Beneath the Dimension Gate.
Li Yue pondered as the palm-sized Soul Shadow stood before him with his hands on his hips, his lips spread in a meaningful grin.
This man is far too mysterious.
In life, he was at least Half-step Dimension-level, and might even have been a true dimension-level taboo life...
An existence like that is terrifying beyond measure. There's no telling what means he possesses.
If I refuse to take him to the Gray Valley Ark, he might really resort to force...
Li Yue murmured inwardly and gave a soft sigh.
As a deity who had risen from humble beginnings and mastered the art of lying low, he truly did not want to entangle himself in causality with such an unfathomable Soul Shadow.
But now, he had no other choice.
"Since you have shown such sincerity, Senior,"
"it would be rather ungracious of me to keep refusing."
"However, as far as I know, any creature brought along by a holder of the Gray Valley Ark Talisman—even a taboo creature—cannot actually appear aboard the Gray Valley Ark. The moment it does, the ark's rules will slay it."
"Aren't you concerned about the Gray Valley Ark's rules, Senior?"
He asked.
"Heh heh."
"I have my own methods. You needn't worry."
"Your task is simply to bring me aboard the Gray Valley Ark."
"Do that, and I will give you the King-grade Inheritance I promised."
"Along with this Half-step Dimension-level Soul Abyss Bell. I have never been stingy in my dealings."
Soul Shadow chuckled.
His hands remained planted on his hips, his aura barely perceptible.
"Since you say so, Senior, I have no further objections."
Li Yue nodded.
"Boy, you know how to play your cards."
"I rather admire you."
Satisfied, Soul Shadow looked Li Yue up and down.
"From what