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Chapter 566: Bibi Dong Attacks Star Dou Forest – The Silver Dragon King's Desperate Battle

Boom!

As Tianlin and Di Tian hurried at full speed, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted from the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest—its power almost rivaling the sword god technique Tianlin had once unleashed with the Demon-Suppressing Sword.

Endless thunder filled the entire Lake of Life. Bibi Dong hovered in the air above the lake, her face grim as she looked at the gigantic silver dragon before her. "You must be the Silver Dragon King, the one who once exchanged blows with Jun Tianlin. I only want the Emerald Swan. As for your interference a few days ago, when you sent Di Tian to help Tianlin, I can let that grudge go for now. Why must you be so stubborn? With your current injuries, if you forcefully unleash god-level power again, you'll be throwing your life away."

Ever since the battle in the Star Dou Great Forest, both Bibi Dong and the Evil Sword Immortal had been aware of the Silver Dragon King's existence, but they dared to come anyway, certain that she couldn't fight at full strength.

What they hadn't counted on was the Silver Dragon King's tenacity and indomitable will. She was actually burning her own life force, using the power of the Thunder Spirit Pearl to forcibly boost her strength—a mad tactic that would harm herself even more than her enemies.

"I am the Silver Dragon King, ruler of all soul beasts. Protecting my people is my duty. I will never hand Bi Ji over to you. If I do, it's not just her doom, but the doom of the entire world," the Silver Dragon King said resolutely.

"Fine. If you want to die so badly, I'll grant your wish. Let's see how long your battered body can hold out." Bibi Dong once again merged with the Evil Spirit Pearl, preparing to use her evil technique.

"Thunder Shakes the Nine Heavens!" The Silver Dragon King drew on the Thunder Spirit Pearl's power, her body filled with thunder elements. Her elemental talent was astonishing—even without being the Thunder Pearl's true master, she could comprehend thunder-based immortal arts.

But in her current state, using this move would be her last. No matter the outcome, she probably wouldn't survive.

"Your Majesty, no! You can't fight anymore!" Bi Ji cried anxiously. As a healing soul beast, she could sense the Silver Dragon King's condition better than anyone. Her old wounds from the battle with Tianlin hadn't fully healed. If she unleashed god-level power again, death was certain.

Sacrificing the Silver Dragon King for her, Bi Ji, was not worth it.

"No need to say more, Bi Ji. For your safety, and for the future of soul beasts, I cannot back down." The Silver Dragon King unhesitatingly unleashed all her power. The Thunder Shakes the Nine Heavens transformed into nine thunder dragons, roaring as they shot forth.

"Hmph, elemental dragons? As expected of the Silver Dragon King. If you were at your peak, I wouldn't be your match now. Unfortunately, your wounds are even worse than mine." Bibi Dong sneered. The evil aura from her Evil Spirit technique transformed into nine giant spiders, entangling with the thunder dragons.

Thunder Spirit Pearl versus Evil Spirit Pearl—good against evil. The powers seemed as if they would destroy the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Silver Dragon King had learned from past mistakes. This time, she would not let her territory be destroyed. Channeling her soul power, she directed the thunder dragons to dodge the poisonous spiders and strike directly at Bibi Dong.

But by doing so, she left herself open—Bibi Dong's evil technique struck her full force.

This wasn't a direct clash, but a mutual exchange of ultimate moves. Both sides suffered each other's strongest attacks. The Silver Dragon King intended mutual destruction.

All nine thunder dragons hit Bibi Dong; all nine spiders turned into deadly poison and invaded the Silver Dragon King's body.

At that moment, Bibi Dong's soul bone armor began to fall away, and her Death Spider Emperor spirit burned with a sinister purple flame.

In that instant, Bibi Dong burned the Death Spider Emperor, pushing its regenerative ability to the limit—similar to how Chrysanthemum Douluo once detonated his own martial spirit to resist Tianlin's sword.

With the Death Spider Emperor's power, Bibi Dong and the Evil Sword Immortal both survived, but at the cost of the Death Spider Emperor spirit being on the verge of collapse. Bibi Dong might never be able to use it again.

