My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 481 - 482: Why Won’t You Make a Contract with Me?

Long Qingyan and Feng Ni both shook their heads in response.

Ever since they committed to assisting Gu Xing in his struggle against the Demon God, they had steeled their hearts for what was to come.

While both were Pseudo-Gods and lacked the power to truly slay the Demon God on their own,

They were more than capable of helping Gu Xing restrain the entity.

In a confrontation between such high-level beings, the smallest variables often dictate the final outcome.

By uniting the strength of these three to oppose the Demon Race,

There might actually be a chance to execute the Demon God.

“It is time to move!”

The two spoke briefly, their intent clear.

All necessary arrangements were in place; now, only a direct clash between life and death remained.

Gu Xing paused for a heartbeat just as he was about to depart.

He eventually turned back and approached Tushan Yueli, standing directly before her.

“Yueli, regardless of the circumstances, maintain your composure and trust your own instincts.”

“My faith in you has never wavered!”

Tushan Yueli was momentarily dazed.

Gu Xing’s face, filled with tranquility and absolute confidence, was mirrored in her eyes.

She could sense that these weren't mere words of encouragement; they were an expression of profound, heartfelt trust.

“Master, thank you!”

A flicker of deep emotion crossed Tushan Yueli’s gaze after she spoke.

Previously, while she had maintained a facade of total calm, it was a result of pushing her mental faculties to their breaking point.

Under such pressure, she could make perfectly logical decisions,

But it also meant that a single error could cause her strained nerves to snap instantly.

The resulting fallout would have been catastrophic.

Gu Xing had perceived this danger and chose to neutralize that possibility before it could manifest.

Now, Tushan Yueli felt a surge of passion in her heart.

She was well aware that she didn't possess the raw power of Liu Li, Vera, or Qing Shuang.

She lacked the specialized utility of Snow Woman or Fei Yue,

And she didn't possess a talent as frightening as Sally’s.

However...

None of that prevented her from serving as Gu Xing’s Guardian Beast.

Nor did it diminish her own unique strengths.

As long as her Master continued to believe in her, she would never fail to meet his expectations.

“Sister Lilith, I am aware that your specialty lies in blood absorption.”

“Please focus on the Low-tier Demon Race for now. Once you have gathered sufficient energy, relocate to the Totem Tier Nine battlefield to maximize your impact.”

“As for you, Snow Woman, wait until the Demon Race has closed the distance by another kilometer before unleashing your full power.”

“Give our forces a moment to breathe!”

Lilith and the Snow Woman nodded in agreement.

Since they were staying behind, they were naturally under the tactical direction of Tushan Yueli.

Meanwhile, Gu Xing had already begun his journey toward the heart of the Demon Realm.

He hadn't forgotten to push the Snow Woman’s status to its absolute peak before his departure.

At that moment,

Liu Li carried Gu Xing forward, accompanied by Long Qingyan and Feng Ni, as they sped toward the Demon Realm's core at a blistering pace.

Just as Gu Xing was mentally preparing for the upcoming slaughter,

A voice suddenly drifted from his side:

“Why have you never asked to form a contract with me?”

Gu Xing was caught off guard by the question.

Turning his head, he realized the speaker was Long Qingyan.

Without waiting for his response, Long Qingyan continued her line of questioning:

“Is it because you find my strength lacking?”

“I am already at the very peak of Alternate Space!”

“Or do you believe me to be unworthy of being your Guardian Beast?”

As she spoke, Long Qingyan turned her gaze to meet Gu Xing’s eyes directly.

Witnessing the contract between Gu Xing and Lilith earlier had stirred something within her.

They had met when he was a child and had even shared a temporary bond through a contract.

Furthermore, Gu Xing had appeared to rescue her during her darkest hour.

It seemed logical that they would have established a formal contract once her memories returned.

Yet, until this very moment, the human before her had never even hinted at the possibility.

They were on the verge of confronting the Demon God.

A single mistake could lead to her demise.

Pushed by the gravity of the situation, she finally voiced the question she had been holding back.

Long Qingyan’s draconic eyes were locked onto Gu Xing.

Within them swirled a complex mix of emotions that Gu Xing had never witnessed before.

Stunned by her sudden inquiry and intense stare, Gu Xing’s mind went blank for a second.

It wasn't that the answer was difficult to find,

But rather that he hadn't expected Long Qingyan to raise the issue at such a time and in such a way.

Liu Li, Vera, and Qing Shuang slowed their pace slightly.

They cast occasional glances toward Gu Xing and Long Qingyan.

None of them had any objections to the Dragon Maiden joining them as Gu Xing’s Guardian Beast.

After all, Long Qingyan had provided invaluable assistance within the Time Spirit Secret Realm.

She had also been the one to lead the Dragon Race into an alliance with humanity.

Over time, they had realized that her previous coldness was merely a byproduct of her amnesia.

Now, the three Guardian Beasts waited with palpable curiosity to hear Gu Xing’s reply.

“I...”

Gu Xing began, looking into Long Qingyan’s demanding eyes as his thoughts raced.

He immediately dismissed the idea of her lacking strength as ridiculous.

Long Qingyan’s Pseudo-God level power was a vital pillar of the allied forces.

The notion of her being “unworthy” was equally preposterous.

In terms of both talent and bloodline, she was the ultimate partner that any Beast Master would covet.

So, what was the real reason?

After a brief silence, Gu Xing finally spoke under her steady gaze:

“Elder Qingyan, it is neither a matter of strength nor worthiness.”

“On the contrary, it is because you are so powerful and your status is so significant that I never felt it appropriate to ask.”

Ignoring her confused expression, he continued:

“You are the symbol and the final hope of the Dragon Race.”

“A contract with me would mean the Dragon Race becomes inextricably bound to me and all of humanity.”

“Even though the Dragon Emperor mentioned it before, I still believe it is a matter that requires the utmost consideration.”

Long Qingyan listened in silence, her golden eyes shimmering with light.

The turbulent emotions in her heart began to settle.

Knowing that Gu Xing didn't view her as unworthy made the rest of the issues seem minor.

Furthermore, the timing seemed off.

Gu Xing didn't appear to recall their second encounter.

If that was the case, she could afford to wait.

The current moment wasn't exactly ideal for such things anyway.

“I understand. Let us focus on ending this battle first.”

She slowed her movements, her focus shifting toward the center of the Demon Realm.

Darkness was boiling there, coalescing into a massive domain of Demonic Qi.

“If we survive this and return alive, we can revisit this conversation.”

“Very well.”

This brief dialogue had served to steady their nerves before the storm.

As they stared into the encroaching darkness, their powerful auras began to swell.

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