like everyone's here."
A voice rang out from nowhere, and in the next moment, Di Tian appeared by Xin Yu's side.
He and Bi Ji stood on either side of Xin Yu, instantly drawing the attention of the figures in front of them.
"Di Tian, is this the Dragon God reincarnation you mentioned? This little runt?"
The giant bear extended two claws, gesturing with a small gap between them, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.
The other figures also sized up Xin Yu, their gazes filled with curiosity, heat, or surprise as they lingered on him.
"Release your Chaos Dragon Martial Soul," Di Tian said, turning to Xin Yu.
Xin Yu understood. Looking at the five terrifying auras in front of him, though he felt immense pressure, his expression remained steady.
Having lived two lives, his mind had matured somewhat.
Moreover, with Di Tian and Bi Ji beside him, he had nothing to fear.
Stepping half-step forward, Xin Yu released the Chaos Dragon Martial Soul.
Behind him, a phantom of a multi-colored dragon coiled, and with a roar, an inexplicable pressure swept outward.
In an instant, the five beasts' expressions changed simultaneously, feeling an undeniable sense of suppression.
This wasn't a suppression of strength—Xin Yu's current power couldn't even withstand their auras.
It was a deep, bloodline suppression. Under this pressure, their very bloodlines trembled.
This pressure was so real—a natural dominance of a higher being over a lower one.
The five beasts stared at Xin Yu solemnly, their gazes gradually heating up. It was the Dragon God's pressure.
It was almost identical to the aura they had sensed two days ago.
Especially the purple-haired woman, whose gaze on Xin Yu was so intense that it seemed she wanted to devour him whole.
That fervent look made Xin Yu feel somewhat nervous.
"It is the power of the Dragon God," the giant bear said, its face showing a human-like expression of shock. Even with its bloodline as the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, it was utterly suppressed.
It should be noted that the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was one of the most powerful soul beasts.
Even Di Tian's bloodline couldn't entirely suppress it.
But Xin Yu had done it.
This was the power of the Dragon God, beyond any doubt.
So, Xin Yu was the reincarnation of the Dragon God?
"It seems everyone has felt it. There's no doubt about Xin Yu's identity as the Dragon God reincarnation, and this has been confirmed by the Lord as well," Di Tian added, providing further proof.
"The Lord confirmed it?"
Upon hearing this, the five beasts immediately showed respect, with no trace of doubt in their eyes.
"The Lord has confirmed Xin Yu's identity and has issued an order."
"From this day forward, Xin Yu will be the Young Master of our soul beast clan. All members of the soul beast clan must serve him properly and not show any neglect."
As Di Tian finished speaking, he knelt on one knee, bowing to Xin Yu, "Your subordinate Di Tian greets the Young Master."
Bi Ji followed suit, kneeling on one knee, "Your subordinate Bi Ji greets the Young Master."
With Di Tian and Bi Ji leading the way, and Xin Yu's identity as the Dragon God reincarnation now fully confirmed, the remaining five beasts exchanged glances and then also knelt in unison, "Your subordinates, Bear Lord, Wan Yao, Chi Wang, Zi Ji, and Yao Ling, greet the Young Master!"
The seven fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest all knelt in unison, addressing Xin Yu as their Young Master, leaving him somewhat stunned.
Things were moving too quickly—before he could even process it, he had become the Young Master of the Soul Beast clan.
A human becoming the Young Master of the soul beasts—this was truly surreal.
However, he quickly snapped back to reality and hurriedly motioned for Di Tian and the others to rise.