The Big Picture

Therefore, Ai Weigeni did not hesitate to declare that he was willing to submit to Fengyun and accept the Soul Contract.

There's nothing shameful about submitting to a Paragon!

Fengyun was also stunned when he saw that Ai Weigeni had admitted defeat and begged for mercy without saying a word. Although the other party cultivated the Darkness Law, he was still an extraordinary existence in the Eleven Great Divine Plane.

This kind of arrogance is not just for show; he surrendered so easily, it's no wonder Fengyun was stunned.

However, he quickly understood Ai Weigeni's thoughts. During his years in the Dark God Plane, Fengyun had stopped targeting those Asura- level powerhouses who had previously gained reputation.

He was only displaying the strength of a top-tier Asura. Today, his purpose in dealing with Ai Weigeni was to showcase his Paragon strength, paving the way for him to become the Lord God Envoy later.

He suppressed Ai Weigeni, a top-tier Asura, with a casual basic attack, just to show off.

If Ai Weigeni, with his strength, didn't even have this much insight, he would be stupid not to see Fengyun's strength, and it would be normal for him to surrender directly.

However, Fengyun had no intention of taking in any more magical pets and did not plan to bring Ai Weigeni under his command. However, he also no longer had the intention of killing Ai Weigeni in the first place.

Looking at Ai Weigeni in his true form, Fengyun casually sliced open his flesh with a knife, took some of his flesh and blood, and then released him from his restraints, saying, "You're quite sensible. But forget about the magical pets. I have no intention of taking any more magical pets."

"Your abilities are quite good, so I'll give you a chance."

"As a divine beast, you should know quite a few friends in the divine beast circle. Forget about the ordinary ones, but find ten divine beasts at your level, take their Quintessential Blood, bones and flesh, and that will be your life-saving money."

"So, any objections?"

Ai Weigeni immediately nodded and said, "No, no problem!"

Fengyun nodded, glancing at Fengyun 'Keji corpse beside him.

As for Ai Weigeni, he didn't mind sparing his life, and even the request for him to collect the flesh and blood of ten divine beasts of the same level was just a side benefit.

He simply felt that a living Ai Weigeni who helped him collect experimental materials and promote his reputation would be more influential and helpful in spreading his fame than a dead Ai Weigeni.

As for that piece of trash, Keji, he should have died long ago. He doesn't even care if Ai Weigeni resents him because of Keji's death.

After all, the other party has nothing to do with the Overgod. Once they realize that I am at the Paragon, the only way to deal with me would be to find another Paragon level being to come and cause trouble.

If the other party can actually find a powerful expert at the Paragon level to settle scores, Fengyun will actually think more highly of him, since he himself can't find Paragon from the Dark God Plane to use as a stepping stone.

If Ai Weigeni could find someone to come over, it would be even more effective in gaining fame than if Fengyun had just killed him.

However, Ai Weigeni had completely lost any desire for revenge.

Although he loved his son very much, a son could be born again after death, but if he died, he would be truly dead. If Fengyun hadn't arrested him, he would have already escaped.

Now all he wants to do is quickly collect ten portions of divine beast flesh and blood materials of the same level as him as Fengyun's instructions as money to save his life; he doesn't want to think about anything else.

Watching Ai Weigeni's figure disappear quickly into the distance, Fengyun shook his head and said, "Let's go, let's go to Dark Vortex Island, leave a trace, and then we'll go to the Life God Realm to relax."

Hell, Sky Altar Mountain Range

Dilia looked at Lin Lei and said, "Lin Lei, lately, I've had this feeling that Elder Emmanuel has been targeting us!"

Lin Lei smiled and said, "He's just a nobody, don't worry about him!"

Lin Lei knew perfectly well why Emmanuel had been targeting him all these years—it was all about the Coiling Dragon Ring. He never imagined that the Coiling Dragon Ring he had obtained while exploring the old mansion as a child would actually be the Sovereign Artifact of his ancestor, the Azure Dragon.

Having spent so many years venturing into Hell, he had a very clear understanding of what Sovereign Artifact was. Apart from the Overgod, even the Overgod Lord God Envoy and children could only possess one such treasure.

Even if the Coiling Dragon Ring in his hand was broken, it was still priceless. Emmanuel initially tried to fool him by offering to buy it with Blackstone, and even after he saw through his deception, he still shamelessly offered to exchange it for the Sovereign’s Might.

This is simply treating him like a fool!

After all, in order to take care of Lin Lei and prevent him from having any accidents in Blood Battle Valley, Chief Gesleisen had given him a quota of ten drops of Sovereign’s Might, so he didn't need any of it.

Even so, Emmanuel still did not completely give up on his idea of getting the Coiling Dragon Ring.

The reason for this is ultimately because his normal strength is entirely due to the special way he uses Gravity Space.

In terms of true strength, he was no match for Emmanuel, a genuine Seven-star Demon.

In addition, his relationship with Fengyun was also a reason why Emmanuel was hostile towards him.

Because of this relationship, Lin Lei was highly valued in the family. The four patriarchs would often come to inquire about his affairs, big and small. Even the most stern and unapproachable Grand Elder in the family, his grandmother Gaia, would occasionally say some words of concern to Lin Lei. How could this not make Emmanuel, who had lacked love since childhood, envious and jealous?

Despite being inferior in strength and seniority to the other party, they still managed to obtain the ancestor's Sovereign Artifact. Even though their family had been increasingly suppressed by the Eight Great Families over the years, they still received various preferential treatments within the family.

How could this situation not arouse envy, jealousy, and even hatred in Emmanuel!

Lin Lei, however, was not bothered by Emmanuel's hostility, because Gesleisen had already discussed Emmanuel with him.

That's right, Gesleisen already knew about Emmanuel and his affairs, and even about Gesleisen Coiling Dragon Ring.

However, Gesleisen was clearly a magnanimous family head. Not only did he not covet the Coiling Dragon Ring, just like in the original story, but he also specifically told Lin Lei that he would arrange more opportunities for him and Emmanuel to spend time together, hoping that he could give Emmanuel some time to correct his mistakes!

There are many ways to enhance a sense of belonging for a new member of the family, and showing care and attention are all normal methods.

However, human nature is always complex. To enhance a person's sense of belonging to their family, it is not enough to simply let them experience the good things about the family. Letting them experience conflicts with other members of the family, and then resolving those conflicts and restoring harmony, is also a viable approach.

Moreover, if this approach has a good outcome, it is much more effective than simply showing care and goodwill!

Through direct conversation, Lin Lei felt that Gesleisen was not greedy for his Coiling Dragon Ring, and could communicate well with him and secretly mediate his relationship with his tribe, so he was a good chieftain.