Looking at Uncle Tian and Aunt Bi in front of him, Su Yu understood that they were probably about to reveal the truth to him.
Sure enough, Uncle Tian spoke.
"Yu'er, all this time, we haven't revealed our true identities to you."
"In truth, Aunt Bi and I are not human. I am the ruler of the Star Dou Forest, the Black-Gold-Eyed Dragon King, with over 800,000 years of cultivation. Humans generally refer to me as the Beast God Di Tian."
"And your Aunt Bi's real name is Bi Ji. Her true form is a 580,000-year-old Emerald Swan, the most powerful healing soul beast, and also one of the rulers of the Star Dou Forest."
"We never told you because we lived in the human world and didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble."
"Although you are human, in fact, you are the reincarnation of the most ancient and greatest Dragon God of the soul beast clan."
"This is why we have always taken care of you."
"Now that we've returned to the Star Dou Forest, there is no need to hide this from you anymore."
Uncle Tian spoke bluntly, his golden eyes gazing at Su Yu.
Su Yu appropriately showed shock, his pupils slightly dilating.
"So, this is the true identity of Uncle Tian and Aunt Bi," Su Yu mumbled absentmindedly as if the news had quite an impact on him.
"We understand that after telling you this, you might find it hard to accept, but..."
"Uncle Tian, Aunt Bi, it's not that I can't accept it, I'm just a little surprised."
Su Yu raised his head, his small face solemn.
"No matter what identities Uncle Tian and Aunt Bi, you are still my family."
Su Yu's voice was firm, leaving no room for doubt.
Perhaps these words were somewhat influenced by the situation, as one should always say the right thing at the right time. But indeed, they reflected Su Yu's genuine emotions.
Six years of care was not fake, and they had never treated him unfairly.
If it weren't for their upbringing, Su Yu might not even be alive today.
No matter what their identities were, they were still his family.
This point was beyond question!
Hearing Su Yu's words, both Di Tian and Bi Ji couldn't help but smile. Bi Ji's gaze was soft as water.
Su Yu had not disappointed them after all.
Di Tian reached out and patted Su Yu's shoulder, saying, "Yu'er, if you have any other questions, just ask. Uncle Tian will answer them all."
"Uncle Tian, I do have a question."
Su Yu looked up at Di Tian and asked, "Since you say I am the reincarnation of the Dragon God, why didn't you keep me in the Star Dou Forest and instead take me to the human world to raise me?"
If he had grown up in the Star Dou Forest, wouldn't his sense of belonging be stronger?
He didn't believe that these beast rulers wouldn't think of such a simple concept.
"Although you are the reincarnation of the Dragon God, after reincarnation, you are still human. The environment of the Star Dou Forest is not suitable for the survival of a human infant. Moreover, we have no experience raising children. This is why we took you to the human world," Di Tian explained patiently.
"I see," Su Yu understood.
The soul beasts of the Star Dou Forest, even newborns, could develop combat capabilities within a month or two. They grew very quickly.
But he was human. Human growth during infancy is slow and fragile, and the primitive environment of the Star Dou Forest was not suitable for his development.
Di Tian and the others were afraid that he might die young.
Only when he reached six years old and awakened his martial soul did he gain the ability to protect himself.
This was why they brought him back after his martial soul awakened at six years old.
First, at six years old, he was old enough to survive without easily dying. Second, it was more convenient for them to teach him. Third, it was likely to foster his emotional connection with the soul Beasts clan.
After all, at six years old, his thoughts and beliefs were not yet fully formed, making it easier to nurture him.
It could only be said that they had thought things through very carefully.
"Do you have any other questions?"
Di Tian asked.
Su Yu shook his head.
"Alright, then rest well. Bi Ji, take care of him."
Di Tian nodded toward Bi Ji.
Bi Ji understood and gently ruffled Su Yu's hair. Su Yu lowered his head, as if deep in thought.
At this point, Di Tian had already left, and Bi Ji squatted down, continuing to stroke Su Yu's head, her gaze as gentle as water.
"Yu'er, are you still concerned about your identity?"
Bi Ji asked.
Su Yu shook his head.
"Then are you worried about life in the Star Dou Forest?"
Bi Ji inquired gently.
