White-haired Zhang Chen was utterly devoid of emotion, analyzing people and events solely according to the current situation.
Little Nirvana was still in the advanced Ghost Insect state. In white-haired Zhang Chen's view, she would be of no use in the developments within the inner world and might even hold him back.
"Master, that isn't what I meant... I reached the level where I could become a Nightmare two years ago. Young Master Lu Sheng told me not to rush becoming a Nightmare. Only by accumulating strength steadily could I reach a higher level."
"However, that is not why I have not become a Nightmare. I was born from within your body, Master, and my advancement into a Blood Spirit and even my current state as a Blood Emperor Worm all depended on you. Without your help, I would likely have remained a Blood Beetle forever. Therefore, I suppressed my advancement until now because I wished to repay you by becoming your Secondary Soul Slot."
Gu Chen, Zhu Huan, and Zhao Mu, who were standing nearby, were all immensely shocked by the scene.
A rare Ghost Insect capable of becoming a Nightmare would inevitably reach the Cave Resentment level upon ascending to Ling. At that point, it could enter any realm and receive exceptional treatment. It also possessed the potential to continue growing and had a bright future ahead.
Yet this Ghost Insect had willingly chosen to become Zhang Chen's Soul Stone. Such an event had never been heard of in the history of Hell Envoys. Moreover, Little Nirvana was a Blood Realm creature and was perfectly compatible with Zhang Chen's Physical Body Ability, making her an excellent choice for a Secondary Soul Slot.
Among those participating in this operation, no one aside from Jin Geng possessed a Secondary Soul