Betting on My Godhood, Di Tian's Investment

"The other half of the Auspicious Beast's fortune lies within him."

Di Tian finally turned his gaze toward Ji Ye.

Those golden eyes fell upon Ji Ye, scanning him from head to toe.

Around twelve years old, a five-ring Soul King's cultivation; his talent was indeed impressive.

However, his attention was not on Ji Ye's Soul Power, but rather on the faint glimmer of golden light deep within his pupils.

The power of fate, the fortune of the Star Dou Forest, had already merged into this human.

Di Tian took a step forward.

The pressure descended once more, heavier and more crushing than before.

The ground beneath Ji Ye's feet instantly cracked with fine fissures, his knees buckled violently, and his entire body was pressed toward the earth by that immense force.

Di Tian's voice came from above, devoid of any emotion.

"Human, I do not care what methods you used to make the Auspicious Beast voluntarily share half of her fortune with you. But do not think that I would not dare to kill you."

Ji Ye gritted his teeth, his body bent to its absolute limit.

The scent of death rushed toward him, more suffocating than the pursuit of Ghost Douluo.

Only one thought remained in his mind.

He could not die here.

His third soul ring flared brilliantly.

"Third Soul Skill, Void: Absolute Domain."

A distorted, spherical space expanded abruptly with him at the center, and Di Tian's pressure was forcibly diverted at the edge of the domain.

Taking advantage of that momentary slack, Ji Ye's second soul ring lit up.

"Second Soul Skill, Void: Inch-Distance."

His figure flickered within the domain, breaking free from the range of the pressure and landing beside an ancient tree three zhang away, gasping for air.

The Absolute Domain shattered after holding for only a single breath.

Di Tian extended a finger and tapped lightly; that patch of distorted space burst like a bubble.

But the look in his eyes as he watched Ji Ye had shifted from indifference to a hint of intrigue.

"A spatial martial soul," Di Tian said slowly.

"To actually be able to break free from my pressure. Interesting."

Ji Ye leaned against the tree, his chest heaving violently, sweat dripping from his forehead down his jawline.

He looked into Di Tian's golden eyes, feeling a lingering sense of dread.

As expected of the 880,000-year cultivation Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian!

"Senior... this junior did not use any means to force the Auspicious Beast. This is all a misunderstanding."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion ran over from the side.

"Uncle Di Tian, I have seen his memories; he is different from other humans."

She paused, her voice dropping lower.

"Besides... even if you kill him, the power of fortune will not return."

"Three-Eyed Golden Lion," Di Tian raised his eyes to look at the Auspicious Beast.

"I will settle the matter of the fortune with you later; you may leave now."

"Scarlet King, take the Auspicious Beast back."

Di Tian spoke coldly.

Scarlet King, having recovered from his earlier shock, immediately led the Three-Eyed Golden Lion away.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion cast one last, reluctant glance at Ji Ye.

Ji Ye waved at her to show he was fine.

The corners of Di Tian's mouth curled upward slightly.

"Human, I did not expect you to maintain such a mindset even at a time like this."

"If it were anyone else, they would have likely knelt in terror before me long ago."

Ji Ye straightened his body, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Senior Di Tian, you would not truly dare to kill me. Killing me would bring only harm and no benefit to you, or to the entire Star Dou Forest."

Di Tian could not deny it; Ji Ye was absolutely right.

But so what?

Ji Ye continued.

"Instead of that, why don't we make a high-stakes wager?"

"Oh? And what is the wager?" Di Tian grew interested.

"A wager on whether I can become a god in the future!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Di Tian, Bear Lord, Bi Ji, and Ten Thousand Demon King were all stunned.

Become a god?

Was this human being too whimsical?

Di Tian did not laugh; he watched Ji Ye with keen interest.

"Human, are you saying you are certain you can become a god?"

"If this seat remembers correctly, it has been over twenty thousand years since the last human ascended to godhood."

"The Sea God, the Angel God. Since them, no one has been able to take that step."

"What makes you think you can do it?"

Ji Ye stood beneath that ancient tree, his back against the rough trunk.

"Because I have already found my own path."

Ji Ye's voice was not loud, yet it carried an unquestionable firmness.

"The Sea God relied on faith, the Angel God relied on divine artifacts. As for me—I rely on myself."

As he spoke, he raised his hand. A layer of transparent halo shimmered at his fingertips, and the surrounding space twisted slightly.

"My martial soul is space and time itself. As long as I continue to cultivate, one day I will be able to completely master these two great laws. When that time comes, becoming a god will be as natural as water flowing into a channel."

Di Tian looked into his eyes.

There was ambition in that gaze, determination, and an indescribable sense of confidence, as if he were speaking of something he had already confirmed rather than gambling on a future.

"You are very confident," Di Tian said slowly. "But between confidence and strength lies time and tempering."

"I will use time to prove it," Ji Ye said.

Di Tian watched him, silent for a long time.

Ten Thousand Demon King and Bear Lord remained disdainful, clearly not believing the human's words.

Bi Ji also felt in her heart that godhood was far away, yet this human gave her a different feeling.

The air was quiet for a few seconds.

Di Tian finally spoke.

"Your space martial soul is indeed unique, but to become a god, the martial soul alone is not enough."

"There is still much you need to experience. Comprehension of laws, spirit rings and spirit bones, the power of faith, and even the blessing of the world's fortune."

He glanced at Ji Ye.

"You possess half of the Star Dou Forest's fortune, which counts as a head start."

Ji Ye listened to his words without rushing to refute, nodding slightly.

"Senior is right. But I believe I will definitely reach that step."

Di Tian looked at him, silent for a few breaths.

"What is your name?"

"Ji Ye."

Di Tian nodded.

"Ji Ye, this seat will give you a chance."

As he spoke, he took out a dragon scale, which radiated the aura of an eight-hundred-and-eighty-thousand-year-old fierce beast.

Di Tian handed the reverse scale to Ji Ye.

"This is this seat's reverse scale. It will not affect your cultivation, nor will it restrict your movements."

Di Tian's voice was calm.

"But this seat can sense your location through it. If you encounter danger, you may crush it. This seat can help you resolve it."

Ji Ye looked down at the reverse scale, sensing a faint trace of Di Tian's aura within it.

"Many thanks, Senior."

Di Tian turned around, facing the Lake of Life.

"You may go. Half of the auspicious beast's fortune is on you, which can be considered an investment from this Star Dou Forest. If you can truly reach that step, it will also be beneficial to the Star Dou Forest."

"If you are merely boasting, then this seat will not mind reclaiming this fortune."

Di Tian's final sentence clearly carried killing intent.

Ji Ye bowed slightly toward Di Tian.

"Many thanks, Senior."

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