Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 144 The deal is concluded
Zhang Lexuan was not surprised by Hyotei's undisguised indifference.

The other party is one of the most powerful beings among the soul beasts. It is already rare for them to maintain basic communication with a human soul master like me. It would be strange if they were friendly.

However, the conditions proposed by Hyotei stirred up a storm in her heart.

His second martial soul was made from a super ferocious beast like the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.

The Ice Jade Scorpion clan are the kings of the far north, born with the power to control extreme ice, and are among the most elite bloodlines of ice-attribute soul beasts.

The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion is the emperor among them, representing the ultimate in extreme ice, and its potential and power are beyond doubt.

If Yin Chen succeeds, he will simultaneously possess the mysterious and unpredictable Time Ruler Martial Soul, which manipulates time, and the domineering and unparalleled Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul, which controls the ultimate ice.

Soul Masters with twin martial souls are extremely rare, and each one possesses the potential to become a top-tier expert.

Yin Chen's first martial soul has already demonstrated terrifying power at the rule level. If he were to add a top-tier, powerful, extreme ice martial soul... Zhang Lexuan could hardly imagine how far Yin Chen would grow in the future.

It's not as simple as one plus one equals two; it's a qualitative leap.

Despite being deeply shocked and even secretly hoping that Yin Chen could seize this incredible opportunity, Zhang Lexuan knew her limits.

This was Yin Chen's own choice. As her senior, she could care, but she could never overstep her bounds.

She silently closed her eyes, focusing all her energy on circulating her soul power to heal her injuries in conjunction with the medicine, and no longer participated in the subsequent conversation.

On the other side, after hearing Hyotei's conditions, Yin Chen gently stroked his chin with his fingers, appearing deep in thought.

"The terms are indeed very tempting."

He admitted, his golden eyes gleaming with rationality.

"But since it's a transaction, it's all about fairness. I've gained such a huge benefit, so what price should I pay?"

He knew in his heart that directly seizing the 100,000-year-old snow lotus, or even attempting to forcibly devour the Ice Emperor's essence, was not a wise move.

Not to mention the unpredictable consequences of Ice Emperor's dying counterattack, with his current Soul Master cultivation, trying to forcibly contain the massive origin of a 390,000-year-old super ferocious beast is nothing short of a pipe dream, and the most likely outcome is that he will explode and die.

Only with Hyotei's willing cooperation can the risks be minimized and the benefits maximized.

Seeing that Yin Chen had gotten to the point, Hyotei's spirits lifted slightly, and she forced herself to overcome her increasingly heavy weakness as she spoke:

"The deal is simple. I will voluntarily give up resistance and guide my essence and the power of the snow lotus to become your second martial soul. From now on, we will share the same fate, and we will share the same fate. What you need to do is help me save someone, and after you have enough power, avenge me."

Her terms were direct and straightforward, without any complicated clauses, because she knew she had no more bargaining power or time to negotiate.

"Saving lives and avenging them, okay, I agree."

Yin Chen nodded decisively without hesitation.

His straightforward attitude surprised Hyotei.

She had thought that the other party would at least ask who she was trying to save and who her enemy was, and might even use this as an excuse to lower her demands.

"You...aren't you going to ask who the person we're trying to save is? And who my enemy is?"

Hyotei couldn't help but ask, his eyes filled with confusion.

Yin Chen looked at her, a calm yet sincere smile on his face, and said:

"Why ask so many questions? Just like you said, once you become my second martial soul, we will be a community with a shared destiny. Helping you save people and avenge others is something I am destined to face and bear in the future. After we truly fight side by side and get to know each other, even without today's deal, as a partner, would I stand idly by?" His words were taken for granted, as if it were a matter of course.

He wasn't making empty promises; he was stating a logic he believed in—since we're now on the same side, your business is naturally my business.

These words, like a warm current, instantly impacted Hyotei's heart, which had been frozen for hundreds of thousands of years.

She stared blankly at Yin Chen, at his clear and firm golden eyes, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

After a long while, she finally came to her senses from the shock. A very slight, yet real, smile slowly bloomed on her originally cold face.

The smile dispelled some of the lifelessness between her brows, making her look more vibrant.

"It seems... my luck isn't completely terrible."

She spoke softly, her tone carrying a sense of relief.

"I didn't choose the wrong person."

"of course."

Yin Chen smiled confidently, his tone carrying just the right amount of arrogance.

"You can't go wrong choosing me. After all, you'll hardly find another person as outstanding and reasonable as me."

He said it half jokingly and half seriously.

Although Hyotei's current tragic situation is ultimately related to the chaos of the Nirvana Corpse brought about by the "True Blood of All Businesses," the source of all this is him.

However, Yin Chen felt little remorse. The attack on the far north by the Hall of Rebirth was their own decision, and he naturally wouldn't take the blame upon himself.

At this moment, he was more focused on consolidating the newly established, fragile relationship of trust in a relaxed manner, raising Hyotei's favorability to ensure the smooth progress of the subsequent integration.

Hyotei didn't pay attention to the slight narcissism in his words, or rather, at this moment she was more willing to believe the confidence and responsibility behind that narcissism.

She took a deep breath, even though the action itself was incredibly difficult for her.

"Then... let's not delay."

Her gaze hardened, and she gently lifted the 100,000-year-old snow lotus with both hands, offering it to Yin Chen.

"The process of fusion will be extremely painful. My essence will impact your body and soul. You must endure it. If we fail, we will all be annihilated."

Yin Chen's smile faded, and his expression became serious.

He took the 100,000-year-old snow lotus that exuded a soft glow and a powerful life force, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over the icy blue snow bud deep within the petals.

He naturally knew that this seemingly insignificant snow pill was the only remaining spiritual essence of the Snow Emperor, the last spark of a nearly 700,000-year-old soul beast.

However, at this moment, the Snow Emperor has fallen into a deep sleep due to the self-destruction and severe injuries, and her aura has been suppressed to the extreme. It is unknown when she will be able to awaken.

However, given his current "persona," he should not know the truth about Xue Dan.

So he raised his head and looked at Hyotei with just the right amount of doubt, as if asking what this Snow Pill was.

Hyotei noticed his question and said weakly:
"Keep her safe. After we complete our fusion, I will tell you everything."

(End of this chapter)