Su Yu did not respond clearly.
Bi Ji smiled softly, her voice tender.
"Yu'er, don't worry. You are the reincarnation of the Dragon God. No one here will dare to bully you. You are the hope of the Soul Beast clan. All the soul beasts here will only respect you. If anyone dares to disrespect you, Di Tian will punish them."
"Trust Aunt Bi, you will be very happy here."
"Mm," Su Yu softly responded.
Seeing this, Bi Ji smiled gently and embraced Su Yu.
...
Soon, it was afternoon.
Su Yu sat by the Lake of Life, meditating with his eyes closed. His body emitted a faint glow, radiating a cool aura.
Inside his body, the internal energy of the [Supreme Divine Art] was circulating rapidly.
After obtaining his first soul ring, Su Yu's level had broken through to a thirteenth-level soul master.
At this moment, the soul power circulating inside his body was faster than before he had obtained the soul ring.
At the same time, after breaking through to the soul master level, the [Supreme Divine Art] naturally advanced to the first stage.
Each breakthrough in the [Supreme Divine Art] would grant a unique ability.
The first-stage ability was called the [Immaculate Body].
The so-called [Immaculate Body] did not mean that the body was physically free of dirt. As long as a person eats, they cannot claim that their body is entirely free of impurities.
Here, [Immaculate Body] refers to a specific state.
It is known that the human body is theoretically at its purest while in the mother's womb. Once born, however, the body becomes contaminated by external filth, and the innate Qi begins to dissipate.
The [Immaculate Body] refers to a state where one is free from the contamination of external impurities, allowing the practitioner to return to the prenatal state of innate breathing. In this state of innate breathing, cultivation becomes much more efficient, and one's spiritual senses are also enhanced.
This is the true meaning of the [Immaculate Body] in the [Supreme Divine Art].
The [Immaculate Body] feature of the [Supreme Divine Art] is extremely beneficial. In the short term, the difference may not be obvious, but over time...
Su Yu would gradually widen the gap between himself and others. As long as he continued to cultivate, his strength would naturally surpass other prodigies of the same level.
It could be said that he had already won the race from the very start.
After several rounds of regulating his breathing, Su Yu's soul power gradually calmed down, and he emerged from his meditative state. It wasn't that the spiritual energy around the Lake of Life was insufficient, nor that he didn't want to continue meditating.
Rather, he felt an invisible pressure surging toward him.
In his [Immaculate Body] state, Su Yu's spiritual senses were greatly enhanced in all aspects.
He could sense that, somewhere in the void, an overwhelming momentum, like a tidal wave, was approaching.
It wasn't the aura of Di Tian or Bi Ji, but that of unfamiliar powerful beings.
Moreover, it wasn't just one, but several.
Naturally, Su Yu became alert immediately.
Opening his eyes, he glanced at Bi Ji, who was quietly watching over him and felt more at ease.
He stood up and looked ahead, only to see several figures emerging from the dense forest.
Leading them was an extremely tall bear with dark golden fur and eyes that glowed like lanterns, emitting a yellow light.
Its enormous body stood at least fifty to sixty meters tall, covered in muscular mounds like iron dragons. Its limbs were powerful, and its sharp claws extended nearly ten meters.
The claws gleamed with a cold light as if they could easily tear the very heavens and earth apart.
The first impression this giant bear gave was one of immense weight, followed by an overwhelming sense of brutality.
Behind this giant bear was a tree—a very peculiar tree.
It stood several hundred meters tall, with roots sprawling out in all directions.
The tree looked somewhat eerie, with a strange face appearing on its trunk, and its eyes flickered with a sinister glow.
Just looking at it gave Su Yu a chill down his spine.
Next came a flaming red mastiff.
It had a ferocious appearance, three heads, and a fiery aura burning around its body.
Its presence was equally intimidating, though not as overwhelming as the first two, but still very formidable.
Beside the three-headed mastiff was a striking figure.
She had long purple hair cascading over her shoulders, skin fairer than snow, and a slender waist that could be easily grasped. Her voluptuous curves were eye-catching.
Her beauty was no less than Bi Ji's, but unlike Bi Ji's gentleness, this woman exuded a fiery and seductive aura.
