Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

Although Xie Lin has become Huo Yutong's soul spirit, she still needs to acquire subsequent soul rings.

After careful consideration, Di Tian summoned all the spirit-type soul beasts in the entire Star Dou region that were over 100,000 years old and held a special gathering on the shore of the Lake of Life.

Sunlight filters through the gaps in the ancient trees, casting dappled shadows on the moss-covered circular clearing.

Huo Yutong and Zi Ji stood on either side of Di Tian. Beside her was Xie Lin, who had transformed into a spirit and was quietly floating, and Di Qiu, whose tail was wagging like a whirlwind in excitement.

Looking around, she saw several powerful figures with distinct auras, as well as a bunch of soul beasts such as Xiong Jun and Chi Wang who had come to watch.

"As you all know," Di Tian said, "Huo Yutong's Spirit Eye Martial Soul requires a Spirit-type Soul Ring. Xie Lin is already her fourth Soul Spirit, but she will still need partners in the future."

"The reason I have gathered you all here today is for this purpose. If you are willing and pass the upcoming test, you can become her future spirit."

They already knew a great deal about Huo Yutong from the Crescent Moon Ritual and Xie Lin's choice, and they also knew that she possessed the Gold of Life, had twin martial souls, and had unfathomable potential.

After a brief silence—

"I do!"

Different voices arose almost simultaneously, firm and fervent.

Di Tian and the King of Ten Thousand Demons exchanged a glance.

"In that case," the Demon King's voice was clear, "let's proceed as previously agreed and settle this through a debate. A soul and its host must be of one mind, complement each other's abilities, and share common interests. Verbal disputes are a perfect test of character, wisdom, and sincerity."

"The rules are as follows," Di Tian continued, "You must explain why you are suitable to become Huo Yutong's soul spirit, what benefits your abilities can bring to her, and respond to any possible questions. I and the Demon King will be the chief referees. Di Qiu and Xie Lin will serve as the hosts."

"I'll do it! I'll do it!" Di Qiu jumped to the center of the open space without hesitation, while Xie Lin calmly floated to her side.

"Contestants, step forward." Xie Lin's voice resounded directly in the minds of each soul beast.

Four figures entered the center of the circular open space from different directions.

The first one to emerge was an elegant, dark purple wolf-like spirit beast. His steps were composed, his eyes a deep, dark gold, gleaming with a wise and calm light—the Purple-Gold Wolf King, Abe.

The second one was none other than the Dream Eater King, Xiao Mo, whom Huo Yutong was familiar with.

The third butterfly to arrive was dazzlingly beautiful. With a wingspan of nearly three meters, its wings were not solid but formed from ever-changing halos of seven colors. With each flap of its wings, it scattered fine dust of light, as if it had cut a piece of rainbow and draped it over itself. This was the dazzling and mesmerizing butterfly queen, Little Rainbow.

The fourth one brought a cool, silent stillness. It was a lithe owl with dark gray, almost black plumage, its swirling mandibles slowly rotating, without a sound. As it landed, the surrounding light seemed to dim slightly. This was the Devouring Nightmare Owl King, Ah Xiao.

"Well then," Di Qiu cleared his throat, trying to appear more dignified (though his tail was still wagging slightly), "let the debate begin! Who wants to go first?"

"I'll go first," said Abe, the Purple-Gold Wolf King, stepping forward. "Our clan's talent lies in 'insight' and 'planning.'"

I can see through the flaws in the flow of energy, analyze the weaknesses in the opponent's soul skills, and conduct ultra-fast tactical deductions in battle.

Huo Yutong, your future enemies will not be simple, whether they are other Soul Masters, evil Soul Masters, or more complex situations.

The value of a partner who can plan the best path for you and anticipate dangers in a rapidly changing world is self-evident.

My soul skill can grant you a comprehensive view like "seeing through fire" and a tactical advantage of "planning before acting."

"Hmph, insightful deductions are certainly good," the Nightmare King Ah Xiao suddenly spoke, "but war, especially war against evil spirits, often requires confronting the darkness directly and dismantling the enemy's morale."

He turned to Huo Yutong, the slowly rotating vortex on his face seemingly drawing in one's gaze: "My race feeds on negative emotions and mental pollution. I can sense, amplify, and even manipulate all negative thoughts such as fear, despair, and hatred."

When facing evil spirit masters, their power is often rooted in such emotions. I can directly devour and purify this filth, weakening its very essence.

I can inflict a 'mental plague' on my enemies, spreading panic throughout their ranks; I can also erect a 'barrier of despair' to protect your mind from turmoil.

"Oh dear, what you both say makes perfect sense." The dazzling cloaked butterfly queen, Xiao Cai, fluttered halfway around. "But battles aren't just about 'seeing through' and 'devouring.' Have you considered how many situations Huo Yutong will face in the future, and how many 'possibilities' she'll encounter?"

"My race excels at 'illusion' and 'transformation'." Xiao Cai's voice carried a hint of playfulness. "My scale powder can refract light and distort perception at will, creating illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, and the range can be large or small."

A single illusion can mislead the enemy; a group of illusions can disrupt their formation; and when combined with the environment, they can create a labyrinthine, perilous terrain. This is not merely a smokescreen, but a canvas for creating tactical possibilities.

The three spirit beasts each shared their strengths, and the atmosphere in the arena heated up. All eyes finally fell on the little tapir, who had not yet spoken.

The little tapir remained calm and composed. "Grandpa Abe's 'insight' and 'planning' are amazing; he can calculate everything perfectly."

Mr. Xiao's "Devour" and "Purify" are so cool, they're perfect for dealing with all sorts of underhanded tricks. Sister Xiao Cai's "Illusion" and "Transformation" are so beautiful and magical, they make battles feel like art.

But I want to ask, does Huo Yutong need merely a 'fighting partner'?

The question was posed, causing those present to pause slightly.

"Souls are family members who will reside in the Sea of ​​Spirit, living with us day and night," the little tapir's voice was clear and melodious. "They are there to share joy and sorrow, to provide warmth and companionship on the long path of cultivation. Combat ability is certainly important, but spiritual connection and companionship are equally indispensable."

She looked at Huo Yutong and said, "My abilities might seem to lean towards 'support' or even 'fun' to everyone. I can enter dreams, weave beautiful illusions, and consume fragments of nightmares and painful memories."

This doesn't sound as aggressive as directly speculating about the battle, consuming negative emotions, or creating illusions, does it?

"But," a sly and intelligent glint flashed in the little tapir's eyes, "who says 'dreams' can only be used for healing and rest?"

Intelligence! I can infiltrate dreams and obtain hidden information and deep memories without alerting the other party.

Training! I can construct a near-realistic environment in my dreams to practice soul skills, coordinate tactics, and even simulate powerful opponents with zero risk!

Communication! I can connect the dreams of different individuals, achieving the deepest and safest level of conscious exchange, which is invaluable for teamwork and building trust!