The Silver Dragon King Was Tempted

The Silver Dragon King's voice rang out from within the great tree.

The air seemed to fill with the scent of gunpowder, tensions sharpening as though a new battle could erupt at any moment.

Bai Yu and Wang Qiuer decisively stepped to Bai Yuan's side, their eyes fixed on the peerlessly beautiful woman before them as they confronted the Silver Dragon King without the slightest fear.

The Silver Dragon King cast the two of them a cold glance. "It seems that after taking the Humanoid Transformation Pill, you become another race just like Reformed Soul Beasts, losing the reverence buried deep within your bloodline."

At that moment, the Silver Dragon King suddenly no longer wanted the Humanoid Transformation Pill.

Reformed Soul Beasts were traitors among Soul Beasts. If Soul Beasts took the Humanoid Transformation Pill and became demons, did that not also make them traitors among Soul Beasts?

Bai Yuan instantly understood what the Silver Dragon King meant. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Demon Beasts and Soul Beasts can indeed be considered two different races. But if all Soul Beasts become Demon Beasts, then Demon Beasts naturally will no longer be traitors to Soul Beasts."

The requirements for becoming a Reformed Soul Beast were too demanding and could never be widely adopted, but becoming a Demon Beast was different.

The most convenient method was to take a Humanoid Transformation Pill and then cultivate a technique. A more complicated method was to live in Spiritual Qi for several decades or even a century, gradually awaken Spiritual Intelligence, and become a Demon Beast.

When only one person, or only a portion of them, changed, it could be called betrayal. But if all Soul Beasts became Demon Beasts, then it would no longer be betrayal.

Dangerous light flashed through the Silver Dragon King's beautiful eyes. "Are you trying to make the Soul Beast race disappear? Are you trying to completely devour the Soul Beast race?"

The Silver Dragon King's words gave Bai Yuan a fright.

He hurriedly said, "Silver Dragon King, don't talk nonsense."

A cold smile appeared on the Silver Dragon King's exquisite face. "Then I would like to hear how you intend to explain this."

Bai Yuan relaxed slightly.

He said, "Demon Beasts and Soul Beasts both originate from nonhuman species. Fundamentally speaking, they share the same roots."

Without a second thought, the Silver Dragon King retorted, "Reformed Soul Beasts and Soul Beasts also share the same roots."

Bai Yuan continued without concern, "Silver Dragon King, as the Co-lord of Soul Beasts, shouldn't you at least consider the welfare of your people?"

Confusion flickered in the Silver Dragon King's purple eyes.

"I haven't considered my people's welfare?"

Bai Yuan said, "Even a Soul Beast with good talent needs at least ten thousand years to awaken Spiritual Intelligence. As for those with poorer bloodlines, they need at least one hundred thousand years of cultivation before their Spiritual Intelligence can compare to that of an ordinary human. Am I wrong?"

The Silver Dragon King nodded lightly.

Even True Dragons among Soul Beasts needed a thousand years to possess Spiritual Intelligence comparable to that of an ordinary human. The other Soul Beasts lagged far behind True Dragons.

Bai Yuan continued, "Good. Then let me tell you this: once ordinary animals and plants become Demon Beasts, even without Humanoid Transformation Pills, they can cultivate for ten years and possess Spiritual Intelligence no weaker than that of ordinary humans. Do you believe me?"

The Silver Dragon King was slightly stunned.

Without Humanoid Transformation Pills, they could cultivate for ten years and possess Spiritual Intelligence no weaker than that of ordinary humans?

That was more than a hundred times faster than even a True Dragon's rate of awakening Spiritual Intelligence.

Bai Yuan smiled faintly. "Silver Dragon King, I think you understand as well. Based on this point alone, if you refuse to let your people become Demon Beasts, then you are not considering their welfare, are you?"

The Silver Dragon King's delicate body trembled slightly. If she allowed her people to become Demon Beasts, they could awaken Spiritual Intelligence in ten years.

