In the Star Dou Seal Space.
"Lord Emperor Di Tian, we have investigated that human's identity. Her name is Li Yu, and she is the consort of the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire in the human world!"
A soul beast, seemingly hidden in the mist, spoke: "Not long ago, she also won first place in a human competition called the Soul Master Tournament!
Moreover, she even killed two Super Douluos...
Additionally, recently, it has been widely rumored that Li Yu will marry the Heaven Dou Crown Prince on the day she ascends the throne!"
Within this period, the general information about Li Yu whereabouts had been thoroughly investigated by this soul beast.
"Lord Emperor Di Tian..."
Bear Lord suddenly stood up, releasing his fierce, murderous aura without restraint.
"Hm?"
Emperor Di Tian raised his hand, and Bear Lord sat back down, before lightly saying, "I understand your anger, but do you really think Li Yu is not your match?"
"I..." Bear Lord was unwilling to accept it and was about to stand again.
But Emperor Di Tian shook his head. "Don't underestimate humans. Although their physical bodies are weak, their ability to dominate this continent is not merely luck."
He paused for a moment. "And Super Douluos now have the strength to fight some of you!
That Li Yu, the strength he displayed last time was not inferior to yours. She fled not because she was weak, but because she was in the 'enemy's territory.
'If you truly want to go to that human capital and seek death, I won't stop you."
After finishing, Emperor Di Tian closed his eyes and sank into deep thought.
The others looked at each other, not daring to go against Emperor Di Tian's will.
Bear Lord clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot.
He certainly wasn't happy to be told by Emperor Di Tian that he wasn't Li Yu match.
However, because it was Emperor Di Tian who said it, he couldn't help but accept it.
If Emperor Di Tian said he couldn't win, then it was likely true.
After a moment, Emperor Di Tian suddenly opened his eyes and smiled. "Marriage is a great joy for humans, and given their status, many powerful individuals are likely to come to congratulate him."
He paused. "And while the soul beasts have always been dormant, it seems that we can no longer remain so low-key given the current situation."
The others froze for a moment before all stood up excitedly.
Does this mean... they can finally go out?
"Lord, but what about our Master..." The emerald swan, Bi Ji, was much calmer. After her excitement, concern crept in.
When Bi Ji mentioned "Master," the excitement of the group cooled down.
Right now, in the Star Dou space, everything was controlled by Emperor Di Tian.
But even Emperor Di Tian had to follow the will of "Master," and if they left now, "Master" might not approve.
Emperor Di Tian smiled slightly at the group's reaction. "This space exists because of Master. Although He has been in slumber, He has left behind a trace of His will, always watching."
"What is called fortune is, in truth, elusive."
"But it can be certain that 'fortune' has no consciousness. It may sense its strength or weakness, and may feel proximity or repulsion depending on where it belongs, but it absolutely cannot have 'emotion,' nor can it possess specific 'power.'"
"Master, too, through this 'proximity,' and with just a single trace of His will, was able to blend in."
At this point, Emperor Di Tian paused and glanced at the Demon-eyed Magic Tree King, Myriad Demon King, the Dark Gold Fear Claw Bear, Bear Lord, and the Three Red Magic Mastiffs, Scarlet King.
The three of them excitedly said, "Lord, you mean that last time, the one who helped us locate was actually Master?"
Then Bear Lord asked in confusion, "But if it was Master, why didn't He directly crush that human?"
"..."
Emperor Di Tian shook his head, a bit helpless. He wasn't sure how to explain it to Bear Lord when Bi Ji spoke up: "Can you even understand Master's thoughts?"
Bear Lord was immediately enlightened, and his confusion disappeared.
Emperor Di Tian winked at Bi Ji and gave her a thumbs up.
Bi Ji smiled faintly. For Bear Lord, invoking "Master" was the most effective way to communicate.
"Should we directly attack?" Bear Lord cracked his knuckles again.
He had always remembered how Li Yu had stolen the remains of his kin under his very nose.
Not avenging this grudge was simply impossible for him to swallow.
Even now, some "colleagues" were still mocking him for it.
However, this time, the other "people" didn't treat Bear Lord with disdain.
They had been in this space for too long and were eager to step out and breathe the air of "freedom."
