"Ahem, I never said that, alright?"

Su Yu turned his head and laughed it off.

He was just joking.

If Gu Yuena caught him saying something like that, wouldn't she punish him ruthlessly?

Sure, he'd surpass Gu Yuena someday, but for now, in front of her, he was nothing but a junior.

Even though Gu Yuena was injured, she was still a god.

Meanwhile, he couldn't even handle an Ultimate Douluo. The gap between them was simply too vast.

Even if he did have those kinds of thoughts, he'd better keep them well hidden, right?

Seeing Su Yu turn his head, Gu Yuena frowned. "Why are you turning away? Look at me and say it again."

Gu Yuena forcefully turned Su Yu's face back toward her, her purple eyes staring directly into his.

Su Yu felt a bit flustered inside, but his expression remained calm. "Wha...what's wrong?"

"If one day you're stronger than me, are you planning to bully me?"

Gu Yuena's voice was calm, her delicate face expressionless, but Su Yu could feel the storm raging beneath her composure.

Su Yu's expression immediately turned serious, and he replied righteously, "Impossible. Absolutely impossible."

"Nana, I love you too much to even think about bullying you."

"Really?"

Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow.

"More real than pearls," Su Yu nodded with an air of conviction.

"Since you love me so much, does that mean you'll listen to everything I say in the future?"

Gu Yuena continued to press him.

Su Yu's eyelid twitched. Well, isn't this a trap?

If he said yes, would there be any peace left in his life?

With Gu Yuena's overbearing personality, if he gave her complete control, how would she possibly tolerate his relationships with his other women?

Su Yu said nothing, pretending to be mute.

Gu Yuena asked him three times in a row, but Su Yu refused to answer. Furious, she hit him twice with her fists.

"You're going to drive me mad!"

Gu Yuena gritted her teeth, both angry and annoyed. This guy was like a stubborn, stinky rock—both foul and unyielding.

Su Yu didn't argue back. Instead, he grabbed Gu Yuena and pressed her down to the ground.

"What are you trying to do?"

"Su Yu, if you dare cross the line again, I won't let you off so easily!"

Gu Yuena gritted her teeth as she spoke.

She would never allow what happened before to happen again.

If she didn't give her consent, there was no way she'd tolerate Su Yu acting recklessly.

"Shh!"

Su Yu raised a finger and gently placed it against Gu Yuena's lips. "Let me show you something amazing."

Gu Yuena: ??????

Seeing Gu Yuena's bewildered expression, Su Yu activated a trace of the Ice Ancestral Symbol's power. In an instant, Gu Yuena's consciousness was pulled into a strange space.

"What...what is this?"

Within the illusory space, Gu Yuena gazed at the mysterious runes floating around her. She felt an ancient, boundless aura emanating from them.

It was as if the very essence of ice from primordial times had gathered here—an aura that seemed to embody the origin of ice itself.

Under this aura, Gu Yuena felt incredibly small, like an insignificant ant.

"This is the Ice Ancestral Symbol, formed from the primordial essence of the universe's ice. Through it, one can control all the powers of ice and snow in existence."

"Its power can freeze everything—even time and space."

"This is my greatest secret, and now I'm sharing it with you."

Su Yu's voice suddenly echoed, pulling Gu Yuena's consciousness back from the strange space.

Gu Yuena was still a bit dazed; the power of the Ice Ancestral Symbol had left her deeply shaken.

"Something like this exists in the world?"

Gu Yuena murmured, her mind reeling.

She could sense it—if she could fully master the power of this rune, conquering the God Realm would be effortless.

This wasn't an exaggeration.

As a god, she was acutely aware of how terrifying this rune's power was.

"The great multiverse is full of wonders. It's not surprising that something like the Ice Ancestral Symbol exists," Su Yu said with a grin.

"Why are you showing this to me? Aren't you afraid I'll kill you and take it for myself?"

Gu Yuena's gaze turned complicated. Such a priceless treasure, and yet Su Yu had revealed it to her.

Wouldn't it be safer to keep it a secret?

As long as Su Yu stayed silent, she would never have discovered it.

After all, the rune was ice-based, and so was Su Yu. Even if he used its power, she wouldn't have suspected anything.

