"The children had already decided on their names long ago. Hah, it wasn't even my turn to speak." Xue Ye sighed.
"They're not even yours, what are you fussing for?" Dugu Bo gave him a sideways glance. "Besides, these two names are actually pretty good."
He immediately repeated the explanation Yang Yunhai had once given about the meaning behind the two names, showing off his presence.
Hearing this, both Xue Ye and the Empress smiled, suddenly feeling proud and gratified.
"Alright, the children were just born. It's not good to keep them outside for too long, better take them back quickly," Dugu Bo added.
"Mm." The Empress nodded and led the maids back inside.
"Brother Dugu, Nephew Yang, why don't you stay for lunch before leaving?" Xue Ye said with a smile.
"Sure, might as well share in the joy." Dugu Bo nodded.
So the group stayed in the Eastern Palace and had lunch together.
During the meal, other topics naturally came up. For example: since Yang Yunhai and Xue Qinghe are so close, why not have Yang Yunhai take these two children as godchildren? Yang Yunhai thought to himself, 'I'm their real father already, what's the harm in adding the title of godfather?'
So he happily agreed.
As for the slightly shy princess Xue Ke sitting beside Xue Ye, Yang Yunhai pretended not to see her.
'For heaven's sake, your royal family ties are a bit too messy! I've already become the children's godfather, and you still want to become my father-in-law?'
After eating and drinking their fill, they bid farewell and returned together to Yunhai Academy.
"Teacher, Uncle, in a few days I'll need you to accompany me to the Star Dou Great Forest," Yang Yunhai said. "If everything goes smoothly, one month from now Xue'er will ascend to the throne. On the day of her coronation, she'll bestow the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud upon me as recognition for the soul master theories I've developed. Once I have the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, it's hard to say whether it will attract the Sea God's attention."
"So there are some things I must prepare in advance."
"There's something you need in the Star Dou Great Forest?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked.
"Mm, I want to meet the leader of the soul beasts, Di Tian, and ask him for help to improve Yanzi's strength." Yang Yunhai said.
At 22 years old with her current strength, the Sea God might not even acknowledge her. She needed more support to raise her level.
"Soul beast leader?" Chrysanthemum Douluo was startled. That sounded extremely powerful.
"You'll understand once we get there." Yang Yunhai smiled.
It seemed mysterious, but Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't press further. He simply nodded. "Alright."
That evening, Yang Yunhai flew to the Eastern Palace to accompany Qian Renxue and mentioned he would be gone for a few days.
Three days later, after using life energy to completely adjust Qian Renxue's body, opening her eight extraordinary meridians, and passing on the Seizing Heaven Technique, Yang Yunhai quietly left the Eastern Palace at night and returned to Yunhai Academy.
Soon after, together with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, he set out.
They headed straight toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
With Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo both at soul rank 98, and each having successfully condensed their first soul core in the lower dantian—the least risky position—they were more than capable of moving unhindered through the Star Dou Great Forest.
From Heaven Dou City to the forest's core area, the three took only a few days to arrive.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. They flew directly past the Titan Giant Ape sleeping by the Lake of Life, heading deeper inside.
During the journey, the Myriad Demon King condensed into form using Yang Yunhai's soul power and released his aura.
"Hmm?" Deep below the lake, Di Tian immediately sensed it.
"The Child of Nature has come. I'll return shortly." He called out, then shot out of the barrier.
"Ay, flying straight here to talk like that? How can you dare… Brother's heart is bitter…" the Tianmeng Iceworm muttered miserably.
Elsewhere, as they ventured deeper, a massive ancient tree came into view, startling Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
What shocked them even more was the robust man standing beneath the tree. After the lesson of the Myriad Demon King, they no longer believed this figure was human.
Besides, Yang Yunhai had already said earlier that they were coming to meet the leader of the soul beasts, Di Tian.
'So this is him? How many years has he cultivated?' Both were full of questions and curiosity.
"Greetings, Lord Beast God." The Myriad Demon King bowed respectfully.
'Beast God?' Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were shocked again.
"Greetings, Senior Di Tian." Yang Yunhai cupped his hands.
"I wonder, Child of Nature, what business brings you here today?" Di Tian asked.
Yang Yunhai immediately transmitted his voice, explaining about the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud he was about to obtain and the plans that followed.
"The Sea God was born of faith gathered in this world, a native god who ascended to the God Realm. If the godhood can be reclaimed, it would add to our strength."
"I am also working toward the Asura God."
"As for the Angel God, I already have some certainty. But the Sea God's inheritance is trickier. Among those I trust, only one person is suitable to inherit it."
"But her strength is still too low. Even with the Sea God's Heart, I'm not confident."
"What do you wish me to do?" Di Tian asked.
"I've discovered the resting places of the Water Dragon King and Fire Dragon King," Yang Yunhai said bluntly.
Since Di Tian was of the darkness attribute, the Fire Dragon King's domain might restrain him. That place might be inaccessible.
But the Water Dragon King—that should be possible.
"Where are they?" Di Tian's expression changed instantly, hurrying to ask.
"Deep beneath an Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, ten thousand meters down," Yang Yunhai replied. "With my current strength, I can't reach it. I hope you can retrieve the soul bone left behind by the Water Dragon King. As for its dragon soul, my advice is not to act rashly."
"Once its aura leaks out, there's no guarantee the God Realm won't detect it. And helping them recover their strength won't be easy either."
"So my plan is to wait. Wait until I grow strong enough to heal the Silver Dragon King, or until my grasp of the life attribute is strong enough to help both Dragon Kings rebuild their bodies." He paused, noticing Di Tian's changing expression, and added, "I've known about the Silver Dragon King for a long time, you need not doubt senior Yao Ling. Not just the Silver Dragon King—I also know about the Golden Dragon King and the Dragon God's split."
"Who exactly are you?" Di Tian's expression darkened.
These were things the Myriad Demon King himself did not know.
"Feedback from the planet," Yang Yunhai brushed it off casually, then said, "But that's not important. What matters is, if I wanted to harm you, I wouldn't have come to meet you at all."
"With my potential, becoming a god shouldn't be difficult. Once ascended, I could simply report everything directly to the God Realm."
Di Tian fell silent, then finally said, "You're right. However, I want to hear the entirety of your plan."
"Of course." Yang Yunhai nodded and explained everything in detail.
Including that if all else failed, he would choose to inherit a godhood to preserve his life, and do his best to protect the soul beast race.
"Honored Child of Nature, your honesty and goodwill are worthy of our race's support." Di Tian's tone became more polite.
He had to admit, this was currently the most viable plan. Even if it failed midway before that day arrived, the result wouldn't be disastrous.
And if, on that day, they lost against the gods, then dying together wasn't worth worrying over.
"Some time ago, the Evil Eyed Tyrant Emperor from another continent came to me and left behind a gift for you." Di Tian turned slightly.
Reaching out, he drew a fist-sized eyeball from the gap in the golden ancient tree's trunk.
As it floated into his palm, he repeated the Evil Emperor's words.
Yang Yunhai's heart shook. The Evil Emperor was actually this generous—leaving him such a precious treasure.
(End of Chapter)
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