"This is to congratulate, not to fight,"
Emperor Di Tian shook his head. "Outside, among the three little ones from the Star Dou, one has already transformed into a human and has begun re-cultivating. She is currently by Li Yu side.
However...
Li Yu not only did not kill her, but seemed to have actively concealed her aura.
This means... that Li Yu, it seems, doesn't harbor absolute malice toward our soul beast faction."
At these words, everyone was stunned.
"I've been wondering why I haven't seen that little rabbit recently..." The soul beast who had reported the information earlier muttered under his breath.
At that moment, he fell silent.
Because all the others' gazes were now fixed on him.
"Ah..."
The Demon Spirit felt a little embarrassed and furtively glanced at Emperor Di Tian, quickly looking away and pretending nothing had happened.
"That boy, Jingji, was led astray by you, wasn't he?" Myriad Demon King spoke in a sinister tone, as though enjoying the moment.
"You're talking nonsense!" The Demon Spirit immediately protested. While he often sneaked out, he certainly didn't bring the Thorn Dragon along.
Otherwise, the Thorn Dragon wouldn't have been silently taken.
"Forget about the past. In the future, if anyone dares to sneak out again, let them weigh the consequences themselves."
Emperor Di Tian's voice was indifferent, and then his gaze landed on Bi Ji. "Bi Ji, this time, you and I will go personally to congratulate Li Yu and see what his attitude is."
"Yes," Bi Ji nodded, then asked, "What about the Skydream Ice Worm..."
"Li Yu hasn't reached the nine-ring Title Douluo. Although the Skydream Ice Worm is overrated, it is still an unprecedented 1,000,000-year soul beast. That human will never let it go."
Emperor Di Tian shook his head. "Master has already communicated with me on this matter. He is more interested in Li Yu, and as for the Skydream Ice Worm, there's no need to force it."
"I understand."
"Then let's set off. Humans value reciprocal courtesy. Let's also see what kind of gift we should prepare for this Li Yu..."
...
Three days later,
The news that Crown Prince 'Xue Qinghe' ascended the throne and was preparing to marry Li Yu had already spread.
Although the coronation and wedding ceremony would take place in a month, major affiliated kingdoms, duchies, sects, families, and even the Star Luo Empire had already prepared gifts, on their way to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
There was no choice. Li Yu had just led his team to win the Continental Elite Young Soul Master Tournament and demonstrated a terrifying combination of ten 100,000-year soul rings.
Additionally, the 96th-level Dugu Bo had also befriended Li Yu, even willing to give his life for him.
Although the authenticity of this was still to be verified, no one dared to underestimate the upcoming coronation ceremony.
However, the two main protagonists at the center of this gossip had completely different situations at the moment.
'Xue Qinghe' was busy with state affairs during the day, practically overwhelmed.
At night, she would transform back into Qian Renxue, supervising Li Yu training. She was even more exhausted, but also happy.
Life was incredibly fulfilling.
As for Li Yu...
At night, Li Yu would certainly not slack off, diligently working.
After work, he quickly switched back into women's clothing, browsing "daily rewards," while also familiarizing himself with the strength within him now.
In addition, he finally found time to check on the Dark Demon Spirit... now called the Elemental Spirit Avatar...
It was then that he suddenly realized,
Since the last time, the Elemental Spirit Avatar had not sent back any updates!
Yet, Li Yu was sure that the avatar was still safe and hadn't encountered any danger.
This was unusual.
But since he had been so busy lately, he hadn't noticed this before.
"Could it be the 'Asura God' intervened?"
Li Yu narrowed his eyes, this was the only possibility he could think of.
As long as it's not a 'God's' power, he was confident there was nothing that could obstruct, or even unilaterally block the connection between him and the Elemental Spirit Avatar.
"Should I go?"
At that moment, Li Yu hesitated.
If it were a sudden event, he wouldn't be afraid.
But if it had been planned for a long time, then he needed to be cautious.
After all, it was a "God." It was always wise to be careful.
"At worst, it will harm my consciousness. If it's a battle across realms, I'm not afraid!"
Li Yu thought for a moment, then closed his eyes. His consciousness fell into the other realm.
...
Hell Road.
After the influence of killing intent had been removed, Liu Erlong's victories had been increasing at a rate of one per day.
By today, she had entered the Hell Road as she wished.
