Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

It knew better than anyone how difficult the path for a soul beast to become a god was.

but!

It's relatively easier for humans to become gods!

If it could find a human with exceptional talent, sacrifice itself to become the human's intelligent soul ring, merge with the human's soul, and assist the human in becoming a god, wouldn't it indirectly achieve godhood and gain immortality?

And right here, there is a perfect candidate!

The 100,000-year-old soft-boned rabbit has transformed into human form!

As everyone knows, after a 100,000-year-old soul beast transforms into a human, its talent will be among the very best of all humans!

Moreover, both the little rabbit and it are spirit beasts, so they should have something in common, right?

Therefore, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm once again set its sights on the Nine-Colored Deer.

It adjusted its emotional fluctuations to make itself sound more sincere.

"My esteemed auspicious beast, you see, I always want to leave, but it's not entirely for my own sake!" It tried to make its voice sound noble.

"I, Tianmeng, have cultivated diligently for millions of years and know firsthand how difficult it is for soul beasts to cultivate, let alone become gods. But recently, after much contemplation, I have finally discovered a shortcut!"

"The young lady Xiao Wu beside you is a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form, with unparalleled talent, a genius unlike any other! She is one of the most promising candidates to become a god! If you help me leave this place, I am willing to sacrifice myself and become Xiao Wu's wisdom soul ring! I will dedicate my million years of spiritual power and a portion of my cultivation to her, helping her to improve rapidly and clear away the obstacles on her path to godhood! When she achieves godhood, you, as her guide and companion, will naturally also have performed immeasurable merit!"

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm spoke in glowing terms, portraying herself as a selfless contributor willing to sacrifice for the future of soul beasts.

However, what came from the other end of the spirit was still the Nine-Colored Deer's gentle yet firm refusal to waver.

Although the Nine-Colored Deer is kind, it is not foolish. The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's words sound wonderful, but they are clearly unreliable.

Moreover, helping Tianmeng escape? It simply couldn't do that.

Furthermore, it did not want to offend Di Tian.

Moreover, it always felt that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's idea was too far-fetched and unreliable.

Moreover, the risk is too great; it cannot place Xiao Wu in unknown dangers for the sake of a vague idea.

"Sigh... Lord Auspicious Beast, please reconsider! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm kept nagging, unwilling to give up.

The Nine-Colored Deer ceased its response, severing its spiritual link with the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, and continued to quietly bathe in the energy of the Lake of Life.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm: "..." *sobs* I failed again!

……

Having failed to persuade the Nine-Colored Deer, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm rolled around at the bottom of the lake in frustration, stirring up a ripple of energy.

But its million-year lifespan is not for nothing; its resilience is absolutely top-notch among soul beasts.

If one path is blocked, then try another!

Since the auspicious beast is unresponsive, why not go directly to the person in question?

That little girl named Xiao Wu, a 100,000-year-old soft-boned rabbit in human form, seems easier to fool than the auspicious beast.

No, it's just that communication is much easier!

Without further ado, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm immediately concentrated its immense spiritual power and began to carefully penetrate the layers of seals and energy barriers of the Lake of Life, just as it had done when searching for the Nine-Colored Deer, meticulously searching for Xiao Wu's spiritual fluctuations.

At this moment, Xiao Wu was sitting by the lake, keeping company with the Nine-Colored Deer, while somewhat sullenly thinking about her mother and the human world outside the Star Dou Great Forest.

Although the beast tide had passed, her disgust for those greedy humans outside had not diminished at all.

Just then, a sudden voice, tinged with flattery and mystery, rang out in her mind.

Hey! Pretty and cute little sister~ Hello there!

"Who?" Xiao Wu was so startled she almost jumped up from the lakeside, her pink scorpion braid standing on end.

She looked around warily. Da Ming and Er Ming were nearby. Who would dare to use their spiritual power to spy on her? Besides, this was the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, where even 100,000-year-old soul beasts were just small Karami.

Since Xiao Wu followed the Nine-Colored Deer to the Lake of Life, her horizons have broadened considerably.

She used to think that with Daming, Erming, and her mother by her side, she could live happily and carefree in the Star Dou Great Forest.

But now she realizes that a 100,000-year-old soul beast is just the beginning.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid! I mean no harm!" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm quickly reassured her, trying her best to make her voice sound harmless.

"I am your friend from the bottom of the lake! I am the handsome, powerful, and helpful million-year-old soul beast, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm!"

A million-year-old soul beast? At the bottom of the lake?

Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment. She was no innocent little rabbit who knew nothing. How could a million-year-old soul beast be so powerful? Why would it suddenly come to her and say it wanted to help her?

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Xiao Wu immediately turned to the Nine-Colored Deer beside her and conveyed the message to it.

After listening to Xiao Wu's description, the Nine-Colored Deer gently replied, "Don't be afraid, Xiao Wu. It is the Ice Silkworm that I told you about, which was sealed by Di Tian. Don't worry, it can't get out."

