Gu Yuena instantly appeared before Rui Beast, her Silver Dragon divine consciousness invading Rui Beast's mind.
Sensing that Rui Beast's soul had been tampered with, Gu Yuena was both shocked and enraged.
Rui Beast was under her watchful eye—how dare Tang San?
Moreover, even if she wanted to forcibly restore Rui Beast's soul now, it was impossible. Rui Beast's soul and Tang Wutong's soul fragment had fully fused. Any attempt at separation would result in Rui Beast's immediate death.
"Tang San is truly calculating. Rui Beast was a creature born of heaven and earth, yet he dared to meddle with it like this."
"But how did Qian Ran know so much? Even I didn't notice that Rui Beast's soul was tampered with. How did he figure it out?"
Gu Yuena was at a loss.
Qian Ran, clearly so weak, somehow knew countless obscure details. It was as if everything was laid bare before him. Such a person seemed even more terrifying than Tang San. Fortunately, Qian Ran was her friend.
"Master, what's wrong?" Rui Beast asked in confusion, unable to comprehend Gu Yuena's peculiar behavior.
"Nothing." Gu Yuena replied blandly, sinking back into the Lake of Life.
"I told you, didn't I?" Seeing Gu Yuena's expression, Qian Ran knew she now believed him.
Gu Yuena was deeply intrigued by Qian Ran, but she also understood that pressing him would yield no results—he would never reveal his secrets. She chose not to pry further.
Qian Ran's dislike of Tang San was enough for her.
As long as she could exact vengeance on the Divine Realm, why should she care about Qian Ran's little secrets?
"Wait, you have the soul rings and soul bones of those two soul beasts from the Extreme North, but aren't they still alive?" Gu Yuena finally identified what seemed odd about Qian Ran.
She stared incredulously at the two enormous, deep crimson soul rings beneath Qian Ran's Golden Dragon Martial Soul.
"Silver Dragon King, that's also one of my secrets."
"Hmph. You really are full of secrets." Gu Yuena was so irritated she almost slapped Qian Ran.
"But I don't mind telling you this one. My body is unique. As long as I... engage with a female soul beast, I can replicate her soul rings and soul bones without affecting her at all."
"What? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
Gu Yuena was stunned.
What kind of body was this? Such a bizarre condition?
"What's the principle behind it?" Gu Yuena asked blankly. Even with the wisdom of the Dragon God, she couldn't fathom the logic.
"There is no principle." Qian Ran shook his head. "It's a foundational setting. Mechanisms built on such a foundation can eventually trace back to principles."
"You're such a strange person. What about divine beasts—would it work on them too?" Gu Yuena eyed Qian Ran with a peculiar expression. According to his claims, he must have already… with Ice Emperor and Snow Emperor.
"Hmm… let me think… It should be possible." Qian Ran recalled what the system had told him. Based on the settings, even Gu Yuena herself was included. In other words, if he "engaged" with Gu Yuena, he could obtain her treasures as well.
"I don't believe it unless I see it with my own eyes." Gu Yuena found it impossible to imagine such an extraordinary ability. It defied explanation.
"Ahem. How should we proceed?" Qian Ran was dumbfounded.
Could Gu Yuena possibly want him to perform right here?
Surely not?
"I'll have Zi Ji brought here, and you…" Gu Yuena trailed off, shooting Qian Ran a sharp glare before transmitting a message to Di Tian.
"Di Tian, have Zi Ji come see me."
"Yes, Master." Di Tian replied respectfully and went to fetch Zi Ji.
"Beast God, what does the Master want with me?" Zi Ji asked nervously. Normally, Gu Yuena only gave orders to Di Tian, and at most interacted more with Rui Beast. The other beasts of the Star Dou Forest rarely had direct contact with her.
Di Tian's stern face softened slightly. "The Master may wish to promote you. Whatever orders she gives, you must obey, understand?"
"Understood." Zi Ji exhaled in relief, excitement and anticipation in her eyes. The Silver Dragon King was the pinnacle of dragonkind; earning her favor meant she could easily overcome her tribulations for tens of thousands of years.
"Zi Ji greets the Master." Zi Ji nervously entered the Lake of Life and knelt before Gu Yuena.
Dressed in a deep purple gown, her voluptuous figure and long legs couldn't be hidden despite the flowing fabric. Zi Ji's mature charm exuded a captivating allure that immediately caught Qian Ran's attention.
Zi Ji was the Hell Demon Dragon King, ranked ninth among the Ten Great Beasts.
Gu Yuena couldn't possibly be this impatient to verify Qian Ran's claim, could she? Why summon Zi Ji?
"Raise your head." Gu Yuena said indifferently, her tone carrying the unquestionable authority of a ruler.
Zi Ji knelt low, slowly lifting her head.
The oppressive aura from the Silver Dragon King left her breathless.
While Qian Ran, having read the plot in novels, wasn't fazed by Gu Yuena, it was a different story for Zi Ji and the others.
"Qian Ran, what do you think?" Gu Yuena's cold gaze shifted to Qian Ran.
"Ahem." Qian Ran swallowed hard. Gu Yuena's stern demeanor, combined with this scenario, stirred a mischievous impulse in him.
The Hell Demon Dragon King—she should be quite durable, right?
Qian Ran glanced at Zi Ji kneeling beside him. Her posture, with her hands on the ground and her full chest almost brushing the floor, highlighted her curvaceous figure, especially her perfectly rounded hips. Her waistline curved seductively, and her flustered face, brimming with trepidation, added an irresistible charm.
Damn, Zi Ji's current look was quite tempting.
Even the formidable Hell Demon Dragon King couldn't help but display such vulnerability before Gu Yuena.
"Silver Dragon King, isn't this inappropriate?" Qian Ran cleared his throat, trying to dissuade her.
"Are you scared? Or was your claim about that special physique a lie? No one dares to lie to me." Gu Yuena's eyes narrowed, a playful smile forming on her lips.
"I wasn't lying." Qian Ran shrugged helplessly.
"If you're not lying, then what's there to fear? Zi Ji is a renowned beauty among dragons. Aren't you tempted? If your body doesn't manifest that special change, I won't let you off easily." Gu Yuena's tone grew icy. She loathed deception.
Zi Ji, kneeling, had begun to piece together what was happening.
"Undress." Gu Yuena commanded softly, her words carrying an undeniable force.
Zi Ji trembled. She knew defying Gu Yuena would mean certain annihilation.
Without resistance, Zi Ji stood and loosened the belt of her gown. As the fabric fell away, her stunning figure was revealed to Qian Ran.
Her body, draped in minimal fabric, glowed with youthful radiance. The exposed curves of her chest formed an enticing valley, while her slender legs gleamed like polished jade.
Still, this was… extreme, wasn't it?
Qian Ran felt a surge of chaotic thoughts but couldn't deny the thrill of the moment.