Possession?

"Opportunity? What kind of opportunity?" Luo Feng asked, puzzled.

"Starry Sky Behemoths in the universe are incredibly powerful, and their bloodlines are divided into three tiers. The strongest among them reach the World Lord level at their peak! This is the most formidable bloodline in the universe, and the one you see right now is a Golden Horned Behemoth with that peak bloodline. I've already told you about the bloodline ranks of your human race; even the strongest first-tier bloodline cannot compare to this Golden Horned Behemoth," Babata continued, his tone filled with excitement.

"So... what exactly is this opportunity you're talking about?" Luo Feng had already vaguely guessed what Babata was getting at, but he clearly felt some resistance in his heart.

"Possession! An opportunity like this is once in a billion years. If you miss it, you'll be struck by lightning! Your own bloodline rank is at most ninth-tier among humans, practically the worst. But if you possess this Golden Horned Behemoth now, you can make up for your only shortcoming and becoming an unparalleled powerhouse in the universe will be an absolute certainty." Babata clearly sensed Luo Feng's hesitation and began to egg him on frantically.

"But... if I'm going to possess something, I should at least possess a human... this is a monster..." Luo Feng still couldn't get past that mental hurdle.

Unlike in the original story where he was under such crisis that he didn't have time to think, as failing to possess it then would have meant death, the current situation was different. The Golden Horned Behemoth posed no threat to them, so naturally, Luo Feng was reluctant to give up his human body.

While Luo Feng hesitated and Babata frantically tried to persuade him within his consciousness, the others at the War God Palace were already terrified by the creature they had named the Devouring Beast.

Star Level! These two words alone meant the arrival of the apocalypse to them.

"Alright, the show is almost over. Let's tell them the truth, but there's no need for all of us to be exposed. Who's interested in being a human hero?" Tang Ping watched the scene unfold and asked his brothers with a teasing tone via telepathy.

"Luo Feng, hurry and say you'll do it! Whether you possess it or not, at least take the job. It would be a pity if this Golden Horned Behemoth gets killed otherwise." Seeing that he still hadn't convinced Luo Feng, Babata shifted his strategy to urge him to take the task first.

Unfortunately, the upright Luo Feng did not follow Babata's wishes; he chose to tell his brothers everything.

"Ahem... regarding this Golden Horned Behemoth, Babata says..." Luo Feng relayed everything Babata had told him about possessing the beast to his brothers via telepathy, and then asked if any of them were interested in doing it.

Before the brothers could respond, Babata, who had inserted himself into their telepathic network, began to complain: "I'm not being biased! I didn't explain it clearly to Luo Feng earlier, but among all of you, only Luo Feng has the ability to possess this Golden Horned Behemoth. Even though you are all at the Star Level, the Golden Horned Behemoth's foundation is far higher than yours. Even if it couldn't beat you, it would be basically impossible for you to possess it. Luo Feng only has a chance of success because of my master's Inheritance Soul Seal."

"Luo Feng, I think Babata is right. We brothers don't have that kind of luck. Since you have the ability, you can't miss out on this heaven-sent opportunity." Tang Ping chimed in, trying to help Babata persuade him.

"Exactly, Luo Feng! Such a great opportunity is like a pie falling from the sky, and you're the only one who can eat it. Don't miss out."

"Yeah, what's wrong with becoming a monster? Your soul is still yours, and we brothers won't discriminate against you."

Since they weren't the ones who had to turn into a monster, the brothers joined in the frantic egging-on.

"Ahem... Luo Feng, in the data Babata showed us earlier about the various races in the universe, I seem to recall an entry about the Golden Horned Behemoth. Their race should have a Talent Clone ability. You can just create a human clone later," Tang Ping said, playing his trump card as he saw Luo Feng still hesitating.

"Right, right! At worst, you can just create a human clone later! You can even use your own genetic material," Babata echoed repeatedly. In truth, he was secretly wondering if that was actually in the data he provided. Perhaps it was; while he had backups of all the data in his database, he wasn't entirely sure about every single detail.

"Really? This Golden Horned Behemoth has a Clone Secret Technique? Cousin, you aren't just making this up to trick me into possessing it, are you? How come I've never seen that information?" Luo Feng was still a bit skeptical.

"It's real, why would I lie to you? You cultivation maniacs never read books. I spend a lot of time every day going through various materials. If you don't believe me, ask Babata to pull up that data for you right now." Tang Ping wasn't speaking nonsense; he had genuinely seen it in the pile of data Babata had provided.

"Alright then, I believe you. But... I still want to think about it a bit more." Although he learned about the Clone Secret Technique, it was still a change of identity, and Luo Feng remained hesitant.

"Take your time to consider it. We brothers will take on this task first. One person is enough to handle it, but if you decide to possess it, we will definitely stand guard for you." Tang Ping felt that the matter was settled; as long as Luo Feng was moved, Babata would handle the rest.

"Everyone!" With the plan decided, Tang Ping stood up and shouted to grab everyone's attention. "We brothers can handle this Devouring Beast. You just need to tell us where it is right now."

"What! You can handle it? Did you not hear clearly? We have already confirmed that this devouring-type monster is at the Star Level. Even the First Speaker isn't confident in dealing with it. Can you explain what gives you the confidence to handle it?" As expected, someone immediately stood up to challenge him.

It was no surprise, as Tang Ping and his brothers had always been quietly cultivating, and the outside world knew nothing of their true strength, only that they were all at the Inspector level. However, being at the Inspector level clearly wasn't enough to convince them.

"Ahem, my current strength is at the ninth stage of the Star Level. May I ask... is that enough?" Although everyone in the War God Palace had the same physical stats, the willpower and pressure of a powerhouse were not restricted.

Under the sliver of willpower pressure Tang Ping deliberately unleashed, everyone present felt as if they were being stared at by a ferocious beast. Those with weaker strength even felt the urge to kneel. This was still with Tang Ping carefully controlling the intensity; if he had gone all out, many would have had their souls crushed instantly.