All Four Corners Submit, Commanding the World
Qian Renxue's lingering consciousness drifted out from Zhang Lexuan's body. She looked at Qin Sheng with an extremely complicated expression.
"Letting everyone become Soul Masters and resolving the crisis of soul beast extinction... You are remarkable, even more remarkable than gods."
"I'm merely willing to do it." Qin Sheng smiled.
Zhang Lexuan asked curiously, "Ten thousand years ago, nine gods were born on the continent. After that battle, before Sea God and the others ascended to the God Realm, what did they do?"
Qian Renxue fell silent. Then she gave a bitter smile and answered:
"They were busy with the petty, tangled affairs of the mortal world."
The Shrek Seven Monsters who became gods ten thousand years ago had deep ties behind them, entangled beyond all sorting out with major clans, sects, and royal families.
During the time they remained on the continent after becoming gods, they were destined to be unable to escape worldly affairs.
"Dignified gods, yet their contributions to the continent weren't even as great as Little Sheng's." Zhang Lexuan muttered.
"At the very least, they should have dealt with the evil Soul Master problem."
"There used to be a prison that held evil Soul Masters. Spirit Hall cooperated with it." Qian Renxue spoke seriously.
"Then why were there so many evil Soul Masters on the continent later?" Zhang Lexuan asked.
"The prison was destroyed." Qian Renxue sighed.
She no longer mentioned the matter and instead asked Qin Sheng:
"You can make use of the faith of other gods?"
"Yes."
"After my defeat ten thousand years ago, faith in the Angel God persisted for a long time before it was erased. During that period, the Godhood Fragment spontaneously gathered a vast amount of faith power."
Qian Renxue recalled, "The reason my soul was able to remain until today was precisely because it was nourished by the faith power within this Godhood Fragment."
"But I believe there should still be faith power in other Godhood Fragments. If you can find them, let them become a source of support on your path to godhood."
"Fine."
Qin Sheng agreed immediately, without the slightest pretense of politeness.
In truth, he had already intended to collect fragments of the Angel God's godhood. They would be immensely helpful for his comprehension of laws.
Since they also contained faith power, that was naturally even better. He could kill two birds with one stone.
Far North.
"You're here." Snow Emperor smiled as she came forward to greet him.
"This time, there is something I need to..."
Qin Sheng quickly explained the matter.
Snow Emperor frowned. "But if we do this, soul beasts will go extinct."
She was close to Qin Sheng and trusted him, but that did not mean she was willing to watch soul beasts become extinct.
"Of course I have preparations." Qin Sheng smiled.
Snow Emperor's eyes lit up. "You developed that method?"
"Yes. Give me a drop of your blood."
Snow Emperor did as instructed. Using that drop of blood as a foundation, Qin Sheng mobilized the energy of heaven and earth and traced one law rune after another.
A ten-thousand-year Snow Girl Soul Ring carrying a domain soul skill gradually condensed.
Qin Sheng said, "I obtained a Godhood Fragment and gained many insights at the level of gods from it."
"With just one drop of a soul beast's blood, I can use its bloodline information to imprint the patterns of soul skills and create a Soul Ring."
"From ten years to a hundred thousand years, Soul Rings can all be condensed through this method."
"One drop of blood can create one Soul Ring?" Snow Emperor asked.
"Of course not. This kind of Soul Ring only requires a soul beast's blood the first time, to provide bloodline information and the principles of its soul skill. It doesn't even require them to provide energy."
Snow Emperor was delighted. This way, the soul beast crisis would be resolved!
Some soul beasts were dozens of meters long. To them, a few drops of blood were as insignificant as a human losing a strand of hair.
She cared deeply about this matter and raised another concern.
"But you can't personally create Soul Rings for everyone."
Qin Sheng smiled. "You underestimate me too much. If I had to personally act and condense Soul Rings for others, I could have done that long ago."
Anything gods could do, Qin Sheng could naturally do as well.
"What I have always pursued is widespread adoption and universal use."
"Now, I only need to inscribe Dao patterns onto Soul Tools. Other Soul Masters can inject soul power into the Soul Tools to activate them and replicate this process."
This was something that was about to change the world!
Snow Emperor's eyes shone brightly. "What should I do?"
"Collect a sample of blood, or another bloodline carrier, from every soul beast in the Far North and give it to me."
