Looking at the white fox's desperate and shocked expression, Lu Yu didn't know what was wrong with it, but didn't want to argue with it any longer. The most important thing was to figure out the characteristics of this white fox.
The white fox in front of me wasn't even recorded in the Soul Beast Encyclopedia, and there wasn't even a similar Soul Beast.
"Ahem~ Tell me, what kind of Soul Beast are you, what are your abilities, and how many years have you reached?"
Lu Yu couldn't tell the exact age of the white fox, but judging from the fluctuations in its Soul Power, it should be over 70,000 years old, approaching 80,000 years old.
The white fox glanced weakly at Lu Yu, knowing full well that it had no chance of escape and only hoped that the other party would give it a quick death.
So the white fox honestly revealed all its information, but how much of it was true and how much was false remains unknown.
"My name is Illusory Moon Fox. Our clan is most skilled in mental power, which allows us to alter our appearance. I currently have 87,000 years of cultivation."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu was overjoyed. Using mental power to change one's appearance—wasn't that a perfect match for the Seventy-Two Transformations?
Both involve changing one's physical appearance; locking the Illusory Moon Fox Soul Ring will definitely unlock the Seventy-Two Transformations.
However, the current Illusory Moon Fox only has 87,000 years of lifespan! Lu Yu felt that was a bit low!
Judging from the Somersault Cloud, the size of the Somersault Cloud is determined by the age of the Soul Ring.
If we were to use the Seventy-Two Transformations, what would the age of the Soul Ring determine? The degree of similarity after the transformation? Would a higher age of Soul Ring result in a more similar transformation?
Lu Yu secretly calculated the number in his mind; the Somersault Cloud was only 82,000 years old at the moment.
My current physical condition can't withstand another Soul Ring that's nearly 90,000 years old. What if I were to upgrade the Illusory Moon Fox to 100,000 years old and then sacrifice it to myself?
Sacrificing is much easier than absorbing it yourself!
The Illusory Moon Fox is still 13,000 years away, which is just a matter of a single Immortal Herb.
Thinking of this, Lu Yu's tone softened considerably, Somersault Cloud descended slightly, still looking down at the white fox.
"I need to talk to you about something!"
The white fox merely glanced at Lu Yu before closing its eyes. It was now obvious that Lu Yu intended to kill it and absorb its Soul Ring.
He's about to die, so why bother with him?
Seeing the white fox's reaction, Lu Yu wasn't annoyed. He simply considered it a small privilege it had before it died and continued talking to himself.
"I'll help you level up to 100,000 years, and then you can offer yourself as a sacrifice to me, how about that!"
"Human, don't go too far! A scholar can be killed but not humiliated!" The white fox's eyes snapped open, glaring fiercely at Lu Yu.
"Oh ho! You actually know that saying!" Lu Yu was immediately shocked. A Soul Beast actually knew what "A scholar can be killed but not humiliated" meant!
However, Lu Yu quickly came to terms with it. It was quite reasonable for a Soul Beast that could change its form at will to transform into a human and mingle in a human city!
Lu Yu cleared her throat and said earnestly, "There's a saying among us humans: 'A wise man submits to circumstances.' I haven't finished stating my conditions yet. You can confirm them after I've finished!"
The white fox simply snorted coldly, too lazy to argue with Lu Yu.
The reason it was angry earlier was because Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is bound to produce Soul Bone. It thought that Lu Yu wanted to obtain a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, which was why it was willing to help it upgrade to 100,000 years old.
After all, there's a chance that even after 80,000 years, one might not have Soul Bone.
Lu Yu's lips curled up; he was sure that what he was about to say wouldn't tempt this little fox.
Wait a minute, this sounds so familiar!
Lu Yu blinked, feeling like she'd heard those words somewhere before!
"If you offer yourself to me, I, Lu Yu, can guarantee that after I become a god, I will resurrect you in the Divine Realm! I will make you a divine beast!"
Swish--
The white fox suddenly stood up, its enormous head pressed firmly against the railing, its fist-sized eyes staring intently at Lu Yu.
