Soul Land 2: Golden Dragon King

Dragon City—one of the northernmost cities in the Dou Ling Empire, and one of the closest human settlements to the Extreme North on the Douluo Continent.

And in this place—there's treasure!

During the Ultimate Tang Sect era, what was considered the greatest supplement for ice-attribute soul beasts and soul masters?

Ten-Thousand-Year Mystic Ice Marrow!

This thing was just like a certain world's energy-rich purple crystal—just one dose could instantly restore you to full strength, while also making you stronger. According to Xue Di, its value was comparable to that of Life Gold.

Now, on Lin Yun's side, he had the knowledge of a plot insider, as well as Di Tian, the top enforcer of the Douluo world. If such a treasure wasn't claimed for himself, wouldn't that be a crime against the heavens?

"So, Revered Lord, why have we come to this place?" Di Tian asked in confusion.

"Lao Di, this place holds a treasure that is fated to belong to me. That's why I'm here—to claim it!" Lin Yun grinned as he pointed toward Earth Dragon Gate.

"Oh~ Understood. Revered Lord, rest assured—I will retrieve it for you immediately!" Di Tian volunteered.

"Look at you, always rushing." Lin Yun shook his head. "Do you even know what the treasure is? You're saying you'll fetch it for me, but you don't even know what it is."

"Ahem… Please enlighten me, Revered Lord," Di Tian said awkwardly.

Well, there went the dignity of the Beast God, shattered into pieces.

This time, Lin Yun didn't bother keeping him in suspense. After all, Di Tian was the Beast God of Star Dou, and pouring cold water on him nonstop wouldn't be productive.

"You see that sect down there? It's called Earth Dragon Gate. Deep inside their territory, there's a well—the water inside is extremely cold. And within that well lies the treasure I seek. Your task is to use spatial power to seal everything inside and retrieve it all for me!" Lin Yun explained seriously.

At the same time, he told Di Tian exactly what the treasure was.

Ten-Thousand-Year Mystic Ice Marrow!

Just hearing those five words was enough for Di Tian to immediately understand Lin Yun's plan to help the Ice and Snow Emperors survive their tribulations.

After all, having lived for countless years, Di Tian had obviously heard of this legendary treasure. Not only that—he had even indirectly absorbed its heaven and earth essence before.

Lest he forget—Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, the ultimate energy battery, had stored energy drawn entirely from Ten-Thousand-Year Mystic Ice Marrow!

Di Tian had also fed on Mystic Ice Marrow before!

"Yes, Revered Lord! Please wait for me just a moment!" Di Tian bowed and swiftly stepped into the space, using a black dragon reverse scale to support and protect Lin Yun's body.

Moments later, Di Tian returned to Lin Yun's side, unable to hide the joy on his face.

"Revered Lord, I have fulfilled my mission!"

"Alright, let me take a look!" Lin Yun raised an eyebrow in anticipation.

Di Tian extended his hand, and a frozen pillar, completely sealed by spatial energy, emerged in his palm, without releasing a single wisp of its aura.

"Revered Lord, this is the Ten-Thousand-Year Mystic Ice Marrow!" Di Tian declared solemnly.

Even though he wasn't an ice-attribute soul beast, he could still sense the dense heaven-and-earth energy within the Mystic Ice Marrow. With some effort, he could also absorb its pure energy to strengthen himself.

However, the benefits for him weren't as great as they would be for ice-attribute soul beasts. Unlike them, he couldn't use it to enhance his elemental attributes, but could only absorb it in the same way he had absorbed Tianmeng Ice Silkworm—purely as energy.

Even so, it was still a supreme treasure of heaven and earth.

"Not bad, well done!" Lin Yun smiled and waved his hand, signaling Di Tian to store it away.

"Let's go. Our business here is done—back to Star Dou!"

Star Dou Forest

The Ice and Snow Emperors had just arrived at Lake of Life—and immediately afterward, Lin Yun and Di Tian stepped out from the void.

Sensing the arrival of the Ice and Snow Emperors, the Beast Kings of Star Dou all gathered around the Lake of Life, eyeing them warily.

"Oh? Everyone's here!" Lin Yun nodded and greeted them.

Bi Ji had originally wanted to ask Xue Di and Bing Di about their purpose in coming, but before she could even open her mouth, Lin Yun's voice reached her ears.

"Revered Lord!"

"Lord Co-Master."

Bi Ji and Xue Di bowed to Lin Yun one after the other.

Wan Yao Wang, Bing Di, and the others also expressed their respect toward Lin Yun.

Hearing how Xue Di addressed Lin Yun, Bi Ji and the others quickly realized the truth—so these two had been brought back from the Extreme North by the Revered Lord.

Good thing they didn't start a fight.

"Since everyone's here, I won't waste time gathering you all. I have an announcement to make."

Lin Yun clasped his hands behind his back, standing tall with his chest out, exuding a leader's demeanor as his gaze swept over each soul beast's face.

Good stuff—he really looked the part of a true soul beast leader.

As a human, not only have I infiltrated the soul beast ranks, but I've even become their boss.

"Awaiting the Revered Lord's (Lord Co-Master's) command!" all the Beast Kings responded in unison.

…Except for Xiong Jun.

That guy did bow as well, but the impatience on his face was obvious.

Might need to have Di Tian loosen his hide a bit later.

Lin Yun pondered for a moment before speaking.

"As you can see, from now on, Xue Di and Bing Di will be your colleagues. Both of them have already submitted to me and will serve under me from now on."

Bi Ji and the other fierce beasts exchanged glances, while only Wan Yao Wang looked unsurprised.

The moment Xue Di bowed to Lin Yun, he had already felt something was off. Lin Yun's words simply confirmed his suspicions.

"Yes, Revered Lord," Bi Ji and the others responded.

"If there's nothing else, you may leave. Only Bing Xue Er and Di Tian need to stay."

Lin Yun waved them off.

Xiong Jun was the first to bolt, his massive steps causing the ground to quake as he wobbled away.

Alright, alright—it's you again!Really think I don't hold grudges, huh?

Lin Yun narrowed his golden eyes as he watched Xiong Jun's retreating figure, his gaze full of predatory intent.

Di Tian, catching this from the corner of his eye, also darkened his expression. He shot a cold glance at Xiong Jun, who was just about to disappear into the forest.

Some foolish bear had angered the Revered Lord.

As the Lao Di, he felt it was his duty to make sure Xiong Jun never forgot what the authority of a king meant.

Meanwhile, Xiong Jun suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Even his eagerness to return and mate with his newly acquired concubines was suddenly gone.

'Damn it, which scoundrel is trying to set me up?!'

Once the other soul beasts had left, only Lin Yun, Di Tian, and the Ice and Snow Emperors remained within the Lake of Life's territory.

Xue Di was the first to speak, her tone as cold as ever, betraying no emotions.

"Lord Co-Master, what orders do you have for my sister and me?"

Lin Yun responded casually.

"I know both of you are facing the threat of a heavenly tribulation, but since you're working for me, you two can't just go and die."

"So, as a reward for your loyalty, I've decided to grant you a supreme treasure that will help you survive the tribulation!"

"Di Tian!"

With a wave of Lin Yun's hand, Di Tian stepped forward, raising his right hand.

A deep blue ice pillar, seemingly filled with flowing liquid, silently emerged in his palm.

"Ten-Thousand-Year Mystic Ice Marrow?!" x2

(End of Chapter)

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