Qin Sheng did not stand on ceremony with Snow Emperor. "Also, come with me to the other soul beast gathering places and have them cooperate willingly as well."
"No problem. I'll help you persuade Di Tian and the others."
Snow Emperor was also a woman of action. She issued the Snow Emperor Decree and instructed Ice Empress and the others to prepare for the matter.
It was quite reasonable. Qin Sheng ordered Snow Emperor around, Snow Emperor ordered the ferocious beasts around, and the ferocious beasts ordered the hundred-thousand-year soul beasts around...
Star Dou Great Forest, the largest soul beast gathering place on Douluo Continent.
Its most central region was known as the Land of Great Evil. There was a Lake of Life there, which had always been a forbidden ground for humans.
But today, someone stepped into that forbidden ground.
"Di Tian, come out and meet me!" Snow Emperor was incomparably cold and beautiful.
"Snow Emperor of the Far North."
A figure in black appeared before them and stared at the two of them. It was Di Tian.
Ranked first among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, his cultivation was close to nine hundred thousand years, one level higher than Snow Emperor's current cultivation.
Before Qin Sheng's sudden rise, Di Tian had been the undisputed strongest living being on Douluo Continent.
"Even if you are the ruler of the Far North, you cannot trespass here without permission, much less bring a human with you!"
Roar!
Beastly roars sounded out. A giant bear with dark golden fur, a three-headed dog, a humanoid woman in jade-colored robes, and others appeared one after another.
These were the ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest, each with cultivation exceeding two hundred thousand years.
No, one soul beast was an exception. It only had fifteen thousand years of cultivation.
That soul beast had golden fur, and its entire body seemed to be made of translucent crystal, filled with a strange texture.
It resembled a lion overall, with dragon-like claws, golden flames beneath its feet, golden scales beneath its fur, and a third vertical eye.
Qin Sheng gave it an extra glance. This big cat really was quite pretty.
Come to think of it, Huo Yuhao should already be five years old, right?
"Di Tian, I came this time to discuss a matter that concerns the survival of soul beasts."
"Snow Girl, you traitor who mingles with humans, and you still have the nerve to say that!"
The golden giant bear roared. This was Lord Bear, with four hundred and eighty thousand years of cultivation.
"Shut up." Snow Emperor spoke, freezing heaven and earth.
"Seven hundred thousand years. You broke through."
Di Tian frowned. "For the sake of your status as the leader of the Far North, speak."
"This is Qin Sheng, the strongest person in the human world. He has a method to condense Soul Rings without hunting soul beasts," Snow Emperor said.
The many ferocious beasts looked toward Qin Sheng with great suspicion.
Qin Sheng smiled calmly. "I know the rules among soul beasts. Strength reigns supreme."
"If I merely say it with empty words, you probably won't take it seriously, so..."
"Come at me together."
"Arrogant!"
The hot-tempered Lord Bear was the first to lose patience. Golden light tore through the air.
Though its cultivation had not yet reached five hundred thousand years, its attack power ranked among the top three on the continent.
Qin Sheng looked at that Darkgolden Terrorclaw and softly uttered one word.
"Forbidden."
The power of heaven and earth surged, and the laws submitted. Lord Bear crashed directly to the ground, as if all the strength in its body had vanished.
The many ferocious beasts were horrified. Di Tian's expression became incomparably grave, as though he faced a great enemy.
"Have you become a god?"
"Not quite." Qin Sheng answered calmly.
Not quite?
Di Tian was somewhat stunned. The newly ascended gods from ten thousand years ago were not even as strong as you!
As a dragon that had once lived in the God Realm, Di Tian knew that those who had just inherited a godhood were actually only at level one hundred.
Only after ascending to the God Realm, undergoing baptism, and transforming would their cultivation gradually rise to a level that matched their godhood.
But you possessed this strength before becoming a god. Wasn't that a little excessive?
Qin Sheng reached out with one hand, controlling space as he grabbed at the foremost ferocious beast.
There was nowhere to hide and nowhere to evade. Even giving his all, Di Tian could not resist.
In the end, Qin Sheng made a light stroke. A drop of dragon blood fell onto his fingertip, and at the same time, the suppression over Di Tian was lifted.
Di Tian's expression darkened, and fear that he had not felt in a long time rose in his heart.
Between the former strongest being on the continent and the current strongest being on the continent, their strength differed by several dimensions.
"Can we talk now?"
Di Tian and the others: "..."