"Silver Dragon King, to think you'd go this far." The Evil Sword Immortal raged. Why did his opponents always fight so desperately? Jun Tianlin, the three Worshippers of Spirit Hall, now the Silver Dragon King—each one fought with utter abandon, repeatedly wrecking his plans.

"Heh, after using Thunder Shakes the Nine Heavens, I'm already at death's door. If I can drag you, the great demon, down with me, it's worth it. Too bad, I still failed." The Silver Dragon King said bitterly. "Bibi Dong, the thing behind you—you lied to her, saying you're her dark side. But you can't fool me. You're a separate soul, the real master of the Evil Spirit Pearl. Bibi Dong, if you still consider yourself human, you'd better sever all ties with this thing before it uses you up."

Bibi Dong's gaze sharpened. A separate soul? How could there be another soul inside her? Was the Evil Sword Immortal not just her dark side?

"Don't believe her, Bibi Dong. I am you. We are one—how could I be using you?" the Evil Sword Immortal said quickly. "The Silver Dragon King is at her limit. Even without the Death Spider Emperor, we still have the Devouring Soul Spider Emperor. Kill her, devour the Emerald Swan, and we'll recover. Once you're healed, you'll become a god."

"No need to say more. I won't be so easily swayed." Bibi Dong said calmly. "Silver Dragon King, die!"

Bibi Dong activated her second spirit, the Devouring Soul Spider Emperor, preparing to use her sixth spirit skill to deliver the final blow.

At that moment, the Evil Sword Immortal sensed a great danger. Just as Tianlin's Holy Emperor Seal could sense him, he could now sense Tianlin.

They were true nemeses.

"This is bad. Bibi Dong, Jun Tianlin is coming! We must go!" the Evil Sword Immortal urged. In their current state, encountering Tianlin meant certain death.

Bibi Dong withdrew her soul power in frustration, and quickly fled with a flash. Once again, their plan had failed, and with their injuries, they wouldn't be able to fight again for a long time—healing would be their only option.

Fortunately, a few days ago, Bibi Dong had forcibly absorbed the life force of two Spirit Hall elders, which would help her recover a bit faster. With their soul power, perhaps the Evil Sword Immortal could create some new minions, just like when they made the Fallen Angels before.

But this time, the Evil Sword Immortal wouldn't waste power on useless minions. He would use it to create even stronger monsters, sowing chaos across the continent. The more chaos, the more evil and resentment for him to feed on.

A drop of dark red blood spun in his palm. Years ago, Tianlin killed the Bat King and reclaimed Slaughter City, but he overlooked something: some powers weren't his alone.

"Damn you, Jun Tianlin. Next time we meet will be your death." The Evil Sword Immortal said coldly. If Bibi Dong hated Qian Xunji the most, then he hated Tianlin the most.

Chapter 567: The Tragic Future of Soul Beasts

"Your Majesty!" Di Tian flew anxiously into the Lake of Life.

He and Tianlin had sensed the fierce battle from outside the forest and rushed at full speed, but still arrived a step too late.

The Lake of Life was in ruins. The Silver Dragon King lay on the central island, her once-bright silver scales now dull, even emitting purple poison.

"Di Tian, you're back? Good, then I'm at ease. From now on, the Star Dou Great Forest and all soul beasts are yours to lead," the Silver Dragon King said weakly, unable to open her eyes but recognizing Di Tian's voice.

"No!" Di Tian shook his head desperately. "Your Majesty, we need you. The soul beasts need you. You can't die! Bi Ji, heal her, quick!"

"I… I've exhausted my soul power, and it's no use on her." Bi Ji's voice was hoarse and powerless—she was spent.

"Di Tian, let me try. Eighth Soul Skill: Extreme Curse – Return of Yin and Yang!" Tianlin immediately used his healing skill. The Silver Dragon King's surface wounds and the poison began to heal and dissipate at a visible rate.

Di Tian was overjoyed. "It's working. As expected of a god-level martial soul."

