Bonus Chapter. Enjoy!
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Because of the thoughts swirling in his mind at this moment, Huo Yuhao's face was no longer calm, his expression constantly shifting. His brows furrowed and relaxed by turns, and his gaze flickered one moment only to freeze the next. That young face was etched with complexity and confusion.
Seeing this, Di Tian thought his words had sparked some realization in the boy.
Thus, he struck while the iron was hot, asking, "Where is that friend of yours? I would like to meet her."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao ceased his contemplation. He looked up, meeting Di Tian's gaze once more, his expression much more solemn.
Di Tian said, "Rest assured, I will not harm your friend; I only wish to ask about the origin of this inverse scale and clarify what exactly is going on."
There was no threat or coercion in his tone, only a sincere request. He truly wanted to know why this inverse scale would appear in the hands of a human and why it would recognize a human as its master.
Huo Yuhao suppressed the thoughts in his heart; naturally, it was impossible for him to take Di Tian to see Gu Yue. Taking someone across time and space was something he couldn't do even if he wanted to.
However, facing Di Tian's question, he who had always decided to avoid lying as much as possible was now forced to lie.
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice steady. "Gu Yue comes from a Hidden Family, and I don't know where she is right now."
His gaze was frank and his expression calm, as if he were merely stating a fact.
However, Gu Yuena's voice transmitted into Di Tian's mind: "He is lying!"
Huo Yuhao's previous concern was correct; no matter how calm he appeared, his lie was still seen through by the other party.
However, Di Tian did not directly expose Huo Yuhao's lie.
He didn't press further, only nodding as he said, "Then when you see your friend again, I hope you can invite her to Star Dou for a gathering."
"We won't let you come for nothing; we will offer a Spirit Bone as a thank-you gift."
Hearing Di Tian's words, Huo Yuhao became even more certain of the importance of this inverse scale.
He immediately showed a perfectly timed hint of excitement, his voice carrying a touch of anticipation: "Alright, when I see her again, I will definitely invite her to come here."
Gu Yuena's willow-leaf brows furrowed slightly, a flicker of thought passing through her purple eyes. Though she wasn't clear on Di Tian's specific plan, she believed he wouldn't disappoint her.
With a thought, the silver-white true dragon inverse scale in her right palm flew toward Huo Yuhao. The scale resonated with Huo Yuhao's Bloodline and instantly merged into his body. Feeling that 'her own' inverse scale had indeed fused with Huo Yuhao's Bloodline, a flash of complexity crossed Gu Yuena's eyes.
At that moment, Di Tian extended his right hand, palm open, revealing a scale the size of an infant's palm. However, this scale was black, and upon closer inspection, one could see ridges running across it. Within that blackness, there was a faint hint of purple.
Di Tian then spoke: "This is my inverse scale. Once you see your friend, communicate with this scale, and I will appear directly by your side."
"Of course, if you encounter any danger, you can also use this scale to contact me."
Huo Yuhao fell silent for a moment, his gaze falling upon the black inverse scale. He guessed that Di Tian wouldn't give up so easily; there might be some hidden means within this scale. But in the current situation, he had no room to refuse.
Huo Yuhao sliced his fingertip with his right hand, and a tiny bloodstain appeared on the pad of his finger. A drop of bright red blood seeped from the wound, and he raised his hand to let the blood drop onto the black inverse scale.
When he had fused with the silver true dragon inverse scale before, Gu Yue had instructed him to do exactly this.
Di Tian, standing to the side, looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. He had only given the inverse scale to Huo Yuhao; he hadn't intended for a Bloodline Fusion! But now that things had 'progressed' to this point, Di Tian could only tacitly accept this 'result.'
With a flick of his will, the black inverse scale before Huo Yuhao turned into a streak of black light, like a black arrow, shooting into Huo Yuhao's chest and merging into his body.
Once everything was complete, Di Tian looked at Huo Yuhao, a complex emotion flashing in his golden vertical pupils. He spoke, his voice calm and brief: "Alright, let us leave."
Gu Yuena couldn't help but ask via telepathy, "You're just letting him go like that?"
Di Tian replied, "If we press him now, he likely won't speak."