If you want to talk, then say what you want to talk about! You haven't said anything, so how are we supposed to know what you want to discuss?
"The matter Snow Emperor mentioned is the reason I came here," Qin Sheng said.
Next, he used Di Tian's blood to demonstrate for the soul beasts while explaining the principles.
Watching the black Soul Ring rise, Lord Bear and the others' eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
"It really can be done." Bi Ji, the kindest ferocious beast with a life attribute, was extremely astonished.
"This can indeed resolve the crisis of soul beast extinction." Di Tian took a deep breath.
"What do you want?"
"Faith."
Di Tian glanced at Snow Emperor. She nodded.
"Qin Sheng has already accepted the faith of the soul beasts of the Far North. In return, after he becomes a god, he will find the Ice God's godhood for me."
This was something Qin Sheng had permitted her to reveal.
"Soul beasts cannot become gods," Di Tian said.
"If you want Snow Emperor to become the Ice God, the God Realm will not allow it."
Qin Sheng said indifferently, "I will make them agree."
Besides, the rule that soul beasts could not become gods was not established by the current gods of the God Realm.
It had been made by the soul beast ancestor of astonishing wisdom, the Dragon God...
Seeing Di Tian deep in thought, Qin Sheng was not in a hurry. With a wave of his hand, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was pulled before him, staring at him blankly.
Meow meow meow? This kitty is about to lose its life!
Qin Sheng smiled at it, then rubbed its head. The feel was really nice.
Di Tian and the others had originally been worried that Qin Sheng would attack the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, but when they saw him petting the cat, their expressions immediately became indescribable.
At that moment, Di Tian's expression suddenly changed, and he instinctively revealed a respectful look.
Qin Sheng understood. It was probably the Silver Dragon King, who had inherited the Dragon God's astonishing wisdom, contacting Di Tian.
After a while, Di Tian said, "It is difficult for humans to place faith in soul beasts."
"In the Far North, I gathered faith under the identity of the Ice God. You can do the same. Just prepare some identity for me as a beast god."
Di Tian nodded. "Fine, we agree. I hope you truly can make Snow Emperor the Ice God."
If a soul beast god could be born, the situation of soul beasts should change greatly, shouldn't it?
"This is my promise to her. I will not break my word."
Qin Sheng said, "Next, collect bloodline carriers from the soul beasts of Star Dou and bring them to Blazing Spirit Academy in batches."
After petting the Three-Eyed Golden Lion once more, Qin Sheng said:
"Little one, you feel nice. I'll give you a little benefit."
Divine power flowed in. Qin Sheng refined the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's attributes, then left directly.
This kitty had survived again.
Snow Emperor said to Di Tian, "Qin Sheng is different from other humans. This is an opportunity. I hope you seize it."
With that, she followed Qin Sheng away as well.
"Where are we going next?" Snow Emperor asked.
Qin Sheng thought for a moment. "Let's find Evil Emperor."
"As long as we settle him, the other soul beast gathering places won't pose any problems. We can have them handle the rest."
Let soul beasts govern soul beasts!
Evil Demon Forest. When Evil Emperor saw that ominous star from three years ago descend once more, he was completely numb.
Then he saw Snow Emperor beside Qin Sheng, and Evil Emperor's teeth itched with fury.
Snow Emperor, you traitorous guide! Beast traitor!
"Evil Emperor, I came to discuss something with you."
Evil Emperor cautiously asked, "Are you here to kill me and take my Soul Ring and Soul Bone?"
Qin Sheng shook his head. "I won't touch you."
Evil Emperor let out a breath of relief and quickly said:
"Then there's nothing to discuss. Whatever you want to do, Your Excellency, I'll agree to it."
Qin Sheng: "..."
Where was the backbone of the continent's second-most powerful soul beast?
After learning of Qin Sheng's plans, the Evil Emperor relaxed even more.
"Not a problem at all. I'll be responsible for handling the soul beasts within the Sun-Moon Empire and ensure your plan proceeds smoothly."
After glancing at the Snow Emperor, the Evil Emperor came up with an idea and said:
"Your Excellency, I can accompany you to the Star Dou Great Forest to negotiate with Di Tian."
I can negotiate too. I can love humans too!
Besides, I'm not betraying the soul beast race. On the contrary, I'm enduring humiliation and hardship for the survival of soul beasts!
Greatness needs no further explanation.
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