Chapter 29: Body with the Master, Heart with Ditian

"Thank you." Ditian finally spoke.

He could see that everything Zi Ji said came from the depths of her heart.

The rapid beating of Zi Ji's heart gradually returned to a normal rhythm after receiving Ditian's response. A radiant smile bloomed on her gorgeous face as she took hold of Ditian's hand.

"Now, can you tell me why you insisted on parting ways with the Master back then?"

"Could it really be as I've seen—traveling the mortal world with Snow Spirit and that black-robed woman, living a carefree and indulgent life?"

"The Ditian I remember, the one who stands tall and proud, the Beast God revered by countless soul beasts, would never abandon the future of his race."

"Hah—" Ditian let out a helpless chuckle.

"You know, you really shouldn't have said that. The life you just described, that divine existence in the mortal world, is something I truly long for and envy."

"Unfortunately, I can't have it right now. The gods of the human world have already reached an irreconcilable state with us; they would never allow me to live in peace."

"As for why I parted ways with the Master?"

Pausing for a moment, Ditian's voice took on a colder edge.

"Because I began to doubt Gu Yue's plan."

"We watched the Auspicious Beast grow up together—fifty thousand years unscathed—yet in just a few short years after stepping into the human world, it perished due to love, sacrificing itself for Huo Yuhao."

"Na'er infiltrated the human world to understand it, but she was affected by human emotions, forcing part of her personality to split away."

"With these two tragic cases right in front of us, Gu Yue still insisted on diving into the human world."

"Heh—"

"Perhaps she never lost trust in me, but my trust in her had already reached its limit."

After hearing his words, Zi Ji fell into silence.

Ditian no longer referred to Gu Yue as 'Master'—that alone spoke volumes.

And everything he said was the truth. The human world was too prosperous, its people's hearts filled with endless complexities, like a mesmerizing sea of flowers. How could she and the other fierce beasts not worry that their Master would once again be lost in human emotions?

But their voices held too little weight. Unlike Ditian, who had the lonely courage to strive for their race's revival, they could only bury their dissatisfaction deep inside, deliberately avoiding the topic.

At the same time, a hint of joy welled up in her heart.

For Ditian to decisively part ways with the Master, he must have had his own plans and confidence to act independently. The Hundred-thousand-year Ice Snow Maiden and the enigmatic black-robed woman—both beyond her understanding—must be part of his strategy.

With that, the chances of the soul beast race's revival grew even stronger.

As if sensing her thoughts, Ditian responded directly.

He recounted everything to her—his journey to the Extreme North, his encounter with Snow Spirit and the last remaining soul beasts of that land, his alliance with the Demon Emperor, their battles across the Star Luo Continent, inheriting the legacy of the Dragon God's lineage, and his successful tribulation to become a million-year soul beast.

And now, his plan to craft Four-Word Battle Armor and God-Level Mechas for soul beasts who could take on human form, preparing them for the ultimate final battle.

Zi Ji listened intently, her beautiful eyes filled with excitement, but she did not interrupt.

Only after Ditian had finished did she cradle his handsome face, caressing it with admiration. Clicking her tongue in amazement, she teased, "A million-year soul beast, huh? Your lifespan has extended significantly, and even your appearance has grown younger."

"This Four-Word Battle Armor and God-Level Mechas crafted by humans—can I wear them too?"

"Of course."

"With your nearly three-hundred-thousand-year cultivation, combining it with the Four-Word Battle Armor and God-Level Mecha, you'd be able to unleash power equivalent to a five-hundred-thousand- to six-hundred-thousand-year-level beast."

Zi Ji trusted Ditian completely, so she nodded excitedly.

"I knew it. Ditian, you would never abandon our soul beast race."

"In that case, my continued presence by the Master's side actually serves a purpose—I can relay her movements to you in real-time."

"Since you haven't gone off to wander the heavens and are still invested in the soul beast race, then surely, despite your pain, you still care about the Master. Even if your heart aches, it hasn't completely died. If I keep track of her whereabouts and actions for you, it will definitely be better than you investigating on your own."

"Don't worry—I won't tell the Master about anything on your side."

"Hehehe~" Zi Jiwas elated.

Being by the Master's side while her heart remained with Ditian, she could help him while also securing her own standing within the Master's ranks, ensuring Ditian had one less thing to worry about.

Mm, she was truly brilliant!

Through the panoramic window, Ditian gazed toward the eastern coastline. His lips moved slightly, yet he made no sound.

At his side, Zi Ji affectionately continued sharing the recent events of her time with the Master.

"After leaving the Star Dou Forest, we used old hidden contacts to showcase the Master's talent to the upper ranks of the Spirit Pagoda. In the end, she became the disciple of the Vice Pagoda Master, Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu."

"We posed as the Master's family elders, using her help to mask our aura and conceal our identities, securing guest positions within the Spirit Pagoda while gathering intelligence. That's also why I was able to slip away and come find you."

"At this moment, the Master has already gone to Eastsea City, approaching that human boy named Tang Wulin while restoring her cultivation and fulfilling her bet with Nana."

"She's planning to enroll in Eastsea Academy. Right now, the one protecting the Master is Bear Lord—it was supposed to be you."

Compared to Ditian's side, filled with upheaval and grand schemes, Gu Yue's actions seemed much more subdued, like an old woman playing mahjong—discarding one tile while drawing another.

So far, there had been nothing too shocking in her movements.

Ditian also didn't believe that someone as stubborn and headstrong as Gu Yue could be swayed back onto his path.

Since he had already chosen to part ways and act alone, it wasn't worth expending too much effort monitoring her. Just having Zi Ji provide occasional updates on her location was enough.

Everything else could wait until the final battle.

Shaking off thoughts of Gu Yue, he turned to Zi Ji and asked:

"What about Bi Ji? Is she doing well?"

"Hey—" Zi Ji's response was laced with dissatisfaction and grievance.

"All you care about is her. But I was the one who came to see you first."

"Bi Ji's cultivation is far superior to mine, yet she didn't even come to you right away."

"Well..." Ditian's expression turned slightly strange as he retrieved a single green feather from his close possession.

The emerald-green feather radiated a glossy sheen, exuding a vibrant aura of life. Just a slight whiff of its fragrance could fill a person with boundless vitality, making them feel as if they were floating in bliss.

Snatching the feather from Ditian's hand, Zi Ji's face darkened further.

Having worked alongside Bi Ji for years—and as a rival for the title of primary consort—no one knew her better than Zi Ji.

How could she not recognize that this emerald-green feather came from Bi Ji herself?

And not just any feather—but her most important one—her Natal Feather!