And yet, Su Yu had told her.

"Would you do that?"

Su Yu smiled and asked in return.

"I..."

Gu Yuena's voice faltered slightly—would she do it?

If it had been at the very beginning, perhaps she truly might have done it.

Because the power of this rune was simply too overwhelming. If she obtained it, she would undoubtedly be able to sweep through the Divine Realm.

Faced with such temptation, even if Su Yu was the reincarnation of the Dragon God, she might still have lost her head and acted impulsively.

But now...

Looking at the handsome face so close to her, Gu Yuena's eyes grew a little dazed.

He trusted her so much, so completely. How could she bear to betray that trust?

After all, a heart is made of flesh, and she too had emotions.

Su Yu's presence had already taken root deep in her heart, occupying a significant place.

How could she ever harm him?

Besides, with Su Yu's talent and vast fortune, the rune would be far more useful in his hands.

This was how Gu Yuena thought now—completely different from the Gu Yuena who had not yet fallen into love.

"Nana, why aren't you saying anything? Do you know how to do it or not?"

Su Yu asked with a teasing smile.

Gu Yuena's delicate face turned stern as she grabbed Su Yu by the neck. "I'll have you know, I can. I'll strangle you right now!"

Her face appeared cold as frost, her gaze indifferent, but her body betrayed her true feelings.

Su Yu smiled faintly, gently pried away her hand, and kissed her.

In the underground space, the atmosphere grew warm and intimate.

Su Yu's lips crashed against Gu Yuena's with growing hunger, feeling her resistance melting away like snow in spring. His hands roamed over her divine form, tracing every perfect curve through the silk of her robes. Each touch drew sweet whimpers from her throat that drove him wild with need.

"Nana..." he breathed against her neck, inhaling her intoxicating scent. His fingers trembled as he slowly unwrapped her garments, revealing flawless alabaster skin that seemed to glow with an inner light. The sight of her bare breasts, perfectly rounded and tipped with rosy peaks, made his mouth water with desire.

She gasped as his hot mouth found her nipple, back arching as he suckled and teased the sensitive bud. His other hand kneaded her free breast, thumb circling the hardened peak as she writhed beneath him. "Ah... Su Yu..." she moaned, fingers tangling in his hair.

He took his time worshipping every inch of her goddess-like body, mapping her curves with lips and tongue. The sweet taste of her skin was addictive, better than any cultivation technique could provide. His cock throbbed almost painfully as she squirmed and whimpered under his devoted attention.

"You're so beautiful," he groaned, grinding his hardness against her thigh. "The most perfect woman in all the realms." His hand slid down her flat stomach, fingers teasing at the edge of her last remaining garment. The heat radiating from between her thighs made him dizzy with lust.

Gu Yuena's resistance had completely crumbled now, replaced by burning need. She spread her legs wider, inviting his touch as she pulled him down for another deep kiss. Their tongues danced as his fingers finally slipped beneath the silk to find her dripping core.

"Please..." she begged against his lips, hips rolling up to meet his teasing touch.

Su Yu's control snapped at her pleading tone. With a growl of desire, he positioned himself between her trembling thighs.

Su Yu's thick shaft pressed against her slick entrance, drawing a sharp gasp from Gu Yuena as she felt his burning heat. With one smooth thrust, he buried himself inside her tight pussy, making her cry out in ecstasy. "Ahhhh... so big..." she moaned, trying to maintain her proud composure even as pleasure overwhelmed her senses.

Her futile attempts to hold back her reactions only inflamed Su Yu's desire further. The sight of her biting her lip, fighting against the waves of pleasure as he filled her, made his cock throb even harder inside her velvet walls.

"So tight... so perfect..." he groaned, starting to thrust slowly, savoring every inch of her divine pussy gripping his shaft. Her perfect breasts bounced with each stroke, nipples hard and begging for attention. The way her body accepted him, the heavenly sounds spilling from her lips, her intoxicating scent - everything about her drove him wild with lust.

Unable to hold back any longer, Su Yu began pounding into her harder, faster, making her perfect body bounce beneath him. Gu Yuena wrapped her arms around him, surrendering completely to his passionate assault. "Su Yu~!" she cried out, pride forgotten in the throes of pleasure.

