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--- Chapter 362 ---
"Who is there?" Han Yuan glanced back. When he saw Di Tian stepping out from the shadows, he narrowed his silver eyes slightly and waved his hand. "Oh, it's just you."
Di Tian's mouth twitched as he replied reproachfully, "What do you mean by 'oh, it's just you,' Han Yuan? You're looking down on this Beast God too much!"
"Hehe, my bad, my bad," Han Yuan responded casually.
Despite his relaxed demeanor, he kept his gaze still fixed on the tall tree's shadow behind Di Tian, sensing not just a hidden presence but a strong one that felt dangerous.
If a presence could produce that kind of feeling in Han Yuan, it could not merely be a hunch.
Han Yuan discreetly remained alert while appearing calm on the surface and asked Di Tian, "So, what brings the Beast God here?"
"I thought you were still negotiating with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and that tentacle fellow on another continent."
Di Tian snorted in reply, "Hmph, do you think I'm that idle?"
"I've already communicated with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and many ferocious marine spirit beasts who are at odds with the Sea God."
"The other continents still need more time."
"Anyway, the Ocean Spirit Beasts agreed to join the alliance as long as you grant them the Flame Seed of Ten Thousand Beast Flame."
"Of course, they wouldn't take it for granted and are willing to exchange treasures of the sea."
"Some of these treasures are quite tempting, even for me."
"Oh, really?" Han Yuan was surprised. If Di Tian said so, then the value of these sea treasures could indeed be extraordinary. After all, if something could tempt the Beast God, it must be a divine treasure of heaven and earth.
At Di Tian's current cultivation, most treasures had little effect on him, if not useless at all.
Although there were huge pieces of Life Gold in the Lake of Life, Immortal Herbs, or even the nutritious essence of a million-year-old Skydream Iceworm, none would significantly impact him.
Furthermore, the Skydream Iceworm might not have yet reached a million years and probably still sleeps deep within the ice caves of the Extreme North.
Setting aside heavenly treasures, Han Yuan was particularly interested in Whale Glue. The sea was vast, and even the Sea God could not estimate how many marine lives had perished, especially among whale species. Thus, there were likely millions of Whale Glue produced by whale spirit beasts floating in the ocean.
Whale Glue was an undiscovered treasure in the current era, as it was 'primarily' used for aphrodisiacs.
It wouldn't be until 10,000 years later that spirit masters discovered that heated and purified Whale Glue could strengthen their physiques, thereby increasing the age of the spirit rings they could absorb.
Han Yuan had long incorporated Whale Glue in his Foundation Building Liquid recipe, enhancing its body-refining properties and unclogging malnourished meridians.
If used long enough, this Foundation Building Liquid could even allow someone without spirit power to cultivate.
Unfortunately, despite the quality of the Foundation Building Liquid, the supply could not keep up with the demand.
Han Yuan had purchased nearly all Whale Glue over 100 years old on the Douluo Continent through various channels, be it the Merchant Guild or even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The Merchant Guild also constantly monitored major ports for Whale Glue and dispatched exploration teams to hunt for whale spirit beasts. Still, the operation hunting range is limited because Han Yuan couldn't expose the submarine Spirit Guide Tools.
The vastness of the sea also made this difficult. Nevertheless, once allied with the ocean spirit beasts, acquiring Whale Glue should no longer be a problem, as conflicts of interest existed even among whale spirit beast species.
"By the way, did you notice or sense anything unusual in the ocean?" Han Yuan suddenly asked.
Di Tian crossed his arms. "No, is there something I should be concerned about?"
"Well, yes. I've made some moves that might have irritated the Sea God, but he doesn't know it was me. Thirteen helped me out, so instead of being caught, the Deep Ocean Demonic Whale King became the scapegoat..."
"The Sea God Island's Priestess must have made his life hard these last few months," Han Yuan bluntly stated, earning incredulous looks from Di Tian, Di Yating, and Bi Ji.
Di Tian rubbed his temples, a twitch forming on his face. "Sigh, no wonder the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was so eager to partner with me."
"I noticed the Deep Sea Demonic Whale Clan's atmosphere was rather gloomy. So that's how it is," he added. "Even still, the Sea God is quite bold to interfere with the mortal world, especially as just a first-class god."
"Do you really think someone as shameless as him is ordinary? Of course not! He's very much like Asura and is indeed suitable company, given that they are birds of the same feather," Han Yuan waved dismissively.
"I'll just give the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King compensation later."
"That's good, I guess…" Di Tian felt a bit sorry for the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.
However, he thought the sacrifice was necessary. If 'evil' gods noticed Han Yuan, the consequences could be severe. As for compensation, he found it fitting, and it would help clear the misunderstandings and promote the growth of their alliance.
'Since Evil Gods like Sea God and Asura God are our enemies, let's just have the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King experience the first clash of our conflict.'
Unknown to Di Tian, he actually made an excuse for Han Yuan. Even he didn't realize he had put so much trust in a young human he just met a few months ago.
"Hmm, we now have the Ocean Spirit Beasts as our allies. What about the Extreme North?" Han Yuan asked casually. "The value of Snow Empress is actually quite big to us."
"Hmm, why so?" Di Tian was confused. He was about to answer that he was busy visiting other continents, so he decided to go to the Extreme North last.
"Yeah, why so?" Both Di Yating and Bi Ji also asked curiously.
Han Yuan smiled, "Because Snow Empress is a special existence who got dragged into the rules of limitation. She's not a spirit beast in a traditional way, but a spirit born from heaven and earth, truly the embodiment of purest yet coldest snow."
"If even such existence is limited, then the rules are flawed. As long as we prove this, we can change the rules."
"This... Are you going to negotiate with them?" Di Tian couldn't help but question.
"Negotiate? Who? Me? Nah, I am just going to use a legitimate move that they can't question, and they couldn't do anything about it."
"Not all Gods reached their status through accumulation; some are born spirits that suit the particular Laws of the Universe."
"If they can do it, why can't Snow Empress? Disagreeing with this view will expose their double standards."
"Sure, those shady gods can say that the Snow Empress is no longer a pure Heaven and Earth spirit and tainted by the Douluo Plane, but once this idea got put on the Divine Realm, a conflict was bound to happen..."
"By then, two parties would be born," Han Yuan snapped his finger as if he could see far into the future. "And we will strike them down."
Di Tian sucked a cold breath, "Hiss, you're actually planning to play the gods around like a fiddle."
"It is not just scheming anymore."
"It's madness!"
'So, what?' Han Yuan chuckled inwardly. Although he allied himself with the God of Destruction and received the Inheritance of Thunder God under his instruction, the Divine Realm needs to change.
Han Yuan then glanced at the shadow of that tree again, "By the way, Di Tian, did you bring someone with you?"
Di Tian's expression froze before he coughed, "Well, I was just following your plan."
"When I visited another continent, I discovered a human girl with quite a good talent."
"Let me introduce you to her."
Under the gaze of Han Yuan and others, an adorable, silver-haired loli in a ragged yet clean brown robe walked from the shadows. She has a pair of big, violet eyes, adding an ethereal charm to her.
"Na'er, introduce yourself." Di Tian said with encouragement.
The girl looks nervous, fiddling with her fingers, "M-My name is Na'er, nice to meet you, Big Brother, and Sisters..."
"I am six years old, and my martial soul is Soul Dragon Spear."
Han Yuan glanced at Di Tian, who appeared calm, and then moved his gaze back to Na'er. 'Heh, they thought they could fool me...'
'Even without the Eyes of Truth, I can see through your bullshit, Di Tian, Silver Dragon King!'
'Because I've read the goddamn books!'