Chapter 590: What Is a Soul Spirit?
Huo Yuhao felt the soft sensation on his arm but did not object. Instead, he wrapped his other arm around Qiu'er's slender waist.
In truth, during their journey to the Star Dou Forest, he and Qiu'er had already built up some experience in acting as a couple. Initially, she had planned to introduce him to Di Tian as her "lover."
But Huo Yuhao strongly objected.
After all, every time he heard the word "lover," he couldn't help but recall Tang Buddha's legendary moment
"Revive, my lover!"
Ever since that infamous scene, he couldn't shake the feeling that the word carried a hidden curse in the Douluo series.
Those labeled as "lovers" always seemed destined to die and be resurrected.
Huo Yuhao knew that a mere title wouldn't change the course of fate.
But every time he heard it, it felt off, as if he were being mocked.
So, he insisted on the word "partner" instead.
"Partner?"
The word echoed in Di Tian's mind.
His black robes fluttered despite the absence of wind, and his face froze in shock.
He had never expected the Auspicious Beast to say something like this.
Though there had been a few cases of soul beasts falling in love with humans, they were extremely rare compared to the vast number of soul beasts.
He never imagined this would happen to her.
Beside him, Bi Ji was equally stunned.
She had just defended the Auspicious Beast the other day, and now
She went out once and came back with a human partner?!
How?
Why?
Scarlet King's three heads turned toward each other in shock, unsure how to react.
If the other Great Beasts found out about this, they would be just as staggered.
After all, this was the Emperor Auspicious Beast!
For a long moment, silence filled the air.
Finally, Di Tian broke it.
"Auspicious Beast, are you certain that this human is your partner?"
His gaze toward Huo Yuhao was icy and hostile.
The reason was simple he refused to let the Auspicious Beast be taken away by a human.
Yes, he protected her because of her importance to the Star Dou Forest.
But soul beasts had emotions too.
After spending thousands of years together, even if the Auspicious Beast one day lost her special identity, he would still protect her.
To him, she was a friend
Even a child.
"Of course."
Qiu'er smiled as she turned toward Huo Yuhao.
"His name is Huo Yuhao. I also have a human name now Di Qiu'er."
"Di Qiu'er?"
So, she had chosen the surname Di…
Di Tian's lips subtly curled into a barely noticeable smile.
But the next moment
The smile vanished completely, replaced by a serious expression.
His voice grew stern.
"Auspicious Beast, do you know that in my thousands of years of life, I have seen very few human soul beast relationships end well?"
"The Blue Silver Emperor and the Soft Bone Rabbit were exceptions. Their situation was unique, which is why they reaped so many benefits."
"But even they suffered greatly in their so called love. They paid a heavy price."
"And those two humans did they truly love them? Or were they merely using them as tools?"
"Only those two humans know the answer."
His golden eyes darkened.
"In reality, many other soul beasts who fell for humans were not so lucky.
"They suffered betrayal."
"They died miserable deaths, their bodies left to rot."
"Do you wish to follow in their footsteps?"
Di Tian's voice grew colder.
"I understand that young soul beasts like you are naïve."
"At your age, you think love is boundless. That it can overcome even the divide between species."
"But I must tell you… it is not that simple."
His piercing gaze swept over both of them.
"Humans have hunted soul beasts for generations killing them for soul rings and soul bones, leaving a trail of endless bloodshed.
"To them, soul beasts are nothing more than resources.
"And love will not erase this reality."
"One day, you will regret this."
"But it is not too late."
His voice softened as he extended his arms toward her.
"Come back, Auspicious Beast.
"I will protect you as I always have.
"No one will ever harm you not while I live."
His expression was gentle.
It was the same gesture he had made when they first met, when she had hatched from her egg, alone and without parents.
Qiu'er's eyes flickered with emotion.
She had been born without parents, raised by Great Beasts instead.
To a certain extent, the soul beasts of the Core Zone had become her family.
Especially Di Tian
As the Beast God, he was strict with others but had always indulged her.
He often treated her like a doting father.
She hesitated.
She glanced at Di Tian
Then at Huo Yuhao
And in the end, she refused to let go of Huo Yuhao's arm.
Her voice was quiet yet resolute.
"Di Tian… I know you want to protect me.
"But Huo Yuhao is different from the humans you speak of.
"I believe in him."
Di Tian's smile faded into disappointment.
"Auspicious Beast… It seems this human has bewitched you."
"This is not your fault.
"It is his."
Yet he did not immediately attack Huo Yuhao.
Because he feared that if he acted recklessly, Qiu'er who had already fallen for this human might do something foolish.
Something that could endanger her own life.
At that moment, Huo Yuhao's voice rang out.
"Di Tian!"
Di Tian's golden eyes locked onto him.
"The divide between humans and soul beasts… can be bridged.
"And the bloodshed between us… can be reduced."
"I understand your distrust. You're afraid I'll hurt Qiu'er.
"But I would never do such a thing.
"Not just because of love
"But because I truly want to end the killing between humans and soul beasts."
Di Tian's gaze turned ice cold.
"Human… Why should I believe you?
"We soul beasts have suffered too much deception from your kind."
"Di Tian, both I and Bing'er believe in Huo Yuhao."
A soft voice echoed.
Then
A silver blue radiance and a vibrant green glow emerged from Huo Yuhao's body.
Two figures materialized before him
Snow Empress.
Ice Empress.
Di Tian's pupils contracted.
"Snow Empress? Ice Empress?"
His voice carried a rare hint of astonishment.
"Why are you two with this human?
"No your forms are wrong. You seem more like… energy, not true soul beast bodies."
Ice Empress spoke first.
"We are now Huo Yuhao's Soul Spirits."
Di Tian's expression darkened.
"Soul Spirit?
"What is a Soul Spirit?"
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