Douluo Continent: Breaking Through the Clouds, the Qilin Marches!

Yang Yuntian rubbed his bruised shoulder and sat up straight on the bluestone again.

"Senior, the essence of a transaction lies in exchange." Yang Yuntian looked at the agitated Di Tian and did not reveal the location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.

"Do you think I would be foolish enough to use the whereabouts of the two Dragon Kings' divine bodies and remnant souls—such unparalleled information that could drive the entire Douluo Continent and even the God Realm mad—to exchange for a mere second soul ring? If I really did that, it would mean I'm nothing but a short-sighted fool, completely unworthy of discussing any grand ambitions of subjugation with the Star Dou Great Forest."

Di Tian's eyes narrowed slightly, and the air around him seemed to freeze: "Human, are you playing me? Do you believe I'll tear your mental sea apart right now and let you find the answer yourself!"

"You won't," Yang Yuntian shook his head firmly.

"Senior, you are a true king, not a gambler. A king values ​​long-term interests and the development of the soul beast race most."

"Firstly, the method of soul searching is extremely brutal. Once my mental sea collapses, the memory that seals the Dragon King's whereabouts is very likely to disappear as well. You dare not gamble with that. Secondly, I guess the auspicious beast has already warned you that killing me might cause a backlash from the Star Dou Great Forest, and the next 100,000-year calamity for you and other soul beast seniors might be even more difficult..."

even......

"Utterly hopeless!"

Yang Yuntian stared directly into Di Tian's golden eyes, finally revealing his true intentions:

"I'm releasing information about the Ice and Fire Dragon King today not to make a quick buck, but to prove my investment value to you."

"Senior, what I want is not a one-time act of charity, but an investment from the Star Dou Great Forest." Yang Yuntian's voice was calm. "I don't need you to be my full-time protector. Monsters that can change the rules can't be raised in a greenhouse. But I hope that, within a reasonable range, the Star Dou Great Forest can provide me with cultivation."

"For example, if I encounter a situation that is far beyond my current capabilities and is enough to stifle my growth potential, I need the Star Dou Great Forest to be my solid support."

Yang Yuntian opened his arms and gave his final conclusion:

"In return, when you grow to the point of being able to undergo the divine test in the future, I will personally lead you to retrieve the remnant soul and remains of the Ice and Fire Dragon King."

Moreover, I can only roughly sense the location right now. I don't know the exact location or whether there are any divine means guarding it, as my strength is insufficient. But when my strength increases and Xiao Hei's bloodline awakens in the future, I will definitely tell you everything I know!

By providing a certain degree of resource support and protection, we can exchange the souls of the two Dragon Kings for the return of their divine souls, and for a possibility to change the fate of the soul beasts.

Senior Beast God, this is an extremely worthwhile long-term investment.

"Senior, will you answer the call?"

......

Dead silence.

The shores of the Lake of Life were plunged into a deathly silence so profound you could hear a pin drop.

In Di Tian's golden eyes, a variety of emotions surged violently: shock, doubt, anger, and finally, all of them turned into a deep sense of admiration.

A six-year-old human child, instead of breaking down in front of him, carefully and methodically pulled the Black Dragon King onto the same chariot!

"Hahaha... Great! What a perfect exchange! What a great investment!"

After a long while, he looked at Yang Yuntian, the contempt in his eyes completely gone, replaced by a solemn attitude towards an ally of the same level.

"Human boy, you have successfully convinced me. Your tact and long-term vision are worthy of my investment!"

Di Tian flicked his black robe, unleashing an aura of unparalleled dominance: "From this day forward, you, Yang Yuntian, are an ally of my Star Dou Great Forest! As long as your growth isn't excessively interfered with, the power of the Star Dou Core Area will be your trump card at crucial moments!"

"Since it is a long-term investment, I will pay a deposit today."

With a wave of his black robe, three orbs of light, radiating considerable power, floated steadily in front of Yang Yuntian.

Yang Yuntian's gaze sharpened. There were two crystal-clear soul bones, radiating terrifying ferocity, and a crescent-shaped scale as black as ink, with incomparably sharp edges!

"This scale is the one I shed." Di Tian pointed to the black scale, his tone utterly domineering. "Keep it close to your body. Not only will it allow me to sense your location at any time, but it can also shield you from any fatal attack below the level of a god in a critical moment."

Remember, this is a one-time event.

Yang Yuntian's heart skipped a beat. This was absolutely the most powerful life-saving charm on the Douluo Continent!

Before Yang Yuntian could express his gratitude, Di Tian pointed to the two soul bones and snorted coldly: "As for these two, they are the torso bones of an 110,000-year-old heavily armored tyrannosaurus and a 100,000-year-old mighty bull."

"As expected of a big spender, no, a big spender like Long, he's incredibly generous," Yang Yuntian thought to himself. This was a true inheritor of angel investing—the angel investor Long.

Giving these two pieces to Grandpa will speed up his title-granting process, which will make his efforts in refining pills during the day worthwhile.

"As the Beast God, it's inconvenient for me to roam freely on your human continent. Although your two elders are notable figures, their strength is still too weak in the face of true experts. Take these two soul bones back for them to absorb and improve their strength as soon as possible. Now that you are an ally of the Star Dou Great Forest, I don't want to see your protectors unable to defeat even the most insignificant Tom, Dick, or Harry."

Here lies a hidden weapon I left behind. You can activate it using that reverse scale. If anyone betrays this trust, you can make your own judgment.

Looking at the two priceless 100,000-year-old soul bones, Yang Yuntian gained a completely new understanding of Di Tian's magnanimity. This was the vision of a top-tier tycoon—even equipping his allies with top-tier bodyguards and gear.

They were also surprised by his intentions and gave him an insurance policy.

As for whether Di Tian would activate it privately, it's simple: if Di Tian wanted to kill someone, he wouldn't need such methods.

"However, having taken my benefits, you must offer corresponding value." Di Tian looked down at him, coldly issuing the final requirement: "Break through to level 90 Title Douluo before the age of twenty! If you fail, I will personally take it all back."

"Twenty years old, a Title Douluo?"

For an ordinary genius, this would be a pipe dream. But he possesses the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, has twin martial souls, and now has such a foundation…

"Objectively speaking, this isn't being unreasonable, but rather a reasonable growth plan." Yang Yuntian unceremoniously put away the soul bone and the Reverse Scale, raised his head, and smiled confidently. "Senior, rest assured, I will definitely attain a title before I turn twenty!"

"very good!"

"Alright, kid, you must be tired today. Get some rest. I'll personally show you around tomorrow."

The Qilin's second spirit ring... I guarantee that not only will its age not disappoint you, but it will also be a perfect match for your spirit beast!

Yang Yuntian stood up, dusted off his clothes, and smiled slightly at Di Tian.

"Thank you for your kind words, senior. I will look forward to it."