Gu Yuena murmured softly to herself.
Whether human or soul beast, both seemed deeply attached to the concept of legacy.
Families and factions aimed to grow stronger with each generation, sharing glory and bearing loss collectively.
Soul beasts exhibited a similar phenomenon. Powerful soul beasts often protected their younger kin within the species—though exceptions did exist, such cases were rare.
As the sovereign of all soul beasts, Gu Yuena considered all soul beasts her people. In theory, she should treat them equally, but in practice, she couldn't achieve such impartiality.
For instance, if a spirit beast killed another, her stance might depend on whether it was an auspicious beast or an evil beast, often siding with the former.
Double standards? Perhaps. It all depended on the individuals involved.
"What's on your mind?"
Seeing Gu Yuena's pensive expression, Li Si asked curiously.
"Nothing, just some thoughts," she replied, her tone calm and steady.
The more she learned, the more complex her thoughts became. Despite the apparent differences between humans and soul beasts—aside from their habits and lifestyles—there wasn't much separating them.
"My dear," Li Si said, pulling Gu Yuena into an embrace, "You know, the Douluo Continent is actually a planet, right?"
His voice was low enough that even Xiao Wu, standing nearby, couldn't hear him clearly.
"Yes."
Gu Yuena nodded. The God Realm referred to the Douluo Continent as Douluo Star. She had glimpsed the full view of the planet during her escape from the God Realm through the vast universe.
She hadn't expected Li Si to possess such insights.
Being held by Li Si made her blush slightly—after all, many people were watching—but she didn't resist.
"The rules of the Douluo Continent limit the growth of soul beasts and force spirit masters to hunt them for soul rings to advance. The problem isn't with the soul masters or the soul beasts—it's with this world itself."
"Beyond this world, there are many planets where soul beasts could thrive."
Gu Yuena glanced at Li Si, confused. Why bring this up now?
She was aware of other worlds that could accommodate soul beasts, but the question was how to transport them there. Only those with godlike power could traverse the void. For anyone below that level, surviving in the cosmos was a pipe dream, let alone organizing a mass migration.
Besides, soul beasts were the original inhabitants of this world!
"My dear, I know you have many doubts, but believe me—technology can reshape the world!"
"In ancient times, soul tools already demonstrated the potential to change the fate of soul beasts."
Li Si himself didn't understand soul tools, but with access to something like a spacefaring warship, it would indeed be possible to alter the destiny of soul beasts.
Even if it wasn't a full-blown warship, a remote teleportation array or a barrier formation could separate the two species.
As for how the spirit master profession might evolve afterward, that wasn't Li Si's concern. After all, the Asura God had become a deity without relying on soul rings, hadn't he?
The Asura God's "homeland" was precisely the Douluo Continent.
If soul beasts were gone, human ingenuity would undoubtedly find a new path forward. And if they couldn't? Well, they'd cross that bridge when they got to it.
"Soul tools?"
"Technology changing fate?"
Gu Yuena seemed lost in thought, her understanding of these concepts hazy.
Li Si wasn't speaking lightly.
Two millennia later, a certain Seagod Pavilion Master—an existence closest to godhood—would even create a quasi-divine rank that could dominate the Douluo Continent, incomplete as it was.
Even the Beast God Di Tian might not have been his match.
Yet this same Pavilion Master fell to a soul cannon shell.
Of course, his death was partly due to his refusal to retreat, but the undeniable power of soul tools couldn't be overlooked.
Three thousand years later, god-tier spacefaring warships would emerge, challenging even divine beings.
Unbeknownst to Li Si, his words had sparked something in Gu Yuena. The sovereign of all soul beasts had embarked on a different path—one where she developed a fascination with soul tools.
In the near future, this fascination would give rise to a tech-savvy deity known as the Goddess of Technology, the Goddess of Soul Tools.
Ironically, her identity as the Silver Dragon King would become a lesser-known footnote in history.
Inheriting the elemental powers and wisdom of the Dragon God, Gu Yuena was extraordinarily intelligent—provided she wasn't caught up in romance.
"Soul tools… changing the fate of soul beasts."
Gu Yuena had all the time in the world to study soul tools. If she could resolve the conflict between humans and soul beasts before the Dragon God's return, it would be ideal.
"I don't understand soul tools. I lack any foundational knowledge," Gu Yuena admitted softly, frowning slightly as she leaned into Li Si's embrace.
"You don't understand them, and neither do I. But I know where to find knowledge about soul tools and the directions for research."
Li Si chuckled as he gently ruffled Gu Yuena's silver hair.
The Douluo Continent had largely lost its soul tool legacy, making it impossible to study their basics. However, the Sun Moon Continent's soul tool heritage had remained intact from beginning to end!
For most Titled Douluos, crossing the ocean was a formidable challenge—after all, the sea housed far more soul beasts than the land. Covering over 70% of Douluo Star's surface, the ocean was a haven for sea soul beasts.
Even Sea Spirit Masters held deep reverence for the ocean, while land-based spirit masters found their combat abilities significantly weakened there. Not even Titled Douluos could guarantee victory against sea soul beasts under 100,000 years old.
But Li Si and Gu Yuena were different.
Li Si had inherited the legacy of the Water Dragon King, granting him dominion over water. On the ocean, his power wouldn't be diminished—it would be epically enhanced.
Gu Yuena, as the near-peak Silver Dragon King, was even more formidable. Not even the Seagod descending personally might match her in battle, let alone the sea soul beasts.
What was a forbidden zone for land spirit masters was nothing to Li Si and Gu Yuena.
Hearing this, Gu Yuena's eyes lit up. If it weren't for the fear of ruining the moment, she'd have suggested setting off immediately to learn about soul tools.
Her overwhelming strength made ruling the Douluo Continent no issue, but as long as the God Realm existed, it would never allow her to do so.
Seeing her excitement, Li Si smiled. It seemed their trip to Holy Soul Village was inevitable.
Holy Soul Village wasn't far from the coast.
"The place I mentioned lies overseas, separate from the Douluo Continent. They call their land the Sun Moon Continent."
"Sun Moon Continent?"
(Chapter Ends)