Soul Land 2: Golden Dragon King

"So, you've chosen the same path as me—preparing to take human form and gamble on that elusive road to godhood?" Lin Yun sized up Xue Di with interest, stroking his chin.

DI's entire plan has been completely seen through...

Xue Di could only smile bitterly in her heart.

"How do you kno—wait, the same path as you?" Xue Di instinctively asked, then suddenly froze in realization.

The same path?

The Supreme Lord of Soul Beasts wasn't just pretending to be weak—he had actually taken human form, which meant… he really was weak?!

No wonder, despite his overwhelming strength, he needed Di Tian to stay by his side as a personal bodyguard.

So he had also transformed into a human!

But Xue Di no longer cared why Lin Yun had chosen this path. What truly shook her was how he had effortlessly exposed all of her plans!

This was like something straight out of a horror story!

Xue Di: wdnmd, I quit! My closet door just opened!

"...What else do you know?" Xue Di's voice carried deep frustration.

"I know pretty much everything, but I don't feel like saying it—because it's all meaningless." Lin Yun shrugged casually. "From the moment you laid eyes on me, you could throw all your plans out the window. With me here, you have a path far brighter and more glorious ahead of you."

Bright… glorious!I, Xue Di, wish to advance as well!

Taking a deep breath, Xue Di's expression turned resolute. She dropped to one knee before Lin Yun and declared, "Xue Di, on behalf of the Extreme North, pledges loyalty to the Supreme Lord!"

Ice and Snow Emperors: (1/2) obtained!

Lin Yun nodded in satisfaction, lifting his chin slightly. "Rise. Since that's settled, go fetch that scorpion as well. Her strength is decent, and she's worthy of serving me."

"Understood." Xue Di nodded lightly. Rising to her feet, she transformed into a streak of icy-blue light and vanished toward a distant part of the Extreme North.

Meanwhile, Di Tian, who had been silently watching everything unfold from behind Lin Yun, was practically overflowing with admiration.

As expected of the Supreme Lord! He effortlessly accomplished what I never could—this is truly inspiring!

With just a few words, he made Xue Di completely surrender her allegiance. This was the Supreme Lord's charisma!

Too strong!

Seeing Di Tian's eyes practically sparkling with admiration, Lin Yun outwardly remained calm and collected, but internally, he couldn't help but smirk.

That unknown senior had already gifted him such a luxurious starting advantage—if he still failed to make something of himself, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the name of all transmigrators?

He had no time to slowly win over Xue Di. The plot would begin in less than two years, and three years from now, Huo Yuhao would arrive in the Extreme North with Tianmeng Ice Silkworm to kickstart their so-called "God-Creation Plan."

Soul beasts were his greatest backing—how could he let Huo Yuhao and that oversized bug steal them away?

As for Tianmeng Ice Silkworm...

Lin Yun lowered his gaze, his eyes flickering slightly.

Although Tianmeng Ice Silkworm desperately wanted to survive, under Lin Yun's rule, it only had one fate—death.

A million-year soul ring was tempting, but Lin Yun had no interest in it!

"If I don't leave you something behind, how else will you go and draw Tang San's attention—giving me the time I need to grow?"

Lin Yun smirked coldly at the thought.

As long as Huo Yuhao exists, as long as he carries the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and gathers the fate of the human side of the Douluo Continent, Tang San's gaze will always remain on him.

To buy time for my own growth, a mere "portable charger" bug—discarding it is no big deal!

As for a second martial soul?

What a joke. With the Golden Dragon King within me, what second martial soul could even be worthy of my attention?

The path of the Golden Dragon is invincible—there is no need for a second soul!

Just a few minutes later, Xue Di returned to Lin Yun's side, bringing with her a little green-haired tsundere girl.

One of the three rulers of the Extreme North. Ranked seventh among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts.

The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion—Bing Di!

"Supreme Lord, I've brought Bing Di." Xue Di glanced at the girl beside her and spoke softly.

Lin Yun blinked, curiously observing Bing Di, who was originally meant to be Huo Yuhao's second martial soul.

The usually fearless and reckless Bing Di was now nervously hiding behind Xue Di, peeking out with only half her face as she stole glances at Lin Yun. Behind her, that emerald green tail was tightly wrapped around Xue Di's smooth, pale thigh.

"Hehe... Xue'er, my Xue'er..."

On the surface, Bing Di looked shy and timid, but inside, she was laughing like a crazed fangirl.

"Snuggle snuggle~ I'm snuggling with Xue'er~"

"Kekekeke..."

"Bing Di, is it?" Lin Yun was the first to speak.

Only then did Bing Di snap out of her trance, reluctantly stepping out from behind Xue Di, though her tail still refused to let go.

Tsk...

Seeing this scene, Lin Yun instinctively leaned back in a tactical retreat.

Damn, aluminum-scorpions are terrifying!

"Supreme Lord," Bing Di lowered her gaze, placing her right hand over her chest as she bowed slightly.

She was tsundere, not stupid. Even Xue Di had to treat this man with the utmost respect—how could she dare act out of line?

Originally, she had been in the Ice Jade Scorpion clan's territory, absentmindedly snipping away at chunks of ice with her pincers while worrying about her upcoming tribulation.

Bing Di's cultivation had already reached 399,900 years, meaning she had less than a hundred years before her next heavenly tribulation.

In the original story, Bing Di once mentioned that she had injured her essence during her 300,000-year tribulation. Even if Xue Di helped her, she would still be unable to survive this next one.

Agreeing to become Huo Yuhao's martial soul wasn't just because they convinced her—it was also because she was backed into a corner by the tribulation and wanted to live.

Just when she was racking her brain for a way to survive, Xue Di suddenly showed up, grabbed her by the tail, and took off with her.

The other Ice Jade Scorpions could only pretend they saw nothing as they watched their clan leader being dragged away in such an undignified manner.

"I saw nothing... I saw nothing..."

On the way, Xue Di hastily explained that Di Tian from the Star Dou Forest and the Supreme Lord of soul beasts had arrived in the Extreme North—and that they had specifically requested to see Bing Di.

There was no time for a detailed explanation. She hadn't even had the chance to snuggle with Xue Di before being thrown in front of Lin Yun.

Lin Yun eyed Bing Di's twin ponytails, feeling a sudden urge to reach out and give them a tug. He rubbed his fingers together, forcing himself to resist the temptation.

"Ahem. I am the Golden Dragon King, an avatar of the Dragon God, and the Supreme Lord of all soul beasts in Douluo Continent." Lin Yun pressed his fist lightly to his lips, using the pressure of his Golden Dragon King bloodline to mask his slight embarrassment. His brilliant golden eyes locked onto Bing Di.

"Now—submit to me, and I will grant you a chance to live."

"Do you accept, or refuse?"

Straight to the point, no nonsense!

(End of Chapter)

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