The trial was nearing its end.
Shen Ye opened his Dharma Form and grabbed the Earth Demonic Beast out.
"Yo, how have you been lately?"
Shen Ye asked.
Seeing his kindly expression, the Earth Demonic Beast felt a little alarmed despite itself and forced a smile as it spoke through Telepathy:
"What do you need, Master? Can I be of service?"
It knew perfectly well that, to this master, it was neither a close buddy like Big Skeleton nor a loyal subordinate like the Four Kings.
It had tried to kill him, lost, and only then followed him as a mere hired fighter.
"Are you a cosmic monster?"
Shen Ye asked.
"I was indeed born in the cosmos," the Earth Demonic Beast said honestly.
"Are there many powerful monsters in the cosmos?" Shen Ye asked.
"...Far too many. Simply too many to count."
"Then take a look at me."
Shen Ye activated the bloodline power of the Emperor Species, and a faint red glow radiated from his body.
"So you're a Universe Species too, my lord!" the Earth Demonic Beast exclaimed in delighted surprise.
"Is there any way to make me stronger?" Shen Ye asked directly.
"Changing your bloodline through special means, purifying it, eating certain special ingredients, or fighting battles to the death-all of those offer opportunities to grow stronger," the Earth Demonic Beast said, drawing on its seasoned experience.
Shen Ye nodded.
The information had been confirmed once again.
It seemed he would have to find time to visit the sect's Scripture Pavilion.
"All right, go back and rest."
"Thank you, my lord!"
The Earth Demonic Beast returned to his Dharma Form.
Shen Ye reached in and pulled out a Storage Bag.
-The Storage Bag that the "Good Brother" doll had snatched from Elder Wang as he lay