Early in the morning, the sky was faintly bright, and a thin mist enveloped Heaven Dou City, casting a hazy gray veil over the streets.
Inside the hotel, Fang Yang had already packed and gently knocked on Gu Yue's door.
When the door opened, he saw Gu Yue in an elegant long dress, her dark hair simply tied up, making her appear neat and capable.
"Teacher Wu, then Gu Yue and I will leave first," Fang Yang said in the hotel lobby, bidding farewell to Wu Changkong.
"Mm."
Wu Changkong was still dressed in spotless white, his voice as cold as ice, showing no emotional fluctuations.
Just like that, the two walked out of the hotel.
The morning chill hit them, carrying a hint of damp grass and wood.
Fang Yang took a deep breath, then turned and asked, "Gu Yue, how do we get there now?"
"Follow me."
Gu Yue responded softly, her voice clear and pleasant.
She led Fang Yang through several quiet alleys, finally stopping at a secluded spot.
Gu Yue lightly waved her hand, and the surrounding space suddenly twisted, a silver-white spatial gate slowly forming.
"This is..."
Fang Yang's pupils contracted slightly, a guess already forming in his mind.
"Let's go."
Gu Yue extended her delicate hand, holding Fang Yang's, and the two slowly walked towards the spatial gate.
With a ripple of spatial fluctuation, their figures vanished from Heaven Dou City.
When they reappeared, Fang Yang had arrived at the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest—the Lake of Life.
The Lake of Life was as smooth as a mirror, its light green water resembling a giant emerald gem, shining with a soft glow. Around the Lake of Life, ancient trees towered into the clouds.
Every plant growing around the lake was full of the aura of life; even breathing here for a moment allowed one to feel the vibrant life force in the air.
It was unimaginable to have such a beautiful scene in such a forest; the surrounding air was incredibly fresh, and the unique fragrance of plants wafted over.
Seeing the scene before him, Fang Yang felt a sense of comfort and tranquility.
Just then, six figures slowly walked out from the depths of the forest.
The leading man was dressed in black, with a resolute face and golden vertical pupils that contained endless majesty.
Behind him followed five people of various forms, each emanating terrifying spirit power fluctuations.
"Subordinate, greets the Master!"
The six Vicious Beasts, led by Ditian, knelt on one knee, their voices filled with awe.
"Rise."
Gu Yue nodded slightly, her voice returning to its usual coldness.
"Thank you, Master."
Ditian and the others respectfully stood up.
Their gazes fell on Fang Yang, a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
"Gu Yue, what is this...?" Fang Yang asked, feigning confusion.
Gu Yue did not answer, silver light swirling in her black eyes.
Fang Yang suddenly felt a gentle mental force surge into his mind, and countless memory fragments flooded in like a tide.
However, he knew that he was not the true Golden Dragon King, but had taken the Golden Dragon King Bloodline sealed by Tang San within Tang Wulin.
Life is like a play, all relying on acting!
After a long silence, Fang Yang slowly opened his eyes and deliberately said, "So I am... the Golden Dragon King?"
Upon hearing this, the six Vicious Beasts all showed expressions of shock.
Ditian's golden pupils contracted violently; he had never expected that the Golden Dragon King, who had been missing for many years, would reappear in the world in this manner.
He secretly rejoiced, "With the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King reunited, the revival of the Spirit Beast race is just around the corner!"
Gu Yue smiled slightly, "Fang Yang, you finally remembered..."
"Mm, Gu Yue, thank you for helping me recover my memories."
Fang Yang expressed his gratitude.
"This is what I should do," Gu Yue gently shook her head, her silver hair fluttering in the wind.
Just then, Fang Yang suddenly frowned, "Gu Yue, why do I feel your power... seems incomplete?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yue's slender eyelashes trembled slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.
Finally, she spoke softly, "My power... was split into two."
"Split into two?" Fang Yang pretended not to know.
"Na'er..."
Gu Yue's voice lowered, "She is my other part."
Fang Yang stepped forward, taking Gu Yue's delicate hand, "Don't worry, I won't let Na'er disappear."
"Fang Yang, I believe you," Gu Yue responded softly.
Fang Yang pressed on, "Gu Yue, where is Na'er now...?"
"Na'er is at Shrek Academy," Gu Yue answered softly.
"Okay, I understand."
Fang Yang nodded, already having a plan in mind.
Then, he activated the Golden Dragon King Bloodline within him.
A heaven-shaking Dragon roar echoed through the sky!
"Roar!"
His skin began to fissure inch by inch, dense golden Dragon scales spread across his entire body like a tide, his arms instantly covered in ferocious Dragon scales, and sharp Gold Dragon Claws extended from his fingertips.
His black pupils transformed into vertical Dragon eyes, flashing with destructive light, and an ancient Dragon might swept across the entire area.
Ditian's Dragon body trembled slightly, his rugged and majestic face showing undisguised excitement.
He could feel the sense of submission coming from the Bloodline within him, a hierarchical suppression from the depths of his Soul.
Although his strength was fully capable of resisting this instinctive reaction, he knelt on one knee without hesitation, lowering his proud head.
"Welcome, Golden Dragon Master," Ditian's voice was filled with unprecedented reverence.
The other Vicious Beasts also knelt in homage, their faces filled with piety and anticipation, as if they saw the hope of the Spirit Beast race's rise.
"Rise," Fang Yang said indifferently, his voice carrying unquestionable authority.
He looked at the six Vicious Beasts, frowning slightly, "Your Bloodline... is truly too weak."
Ditian and the others fell silent upon hearing this...
Just then, a crimson, blood-red flame appeared in Fang Yang's palm.
The Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire, the flame was red, faintly showing the forms of ten thousand beasts; it was condensed from the Souls and Bloodlines of ten thousand beasts.
"Master, this is..."
Ditian's golden pupils reflected the flickering red flame; he could feel a craving from the depths of his Bloodline.
Fang Yang waved his hand, dividing the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire into six streams, which entered the bodies of the Vicious Beasts respectively, "How much you can bear depends on your fortune."
"Ugh ah—!"
The moment the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire entered their bodies, the six Vicious Beasts simultaneously let out painful roars.
Ditian's entire body erupted with ink-black Dragon scales, and his Dragon wings, which covered the sky and sun, unfurled behind him. Bibi's emerald wings stretched to their limit, each feather sparkling with crystalline luster.
The other Vicious Beasts also revealed their true forms, their terrifying auras causing the surrounding ancient trees to tremble.
Gu Yue's black eyes quietly watched all of this.
Fang Yang retracted his Dragon transformation, walked to Gu Yue's side, and gently held her hand, "Later, I'll also help you improve your Bloodline."
"Mm."
Gu Yue nodded lightly, her black hair fluttering in the breeze.
After an unknown amount of time, Ditian and the others finally completed their Bloodline tempering and gradually returned to human form.
Their auras were several times stronger than before, and their eyes flashed with brilliance, clearly having gained much.
"Thank you, Golden Dragon Master, for your grace!" Ditian knelt on one knee again, his voice filled with gratitude.
The other Vicious Beasts also bowed, their attitudes even more respectful than before.
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