But Tianlin showed no joy. "Di Tian, my skill only heals surface wounds. The Evil Spirit Pearl's aura is still inside her. I can't expel it. My sword's power can't reach her inner injuries."

As he finished speaking, the Silver Dragon King's wounds reopened, the poison spreading again. As long as the Evil Spirit Pearl's aura remained, her body would be relentlessly destroyed, just like the third elder before—only death awaited.

Unless the Silver Dragon King could absorb the Thunder Spirit Pearl as Tianlin had, she would never rid herself of the evil aura. But in this world, only Tianlin could do that.

"I sense this power… You're here too, human?" Although she couldn't be saved, the Silver Dragon King felt somewhat better, at least able to open her eyes and see Tianlin.

Though ruler of all soul beasts, she was still a female dragon and hadn't forgotten when Tianlin flirted with her years ago.

"You're here for the Thunder Spirit Pearl, right? Fine, I can't use it now. You can take it. But I'm breaking my promise—I said I'd help you, but now I'm dying," she said with a bitter smile.

Tianlin retrieved the Thunder Spirit Pearl. "Thank you for sending Di Tian to help me before. If not for the Demon-Suppressing Sword, I would have lost that battle."

"That was your own thing. I was just returning it. No need for thanks." The Silver Dragon King said calmly. "But, human, if you feel any gratitude toward me, please protect the soul beasts in the future."

Tianlin looked at the pleading Silver Dragon King. He knew how desperate she was. With her death, the soul beasts would have no hope of rising again. They faced extinction, so she could only beg the human she'd always hated.

Tianlin was powerful. Once he became a god, he would be among the strongest. If he would speak up for soul beasts, perhaps they could survive a little longer.

Looking at the dying Silver Dragon King, Tianlin made a decision. He pressed his forehead to her dragon head.

"Soul bone skill: Future Sight. Soul bone skill: Soul Reading."

Tianlin's skull skills let him see the future and share his memories.

He showed the Silver Dragon King the future of the soul beasts: ten thousand years later, human technology would advance rapidly. New soul tool mechas would outmatch even Di Tian. Soul beasts would be slaughtered nearly to extinction, with only a tiny core of the Star Dou Great Forest remaining. Only a few top soul beasts would survive.

That was the original future. If Tianlin unified the continent, human progress would only accelerate, and the soul beasts' doom would come even sooner.

"These… What is this? How could our future be like this?" The Silver Dragon King roared in anger and despair.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Di Tian and the others asked urgently, glaring at Tianlin. "What did you show her?"

"The soul beasts' tragic future," Tianlin said coldly.

"Silver Dragon King, you see? This is the fate destined for you soul beasts. I alone cannot change it." Tianlin's words sounded cold and heartless.

The Silver Dragon King spat out blood—the anger only worsened her injuries.

"Why show me this? Just to make me die with regrets?" she cried in sorrow.

"Silver Dragon King, I won't help soul beasts fight humans, but I'll do my best to find a path for soul beasts and soul masters to coexist. I already have a plan, but I can only represent the human side—the soul beast side needs you. You still owe me a promise. Will you do this with me?"

Tianlin's Holy Emperor Seal shone with divine light. "If you help me, I swear by the name of the Holy Emperor to give your people a future."

"Holy Emperor!" The Silver Dragon King's pupils shrank. As one of the Dragon God's two avatars, she knew the hierarchy of the gods well. Tianlin's god position was terrifying—even stronger than the Dragon God.

A beam of light from the Holy Emperor Seal entered her brow. Through the soul reading, she understood Tianlin's plan. It sounded unrealistic, but she was excited. Even the five God Kings couldn't do it, but the Holy Emperor could.

"Human, you want my help, but I'm dying. The only way is to sacrifice myself and become your companion soul beast. But, my identity is too special. The god realm won't accept me. You'd be making yourself an enemy of all the gods. Are you prepared for that?" the Silver Dragon King asked.