However, what surprised her was that this Hell Road didn't seem as dangerous as the rumors suggested.
It was just scorching heat and some bats that didn't pose much of a threat.
"Could it be that I'm too strong now?" Liu Erlong thought, but quickly dismissed the thought.
There had been others, stronger than her, who had entered Hell Road before, but only a few managed to walk out alive over the years.
"Could it be him?" Liu Erlong thought of Li Yu.
Recently, the only one who had entered Hell Road before her was Li Yu.
"So, the reason Hell Road seems so easy now is because Li Yu cleared the risks for me?"
Liu Erlong whispered, her eyes full of emotion.
She continued forward, and soon, a familiar figure appeared before her.
"You..." Liu Erlong was excited, about to call out their name.
But then, she realized she didn't know their name, and their state seemed... strange!
"Yo, another one has come?"
A voice suddenly rang out, but Liu Erlong couldn't see where the person was. She only felt a blood-red light flash in front of her, then lost consciousness.
The area fell silent again.
The Elemental Spirit Avatar was surrounded by a terrifying killing intent, and a blood-red phantom began to form behind it!
However, it did not belong to the Elemental Spirit Avatar.
Because within the blood-red figure, a pair of pupils with their own consciousness appeared.
The Elemental Spirit Avatar continued to use 'Dark Demon Devouring,' absorbing the power from the space.
But it seemed unaware that at some point, the "blood pool" was still there, but no power was entering its body.
After a long while,
The Elemental Spirit Avatar opened its eyes, and then, with terrifying mental force, a sharp spike shot directly toward the phantom behind it.
At the same time,
Its figure disappeared from the spot, reappearing several meters away from the blood phantom, staring at it warily.
"What are you?" it asked.
The blood phantom was none other than the consciousness of Li Yu, who had descended and taken control of the Elemental Spirit Avatar's body.
"Hehe, you finally came. I've been waiting for you for so long."
The blood phantom was pierced by the mental force spike that Li Yu had manifested but immediately reformed, seemingly unaffected.
The blood phantom grinned at Li Yu, not angry at all.
"What are you?" Li Yu asked again.
"In my domain, you ask what I am..." the blood phantom scoffed, then said, "Haven't you already figured it out?"
Li Yu heart tightened.
"Asura God."
It really was Him, but...
"Who are you?" Li Yu pretended not to know, shaking his head, though his eyes narrowed.
The "Asura God" had split off such a... remnant?
Or was it some other method, waiting specifically for him here? It certainly couldn't be without purpose.
Inheriting a "God's Position"?
But there was already a Tang Chen in front of him, so why come to him?
Moreover,
He was already in the midst of the [Ascension to Godhood] task, meaning he was already undergoing the "God's Trial."
But unlike others.
But a "God" like the "Asura God" shouldn't be unaware of the "Trial" aura that Li Yu carried.
So, why come now?
Li Yu was momentarily confused.
The "Asura God" surely wouldn't come after him just for absorbing a bit of energy from the Elemental Spirit Avatar!
"God" couldn't be so petty, could they?
It couldn't be!
"I helped you last time. If it weren't for me, you might not be alive now."
The blood phantom spoke again.
It seemed to be playing the emotional card.
Last time?
Li Yu suddenly realized it referred to the time when the "Sea God" descended on Heaven Dou City.
So, the one who had interacted with the "Sea God" was the "Asura God"!
But now, and at that time, he was still Li Yu.
The Elemental Spirit Avatar's departure had been done secretly, and even Qian Renxue didn't know of its existence.
How did the "Asura God" know about it and discover the connection between him and the Elemental Spirit Avatar?
"This land is so small, there can't be that many strong beings at the same time, and there are even two with almost identical abilities."
The blood phantom seemed to read Li Yu thoughts and directly said, "And, your mental fluctuations now only confirm that you... are Li Yu!"
"Deceiving me?"
Li Yu frowned, his face darkening. So, the moment he began questioning, it turned out his opponent was not a simple one.
"God use these tricks?"
"Hehe, God aren't born as gods." The blood phantom didn't care at all.
"What do you want?" Li Yu asked, still frowning.
The blood phantom stared at him for a long moment before finally speaking.
"The road you're on is difficult. Why not give up and choose my path instead?"