Chapter 45: If Beast God Does Not Mind My Humble Self, I Am Willing to Serve at Any Time

After resolving the issue of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, the banquet within the palace continued without interruption. The atmosphere remained lively, unaffected in the slightest by the clan's extermination.

Faced with the sea soul beasts' passionate requests to join the war, Di Tian waved his hand, signaling for silence. He announced that he would send word when the time for battle arrived.

He also stated that sea soul beasts with cultivation exceeding 200,000 years should take turns traveling to the continent, where he would help enhance their strength.

Once the specifics of the preparations were finalized, the banquet gradually came to an end. However, instead of leaving immediately, Di Tian followed the Sea Princess into the inner chambers of the merfolk palace.

As soon as they entered, the Sea Princess offered him a gemstone necklace, a personal item taken from her own body.

The necklace featured a blue, heart-shaped gemstone with soft yet distinct facets, a deep blue hue, and a nearly mist-like radiance emanating from it.

"This is my Ocean Heart. Please accept it, Beast God."

The Sea Princess understood that although she had submitted to Di Tian, it was not a decision she had made willingly. It was a decision that Di Tian had made for her.

After all, when she used the golden projectile formed from her Mermaid Tears, her intention had only been to deflect the divine sword, not to kill the main culprit, Xiao Bai.

She also knew that Di Tian, the Beast God, had no tolerance for defiance, as evidenced by his complete extermination of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan.

To prevent any rift between them, she took the initiative to offer her Ocean Heart—a treasure most sacred to merfolk, much like a dragon's reverse scale or a bird's primal feather.

The Ocean Heart was said to be an external heart for merfolk. If crushed, the merfolk's actual heart would shatter as well, accelerating their life force's depletion until they perished.

Additionally, it possessed a unique ability: once per month, it could completely negate an energy attack, then amplify the absorbed energy and transfer it to its bearer for a counterattack.

Because Di Tian was aware of this ability, he had chosen to use his Black Dragon Sword against the Sea Princess rather than energy-based attacks during their battle.

Di Tian did not refuse the Ocean Heart. Taking it from her hand, he carefully examined its smooth, jade-like texture.

This Ocean Heart was likely the strongest and most valuable one in this world, originating from a mermaid with 700,000 years of cultivation.

Di Tian estimated that it could even negate a standard attack from an ordinary god by drawing upon the power of the ocean.

However, after seeing him accept the Ocean Heart, the Sea Princess did not stop there. Instead, she took a step closer.

Her breath carried a delicate fragrance as she softly whispered, "If Beast God does not mind my humble self, I am willing to serve at any time."

While playing with the Ocean Heart in his hand, Di Tian glanced at the Sea Princess as she leaned toward him, her face as ripe and alluring as a mature peach.

Yet, he remained entirely unmoved, merely stating calmly, "You need not worry. My promise still stands."

"Even if Liya truly meets her end, as long as we succeed in the end, once our soul beast God Realm is established, I have full confidence that I can revive your daughter."

"Liya's soul bone was fused into Huo Yuhao's Godly Equipment. He would never sever his own limb or destroy his divine artifact."

Of course, Di Tian's promise was contingent upon their ultimate success, making it somewhat of an empty assurance for now. But it was also the best he could offer.

"Thank you, Beast God."

After a moment of silence, the Sea Princess hesitated before asking, "Would you like me to serve you tonight?"

"Another time."

"There are several others ahead of you in line."

"…Ah?!"

The Sea Princess was momentarily dumbfounded, her shocked voice slipping out involuntarily.

She could hardly believe her ears. Words like these had actually come from the Beast God Di Tian himself?

Di Tian put away the Ocean Heart and, under the Sea Princess's slightly dazed gaze, walked toward the exit of the inner chamber.

As he departed, he remarked, "If I recall correctly, the Ocean Heart—like a dragon's reverse scale—can be used to contact its owner at any time. That will be convenient."

"I still have plans to attend to on the continent, but I will be in touch."

After leaving the inner palace, Di Tian walked along the corridors until he found the room where Lan Fozi was temporarily staying.

"Didn't you say you wanted to follow me to the continent? Why did you start cultivating instead?"

His voice, tinged with curiosity, startled Lan Fozi, who had not entered deep meditation. She quickly opened her eyes.

However, when she looked at Di Tian, her expression was just as puzzled—if not outright shocked.

"That fast?!"

"What do you mean, 'that fast'?"

"Uh… Senior, do you need some whale glue?"

Hearing this, Di Tian's tone became icy. "If you have something to say, say it directly."

"Well, you went into the inner chambers, which are the Sea Princess's private quarters. Normally, outsiders aren't allowed in. And under certain circumstances…"

At this point, Lan Fozi abruptly stopped speaking because she noticed that Di Tian's expression had turned much darker.

She quickly laughed awkwardly, trying to change the subject.

"Uh, the life essence of the entire Demon Soul Great White Shark clan was absorbed into the deep sea, and I can feel an immense improvement in the cultivation environment. Don't you think so, Senior?"

And then?

And then, Lan Fozi suddenly felt her body being lifted. Di Tian had grabbed the back of her collar, lifting her like a kitten.

His voice echoed beside her ear.

"Sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry."

Soon after, Lan Fozi's screams rang out across the ocean.

"Wait! Senior! Nooooo—!"

"Too fast! Too fast! We're about to break through the surface!"

"Senior! Senior! We're flying! We're really flying!"

And then… she actually flew.

Her shrill cries naturally drew the attention of many sea soul beasts. However, only those at the level of savage beasts could barely make out Di Tian's and Lan Fozi's figures as they shot across the sky like a black dragon.

One of those watching from a distance was the mermaid princess.

Standing in the depths of the sea, she gazed up at the water's surface, her expression shifting between emotions.

As the Sea Princess's eldest daughter, no one knew her mother better than she did. She understood exactly what her mother's intentions had been in inviting Di Tian into the inner chambers.

She was not foolish enough to assume, like Lan Fozi, that Di Tian's quick departure meant nothing had happened.

But as she looked at this Beast God—who had nearly become her stepfather—she could not quite decide whether to feel relieved or disappointed.

Her thoughts had yet to settle when Di Tian and Lan Fozi had already reached Tian Dou City.

Amidst the bustling streets, Lan Fozi followed behind Di Tian, her big, bright eyes filled with grievance as she stared at him.

As she tidied her wind-blown hair and disheveled clothing, she secretly grumbled in her heart:

You were the one who told me to speak freely, but when I did, you got mad.

What kind of Beast God is this? So petty.

However, her resentment quickly faded, replaced by a completely different emotion.

"Mother…"

Lan Fozi's expression froze.

No matter how powerful the Demon Emperor's cultivation was, it could never hide from a daughter's senses.

Their connection was bound by blood, tied by the heart. It could never be severed.

(End of Chapter)