Her walls clenched around him rhythmically as she approached her peak. Su Yu captured her mouth in a deep, hungry kiss, swallowing her moans as he drove into her with increasing urgency. The pressure built between them until neither could hold back any longer.

With a final powerful thrust, Su Yu exploded inside her, filling her with his hot seed as Gu Yuena's pussy spasmed around him in orgasm. Their cries of ecstasy mingled as they kissed deeply, riding out the waves of pleasure together. Their bodies remained joined as they came down from their shared high, basking in the afterglow of their passionate union.

...

...

"That felt good."

Stretching lazily, Su Yu looked refreshed and invigorated.

Indeed, a real man should conquer dragons.

A dragon knight—that's what a true warrior is.

"You scoundrel..."

Frowning slightly, Gu Yuena cursed softly.

This rascal knew how to take advantage of opportunities—always finding ways to bully her.

Her wounds hadn't even healed yet.

"Nana, are you alright?"

Su Yu stepped forward to help her up, his tone full of concern.

"What do you think?"

Gu Yuena rolled her eyes at him, raising her hand to give him a light punch.

Su Yu chuckled, unbothered in the slightest.

Because he was certain of Gu Yuena's feelings for him.

If Gu Yuena hadn't willingly allowed it, he wouldn't have been able to do anything.

As for why she had cooperated, it was probably because she was moved by him.

Su Yu had deliberately exposed the existence of the Ice Ancestral Symbol to Gu Yuena, deepening her feelings for him.

After this, their relationship had undoubtedly grown closer.

"Nana, let's go out for a walk."

Su Yu suggested.

The Divine Realm was sealed off now, so there wasn't much danger.

It wouldn't hurt for Gu Yuena to leave the underground space at this time.

Gu Yuena shook her head. "No, I'm still injured. Staying here will help me recover faster."

Su Yu paused, his gaze softening with a hint of tenderness. "I wasn't thoughtful enough. Nana, I'll find a way to help you recover sooner."

Seeing the concern in Su Yu's eyes, Gu Yuena felt a warmth in her heart.

She gently caressed Su Yu's face and said, "It's enough that you have the intention. You don't need to worry too much about it."

"The most important thing for you right now is to improve your strength. Once you become a god, you'll naturally be able to heal my injuries."

Now that Su Yu possessed the Ice Ancestral Symbol, Gu Yuena had full confidence in him.

"I understand. I'll work hard to become a god as soon as possible."

Su Yu nodded firmly.

Gu Yuena smiled gently, leaning lightly against his chest.

After spending some tender moments together, Su Yu left the underground space.

Gu Yuena's injuries were still unhealed, so it was best to let her rest.

At the Life Lake, Di Mingli lay idly by the water's edge. Upon seeing Su Yu, her eyes lit up, and she rushed toward him.

Su Yu reached out and patted her fur, smiling. "You've been waiting, haven't you? Come, I'll treat you to some roasted meat."

In the vast Star Dou Forest, it wasn't hard to catch a few soul beasts.

Before long, the Scarlet King brought over a dozen soul beasts, mostly deer and goats.

After preparing the meat, Su Yu began roasting it.

His cooking skills were as exceptional as ever, and Di Mingli ate with relish, her mouth covered in grease and her face full of satisfaction.

After finishing the meal, Di Mingli lazily lay down under a tree, resting her large head against Su Yu and nuzzling him.

Su Yu smiled slightly and gently stroked her scaled hide.

...

The next day.

The sun rose in the east.

By the Life Lake, Di Mingli sat upright and dignified, her two hind legs folded beneath it. Her three eyes stared intently at Su Yu.

Today marked the day Di Mingli would take human form.

Di Tian and Bi Ji stood nearby, watching Di Mingli from a distance. Both soul beasts kings seemed hesitant, as if they had something to say but chose to remain silent.

To be honest, neither of them was particularly happy about Di Mingli's decision to take human form.

Di Mingli was far too pure and naïve—how could she possibly navigate the deceit and treachery of the human world? Running into it so recklessly, she might even end up being manipulated.

Moreover, though Di Mingli was a soul beast, and auspicious beasts were uniquely hard to discern in their human forms, a soul beast was still a soul beast. Her situation wasn't the same as Su Yu's.

