Gu Yuena's expression became extremely complex: "Lin Yuan, did you foresee this long ago? Is this what you meant by your promise back then?"
Recalling Lin Yuan's certain gaze from before, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart.
That man was not only unfathomably powerful, but his insight into the Heavenly Dao was even more terrifying.
He knew long ago that Dragon Valley would appear.
That was why he used that promise to trade for the peace of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, while also doing the Dragon Clan a massive favor.
"Phew..."
Gu Yuena took a deep breath, her eyes turning cold and determined once more.
No matter how Lin Yuan knew, it wasn't important now.
What mattered was that it was the burial ground of the Dragon Clan, the resting place of their ancestors!
No outsider would ever be allowed to touch it!
"Di Tian! Zi Ji! Xiong Jun! Ten Thousand Demon King!"
Gu Yuena's voice, filled with imperial majesty, instantly spread throughout the entire Core Area.
"We are here!"
Several terrifying auras soared into the sky, and several Great Beasts instantly transformed into human forms, kneeling on one knee before Gu Yuena.
In each of their eyes, a blazing fire of rage and battle intent burned.
Clearly, they had also seen the images on the heavenly screen.
Gu Yuena held the silver dragon spear, her gaze sweeping across the beasts: "Follow me to Dragon Valley immediately! We will bury our ancestors!"
"As for Scarlet King and Demon Spirit, you stay behind to guard the Star Dou Great Forest and watch over the Lake of Life."
At this point, killing intent surged in Gu Yuena's eyes, and the surrounding space cracked inch by inch under its pressure: "If those greedy humans from the outside world dare to try and lay a hand on the Lake of Life at this time..."
"Kill them without mercy!"
"Yes! We obey the Lord's command!"
The beasts roared in unison, their voices shaking the clouds.
Gu Yuena waved her slender hand, and the space in front of her fluctuated violently.
A silver spatial gate opened out of thin air, leading directly to the entrance of Dragon Valley indicated by the heavenly screen.
"Let's go!"
Gu Yuena took the lead, bringing Di Tian and the others with her as she stepped into it without hesitation... Sea God Island, Seahorse City.
Although Lin Yuan's gaze was fixed on the heavenly screen, there was a faint hint of confusion between his brows.
"Strange, I knew Dragon Valley would be on the list long ago."
"Thousands upon thousands of True Dragon bones are buried there, and there's even the Dragon God Core that would make even a God King envious."
"By all logic, such a foundation should be enough to claim the top spot."
"How is it only ranked second?"
"Then where exactly will the first place be?"
Dugu Bo asked curiously from the side: "Little freak, stop wondering about the first place."
"Are you not interested in this Dragon Valley?"
"There are thousands of dragon bones and dragon souls in there!"
"And the heavenly screen's buff said that Dragon Clouds can even improve one's constitution. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Just now, Dugu Bo had also received the test of the Black Grade Four Trials.
Although it couldn't compare to those Little freaks' Red Grade or Top Grade, in the history of Sea God Island, this was considered talent at the level of a Sacred Pillar Guardian.
After all, Dugu Bo was old. If not for the cultivation technique Lin Yuan gave him, his potential would have been exhausted long ago.
Being able to get a Black Grade was already a stroke of incredible luck.
Seeing Old Poison's eager look, Lin Yuan smiled and shook his head, directly dousing him with cold water.
"I'm interested, of course I'm interested."
"That Dragon God Core is a treasure that even I'm a bit greedy for."
"However..." Lin Yuan's tone shifted, becoming serious, "We cannot go to this Dragon Valley."
"Why?" Dugu Bo was puzzled.
Lin Yuan pointed to the silver figure flashing across the heavenly screen:
"Those buried there are all ancestors of the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena."
"Do you think, with the temper of that co-ruler of soul beasts, she would watch humans dig up her ancestors' graves?"
"If we go, we will inevitably start an all-out war with those beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest!"
"At that time, it won't be as simple as snatching an opportunity; it will be a fight to the death."
"Hiss—"
"The Silver Dragon King's strength is said to be at the Half-step God King level. Wouldn't those Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts outside who want to get some benefits inside be... seeking death?"
Lin Yuan nodded and said calmly: "Well, I don't know if the Spirit Beasts will die, but if Human Spirit Masters go... Hehe, they'll likely end up as fertilizer."
"And this is also an agreement between me and Gu Yuena."
"Back at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, she wanted to take away the corpses of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings at the bottom of the lake."
"But I didn't allow it."
"After all, if those two corpses were taken, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well would surely dry up and be completely ruined within a thousand years."
"So I promised her that if any opportunities related to the Dragon Clan appeared on the opportunity ranking list in the future, I, Lin Yuan, would never intervene."
"A man is nothing without his word. Since I promised, I must keep it."
After hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression became strange, and he looked Lin Yuan up and down:
"Little freak, you're really something."
"But then again, she is the co-ruler of soul beasts. Is she really that easy to talk to?"
"Could it be that you can actually defeat her?"
Hearing this question, the corner of Lin Yuan's mouth curled slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Who knows?"
"After all, my Domain's effect is limited to opponents no more than thirty levels higher than me."
"If Gu Yuena is at her peak, she should have the combat power of a Half-step God King, or even a God King."
"That would be at least level 145 or higher in divine force."
"That already exceeds the current range of my Domain."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo chuckled, wearing a "yeah, right" expression.
"Give it a rest, Little freak."
"A Domain, in the end, is just a means to assist a Spirit Master."
"Generally speaking, someone with such a perverted Domain only proves one thing: the Spirit Master himself is even more perverted!"
"With all those million-year spirit rings on you, maybe you really could burst out with combat power comparable to a God King?"
Lin Yuan chuckled, neither admitting nor denying it.
"Who knows, Old freak, I've never tried."
"I only know that if the two of us really fought to the death, it wouldn't benefit anyone."
"By then, let alone the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I'm afraid the entire Sunset Forest would be sunk in the aftermath of the battle."
"Since it can be resolved through negotiation, why resort to killing?"
"We're currently on Sea God Island, picking up some Sea God opportunities, increasing our spirit power and spirit ring years, and watching others fight to the death. Isn't that wonderful?"
...Demon Whale Sea Domain.
Deep on the seabed, inside a palace built from countless shipwrecks and treasures.
"Hahaha! Good! Great!"
A burst of wild laughter shook the entire crystal palace.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King, in his human form of a one-eyed burly man, was staring intently at the heavenly screen, his eyes full of greed and fanaticism.
"Dragon Valley! It's actually Dragon Valley!"
"Just what I wanted!"
(End of Chapter)
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