Douluo Continent II: The Dragon Breaks the Nine Heavens

Chapter 13 The Art of Talking (Part 1)

"This is not an imposing presence, but merely the respect and affection of the people of the far north for me, the ruler of the far north. Of course, Emperor Tian is not suitable in the Star Dou Great Forest," the Snow Emperor said calmly, looking at Lin Yun with a puzzled expression.

"But who are you...?"

Xue Di looked at the human boy in front of her, who looked to be no more than ten years old, and a hint of wariness appeared on her beautiful face.

She wasn't stupid; of course she wouldn't think Lin Yun was a real human, even though Lin Yun didn't have a trace of soul beast aura.

She had been scheming about how to transform into a human, and if she did transform, she would naturally have a thousand ways to ensure that her human form would not reveal the aura of a soul beast.

How could an ordinary human being command such respect from Di Tian standing behind him?

What kind of background does someone have to be so arrogant?

Xue Di's words displeased Di Tian. How could he show weakness in front of his idol?

"Heh, I can command the adoration of all beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest just as easily. It's just that ordinary soul beasts aren't qualified to even see me." Di Tian snorted arrogantly. "What do you mean I'm not good enough in the Star Dou Great Forest? I am good enough!"

"Oh, really? Is it because I succumb to your strength, or because I genuinely admire you?" Xue Di looked at Di Tian with a half-smile, her cold tone carrying a hint of amusement.

Very well, very well. I don't even have many old friends in the far north. You've come to me on your own initiative to amuse me. If I don't grant your wish, how can I live up to my title of Snow Emperor?

Don't assume that soul beasts aren't lonely. In their long lives, even though they've gotten used to being alone, they're still happy to interact with others of equal strength and status.

They are soul beasts, not wild beasts devoid of intelligence and driven only by instinct.

As long as there is wisdom, there will be emotions, and naturally, there will be joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

Di Tian wanted to argue, but Xue Di waved her hand, interrupting Di Tian's spellcasting.

Don't make him angry.

"Aren't you going to introduce him? And who is this?" Xue Di looked at Lin Yun, who was smiling but silent, and her expression became serious.

"I have never heard of any being who would command such respect from you, the Star God of Beasts. Could it be that being from the depths of your Star Dou realm...?"

Xue Di's thoughts raced quickly, and she immediately thought of the Soul Beast Lord who had never shown his face.

"Indeed, this lord is the incarnation of the Dragon God, Lord Golden Dragon King!" Di Tian's tone was respectful and proud. If you disregarded his identity as the Beast God, he even sounded a bit like a lackey.

You're a perfect little brother!

"Ice and Snow Maiden, is it? I am the Golden Dragon King, one of the incarnations of the Dragon God, and the ruler of all soul beasts." Lin Yun's smile slowly faded, and a pure and immense dragon might emanated from his body.

As Lin Yun fully activated the Golden Dragon King bloodline, the golden mark that only Gu Yuena had ever seen reappeared on his brow.

The mark resembled a sickle formed from a combination of wings and a spine.

Di Tian, ​​standing behind Lin Yun, did not see the mark, but Xue Di, who was facing the mark directly, instantly became horrified.

She wasn't a dragon and shouldn't have been subject to so-called bloodline suppression, but in front of Lin Yun, she genuinely felt a sense of submission within her own bloodline.

As the strongest being born in the Douluo Continent, the Dragon God's bloodline has an absolute suppression effect on all creatures born in Douluo. Although Lin Yun cannot achieve the same level as the Dragon God, he can still exert a certain degree of suppression on the Snow Empress with his Golden Dragon King bloodline.

Of course, with his current cultivation level, Lin Yun couldn't maintain this kind of operation of fully activating his bloodline and releasing the dragon's might for a long time.

After giving Xue Di a show of force, Lin Yun casually withdrew his dragon might.

Yes, that perfectly concealed his embarrassing situation of running out of steam.

"So it's Your Majesty, my apologies for my rudeness." The Snow Empress quickly concealed her shock, her expression returning to calm as she placed her right hand on her chest and bowed slightly. "May I ask what brings Your Majesty to my far north?"

With Di Tian's guarantee, Xue Di did not doubt the authenticity of Lin Yun's identity. Di Tian's attitude was genuine, and Xue Di could truly feel his heartfelt respect for Lin Yun.

She could disobey Di Tian's orders. As the ruler of the same area where soul beasts lived, her status was no less than Di Tian's. She was not Di Tian's subordinate.

But not the Lord of Soul Beasts.

The Lord of Soul Beasts represents all Soul Beasts and can command them.

Lin Yun's orders must be carried out, even if it takes all her strength in the far north.

Even if it means launching a decisive battle against humanity, causing all the soul beasts in the far north to unleash a beast tide.

"I'm here to help you," Lin Yun said with a smile.

"What does the Lord mean by this?" Xue Di's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained unchanged.

"Your concealment is meaningless to me. Everything about you is laid bare before me." Lin Yuncan's golden eyes brightened slightly as they met Xue Di's icy blue eyes.

It's here again, that irresistible feeling of surrender.

Xue Di gently gritted her teeth, resisting the strange sensation in her body, but her eyes involuntarily shifted away, no longer daring to meet Lin Yun's gaze.

She feared that if she looked at him a few more times, she would be completely captivated by Lin Yun's imposing presence.

"The feeling of your soul core cracking must be unpleasant, right? The next tribulation is approaching, isn't it?" Lin Yun spoke calmly, but his indifferent tone stirred up a storm in Xue Di's heart.

"You...you're about to die, aren't you?"

Even Di Tian looked at Xue Di in shock: "Xue Di, is your lifespan coming to an end?"

After all, they are both strong at the same level. Even though Di Tian is stronger than Xue Di, the cracking of her soul core is Xue Di's own physical condition. As long as she deliberately hides it, how could Di Tian see it?

Now Xue Di is completely convinced.

What even Di Tian couldn't see, this seemingly weak Golden Dragon King saw through.

It's as terrifying as someone being able to easily unlock your password and browse your study materials even though you've changed it.

Lin Yun exposed her secret, and the Snow Emperor could only admit with a bitter smile: "Yes, the Lord is right. I am indeed nearing my end. The next tribulation will be the time when I perish and my life ends."

Di Tian sighed sadly, his gaze towards Xue Di carrying a hint of sorrow for the fallen.

As the Beast God, he had witnessed far too many soul beasts howling miserably under the heavenly tribulation, struggling with all their might only to turn to ashes.

now……

Is another old friend about to leave us?

This world is truly becoming more and more lonely, more and more dull and tasteless...

"So, you're planning to transform into a human?"

(End of this chapter)