Help Me Become a God

As he looked at Meng Xuanji's sinister smile, the Symbiotic Blood Lotus suddenly had an illusion.

Why did this young master seem even more evil than him when he smiled?

Could he really be some infamous evil soul master?

"What is your second soul skill? Too embarrassed to say?"

Meng Xuanji's expression suddenly changed, and a demon king-like pressure instantly washed over the Symbiotic Blood Lotus's entire body.

This was not merely pressure from soul power, but an oppressive aura. On a psychological level, it was even more effective than the pressure of soul power.

"No, no, I'll tell you."

"My second soul skill is called Ten Thousand Transformations Bodhi. It is similar to what you soul masters call a domain."

At the word "domain," Meng Xuanji immediately became interested.

"Mhm. Go on."

"Within my domain, a thin red string will fly out from above every soul master's head. The strings will fly above the master's head and transform into a blood-colored bodhi tree. These red strings cannot be attacked, touched, or cut."

"Those soul masters will then have their strength continuously drained by the red strings to nourish the master. After they die, they will become puppets without self-awareness. As long as the domain remains, they can revive endlessly and serve as the master's strongest arms."

"Once enough life essence has accumulated, Blood Bodhi will grow on the bodhi tree. It can revive the dead and regrow flesh on bones, making it a top-tier healing item. Even humans at the level of Titled Douluo covet it greatly."

"If Qian Daoliu hadn't shattered my domain with a single sword strike back then, I probably wouldn't have been captured alive."

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus complained indignantly, as though losing to Qian Daoliu was something humiliating.

But in Meng Xuanji's eyes, it was already incredibly fortunate that this thing had not been cleaved to death by Qian Daoliu's sword. If Qian Daoliu had truly wanted to destroy it, that strike would likely have shattered far more than just its domain.

"Good. I understand your abilities now. Then, welcome aboard."

Meng Xuanji extended his right hand toward the Symbiotic Blood Lotus.

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus also cautiously extended one of its lotus tendrils and shook Meng Xuanji's hand in friendship.

"Then, Master, may I take root in your sea of consciousness now? I'm a little hungry."

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus nervously rubbed its tiny lotus-tendril hands together, afraid Meng Xuanji would refuse and leave it to starve.

"Of course, but I have one condition."

"Say it, Master! As long as you let me eat, I'll definitely satisfy you!"

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus was nearly starving out of its mind! As long as it was not an excessive demand, even if Meng Xuanji asked him to bark like a dog twice, he would gladly do it.

Dignity? What was that? How could it be more important than food?

"Heh, don't get so excited. It's not some complicated request."

"I only hope that you can help me become a god."

"Become a god?" The Symbiotic Blood Lotus looked confused.

"Isn't that just a legend used to fool children?"

Cold sweat appeared on Meng Xuanji's forehead in embarrassment.

At present, there had never been a precedent of anyone becoming a god on Douluo Continent. Even Tianmeng had only begun considering using godhood to attain eternal life after Tang San became a god. Therefore, it was perfectly normal for the Symbiotic Blood Lotus to know nothing of such matters.

"What if I told you that gods truly exist in this world?"

Seeing Meng Xuanji's serious expression, the Symbiotic Blood Lotus could not help taking the matter seriously as well.

"Master, are you sure everything you said is true?"

"Absolutely. And I can find you proof of godhood right now."

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus immediately pricked up its ears, afraid of missing even a single word.

"Do you know why Qian Daoliu has lived until now? Although the lifespan of an Ultimate Douluo does indeed far surpass that of ordinary people, don't you think he has lived a little too long?"

"Could he be the Angel God?"

"No. He is merely the examiner in charge of the Angel God's Nine Trials. Compared to the true Angel God, he is not worth mentioning."

"An examiner?"

"Yes. The Angel God granted him a longer lifespan than ordinary Ultimate Douluo. Under a god's blessing, his strength can remain at its peak indefinitely, allowing him to suppress the entire Douluo Continent."

"True gods, meanwhile, are higher-dimensional lifeforms capable of achieving eternal life. They are existences that surpass soul masters in the very meaning of life. As long as one possesses a divine position in the God Realm, whether human or soul beast, they can achieve true eternal life!"

At the mention of eternal life, the Symbiotic Blood Lotus was tempted.

He was undoubtedly a soul beast afraid of death, but soul beasts would also grow old one day—it was only a matter of how long it took. If there truly was an opportunity in this world that could grant him eternal life, he would seize it without hesitation.

"As long as I enter the God Realm in the future, you too can gain true eternal life. You will no longer be bound by the river of time and can freely enjoy the greatest pleasures this world has to offer."

Meng Xuanji's almost bewitching words truly moved the Symbiotic Blood Lotus.

He was already a lamb under Meng Xuanji's control. He did not believe Meng Xuanji would fabricate a story about becoming a god merely to deceive him.

"Fine, I agree. But how am I supposed to help you? With the strength of just the two of us, I'm afraid becoming a god is simply impossible, isn't it?"

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus had not been blinded by eternal life. He knew perfectly well that a single soul beast like himself had no chance whatsoever of helping Meng Xuanji become a god, even with the Dark Blue Silver Emperor added to the equation.

Becoming a god was truly too difficult.

"You're right. That is why I hope you can help me obtain the remaining seven great darkest evil objects. Only by gathering the power of all eight evil objects will we have a chance to challenge for a divine position."

"You want to obtain the eight great darkest evil objects!"

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus was frightened by Meng Xuanji's mad idea.

"Master, do you know what level of existences the other darkest evil objects are? Don't underestimate them just because you subdued me."

"I was sacrificed to you only because Qian Daoliu stripped me of my original strength, and because I was restrained by the Dark Blue Silver Emperor. My other enemies are all still at their peak. Any one of them possesses cultivation no less than that of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. You really dare to dream!"

Meng Xuanji said, "Do you think someone whose weakest soul ring is not even a hundred thousand years old can become a god? Once one reaches the level of a god, soul rings will be purified by divine power into divine rings. Soul beasts below a hundred thousand years cannot withstand such a transformation at all."

"Gasp, that makes so much sense."

"So, are you willing to help me become a god? When we enter the God Realm together, you will no longer be the Symbiotic Blood Lotus. You will be the Eternal Life Blood Lotus, a god-level soul beast! The opportunity to become a god lies before us. Assist me, and I swear this will be the wisest decision you have ever made in your life."

Meng Xuanji's gaze was somewhat fervent, and his desire to become a god resonated with the Symbiotic Blood Lotus.

After a moment of silence, the Symbiotic Blood Lotus's attitude also became resolute.

"Fine! I'll gamble on it! At worst, I'll die alongside you! If we truly win, I'll become the Eternal Life Blood Lotus!"

Nice, the pitch worked!

Meng Xuanji was inwardly ecstatic.

If the Symbiotic Blood Lotus's sacrifice had been forced before, then now, even if Meng Xuanji wanted to kick it away, it would refuse.

The Symbiotic Blood Lotus was now like a stubborn plaster, clinging tightly to Meng Xuanji.

This was the first time it had ever encountered such an ambitious human, and the first time it had heard of such a magnificent undertaking. Compared to the path of becoming a god, all its previous achievements were as insignificant as children playing house.

At this moment, the Symbiotic Blood Lotus truly felt that its sacrifice might not have been a mistake after all.

Or rather, it had come out ahead!

It had gained a ticket aboard the train to godhood.