If she did not, then her Soul Beast people would need at least ten thousand years to awaken Spiritual Intelligence, taking who knew how many needless detours.

But if all Soul Beasts became Demon Beasts, then the Soul Beast race would effectively become extinct!

Bai Yuan continued unconcernedly, "And without relying on Humanoid Transformation Pills, Demon Beasts need at most a thousand years of cultivation to take human form. Soul Beasts, on the other hand, need at least two hundred thousand years of cultivation before they can freely switch between human form and Soul Beast form. You saw Bai Yu's situation just now."

The Silver Dragon King fell completely silent.

Demon Beasts could gain Spiritual Intelligence no weaker than that of ordinary humans in ten years and take human form in at most a thousand years. Nor was this the kind of betrayal committed by Reformed Soul Beasts, who completely became human.

Among Soul Beasts, the Spiritual Intelligence of most Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts was far inferior to that of ordinary humans. Once Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts reformed, it was equivalent to betraying the Soul Beast race. It took two hundred thousand years for Soul Beasts to achieve what Demon Beasts could in a thousand years.

If she truly considered the welfare of her people, she should let them become Demon Beasts and grant them the wisdom only high-level Soul Beasts possessed.

Perhaps even the abilities of Fierce Beasts.

The room fell completely silent.

After a long while, the Silver Dragon King asked, "Without using Humanoid Transformation Pills, how can ordinary animals, plants, and Soul Beasts become Demon Beasts?"

Bai Yuan chuckled. "Very simple. Stay in this world rich in Spiritual Qi for several decades. As long as they do not die of old age, they will naturally become Demon Beasts."

"As long as they don't die of old age?" the Silver Dragon King murmured.

Ordinary animals and plants only needed to survive for ten years to become Soul Beasts, which was far easier than becoming Demon Beasts. After all, many animals lived for more than ten years.

The Silver Dragon King suddenly shook her head again. "I do not understand Demon Beasts. I have only seen you and your disciple. I do not believe the information you have given me."

Bai Yuan smiled. He knew that the Silver Dragon King had been tempted. She was tempted by the idea of transforming all Soul Beasts into Demon Beasts and turning the Soul Beast race into the Demon Clan.

Bai Yuan said, "Since you do not believe me, then let time prove everything and prove that my words are true."

The Silver Dragon King nodded and prepared to leave.

But at that moment, Bai Yuan suddenly grabbed her hand. "Silver Dragon King, don't be in such a hurry to leave. I have another favor to ask."

"What is it?" The Silver Dragon King did not shake off Bai Yuan's hand, but her tone was indifferent.

Bai Yuan politely withdrew his hand. "I plan to forge a Natal Spirit Tool soon, and I would like you to help me find the materials. Also, I will be heading to the human world before long. I want you to send Di Tian to be my bodyguard for a while, and Bi Ji as well, so she can help treat my injuries."

Bai Yuan had nothing to hide from the Silver Dragon King. After all, during her previous visit to test him, she had already learned almost everything about his situation.

"Is that how you ask someone for help? You really are not polite at all." The Silver Dragon King stared into Bai Yuan's eyes.

Bai Yuan smiled. "We can be considered on the same side now. Once the Soul Beast race becomes the Demon Clan, I'll be the Demon Emperor, and you can be the Demon Queen. Besides, this is nothing to you. You only need to say a few words."

The Silver Dragon King's gaze turned icy. She stared at Bai Yuan's face as if trying to see something through it.

Several seconds later, the Silver Dragon King returned to her calm state and said blandly, "Who is on the same side as you? Demon Emperor and Demon Queen? Aren't you afraid I'll have Di Tian slaughter you after you leave this place?"

Bai Yuan smiled without concern. "I believe you won't do that, because you were tempted just now. And because you inherited the Dragon God's kindness."

"You know quite a lot." The Silver Dragon King gave Bai Yuan an indifferent glance before her figure vanished in an instant.