Her long, slender legs were so flawless they seemed to stretch longer than Su Yu's very life.
If Su Yu had to describe her in one word, it would be... moist!
This woman simply looked... moist.
The four figures approached slowly and soon arrived at the Lake of Life.
The wild pressure they brought with them weighed on Su Yu like a mountain, making his breath quicken.
So strong!
These beings were incredibly powerful.
Just the natural auras they emitted gave Su Yu the feeling of standing before a towering Mountain.
"Is Yao Ling not here yet?" the giant bear said in a deep, rumbling voice.
Its speech was like the sound of war drums, booming and resonant.
"She's coming," the purple-haired woman murmured. At that moment, a mysterious figure seemed to materialize in the space beside her.
"Looks like everyone's here."
A voice rang out from nowhere, and in the next moment, Di Tian appeared by Su Yu's side.
He and Bi Ji stood on either side of Su Yu, instantly drawing the attention of the figures in front of them.
"Di Tian, is this the Dragon God reincarnation you mentioned? This little runt?"
The giant bear extended two claws, gesturing with a small gap between them, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.
The other figures also sized up Su Yu, their gazes filled with curiosity, heat, or surprise as they lingered on him.
"Release your Dragon God Seal Martial Soul," Di Tian said, turning to Su Yu.
Su Yu understood. Looking at the five terrifying auras in front of him, though he felt immense pressure, his expression remained steady.
Having lived two lives, his mind had matured somewhat.
Moreover, with Di Tian and Bi Ji beside him, he had nothing to fear.
Raising his right hand, Su Yu released the Dragon God Seal.
A nine-colored golden seal floated above his right hand, radiating a dazzling light.
Above the seal, a phantom of a nine-colored dragon coiled, and with a roar, an inexplicable pressure swept outward.
In an instant, the five beasts' expressions changed simultaneously, feeling an undeniable sense of suppression.
This wasn't a suppression of strength—Su Yu's current power couldn't even withstand their auras.
It was a deep, bloodline suppression. Under this pressure, their very bloodlines trembled.
This pressure was so real—a natural dominance of a higher being over a lower one.
The five beasts stared at Su Yu solemnly, their gazes gradually heating up. It was the Dragon God's pressure.
It was almost identical to the aura they had sensed two days ago.
Especially the purple-haired woman, whose gaze on Su Yu was so intense that it seemed she wanted to devour him whole.
That fervent look made Su Yu feel somewhat nervous.
"It is the power of the Dragon God," the giant bear said, its face showing a human-like expression of shock. Even with its bloodline as the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, it was utterly suppressed.
It should be noted that the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was one of the most powerful soul beasts.
Even Di Tian's bloodline couldn't entirely suppress it.
But Su Yu had done it.
This was the power of the Dragon God, beyond any doubt.
So, Su Yu was the reincarnation of the Dragon God?
"It seems everyone has felt it. There's no doubt about Su Yu's identity as the Dragon God reincarnation, and this has been confirmed by the Lord as well," Di Tian added, providing further proof.
"The Lord confirmed it?"
Upon hearing this, the five beasts immediately showed respect, with no trace of doubt in their eyes.
"The Lord has confirmed Su Yu's identity and has issued an order."
"From this day forward, Su Yu will be the Young Master of our soul beast clan. All members of the soul beast clan must serve him properly and not show any neglect."
As Di Tian finished speaking, he knelt on one knee, bowing to Su Yu, "Your subordinate Di Tian greets the Young Master."
Bi Ji followed suit, kneeling on one knee, "Your subordinate Bi Ji greets the Young Master."
With Di Tian and Bi Ji leading the way, and Su Yu's identity as the Dragon God reincarnation now fully confirmed, the remaining five beasts exchanged glances and then also knelt in unison, "Your subordinates, Bear Lord, Wan Yao, Chi Wang, Zi Ji, and Yao Ling, greet the Young Master!"
The seven fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest all knelt in unison, addressing Su Yu as their Young Master, leaving him somewhat stunned.
Things were moving too quickly—before he could even process it, he had become the Young Master of the Soul Beast clan.
A human becoming the Young Master of the soul beasts—this was truly surreal.
However, he quickly snapped back to reality and hurriedly motioned for Di Tian and the others to rise.