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 confrontation with the Demon God, they had steeled their resolves.

Even though they were both Pseudo-Gods and lacked the power to actually slay the Demon God, their roles were vital.

However...

Restraining the Demon God to buy Gu Xing time was well within their capabilities.

In a clash between entities of such magnitude, the smallest variables often dictate the boundary between victory and defeat.

By uniting the strength of all three against the Demon Race, a path to killing the Demon God might actually open.

"Let’s set off!"

The two spoke briefly, their words concise.

Every necessary preparation had been finalized; now, nothing remained but a direct confrontation where life and death hung in the balance.

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

Ultimately, he turned back and approached Tushan Yueli, standing directly before her.

"Yueli, regardless of the circumstances, maintain your composure and have faith in your own judgment."

"I have always believed in you!"

Tushan Yueli was momentarily stunned by his words.

Within her gaze, Gu Xing’s face was reflected—calm and filled with unwavering conviction.

She could sense that this wasn't mere lip service or empty encouragement; it was a profound, heartfelt trust.

"Thank you, Master!"

As she replied, a flicker of genuine emotion surfaced in Tushan Yueli’s eyes.

Previously, while she had maintained an air of absolute tranquility, it was actually her judgment being pushed to its absolute limits.

In that high-pressure state, she could indeed make logical choices.

Yet, it also meant that if even the slightest error occurred, the tightly wound strings of her mind might snap.

The resulting fallout would have been catastrophic.

Gu Xing had sensed this fragility and stepped in to neutralize the risk before it could manifest.

At that moment, 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 Fei Yue or the Snow Woman, and she didn't have Sally’s world-defying talent.

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 thinning the ranks of 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 the Snow Woman, wait until the Demon Race moves another kilometer forward before unleashing your full power."

"Give the army a moment to catch their breath!"

Lilith and the Snow Woman both nodded in agreement.

Since they were the ones staying behind, they naturally fell under Tushan Yueli’s tactical command.

Meanwhile, Gu Xing was already making his way toward the heart of the Demon Realm.

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

In that instant,

Liu Li took the lead with Gu Xing, accompanied by Long Qingyan and Feng Ni. Together, they blurred through the air at incredible speeds toward the Demon Realm's core.

As Gu Xing prepared himself for the impending slaughter, a voice suddenly drifted from his side.

"Why have you never suggested forming a contract with me?"

Gu Xing was caught off guard by the sudden inquiry.

He turned his head to see that the question had come from Long Qingyan.

Without waiting for his response, Long Qingyan pressed on with her thoughts.

"Is it because you find my strength lacking?"

"I have already reached the absolute peak of the Alternate Space!"

"Or do you believe I am simply unworthy of being your Guardian Beast?"

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

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

They had known each other since she was a child, even sharing a temporary contract once. Furthermore, Gu Xing had been the one to rescue her when she was at her lowest point.

It would have been logical for them to form a permanent bond once her memories returned.

Yet, until this very second, the man before her had never even hinted at the possibility of a contract.

They were on the verge of facing the Demon God, a battle where a single mistake could lead to her demise.

Under the pressure of the moment, she could no longer suppress the question.

Long Qingyan’s draconic eyes were locked onto Gu Xing, swirling with a complex mix of emotions he had never seen her display before.

Stunned by her gaze and the bluntness of the question, Gu Xing’s mind went blank for a second.

The difficulty wasn't in the answer itself, but in the fact that he never expected her to bring it up now, of all times.

Liu Li, Vera, and Qing Shuang slowed their pace slightly, casting curious glances back at the pair.

None of them harbored any resentment toward the idea of the Dragon Maiden joining their ranks as a Guardian Beast.

After all, Long Qingyan had been an invaluable ally in the Time Spirit Secret Realm.

She was also the bridge that brought the entire Dragon Race into an alliance with humanity.

They had come to realize that her former coldness was merely a byproduct of her lost memories. Now, the three Guardian Beasts waited with bated breath 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 that her strength was insufficient; that was laughable.

Long Qingyan’s Pseudo-God status made her a pillar of the allied forces. The notion of her being "unworthy" was equally ridiculous.

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

What, then, was the true reason?

Gu Xing remained quiet for a moment before finally speaking under her intense scrutiny.

"Elder Qingyan, it isn't a matter of strength or worthiness."

"On the contrary, it is because your power is so immense and your status so unique that I never felt it was my place to ask."

He continued as a look of confusion crossed Long Qingyan’s face.

"You represent the final hope and the very symbol of the Dragon Race."

"A contract with me would mean binding the fate of the entire Dragon Race to me and all of humanity."

"Even though the Dragon Emperor mentioned it before, I still believe it is a decision that requires the utmost deliberation."

Long Qingyan listened in silence, her golden eyes flickering. The turmoil in her heart began to ebb away.

Knowing that he didn't view her as unworthy made the issue feel far less heavy. It seemed the timing simply wasn't right.

Furthermore, Gu Xing didn't seem to recall their second encounter.

Since that was the case, she could afford to wait. The middle of a battlefield wasn't the ideal place for this anyway.

"I see. Let's focus on ending this war first."

She gradually slowed her flight, her focus shifting back toward the heart of the Demon Realm.

The darkness there was roiling, expanding into a massive domain of suffocating Demonic Qi.

"Once this battle is over, if we both make it out alive, we can settle this discussion."

"Understood."

That brief conversation served to settle the last of their pre-combat jitters.

As they stared into the encroaching shadows ahead, their powerful auras began to swell in unison.

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