"Do you know how to become a god?"
The white fox's voice trembled slightly, a tremor it itself was unaware of.
Become a god!
Aside from the heavenly tribulation that lasts for 100,000 years, becoming a god is the ultimate goal that Soul Beast pursue throughout their lives!
Soul Beast of the Illusory Moon Fox's level only knows the concept of a god, but it doesn't know how to become a god!
Lu Yu's lips curled up; she'd taken the bait!
"Of course I know. We humans can become gods after reaching level 100, but as for Soul Beast, they need to reach a million years to become gods!"
You're only at 87,000 years old now. Calculate for yourself how far you're from a million years. As for me, a 13-year-old Soul Emperor, how long do you think it will take me to reach level 100?
If you offer yourself as a sacrifice to me, I will surely resurrect you in the Divine Realm after I become a god!
Upon hearing the number "million years," the white fox immediately lost interest; it was still a long way from that goal!
"You? You cunning human, would you really be so kind as to revive a Soul Beast like me? And why should I believe you can revive me!"
The white fox's face showed a mocking expression. Soul Beast and humans are inherently on opposite sides. Once humans have obtained what they want, why would they bother to resurrect a Soul Beast?
Lu Yu shook his head, looking at the white fox with disdain. "If you can't even revive a Soul Beast, do you still deserve to be called a 'god'?"
Upon hearing this, the white fox was taken aback!
Yes! That's a god! An omnipotent god! Is resurrecting a Soul Beast really such a difficult task for a god?
Seeing the wavering in the white fox's eyes, Lu Yu pressed his advantage, his expression solemn and his tone sincere.
You don't believe me? Then I swear it right here!
As he spoke, Lu Yu raised three fingers of his right hand toward the sky.
"I, Lu Yu, swear once again! If I attain godhood in the future and break my promise today, I will not revive the Illusory Moon Fox, nor will I grant it the title of a divine beast!"
Their divine essence shattered, their foundation of cultivation collapsed, and they were condemned to eternal damnation, plunged into the deepest hell, suffering the torment of having their souls devoured for ten thousand years, never to be reincarnated again.
Each solemn oath echoed through the dense forest, resolute and ruthless, leaving no way out.
The white fox was completely stunned.
The enormous fox body trembled slightly. Although it didn't understand many of the terms, it knew that it dared not utter the oath that the human before it was making.
The mockery and skepticism vanished, replaced by utter shock and disbelief.
Throughout its long lifespan, it has heard countless lies and promises from humankind, but never has anyone dared to make such a deadly oath that cuts off all future possibilities.
And all for a Soul Beast!
" Lu Yu ~ Don't you want your reputation anymore?" Zhu Zhuqing took a long time to realize what she meant.
She thought Lu Yu's oath was just to trick the white fox into offering a sacrifice to him, but who could have imagined that Lu Yu could make such a vicious oath!
Lu Yu smiled and gently rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's head to soothe her panicked emotions.
The white fox stared blankly at Lu Yu, its large eyes filled with hesitation.
Becoming a god takes millions of years, a distant dream; it has almost no hope of achieving that in its lifetime.
But the boy in front of us has extraordinary talent; he became Soul Emperor at the age of thirteen, and becoming a god in the future is almost a certainty.
By offering a sacrifice, one can gamble on a chance to be reborn in the Divine Realm and transformed into a divine beast.
Win the gamble and you'll be on top of the world!
Losing the gamble would only mean death, no different from the current outcome!
After a long while, the white fox slowly lowered its proud head, all the ferocity in its eyes dissipated, and its tone carried a hint of relief and loneliness.
"Human... I'll trust you this once. I'm willing to cooperate with you to break through to the next 100,000 years and then sacrifice myself for you. But remember your vow: after you become a god, resurrect me in the Divine Realm!"
"Of course, I don't want my godhood to be shattered because of you after all the hard work I've put into becoming a god!"
Lu Yu smiled and nodded, her tone very frank.
Upon hearing this, the white fox also believed that Lu Yu genuinely wanted to revive her. The difference between Soul Beast and having a divine status was obvious.