Douluo Continent: I had just reached my limit when the sky exposed me.

Chapter 61 Gu Yuena's Guess
Gu Yuena's purple eyes flickered slightly.

After a moment, she slowly shook her head, her cool voice carrying a hint of certainty and a deeper curiosity:
"No, Di Tian, ​​he shouldn't have been sent by the God Realm. Moreover, the rules of the God Realm restrict that god-level experts cannot descend to the mortal realm in their true form."

She furrowed her delicate brows slightly, a rare occurrence in her otherwise unchanging emotional state.

"Three years, from nothing to something, reaching the pinnacle of this world... Even the Dragon God back then never had such an astonishing speed of cultivation."

"The existence of this person is itself a huge mystery."

Upon hearing this, Di Tian felt even more awe.

Even the Lord could not see through the other party.

Lu Xiao's origins are probably even more mysterious and unpredictable than those of a visitor from the divine realm.

But soon, Di Tian's concerns shifted to another, more pressing issue.

He stepped forward, his voice filled with deep worry: "My lord, this golden canopy so brazenly probes and publishes information about the entire continent, even uncovering such secrets."

"Won't it...won't it detect your presence, my lord? What if it reveals to the world that you've been healing here in seclusion..."

This is the deepest fear in the hearts of Di Tian, ​​and even all the ferocious beasts who know the truth.

Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena is the only hope for the revival of the Soul Beast race and is half an incarnation of the Dragon God.

She is recuperating here from severe injuries, which is a top-secret fact of the Soul Beast clan.

Once exposed, it will attract the thunderous might of the divine realm, a complete catastrophe!
Gu Yuena remained silent for a moment.

Looking up again, it seemed as if one's gaze could penetrate this independent space and directly "see" the golden list itself that stretched across the sky.

She carefully sensed the magnificent power of rules that enveloped the entire Douluo Continent.

It was a power she had never encountered before, a power of an extremely high level, yet seemingly devoid of any subjective will of good or evil.

After a long while, she slowly spoke.

The voice remained cool and detached, but carried a sense of deliberate judgment.

"The origin of this golden list is indeed far beyond my expectations; the power of the rules it contains is at an extremely high level."

"but,"

Gu Yuena changed the subject, the silver light at her fingertips shimmering slightly, "Precisely because its level is so high and its rules are so impartial, it is more like a manifestation of the laws of heaven and earth, rather than a subjective exploration tool of some being."

"Its release of information appears to be based on some inherent 'standards' and 'rules' that we do not yet understand, rather than being deliberately targeted at any particular person or force."

She looked at Di Tian, ​​her eyes regaining their calm and wisdom: "I am hiding here, using the power of the Lake of Life and space to heal my wounds. My aura is almost completely isolated from the outside world, and I am also doing my best to conceal my own aura."

"As long as I don't actively release power that exceeds the limits of this realm and cause strong rejection from the rules themselves, this list... may not deliberately 'mark' my existence."

She paused, then added, "Moreover, I have a feeling that this list seems to be isolated from the perception of the God Realm. The God Realm should be unaware that this strange celestial curtain has appeared in Douluo Continent."

After listening to Gu Yuena's analysis, Di Tian's tense mood eased slightly.

But I still can't be completely at ease.

"My lord, even so, shouldn't we make some preparations? In case..."

"Caution is necessary."

Gu Yuena nodded slightly. "Pass down the order: all the ferocious beasts in the core area must continue to conceal their auras and are not allowed to go out without my permission."

"Furthermore, no one is allowed to engage in any form of proactive confrontation or investigation with this golden list."

"We...will wait and see."

Her gaze returned to the sky above, landing on the announcement of the "Soul Beast Power Ranking".

A deep light flashed in his purple eyes.

"Now, we should pay more attention to the upcoming Soul Beast Ranking."

“Di Tian, ​​with your strength, it’s almost certain that you’ll be on the list. Bi Ji, the Demon King, and Xiong Jun should also be qualified.”

Mentioning this, a hint of anticipation flashed in Di Tian's golden eyes.

They had seen clearly the rewards previously distributed on the genius ranking list.

The enhancement of soul power, the divine artifacts... every single one of these made even these ferocious beasts who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years envious.

If their soul beasts could also receive similar rewards, especially treasures beneficial to their master's injuries...

"Rest assured, my lord!"

Di Tian respectfully replied, "If the rewards on this list are truly so effective, I will do my utmost to secure the opportunity for my lord to heal his injuries!"

Gu Yuena gave a soft "hmm," then fell silent and closed her eyes again.

It continues to absorb the energy of the Lake of Life to heal its wounds.

But beneath her calm exterior, is her heart as turbulent as Di Tian's?

Did I develop a slight anticipation for the rewards on that leaderboard?
Perhaps, this sudden change is not entirely a crisis for the long-dormant soul beast race.

It might be a glimmer of hope?
The hidden space returned to silence, with only the silvery light and life energy flowing slowly.

A month later, the list of the strongest soul beasts, which is destined to shake the continent once again, will be revealed.

....
A month passed slowly amidst unprecedented attention and anticipation for the Douluo Continent.

The aftershocks of the genius rankings continue to reverberate throughout the past month.

All the major factions are digesting the information from the rankings and adjusting their strategies accordingly.

The Spirit Hall has clearly toned down its previous domineering style.

They have become exceptionally cautious, especially when it comes to matters related to the Beidou Academy.

.......
All eyes were now focused on the sky once again.

Because the moment to announce the Douluo Continent Soul Beast Power Ranking is approaching!

The Hall of Spirits, in front of the Hall of Offerings.

Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, his long golden hair and robes fluttering gently in the breeze.

He looked up at the sky, which was gradually beginning to glow with a faint golden light.

A rare look of solemnity and inquiry appeared deep within his usually calm eyes.

The second elder standing beside him: Golden Crocodile Douluo.

He keenly noticed the subtle changes in Qian Daoliu's expression.

He couldn't help but ask, "Brother, judging from your expression, do you perhaps have a different opinion on this Soul Beast Ranking?"

The other enshrined figures, such as Qingluan Douluo and Qianjun Douluo, also turned their gazes in that direction.

They knew that the Grand Master's cultivation was beyond measure.

Their perception far surpasses theirs.

Perhaps they noticed something they hadn't paid attention to.

Qian Daoliu's gaze remained fixed on the sky, his voice calm yet carrying a barely perceptible hint of gravity: "The Star Dou Great Forest... is not as simple as it appears on the surface."

He paused, as if recalling something, and continued, "Many years ago, I ventured deep into the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest for some reason. That day, the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, although known as the emperors of the forest and indeed comparable in strength to a peak Douluo, but..."

He shook his head slightly: "They are not the source of my fear. Deeper in the Lake of Life, I have vaguely sensed several extremely subtle auras, yet they made my soul tremble."

"Those auras were ancient, powerful, and filled with a savage and destructive will. Each one of them far surpassed the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape!"

“In fact… there were a few auras that I felt were deadly threats.”

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo's golden vertical pupils suddenly contracted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

Previously, as a level 98 peak Douluo, he was confident in his strength, and even he found the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape extremely troublesome.

But the Grand Master actually said that there was something even more terrifying?

Could it even pose a fatal threat to a high-ranking elder of level ninety-nine?
(End of this chapter)