Su Yu, after all, was the reincarnation of the Dragon God, but he was a bona fide human.

However, Di Mingli had already made up her mind, and Su Yu had agreed. Not even Di Tian dared to voice any objections.

Hierarchy and order were deeply ingrained in Di Tian's very being.

All they could do now was hope that Su Yu would protect Di Mingli well.

"Can we start now?"

Di Mingli gazed at Su Yu, her clear and melodious voice ringing out.

"Hold on a moment," Su Yu replied, pulling out a strange card.

The card was entirely silver, shimmering with an iridescent, flowing light that was dazzlingly brilliant.

Di Mingli stared blankly at the card, then asked, "What is this?"

Su Yu explained, "This is a special artifact. By using it, someone can gain an additional martial soul."

"Huh?"

Di Mingli was taken aback, and Di Tian and Bi Ji exchanged a surprised glance.

This thing could grant an additional martial soul?

Even Gu Yuena in the subterranean space blinked her beautiful purple eyes in surprise.

This guy had all sorts of strange and rare treasures.

"Listen to me carefully, Mingli. I'll use this artifact on you first. That way, combined with your original martial soul, you'll have two."

"When you take human form, try to separate the Three-Eyed Golden Lion from the Golden Dragon bloodline within you."

"The Three-Eyed Golden Lion will serve as your main martial soul, while the Golden Dragon bloodline can be simulated into a Golden Dragon martial soul."

"By splitting them like this, not only will it be easier to hide your identity, but you'll also become a dual martial soul wielder."

Di Mingli froze, and Di Tian and Bi Ji were secretly astonished.

Was this even possible?

But judging from Su Yu's explanation, one martial soul would control the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's ultimate light, fire, and mental powers.

The other would harness the Golden Dragon's ultimate strength.

Coupled with her innate power of destiny, this arrangement seemed far superior to just having one martial soul.

With this setup, Di Mingli's future potential would be limitless.

Dual martial souls with ultimate abilities, and not just any ordinary ultimate abilities—what kind of talent was this?

Other than Su Yu, who could compare to Di Mingli's innate talent?

Di Mingli wasn't foolish; she understood the significance of Su Yu's plan.

She had originally intended to simulate the Golden Dragon bloodline.

After all, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was far too unique. As the Emperor Auspicious Beast, taking such a form would draw far too much attention.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was not like the Deep Sea Blue Whale—there were plenty of people who would recognize her.

Opting for the Golden Dragon had been Di Mingli's best choice for taking human form.

Initially, Su Yu didn't understand this, but he eventually figured it out.

However, this approach also meant that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's potential wouldn't be fully realized.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion only carried a faint trace of the Golden Dragon's bloodline—extremely thin. Even if she simulated a Golden Dragon, it would merely be slightly stronger than an ordinary ultimate martial soul.

It could never compare to the true, pure Golden Dragon martial soul.

This was a matter of bloodline.

A pure Golden Dragon could rival the Dragon King level—far beyond what an auspicious beast could achieve.

Thus, a simulated Golden Dragon martial soul created by Di Mingli would never match the full potential of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

But Su Yu's new plan completely changed the situation.

Di Mingli's potential could now be maximized, and her future would be boundless.

Di Mingli wasn't stupid. She immediately understood how beneficial Su Yu's plan was for her.

Overcome with emotion, Di Mingli suddenly lunged forward and tackled Su Yu to the ground.

"Mingl! What are you doing?"

Su Yu was stunned. Had he said something wrong?

Di Mingli's golden eyes gazed seriously at Su Yu, emotions flickering within them.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally made up her mind.

A look of determination flashed in her eyes as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion slowly leaned toward Su Yu.

The red vertical eye on her forehead moved closer to Su Yu's brow.

"Mingli, don't act recklessly!"

Su Yu was alarmed. By now, how could he not understand what Di Mingli was trying to do?

This was a fate-binding ritual!

"Eh?! Stop!"

Di Tian held Bi Ji back, his golden eyes fixed intently on the scene before him.

Di Mingli's actions had completely caught him off guard.

If it had been anyone else, he would have intervened without hesitation or even killed the human outright if necessary.

But this human was their young master.

In that case, it was fine.