Chapter 61: The Silver-Haired Girl Gu Yuena, Silver Dragon King Awakens

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.

An emerald-green pool.

Surrounded by a lush forest was a patch of green grass.

The grass wasn't tall, but it brimmed with life.

Within ten meters of this grassy area, no trees grew. At the center of the grass sat an ancient, thick tree stump.

At that moment, a delicate figure cloaked in silver hair sat atop the stump.

One long, fair, and smooth leg extended lazily over the edge, her tender pink foot gently brushing the tips of the grass.

Her other slender leg was hugged gently by her own hands, and her breathtakingly beautiful face rested against her blushing knee.

Sunlight streamed down from above, casting a soft glow over her skin, smooth as porcelain, making her shimmer with radiance.

She was asleep.

A beautiful, multicolored butterfly fluttered down slowly and landed atop her head.

The scene looked like a peaceful, heart-soothing painting.

Suddenly, a faint tremor passed through the air. The butterfly startled, taking flight.

And the girl slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes were stunning, her lashes long and curled.

Those violet pupils were pure and transparent, like crystal.

There was a trace of daze within them, the kind that came with just waking up—so tender, it stirred one's heart.

"Did I fall asleep again..."

She lowered her legs, her slender, delicate feet pressing gently against the ground.

The dazed look faded from her violet eyes, replaced by the natural majesty of someone born to rule.

She was Gu Yuena, the true master of the Star Dou Great Forest.

For many years, she had been healing deep within its core.

To ensure peace and quiet, she had even created a barrier around the core zone to prevent any interruptions.

And just moments ago, she had sensed a subtle, inexplicable disturbance.

"Perhaps the things I remembered before... it's time to act on them."

Her voice was crisp and pleasant to the ears.

As she murmured to herself, the confusion in her eyes faded away—and in the next instant, a terrifying aura erupted from her body, flattening all the grass outward.

"All right, come out. We have work to do."

With her calm voice, several overwhelming energy fluctuations suddenly appeared in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Birds and beasts scattered in panic.

As if even a moment's delay would lead to certain doom.

Ripples in space appeared in front of Gu Yuena, and several figures stepped forth.

Two men and two women.

Each one radiated an aura far beyond that of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.

Ordinary soul beasts would die of fright just from seeing them.

Only the bravest dared to kneel and beg for mercy.

Run?

Once marked by these ferocious beasts, no soul beast would dare try.

"Di Tian, how long have I slept this time?" Gu Yuena looked to the handsome young man in a black suit standing furthest to the right.

Di Tian stepped forward with a faint smile, kneeling on one knee and pressing a hand to his chest. He bowed respectfully.

"Lord, it has been twenty years since your last awakening."

Last time...

Gu Yuena frowned slightly. She remembered—she had awakened because of a strange aura from the Extreme North.

But that didn't matter now.

Since she had awakened again, it was time to take action.

She turned her eyes toward the ferocious beasts gathered before her.

"I need someone to do something for me."

Among them, a gentle-looking woman in a green low-cut gown stepped forward.

She placed a hand over her chest and bowed slightly.

"For our Lord, Bi Ji shall not refuse."

"No! It should be me! I'm better at fighting!"

Beside her, another woman covered in purple-black scales also stepped forward.

Zi Ji had a tall, slender figure, with a full chest and long, shapely legs.

A large area of snow-white skin and a deep cleavage were visible above her chest.

Her long purple-black hair hung loose, flowing outward without wind.

Her face was seductive, her pupils a deep violet, her lips a rare bright purple.

A dark, ink-black scale rested between her brows, pulsing with layered purple radiance.

Just by appearance, Zi Ji was clearly more suited to combat than Bi Ji.

But before she could speak further, a low chuckle came from behind them.

"What's this? All these years and I, Xiong Jun, never get a turn? This time, it's finally my chance!"

A tall, burly man with a relaxed smile walked up to Gu Yuena.

"Lord, Xiong Jun is willing to go through fire and water for you!"

Gu Yuena was very pleased as she looked at him.

But her eyes still drifted toward Di Tian.

"Di Tian, what do you think?"

"I must remain here to guard you, my Lord. So the task can be given to the other three."

"As for who's most suited..." Di Tian glanced at the three of them and said thoughtfully, "It depends on the mission."

Gu Yuena nodded and looked at the three—Xiong Jun, Zi Ji, and Bi Ji.

"I need someone to go to the Sunset Forest and retrieve the soul bone of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings."

Zi Ji felt confident she could handle it.

But before she could say anything, Xiong Jun had already grown excited.

"Perfect!"

He stood and said boldly, "Lord, leave this to me, Xiong Jun. I guarantee success!"

Xiong Jun had long been itching for something interesting to do.

A task to the Sunset Forest sounded perfect for him.

Besides, it was just retrieving a soul bone—it wasn't even difficult. It was basically an all-expenses-paid trip.

Bi Ji and Zi Ji shrugged when they saw how eager he was. Let him have it.

Gu Yuena smiled lightly.

"Very well. I'll leave it to you. Don't mess it up."

Xiong Jun laughed heartily, patting his chest with confidence.

"Don't worry, I won't! With me on the job, success is guaranteed!"

He made such a grand gesture that the giant gold chain around his neck gleamed under the sun.

To him, going to the Sunset Forest was child's play. What could possibly go wrong?

Was there anyone there who could beat him?

Impossible.

Absolutely impossible.

Little did he know, Xue Tianyu, along with the Ice and Snow Empresses, was already on his way to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Even Ghost Douluo had set off for the Sunset Forest in search of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. If he found one, Bibi Dong would personally go to hunt it for a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.

Xue Di, Bing Di, Xue Tianyu.

Ghost Douluo, Bibi Dong.

Xiong Jun.

Three forces,

All converging around the soul bones of the Dragon Kings and the hundred-thousand-year soul ring—

Conflict was inevitable.