Lei Chen's energy avatar hovered quietly before the Silver Dragon King, laying out the plan he had long conceived in its entirety.
"Though newly born, I am one with the Plane, allowing me to vaguely perceive certain movements in the boundless universe beyond our Plane."
Lei Chen's voice carried a grand resonance, as if it were the whisper of the entire world: "A Space-Time Turbulence of unprecedented scale is brewing in the distant depths of space and is sweeping towards our direction. Following its natural trajectory, it will inevitably reach this place in as little as a few hundred to as long as a thousand years."
The Silver Dragon King's draconic eyes flickered slightly. Space-Time Turbulence was a cosmic calamity even the God Realm feared, and she naturally knew its power.
Lei Chen continued, "Relying solely on its natural progression spans too long a timeframe with too many variables. However, if a supreme being proficient in spatial power were willing to intervene, using their profound understanding of spatial laws to guide it, the process could be greatly shortened, causing it to arrive ahead of schedule."
He left his words unfinished, but his gaze had already settled upon the Silver Dragon King, the implication clear—this "supreme being proficient in spatial power" referred to none other than her, the Silver Dragon King.
"Furthermore," Lei Chen dropped another bombshell of information, "to my knowledge, your other half, the Golden Dragon King, was not annihilated but is sealed within the God Realm."
"Given the Golden Dragon King's formidable foundation, nourished over these long eons by the God Realm's immortal spiritual energy, even in a sealed state, his power has likely quietly recovered or even broken through, most probably attaining strength at the God King level."
"If you can find a way to draw the Space-Time Turbulence here while simultaneously contacting the sealed Golden Dragon King, coordinating from within and without... allowing the Golden Dragon King to seize the chance to break the seal and wreak havoc in the God Realm Central Hub. With the God Realm facing internal upheaval and external impact from the Space-Time Turbulence, its stability will inevitably be greatly reduced."
"At that time, it will be highly probable for the God Realm to be swept away by the Space-Time Turbulence. Thus, the thorn in both our sides could be removed in one fell swoop."
Lei Chen clearly outlined the entire plan's framework, with the Silver Dragon King and Golden Dragon King as its core executors.
The Silver Dragon King listened in silence, her slender draconic tail occasionally sweeping the ground. No emotion could be read in her amethyst-like eyes. After a long while, she let out a low chuckle of ambiguous meaning.
"A grand plan indeed," she spoke, her voice cool. "It sounds as though success is indeed possible. However, Lord of the Plane..."
Her draconic head leaned forward slightly, bringing with it an intangible pressure.
"In your plan, I must expend my origin energy to risk guiding the Space-Time Turbulence, and the Golden Dragon King must take great risks to assault the God Realm's seals. And you? What must you, the initiator, the Lord of the Plane, contribute in this process? It seems you merely need to watch from the sidelines to reap the benefit of the God Realm's exile."
"Cooperation requires equal contribution. Tell me, why should I gamble the safety of myself and my other half on your plan that borders on getting something for nothing?"
Facing the Silver Dragon King's question, Lei Chen was not surprised; he had long anticipated this question.
"Not for me," Lei Chen calmly corrected. "Silver Dragon King, exiling the God Realm is first and foremost for yourself."
"I ask you, if the God Realm did not hang over your head, would you need to hide in this sunless underground for hundreds of thousands of years, healing your wounds with utmost caution, afraid of leaking even a trace of your aura?"
"If the God Realm disappears, you can see the light of day again, no longer needing to hide. You can draw upon the energy of the greater universe to fully recover from your injuries, openly lead the Spirit Beast race, and allow the dragon bloodline to thrive once more. Is this not what you desire?"
He paused, his voice growing deeper. "Moreover, to demonstrate my sincerity, I hereby pledge to you with the authority of the Lord of the Plane: once the God Realm is successfully exiled, I will immediately modify the fundamental rules of the Douluo Plane!"
"From that day forward, Spirit Masters of the Douluo Plane will no longer need to hunt and kill Spirit Beasts to obtain spirit rings!"
Lei Chen's voice was resolute, as if the very laws trembled with it.
"I will establish a new system, allowing them to acquire skills from Spirit Beasts and condense spirit rings through methods like 'Imprinting,' 'Resonance,' or 'Contracting.' The lives of Spirit Beasts will be safeguarded; their species will no longer face extinction due to humanity's path of advancement! The relationship between Spirit Beasts and humans will usher in a completely new chapter!"
"Not only that," Lei Chen's luminous form grew more solid. "I also pledge, in my capacity as Lord of the Plane, to provide sanctuary for all Spirit Beasts. Henceforth, any Spirit Beast facing a heavenly tribulation will receive the favor of the Plane's will. I will personally assist them in safely passing their tribulations, ensuring the Spirit Beast race has no further worries in their cultivation!"
"Do you truly mean this?!" The Silver Dragon King's massive draconic body jolted violently. Her long neck rose, and her draconic eyes erupted with a sharp, unprecedented brilliance.
This promise directly addressed her most fundamental desire—the survival and development of her race—which moved her more than any personal benefit.
"The word of the Lord of the Plane is law; this is no jest," Lei Chen's luminous form pledged with utmost solemnity. "To demonstrate sincerity, I can also inform you of my next course of action."
"After reaching an agreement with you, I will begin gathering power to reforge the thunder god position. Once I wield the authority of heavenly punishment, I can protect Spirit Beasts through their tribulations!"
Choosing to provide heavenly tribulation protection for the entire Spirit Beast race was a decision of immense practical significance, meaning Lei Chen was deeply binding his future authority to the fate of the Spirit Beast race.
The Silver Dragon King stared intently at Lei Chen's luminous form, as if trying to see through the truth of his words. The energy fluctuations permeating the underground space told her that this Lord of the Plane's promise carried the power of law; it was no empty vow.
After a prolonged silence, the final trace of hesitation finally dissipated from the Silver Dragon King's eyes, replaced by resolve and sharpness.
"Very well!" A cool and majestic voice echoed through the space. "Lord of the Plane, your sincerity and plan have moved me. For the future of the Spirit Beast race and the revival of the dragon clan, I, the Silver Dragon King, agree to form an alliance with you!"
"Together, we shall exile the God Realm and jointly shape a new order for this world!"
As her words fell, a vast draconic majesty gently brushed against the Plane's will released by Lei Chen, as if forging some ancient contract. An intangible pact was formally established in the deepest part of the Star Dou Great Forest.
With the pact formed, Lei Chen's luminous form revealed a relieved yet expectant smile. "Then, a pleasant cooperation to us, Your Excellency Silver Dragon King. Next, we need to plan the Subsequent steps in detail."
The atmosphere in the underground space shifted from prior wariness and probing to one filled with the tension and anticipation of an alliance. A great storm targeting the God Realm began to quietly brew in a place unknown to all.