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--- Chapter 346 ---
"Aside from the Dragon God's dirty deeds, the Star Dou Forest—and the entire Spirit Beast race in the Douluo Star—really has to thank me for my efforts," Han Yuan sighed, rubbing his forehead.
Di Tian frowned and asked, "What do you mean by that? Even if you're the Son of Destiny, we have only met today. How could you have put any effort into our race?"
Thirteen finally spoke up, "Well, Han Yuan wasn't really lying. You truly have to thank him, Di Tian."
"You really should…" Di Yating sighed somewhat awkwardly, leaving Di Tian and Bi Ji even more confused.
"Ehem, let me explain!" Thirteen said, deciding to answer on Han Yuan's behalf, causing the latter to roll his eyes.
"Di Tian, Bi Ji, have you ever felt that the concentration of Heaven and Earth energy has been increasing rapidly recently?" Thirteen continued his explanation.
"It was so sudden that the growth of spirit beasts accelerated beyond your understanding, and you were alarmed."
"Are you saying that Han Yuan caused such a change?" Di Tian asked, shocked.
Thirteen nodded and elaborated, "Yes. I won't go into specifics, but Han Yuan successfully opened a rift to another world."
"And that world's energy has saturated Douluo Star, accelerating the growth of physique and origin."
"Yes, including bloodlines," Han Yuan added calmly.
"This saturation affects both humans and spirit beasts, but humans are unaware of it yet, as the changes are minimal, at least for the next few years."
"Rift, another world, otherworldly energy..." Di Tian mumbled to himself as he processed the information solemnly. He gazed at Han Yuan and sighed, "Thank you."
"You're welcome, but the explanation isn't over yet," Han Yuan said casually, waving his hand.
Thirteen cleared his nonexistent throat, "Ehem, while the otherworldly energies saturated Douluo Star and benefited all life forms, it also caused spirit beasts to form spirit bones more frequently and successfully."
"Does that include Soul Cores?" Bi Ji couldn't help but raise her hand.
Han Yuan replied, "Yes, the changes will help spirit beasts form their Soul Cores, as it is part of their natural cultivation."
"Nevertheless, if the wrong kind of humans discover that 10,000-year-old spirit beasts are more prone to dropping spirit bones upon death, you may face mad slaughter sooner or later."
"That's why I am here to cooperate with you all, to prevent such an outcome."
"After you, I will have to ask for your help to contact the Extreme North and some other Spirit Beast Habitats."
Di Tian and Bi Ji fell into silence. "The world is changing..."
"The new era will replace the old, and that's just how it is," Han Yuan shrugged casually. "We still have time to grow before the Asura God notices something amiss."
"Why do I feel like you really hate the Asura God?" Di Tian asked, voicing his thoughts.
Thirteen and Di Yating shivered at Di Tian's question. They knew that Han Yuan didn't just dislike Asura; he loathed the very existence of that Godking.
Han Yuan chuckled darkly as he said with a threatening tone, "Let's just say that he owes me his dog life."
Di Tian was dumbfounded. He hadn't expected Han Yuan to be so bold as to wish for the life of the Asura God, particularly using the term "dog life" in such a derogatory manner.
The murderous intent emanating from Han Yuan was so tangible. Even Di Tian felt uneasy as he stared at the bloody shadow behind Han Yuan. He thought to himself, 'If he had such murderous intent when fighting me, I might end up dead.'
But killing the Asura God? That was a thought even Di Tian wouldn't dare to dream. After all, Asura was a Godking whom even the Dragon God had once held in high regard.
Of course, that was in the past. After the Divine War, the Dragon Clan and Asura God had a blood feud because that man had slaughtered countless dragons, even wounding the Dragon God gravely to the point that he had to split his own entity into two new beings.
Di Tian knew he wasn't as strong as the Asura God, which was why he was waiting for his lord, the Silver Dragon King, to awaken from her deep slumber.
Yes, although Di Tian could reach god-level strength using the blessing of Dragon God's Claw, he could only attain the 2nd-level god realm at best, and anything beyond that was impossible.
Well, not entirely impossible, but it would require burning his own blood and life to charge Dragon God's Claw and push its very limits to injure a Godking.
But injury was just that—injury. Not killing!
"Besides the acceleration of growth, I'm sure you've noticed another change I've brought to this world," Han Yuan suddenly said.
Di Tian's expression remained calm, but inside, he was awed. "I don't know what you are talking about."
Han Yuan sneered at this stubborn dragon, "Don't play dumb with me, Di Tian. I've basically confirmed it since I stepped into the Core Area of the Star Dou Forest."
"What are you talking about?" Di Yating asked, giving Han Yuan a puzzled look. Even Thirteen seemed unable to connect the dots of Han Yuan's words.
Han Yuan was amused and joked, "Thirteen, have your senses gone dull lately?"
"Haven't you noticed that the fortune of the Star Dou Forest is increasing?"
"What kind of event can cause such a surge of fortune?"
"Damn it..." Di Tian muttered under his breath. When Han Yuan referred to 'fortune' in front of Thirteen, he realized this guy wasn't bluffing.
Thirteen was stunned for a moment before recognizing that something was off about the Star Dou Forest. He twisted his body and looked deep into the Lake of Life, where the Silver Dragon King resided.
"This aura of luck…"
"Another Son of Luck."
"No, this is the Son of Luck of the Star Dou Forest."
He gazed deeply at Di Tian and sighed, "I see... No wonder you have brought out so many ferocious spirit beasts to protect the core area."
"Di Tian. Oh, Di Tian."
"As a collaborator, you shouldn't have kept such information from us."
"Hey, stop speaking in riddles and just tell me already." Di Yating was annoyed by Thirteen's cryptic way of speaking.
Han Yuan chuckled, "It's simple, Yating. The Star Beast Forest is about to give birth to its new hope. It could be considered the lifeline of the Star Beast Forest moving forward."
"And yes, I am talking about the Emperor Auspicious Beast."
Di Yating covered her mouth in shock. "T-This... the Emperor Auspicious Beast is about to come into existence?"
"And you were the cause of it?"
Han Yuan sighed helplessly. "Indirectly, yes."
"Opening the rift to another world brought the fortunes of the two worlds into collision."
"It's not a bad thing, though. After all, the Star Dou Forest could give birth to the Emperor Auspicious Beast, which is already a positive sign."
"However, this is only possible when a similar kind of fortune meets with the Emperor Auspicious Beast. In other words, my identity as the Son of Destiny has automatically connected with your hope, and that is the only way for your spirit beast race to rise."
Di Tian clenched his hands tightly and then relaxed them. "Sigh, we really owe you now..."
Han Yuan shook his head gently. "Don't worry. I won't do anything to the Emperor Auspicious Beast."
"I will only exchange my fortune with it. This way, you'll know that I am your hope in these troubled times."
"It's a win-win situation."
"Anyway, take me to the Emperor Auspicious Beast first. I will also speak with the Silver Dragon King in the meantime. Well, if she is still sleeping, I don't mind doing it later."
Di Tian's tense nerves began to ease as he nodded wearily. "Alright, follow me."
"I will bring you to the Emperor Auspicious Beast."