Chapter 284 Gu Yuena begs Bai Xuanzi? To help Di Tian overcome his tribulation?
In the dark world, in the squares of major cities, the Soul Masters looked at the sky, and their discussions gradually subsided.
The still image of Gu Yuena, Di Tian, and the others standing at the gate of Shrek Academy aroused everyone's curiosity.
"What exactly are they here for?" a Soul Master asked, frowning. "Gu Yuena has come in person, Di Tian has come, Bi Ji, Xiong Jun, Wan Yao Wang, and Chi Wang have all come. This is no small matter."
"It's definitely not a small matter," someone nearby analyzed. "Look at their expressions. Gu Yuena is alright, but Di Tian's face is as tense as can be. Bi Ji also looks worried. They must have encountered some serious trouble."
"Could it be related to the future of the soul beast race?" another soul master speculated. "Although Wang Qiu'er from the White World is alive, Di Tian is the Beast God, and his condition directly affects the stability of the Star Dou Great Forest. If something happens to Di Tian..."
"Alright, stop guessing," someone said. "Let's look at the sky. Bai Xuanzi should be coming out soon."
All eyes were once again focused on the sky.
[In the scene depicting the sky.]
At the main gate of Shrek Academy, Gu Yuena and the others stood there, waiting for a short while.
A white figure slowly approached from the direction of the Sea God Pavilion. The pace was slow, but each step seemed to tread on a spatial node; though it appeared far away, it arrived in the blink of an eye.
[Bai Xuanzi. He wore a long white robe, the hem of which swayed gently in the breeze. His deep eyes swept over the crowd outside the door, finally settling on Di Tian.]
Di Tian met his gaze, his expression calm, but a barely perceptible hint of tension flashed in his golden vertical pupils.
Bai Xuanzi glanced at him, a slight smile playing on his lips, revealing a profound expression. It wasn't exactly mockery, nor was it welcome; it was more like he had known they would come all along, and even knew why they had come.
"You've arrived?" Bai Xuanzi said calmly, as if greeting an old friend.
Di Tian nodded slightly: "They've arrived."
"Come in." Bai Xuanzi turned around and walked towards the Sea God Pavilion. "Don't stand outside. If people see us, they'll think we're going to fight."
Gu Yuena glanced at Di Tian, who nodded. The group followed Bai Xuanzi into the gates of Shrek Academy.
The guard breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and muttered under his breath, "That scared me to death... The aura of those people just now almost made me lose my footing."
"You bet," another guard said. "That blond guy, the way he looked at me, I felt like my heart was going to stop."
The two exchanged a glance and said nothing more.
Inside the Sea God Pavilion, the furnishings were simple: a long table, a few chairs, and several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls. Sunlight streamed in through the windows, casting a warm glow on the wooden floor.
Bai Xuanzi walked to the main seat and sat down, gesturing for everyone to take their seats. Gu Yuena sat to his left, Di Tian to his right, and Bi Ji, Xiong Jun, the Demon King, and the Crimson King took their seats in that order.
"Speak," Bai Xuanzi said, leaning back in his chair and looking at Gu Yuena. "Why have you come to see me with such a large entourage?"
Gu Yuena was silent for a moment, then spoke, her voice soft but clear: "Xuanzi, we've come here to ask for your help."
Bai Xuanzi raised an eyebrow, remaining silent and waiting for her to continue.
"It's about Di Tian." Gu Yuena glanced at Di Tian, then turned to Bai Xuanzi. "He already has a million years of cultivation."
Bai Xuanzi nodded slightly: "I know."
Gu Yuena continued, "Back then, he was able to break through the bottleneck when his cultivation reached 600,000 years, thanks to the medicinal herbs you brought back from the other continent. If it weren't for your help, he might have perished long ago, let alone reached this point today."
Bai Xuanzi waved his hand: "Let's not talk about the past. Let's talk about the present."
"Now..." Gu Yuena took a deep breath, "the million-year tribulation is almost here."
A moment of silence fell over the Sea God's Pavilion.
Bi Ji lowered her head, the Demon King's hand stroking his beard froze in mid-air, and Xiong Jun's breathing became heavier. Di Tian sat in his chair, expressionless, but the fingers gripping the armrest tightened slightly.
Bai Xuanzi looked at Di Tian, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "A million-year tribulation is indeed difficult to overcome. With your strength, what are the chances of you surviving it?"
Di Tian was silent for a moment, then said, "Less than ten percent."
"Less than ten percent," Bai Xuanzi repeated calmly. "That means it's basically suicide."
Di Tian remained silent.
Gu Yuena continued, her voice earnest: "Xuanzi, we've calculated it. Di Tian has almost no chance of surviving the tribulation alone."
"So you came to find me," Bai Xuanzi said.
"Yes." Gu Yuena nodded. "In this world, you are the only one capable of helping Di Tian overcome the million-year tribulation."
Bai Xuanzi did not answer immediately. He leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, making a rhythmic sound.
The Sea God Pavilion was quiet; no one spoke. Gu Yuena looked at him, Di Tian looked at him, Bi Ji, Xiong Jun, the Demon King, and the Crimson King all looked at him.
They are waiting for his answer.
In the plaza of the Dark World, the Soul Masters witnessed this scene, and their discussions arose once again.
"So that's how it is." A Soul Master suddenly realized, "Di Tian has cultivated for a million years, and his tribulation is coming soon. He can't get through it by himself, so he came to Bai Xuanzi for help."
"A million-year lightning tribulation is no joke," someone nearby said. "Although Di Tian is a beast god, it is said that even gods might not be able to withstand the power of a million-year lightning tribulation. It is indeed risky for him to face it alone."
"No wonder Gu Yuena and Di Tian came," another Soul Master said. "This is a matter of life and death. If Di Tian dies, the Soul Beast Clan of Star Dou Great Forest will probably be in chaos."
"However, will Bai Xuanzi help?" someone asked. "Di Tian is a soul beast, and Bai Xuanzi is a human. Although humans and soul beasts in the White World have a good relationship, if word gets out that he's helping a soul beast overcome its tribulation, won't the God Realm have something to say about it?"
"There will definitely be objections," an older Soul Master said. "The rules of the God Realm forbid interference in the affairs of the lower realms. Helping Soul Beasts overcome their tribulations is not just interference, it's direct meddling. If Bai Xuanzi really takes action, he is challenging the authority of the God Realm."
"But Bai Xuanzi is Bai Xuanzi," another person said. "He is a man of great loyalty and righteousness. Di Tian owes his current position to Bai Xuanzi's help back then. Now that Di Tian is in trouble, can Bai Xuanzi stand by and watch him die?"
"It's hard to say." The person next to him shook his head. "If helping Di Tian overcome his tribulation would offend the God Realm, it might even backfire. Even if Bai Xuanzi wanted to help, he would have to think it over. He's not alone; he has Shrek Academy and the entire White Order behind him."
"Alright, stop guessing," someone said. "Let's see how Bai Xuanzi answers. He's already considering it."
All eyes were once again focused on the sky.
(End of chapter)