Shi Kang had to admit that he was indeed tempted.
Leaving behind a soul mark meant that the Bodhi Ancient Tree's intelligence would be completely under his control, and he would no longer need to worry about it turning on its master.
There were also many benefits to making the Bodhi Ancient Tree his Companion Spirit.
In future battles, he could have the Bodhi Ancient Tree help him form Myriad Spirit Balls. When he ventured into the Great Thousand World in the future, it would also be a tremendous aid. At the very least, he would not need to ask others for help with converting Spiritual Energy.
Shi Kang was tempted, but he did not agree immediately. Instead, he continued asking, "You are willing to pay such a tremendous price, even entrusting your life and death to me. What exactly is it for?"
Shi Kang did not think he possessed any kingly aura that could make an existence like the Bodhi Ancient Tree willingly follow him.
"I have been trapped here for far too long. I want to leave. I want to return to the Great Thousand World. I want to see with my own eyes whether those planes slaughtered by the evil clans still have any life left. More than that, I want to kill those detestable Outer Realm Evil Clan members and avenge my homeland, avenge them!"
The previously tranquil ancient tree suddenly shook violently. Its branches and leaves whipped wildly about, and the leaves in its canopy rustled loudly. Boundless fury and killing intent erupted from within the tree, sweeping in every direction.
Shi Kang quietly felt the overwhelming hatred and obsession that the ancient tree had suppressed for countless years, and he understood.
It was not because he possessed any kingly aura, nor because he was