"However, he will surely meet that 'Gu Yue' later. With my inverse scale there, if the other party truly possesses the Dragon Clan Bloodline, there will definitely be a reaction."
"To use a human phrase, this is letting out a long line to catch a big fish."
Gu Yuena nodded upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashing in her purple eyes. Di Tian's way of doing things truly put her at ease. Subsequently, Gu Yuena naturally did not block them, watching as Di Tian and Huo Yuhao's figures gradually receded into the distance.
When they had completely left, Gu Yuena's human form slowly dissipated, transforming back into a silver giant Dragon, her massive body coiled upon the lotus platform.
Those large purple eyes slowly closed; her injuries still required Ten Thousand Years to recover.
Afterward, she would just wait for Di Tian's message.
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While leaving the Lake of Life, Huo Yuhao asked solemnly within his Spiritual Sea, "Teacher, is there something wrong with Di Tian's inverse scale?"
Before Electrolux could answer, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm on the side rushed to say, "Of course there's a problem!"
Finally having a chance to show the significance of its existence, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was naturally unwilling to be outdone.
"Once a Spirit Beast's cultivation reaches a hundred-thousand-years, they will undergo a Heavenly Tribulation every hundred-thousand-years thereafter."
"If they pass, they have another hundred-thousand-years to live; if they fail, there is only the path of death."
The other Spirit Souls around them also looked solemn; for them as Spirit Beasts, regardless of their cultivation, the Heavenly Tribulation was the greatest threat hanging over their heads. It was the shackles of fate, the binding of heaven and earth upon Spirit Beasts, a shadow they could not escape even in a lifetime of effort.
"Di Tian's inverse scale carries the power of Heaven's Scourge."
"With this power of Heaven's Scourge present, Yuhao, it will be impossible for you to obtain a God Position."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao's gaze darkened slightly. His ultimate goal had always been to become a god. Well-versed in history, he naturally knew the importance of a God Position. Without obtaining a God Position, it was basically impossible to achieve godhood.
Seeing the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's urgent state, the Ice Empress on the side snorted coldly: "Yuhao is destined to become a god!"
Her ultimate goal in becoming Huo Yuhao's Spirit Soul was also to avoid the Heavenly Tribulation and seek godhood.
Previously, Di Tian had been an unrivaled existence in the Ice Empress's heart.
But now, having witnessed Huo Yuhao's miraculous ability to travel between two worlds, the Ice Empress's confidence in his godhood was higher than ever before.
She then glanced at the ever-calm Electrolux, a hint of expectation flashing in her cold eyes as she said, "It's just Di Tian's inverse scale; Elder Yi must have a solution, right?"
Instantly, the gazes of Huo Yuhao and all the Spirit Souls focused on Electrolux.
Electrolux's voice was calm and indifferent, as if he were merely speaking of a trivial matter: "There are many ways to resolve the power of Heaven's Scourge on the inverse scale."
Seeing the look his teacher sent him, Huo Yuhao's eyes instantly lit up.
It was as if he had thought of something, and he blurted out: "Using a magic Seal?"
Hearing this, Electrolux smiled and nodded.
A gratified smile appeared on that aged face: "This is the simplest and most practical method; besides sealing it, it can also be purified."
His tone was casual, as if the power of Heaven's Scourge before him was nothing more than a wisp of dust that could be brushed away at will.
Huo Yuhao's mind had been in a jumble earlier, and he hadn't thought in this direction at all.
Now, with his teacher's reminder, he felt enlightened and instantly much more relaxed.
But then, he saw his teacher's expression turn serious.
The smile faded from that aged face, replaced by a look of gravity. "Compared to Di Tian, you should pay more attention to his 'Lord'."
Huo Yuhao's expression also became solemn as he asked, "Teacher, did you see something?"
Electrolux shook his head, a flash of complexity in his deep eyes: "It is precisely because even I cannot see through her that you must take her seriously."
He paused, then took a deep breath: "She... is definitely at the Divine Rank!"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the Spirit Souls in the Spiritual Sea were shaken to the core.
Unconcealable surprise also flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes!
On the Douluo Continent!
In the Star Dou Great Forest!
Within the Soul Beast Clan!
There was actually hidden... a deity?!
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