"That's right. That's exactly what I wanted to say. Whether you're interested or not is up to you, Senior." Xiao Ting answered affirmatively. "As things stand, your soul force will completely disappear within 500 years, leaving only soul traces on the Yellow Spring Stone Tablet."
"If none of your descendants reach a level beyond Dou God and possess the ability to revive you, then by the time the Yellow Spring Stone Tablet decays, you will completely disappear from this world."
"However, if you become the spirit of that relic, at the very least the Yellow Spring Stone Tablet will not be destroyed, and you will not die completely. You will simply live another life."
The remnant soul of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint indeed understood the reasoning.
However, he understood even more clearly that if he made this decision, he would have no choice but to acknowledge Xiao Ting as his master.
For him, the strongest person of the era and a half-God level expert, this was not an easy decision.
As if sensing the remnant soul of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's thoughts, Xiao Ting chuckled and said, "Senior, there's no need to rush to acknowledge me as your master. Let me first turn you into the spirit of a divine artifact and transform the Yellow Spring Stone Tablet into a divine artifact."
"At that time, I hope you will control the Yellow Spring Divine Stele and leave with me, helping me in battle whenever I need it."
"When I reach the Dou God realm, I believe you will be willing to acknowledge me as your master. At that time, I will also be happy to help you transform into a sacred existence."
These words completely changed the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's thinking.
In other words, he now had a choice: follow the path of becoming the spirit of a divine artifact, or take a gamble and hope that a descendant who inherited his bloodline would grow to the Dou God level or higher and revive the imprint that might exist within him.
However, if he chose the path of a spiritual artifact, he would not need to immediately acknowledge Xiao Ting as his master. Instead, he should first accept his help and serve as Xiao Ting's subordinate or assistant for a period of time.
The fact that he agreed to acknowledge Xiao Ting as his master only after Xiao Ting reached the Dou God realm would be seen as a dignified act.
After all, no matter how strong he was, he was only a nominal half-god.
After death, acknowledging a true Dou God as one's master was not shameful — it was fortunate.
"Understood. I agree!"
The remnant soul of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint had not only cultivated to this level but was also a very decisive person.
Since Xiao Ting had shown such a sincere attitude, he had no reason to hesitate.
"Understood. Then please cooperate, Senior!"
Xiao Ting sat cross-legged and began operating the mechanism.
Both the Burning Flame Saint Stele and the Yellow Spring Divine Stele could play extremely important roles.
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Rumble!
Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.
At the border between the Beast Region and the Eastern Region, there was an extremely prosperous area.
In this area stood a massive city. Inside the city was a magnificent, gem-encrusted pavilion — the headquarters of the Ye Clan Merchant Association.
The Ye Clan Merchant Association symbolized the power of an ancient clan in the outside world. In terms of influence, it was not inferior to the Hall of Souls, but it had always operated discreetly.
After the Soul Extinction Alliance and the Hun Clan entered into war, the Ye Clan Merchant Association provided a great deal of logistical support.
Currently, all the high-level alchemists of the Yao Clan were stationed at the Ye Clan Merchant Association headquarters, responsible for refining pills.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a massive spatial rift appeared directly above the giant city.
Black clouds intertwined with strange runes appeared and instantly sealed off the entire area.
Immediately after, countless sounds of wind and thunder rang out. Powerful members of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, led by their clan leader Huang Tian, flew out from the spatial rift.
The earth suddenly split open, and yellow mist spread. Powerful members of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, led by Yao Ming, began to appear.
"Hehehe."
The strange laughter of a late-stage four-star Dou Saint expert of the Hun Clan resounded throughout heaven and earth.
"The Ye Clan Merchant Association, the logistical base of the Soul Extinction Alliance, has been occupied by my Hun Clan today."
"Alchemists of the Yao Clan, I will gladly accept your souls!"
In the city below, a Battle Saint of the ancient clan appeared and said coldly, "Hun Mie Quan, you incited the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan to attack our ancient clan. You must have paid a considerable price, right?"
"Hehehe." Hun Mie Quan's laughter created countless cracks in heaven and earth. "Gu Xuan Tong, I didn't expect you to be the one guarding this place. No matter how many benefits my Hun Clan promised the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, killing you would not be a loss."
Gu Xuan Tong ignored Hun Mie Quan and turned his gaze to the leader of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. He said coldly, "Huang Tian, have you thought this through carefully? If you withdraw now, our Soul Extinction Alliance will still give you a chance."
"If you walk the same path as the Hun Clan, you will not be able to pay a price equal to the consequences!"
Upon hearing this, a moment of conflict flashed in Huang Tian's eyes.
The ancient clan was an existence they could never afford to make an enemy of.
However, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan was now openly siding with Xiao Ting, which meant they stood on the same side as the Soul Extinction Alliance.
The Heavenly Phoenix Clan had always been in a hostile relationship with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. They could not stand by and watch the Ancient Void Dragon Clan fully revive.
The Hun Clan had promised to support the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan in their war against the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and had even promised to help them find the bloodline of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix.
If the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan remained neutral, then when the Hun Clan eventually won, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan would be the first to be destroyed.
Under coercion and temptation, they had only one choice left.
"Gu Xuan Tong, no further explanation is needed!"
Sounds of wind and thunder echoed around Huang Tian. Special feathers formed by the power of wind and thunder began to condense in the air.
Seeing this, Gu Xuan Tong lightly shook his head. "Then, Heavenly Demon Phoenix, you can just wait to be dealt with!"
Upon hearing this, both Huang Tian and Hun Mie Quan felt uneasy.
Gu Xuan Tong was far too calm. He didn't seem to feel anything about suddenly being ambushed and surrounded by powerful experts.
Suddenly, the two of them realized something was wrong. From beginning to end, Gu Xuan Tong had only questioned Huang Tian and had not questioned Yao Ming at all.
The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe had a Dou Saint leading them and posed a considerable threat. Was he completely ignoring them?
In the next moment, Hun Mie Quan sensed something and his expression changed drastically. "Yao Ming, what are you doing!?"
"Of course, I'm preparing to seal the space and trap and defeat you all. What else can this clan leader do?!" Yao Ming took the lead and led all the high-ranking members of his tribe to set up the Coiling Snake Heavenly Array.
The aura of the Nether Realm rose and transformed into countless massive golden energy snakes that soared high into the sky, sealing the entire space.
Hun Mie Quan said with a puzzled expression, "This procedure wasn't part of our plan. Sealing the space was supposed to be handled by my Hun Clan. You should immediately lead your subordinates to attack the city."
Upon hearing this, Yao Ming let out a chilling laugh that made Hun Mie Quan and the others tremble. "What does the plan between the Hun Clan and the Heavenly Phoenix Clan have to do with my Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe?"
"Yao Ming, you…" Hun Mie was about to curse.
In the next moment, he sensed strong spatial fluctuations from the sky.
In the next moment, space cracked open. A massive void flame dragon claw appeared and slammed down toward him!
"Ancient Void Dragon!" Hun Mie Quan's expression became extremely ugly. "The powerful members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan actually appeared here at this time!?"
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