"Besides being the Holy Emperor, I'll be the new God of Asura, in charge of law. Justice is law's core. The current laws are unfair to soul beasts. I'll change that. If other gods try to stop me, I'll defeat them one by one," Tianlin said confidently.

"Fine. You are Emperor, I am King. If you have that resolve, I'll bet everything with you," the Silver Dragon King said. She was desperate anyway. Rather than watch her people face extinction, she'd gamble on Tianlin.

She believed the Holy Emperor and Asura God's power could change everything. Once she became a god beast, her strength would surpass even the God Kings.

"Don't worry, Silver Dragon King. Honestly, I just want your power. As long as I get your soul rings and soul bones, I won't break my word." Tianlin promised. Not a grand ideal—just his true thoughts.

The Silver Dragon King felt more at ease with this answer. Compared to empty promises, this practical exchange reassured her.

Chapter 568: The Silver Dragon King's Resolve

To begin the sacrificial ritual and preserve her soul as an intelligent soul ring, the Silver Dragon King needed to recover some spiritual power.

The Extreme Curse–Return of Yin and Yang couldn't expel the Evil Spirit Pearl's aura, but it had restored some of her strength and spirit.

Using this chance, she regained enough spirit to survive the sacrifice.

Meanwhile, Tianlin sat cross-legged and absorbed the Thunder Spirit Pearl. With the power of the five elemental pearls combined, his strength nearly reached its peak.

He also gained new thunder skills:

Thunder Shakes the Nine Heavens: A large-area attack immortal art.

Thunder Dance Formation: Large-area control, paralyzing enemies.

Thunder Screen: Complete immunity to thunder attacks, with absorption and reflection.

Summon Divine Technique—Thunder God: Summons the Thunder God for battle.

After two hours, Tianlin felt completely recovered, his power nearly at level 98. The Holy Spirit Pearl had six soul rings—just one more to unlock its true form.

He asked the Silver Dragon King, "How are your preparations?"

"I'm ready. I can guarantee becoming an intelligent soul ring for your last three rings," she said confidently.

Tianlin nodded. "Say your farewells. I'll wait outside."

After he left, Di Tian finally asked, "Your Majesty, are you really going to sacrifice yourself to him? Are you sure he's trustworthy and strong enough to save us?"

"I don't know if he will, but he definitely has the power. The Holy Emperor's god position is terrifying. Besides, I have my reasons: the Holy Spirit Pearl's nature, a debt of gratitude, and the fact that I'd die soon anyway. This way, I can spare three 100,000-year soul beasts, and maybe win a future for our kind."

"And, I want to use his power to reach a new realm. The soul beasts need a pillar to stand against the gods."

Di Tian understood that she had made her decision, and wouldn't try to persuade her further. "We'll wait for your return."

"Don't worry, Di Tian. I will never betray my kin. Lead them until I return." The Silver Dragon King nodded and flew to the center of the lake.

Tianlin waited above the water. Seeing her, he said, "Are you ready? I won't forget my promise."

She nodded. "Thank you, Jun Tianlin."

He smiled. "That's the first time you've called my name."

"Hmph, just gratitude, nothing more. It's the last time. To me, you're still just a scoundrel human." She turned away haughtily.

"Fine, you're the silver dragon king. Whatever you say." Tianlin shrugged.

The sacrificial ritual began. A massive magic array enveloped the entire Star Dou Great Forest—the Silver Dragon King's power as the strongest soul beast.

All the powerful beasts, even those in the far north, the Sunset Forest, and the seas, turned their eyes toward this spot.

Their king was leaving, sacrificing herself for a chance at a future.

"Farewell, my king!" Di Tian's heart brimmed with respect. From now on, he would carry on her legacy.

The Silver Dragon King's body faded, leaving only a glowing silver torso bone and a soul.

Her soul appeared as a stunning woman, with long silver hair like crystal, surpassing even Ning Rongrong and Qian Renxue.

But Tianlin, having seen even more beautiful women, was unfazed. "This is your human form? Not bad. Remember to protect your soul during the sacrifice."

PS: Cap, Gu Yuena was labeled as the most beautiful Soul land female character.