Kunpeng was naturally displeased by Yang Chen's cold, stern rebuke.
But it knew full well that it and Yang Chen had always been on different paths. Yang Chen sparing its life was already an act of utmost mercy; naturally, it would not do anything improper merely because of Yang Chen's words.
With a grave expression, it said, "What if I choose not to?"
"Then it seems I have no reason to keep you alive," Yang Chen said coldly.
"Then I have no choice either," Kunpeng said, shaking its head.
"Kunpeng, I'm quite pleased with your choice. Those who understand the times are the true heroes. Since that is the case, I'll give you two paths. First, I plant a slave seal on you. Second, you become a complete part of the Mountain River Destruction Map and merge with it forever. Of these two choices, which do you choose?" Yang Chen asked.
Kunpeng knew that Yang Chen was doing this in order to control it better.
After all, Yang Chen had no reason to trust it completely.
All it needed to do was choose the option that was better for itself.
Kunpeng hesitated briefly, then said resolutely, "I choose to become part of the Mountain River Destruction Map!"
The corners of Yang Chen's lips lifted. This Kunpeng was rather clever; it had made a very correct choice.
Kunpeng had made this choice after careful consideration. It knew clearly that if it chose to have a slave seal planted on it, then even if it could negotiate certain conditions, there would come a day when it might no longer hold any value for Yang Chen.
At that time, it would be perfectly normal for Yang Chen to kill it. Even if he did not kill it, if it had to serve as