"You... are you really that Soft Bone Rabbit who lived in the Lake of Life and liked to run around?"
Hearing Tian Meng Ice Silkworm's question, Xiao Wu nodded very seriously.
"That's right. Otherwise, did you think a normal human could live for three thousand years?"
After receiving Xiao Wu's confirmation, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm's expression visibly relaxed.
The next second,
he lowered his eyes to look at Ye Xuan.
"I have to admit, the terms you offered really did move me."
"I'm willing to risk my life and fight alongside you. If we don't succeed, we'll die trying!"
As he spoke, Tian Meng raised his eyes and glanced at Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.
"Why don't you have them解除 their Martial Soul Fusion Skill first? Since I've agreed to help you, I won't go back on my word."
Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo both looked at Ye Xuan.
"Elder Yue Guan, Elder Gui Mei,解除 your Martial Soul Fusion Skill. He has no reason to lie about something like this."
Not long after,
the icy blue light around Tian Meng Ice Silkworm faded.
His plump body, marked with nine golden patterns, dropped straight down in front of Ye Xuan.
Right behind him,
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo came over to stand beside Ye Xuan, ready to prevent any mishaps.
"All right, what do you need me to do?"
"Since you're able to store the bodies of Soul Beasts that have taken human form, I assume you can preserve my plump, delectable body too?"
Hearing Tian Meng Ice Silkworm's smug words, Ye Xuan was speechless.
He'd known for a long time that this silly bug was unreliable, but now that he'd actually met him, he still couldn't help wanting to curse him out.
"Right. My method of absorbing Soul Rings is very special. I only need to use my Pokeball Martial Soul to capture a Soul Beast, and the absorption is complete."
As Ye Xuan spoke, an ordinary Red and White Poké Ball appeared in his palm.
Seeing his Martial Soul, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm was especially curious.
"But your cultivation is too high. My Martial Soul might not be able to withstand the pressure you put on it, so you'll have to offer yourself to me and entrust your consciousness and body to my Pokeball Martial Soul."
"As for the immense spiritual power within you, you'll have to seal it layer by layer yourself. After all, I'm only a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster. I simply can't withstand the pressure of your spiritual power."
Hearing Ye Xuan's proposal, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm stood still and thought it over.
After a long while,
he finally nodded.
"That's right. The spiritual power inside me is far too vast. With your cultivation, you definitely won't be able to withstand it."
"Leave it to me. Don't worry. Since I chose you, I'll make sure everything is done to perfection."
Soon,
a dazzling golden radiance began to burst from Tian Meng Ice Silkworm's body.
Under the impact of this power, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were sent flying over a hundred meters away.
That's right.
This was a power unique to Soul Beasts that had reached a hundred thousand years of cultivation:
sacrifice!
At that moment, Ye Xuan was bathed in a golden sea.
Tian Meng Ice Silkworm was busy sealing his immense spiritual power, layer by layer.
A quarter of an hour later,
the golden radiance gradually faded.
After the silver Soul Ring from Xiao Wu, another... white jade-colored Soul Ring appeared behind Ye Xuan.
It was midday, and two glaringly white Soul Rings were now boldly displayed behind him.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei nearly lost their composure at the sight.
Good grief.
The two Soul Rings behind Ye Xuan looked absolutely ridiculous.
Although a closer look would reveal that they were different from Ten-Year Soul Rings, no normal person would closely examine two "Ten-Year Soul Rings."
By now, Ye Xuan held two Pokeballs in his palm.
One was Xiao Wu's Pokeball, marked with a crescent moon.
The other held Tian Meng Ice Silkworm.
As expected of a million-year Soul Beast, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm's Pokeball was gold and silver. It looked incredibly flashy.
The next second, both Pokeballs in Ye Xuan's palm opened at once.
Right after that, Xiao Wu and a little boy with golden hair gradually took shape before him.
That little boy was Tian Meng Ice Silkworm!
"This... this Martial Soul really does seem pretty good."
Looking at his new body, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm's eyes were full of curiosity and excitement.
Soon,
Tian Meng Ice Silkworm tried using the abilities he possessed.
Spirit Detection, Spirit Sharing, Spirit Shock, Spirit Interference, Simulation...
During his tests, he discovered that he could currently only use the abilities of a thousand-year Soul Beast.
After Xiao Wu sensed the changes within her, her beautiful eyes filled with delight.
"Xuanxuan! The abilities I can use have been raised to the thousand-year level!"
Ye Xuan had barely heard Xiao Wu's delighted cry when she threw her arms around him and smothered his face in a hug.
"Ugh... Xiao Wu, that's enough..."
Still, it had to be said:
although Xiao Wu wasn't very old, she was quite well-endowed.
Compared with the lively Xiao Wu, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm seemed much more composed.
"Ye Xuan, my abilities have also been limited to the thousand-year level. But I believe that as your strength grows, our abilities will gradually unlock."
Clearly, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm was very satisfied with his current situation.
In the past, he'd had to hide all the time. Now, he could stay by Ye Xuan's side and experience human life with his handsome, well-built body.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were utterly astonished by the sight.
But that was that, and this was this. Now that they'd successfully "hunted" a Second Soul Ring, it was time to return and report.
When Ye Xuan returned to the Pope Palace to report, Bibi Dong learned that he'd successfully subdued another Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. She immediately doubled his待遇 once more.
News of him naturally reached the true heart of Spirit Hall, the Worship Hall.
Ye Xuan had thought he would be summoned.
But the Worship Hall showed no interest in dealing with him at all.
Time flowed on, spring passed and autumn came.
Ye Xuan spent two years in a dull life of cultivation.
Pope Palace.
Bibi Dong sat in the great hall as usual.
"Xiao Ye, think this through. With your talent, you could absolutely become the leader of the next Golden Generation. If you insist on taking this test, it'll be extremely unfair to you."
There was a hint of worry in Bibi Dong's voice.
Spirit Hall's selection test for the Golden Generation was no game. It could easily be called a meat grinder for geniuses.
"Teacher, please rest assured. I've always known what I'm doing. Do you really not believe in my strength?"
Ye Xuan wore a confident smile the whole time.
"Very well. I approve of your decision to take the test."
Seeing that he was determined, Bibi Dong stopped trying to dissuade him.
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Ye Xuan rose to leave.
But just as he reached the door, Bibi Dong's quiet voice came from behind him.
"If you really complete the test and become part of the Golden Generation, then I'll try to secure the position of Holy Son of Spirit Hall for you."
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