Let the First God Lead the Next!

No matter how useless Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was, no matter how poorly it performed in actual combat, its Soul Power and age were undeniable. Once it successfully advanced and reached a million years, perhaps it really could become a god on the spot!

However, Lin Fan had no intention of helping Sky Dream Ice Silkworm advance just yet.

After all, they hadn't known each other for long. What if Sky Dream Ice Silkworm became a god and slipped out of his control?

Lin Fan wasn't about to do anything foolish!

Time passed slowly.

As Lin Fan and the others rode in their carriage, leaving Star Dou Forest far behind, the surging pressure of Soul Power finally vanished.

Dugu Yan and Gu Chen also finished absorbing their Soul Rings.

It had to be said, absorbing the Soul Rings Lin Fan sold was remarkably easy. There was no pain, and the process was quick.

At the sight, Ye Lingling's beautiful eyes gleamed with anticipation. What kind of Soul Ring would she be able to buy from Lin Fan?

After waking up, Dugu Yan was extremely excited. She urged everyone to head to Suotuo City and wait for Qin Ming and the others to arrive, so they could give them a huge surprise.

After all, the Thorn Dragon had given her an enormous boost!

The Soul Skill granted by the Thorn Dragon Soul Ring was Thorn Domain. It could restrict the enemy's movements and also give her a counterattack effect, reflecting attacks she suffered back at her opponent.

With the poison of the Jade Jade Dragon added to the mix, the reflected attacks became even more terrifying!

Anyone who attacked Dugu Yan would end up poisoned, while their movements were restricted. They'd be unable to win or escape, and would be plunged straight into despair.

As for Gu Chen, there was even less need to say anything. With Twin Martial Souls, she'd gained a substantial boost by obtaining Soul Rings for both at once. And when she used Sun-Moon Symbiosis, its power was astonishing. Even an ordinary Soul Grandmaster probably wouldn't be her match.

She still couldn't compare to Lin Fan, who could leave several Soul Elders unable to fight back despite being only a Soul Master. But compared with other Soul Masters, her talent was already astonishing.

This left Qian Ying overjoyed, and her attitude toward Lin Fan grew warmer still.

If they returned to the families behind her parents now, Lin Fan probably wouldn't even need to show much talent to become the most doted-on person in both families.

"What a shame. I'd planned to be a spoiled second-generation Soul Master, but I've already captured a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. I don't need them at all, and I'm practically invincible already."

"This is so hard. I just wanted to be a second-generation Soul Master who lazed around, enjoyed life, and lived off my family. Why is that so difficult?"

Suotuo City wasn't far from Star Dou Forest, and Lin Fan's group arrived before long.

At that point, Lin Qingfeng and Dugu Bo also decided to take their leave.

Dugu Bo was, after all, an imperial retainer of the Heaven Dou Empire. Even if he wasn't under many restrictions, he couldn't stay away indefinitely.

Lin Qingfeng had to go home and take care of the family's affairs.

And so, Lin Fan was once again left among a group of girls. After making sure the area was safe and booking rooms for Lin Fan and the others, she also left Suotuo City.

Gu Chen had recovered, so she naturally needed to inform her family, as well as Gu Chen's father.

Once all the adults had left, Lin Fan and the others were completely free of restrictions. They spent their days wandering around Suotuo City. Lin Fan even bought a shop and began selling Martial Souls and Soul Rings.

He made money while waiting for Qin Ming and the others to arrive.

Dugu Yan took Ye Lingling and Gu Chen to the Soul Fighting Arena, while Lin Fan found an opportunity to head to an open area outside the city and summon the Titan Giant Ape.

Ever since he captured the Titan Giant Ape, he'd left it cooped up in a dark little space. It was time to have a talk with it.

Besides, they weren't far from Shrek Academy. Perhaps he could lure Xiao Wu out.

If he could get Xiao Wu to join him, Lin Fan would gain another Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast to protect him. At the very least, he'd gain another Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and its matching Soul Bone!

Whoosh—

The Super Ball flew through the air, and the Titan Giant Ape's massive body landed on the ground. In an instant, it turned around and glared at Lin Fan.

But it couldn't attack him.

It could also sense that it had formed a contract with Lin Fan, and an extremely one-sided one at that.

If it died, Lin Fan would be completely unharmed. But if Lin Fan died, its soul would be annihilated!

"How... how did you do that? How could you form that kind of contract with me using nothing but a little ball?"

Unable to hold back, the Titan Giant Ape asked outright. From what it could sense, Lin Fan and the Super Ball both had an incredibly weak aura!

"Oh?"

Seeing the Titan Giant Ape suddenly attack, Lin Fan was rather surprised. Then he chuckled. "Just like that. You seem like a clever fellow, so let's skip the nonsense."

"Listen to me, and I'll make you stronger. You might even have a chance to become a god! And apart from the battles that are necessary, I won't interfere with you much."

"If you won't listen, then... you can stay in that little ball forever."

Since the Titan Giant Ape hadn't attacked outright, Lin Fan didn't mind discussing a partnership with it.

In any case, he held the reins.

Whether the Titan Giant Ape agreed or not, it couldn't make waves.

At those words, the Titan Giant Ape fell silent.

With its pride, it would never let anyone order it around. Even if it meant dying together, it wouldn't let its opponent have their way!

But Sky Azure Bull Python and Xiao Wu were still alive, and it didn't want to die. What was more, Lin Fan had said he could help it become a god!

Who wouldn't dream of becoming a god after reaching the pinnacle of this world?

"Are you telling the truth?"

The Titan Giant Ape asked solemnly, "Isn't it very difficult for Spirit Beasts to become gods?"

"That's right."

Lin Fan chuckled. "It's very difficult for Spirit Beasts to become gods, but if you help me become a god, then once I've ascended, won't I be able to bring you along?"

"Let the first god lead the next, and we'll all ascend together!"

"Let the first god lead the next?"

The Titan Giant Ape scratched its head. While it hesitated, Lin Fan's thoughts stirred, and he summoned Sky Dream Ice Silkworm as well.

"Whoom!"

Spirit Beasts could sense one another's strength very clearly. The Titan Giant Ape was instantly alarmed, staring at Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in shock.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had originally lived in the Extreme North. After coming to Star Dou Forest, it had been locked away by the Ferocious Beasts, so the Titan Giant Ape hadn't known it existed.

It couldn't help being shocked to suddenly sense a Spirit Beast with such immense Soul Power.

"Hey, big dummy. Fancy seeing you again."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had sensed the auras of the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python before, so it wasn't especially surprised. It had also heard Lin Fan's conversation with the Titan Giant Ape and knew why he had summoned it.

Besides, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's own goal was to find a human and serve as his Wisdom Soul Ring, entering the divine realm together. Lin Fan's plan suited him perfectly!

"You can see for yourself. Even Spirit Beasts that cultivate for a million years still have a hard time becoming gods. This kid has pretty good talent, so I'm betting on him. As long as he becomes a god, then all of us can become gods!"

"If possible, bring Sky Azure Bull Python and Xiao Wu over to my side too. Then our chances of becoming gods will be even greater!"

"Are you willing?"

Lin Fan spoke softly, beginning his grand campaign of persuasion!