With the confirmation and reminder from the Nine-Colored Deer, Xiao Wu felt more confident.

She composed herself and mentally replied, "Oh, it's you. What do you need?"

When Tianmeng Ice Silkworm saw that Xiaowu was paying attention to it, it immediately perked up and polished the same words it had said to the Nine-Colored Deer, delivering them with even more emotion and eloquence.

"Little Wu! I've been watching you for a long time! You are innocent, lively, and adorable, and your talent is one in a million! As a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form, you have an incredibly bright future!"

Chapter 93 Goth's Gathering

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm first showered Xiaowu with praise, after all, gaining her trust was the first priority.

Xiao Wu: "..." Unsolicited kindness is either a trick or a theft.

"But!" After the initial praise, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's tone immediately changed, becoming serious.

"The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties and dangers! How much time and how many perils would you need to endure to reach the final stage of Soul Master on your own? Just thinking about it makes your heart ache!"

"So what?" Xiao Wu remained unmoved.

"Therefore! I, the great million-year-old soul beast, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, am willing to help you!" It finally revealed its true intentions.

"If you're willing to do me a small favor—find a way to get Di Tian and the others to let me leave this damned lake bottom—I'll immediately sacrifice myself to you and become your Wisdom Soul Ring! Just think, a million-year Soul Ring! And a Wisdom Soul Ring at that! I can give you more than just Soul Skills; I can also give you my million years of spiritual power and cultivation experience! It will allow your Soul Power cultivation speed to advance by leaps and bounds, easily surpassing the Title Douluo level and heading straight for the God level! At that time, you and I will become one, ascending to godhood together, roaming freely between heaven and earth. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was trying to paint a beautiful picture to attract Xiaowu.

The temptation to quickly improve one's strength and become a god as soon as possible is irresistible to any soul master, let alone Xiao Wu, who has a blood feud with soul masters.

However, after listening, Xiao Wu's big pink eyes did not show any longing, but instead flashed a trace of vigilance and disgust.

She remembered her mother Arou's teachings and the admonitions of Daming and Erming.

Strength must be acquired through hard work and perseverance; shortcuts often come with enormous risks.

Moreover, there must be a reason why this guy was locked up by Di Tian!

A million-year-old soul beast willingly sacrificed itself for him?

It sounds incredibly unreliable. Besides, is Sister Xiaowu the kind of soul beast who would betray her principles for power, or rather, easily believe the words of a stranger silkworm?

"Hmph!" Xiao Wu snorted in her mind.

"You talk a good game! Who knows if you're lying? Di Tian locked you up because you've done something bad! I'm not falling for it! You want to get out? No way! You'll stay down there obediently!"

After saying that, Xiao Wu imitated the Nine-Colored Deer, ignoring Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, and subconsciously moved closer to the Nine-Colored Deer, as if she felt safer that way.

Deep in the lake, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm was rejected once again, and its fair body seemed to dim slightly.

"Aaaaaah! How come they're all like this! They wouldn't even take a million-year spirit ring for free? Are young spirit beasts these days so hard to fool?!"

The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm roared silently at the bottom of the lake, so frustrated that it almost bit off its own silk.

He died before achieving his goal, leaving Tianmeng with tears in his eyes!

But will it give up?

Obviously not.

"Neither hard nor soft approaches work. It seems we need to change our strategy and play the long game."

……

Tian Dou City, Imperial Palace.

Eva leaned lazily against the soft couch, listening to Lin Wan briefly recount his breakthrough during this trip.

When she heard that Lin Wan had reached level 43 and obtained a ten-thousand-year soul ring, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and then turned into intense interest.

“The fourth ring of the eternal era, my dear cousin, every time you appear, you always manage to surprise others.” Eva’s red lips curved slightly, her fingertips gently tapping the armrest.

"Once word gets out about your spirit ring configuration, I'm afraid all the old guys in Heaven Dou City will get restless. Do you need your cousin to deflect some unnecessary concern for you?"

Lin Wan remained calm and said indifferently, "Thank you for your kindness, cousin, but there's no need to trouble yourself. I already have a plan, and I'm not returning to the city alone this time."

“Oh?” Eva raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.

“Ms. Godot is traveling with me,” Lin Wan said.

"Since occupying that treasure land, she has devoted herself to research and has refined many magical potions. Now she needs some special materials. Tiandou City is a hub of resources and is the best place to trade. She came here for two reasons: first, to collect materials, and second, to take this opportunity to make her name, Geduo, known throughout Tiandou City."

Eva instantly understood, a glint of admiration and calculation flashing in her eyes.

“Brilliant! You’re planning to use a diversionary tactic to shift everyone’s attention from you to that Lady Gothel and her magical potions? This will satisfy their curiosity, allow everyone to get what they want, and save them a lot of trouble.”

"It's just mutually beneficial," Lin Wan nodded.

"They are eager to learn the secrets of spirit rings, and Ms. Godor happens to have something they can't refuse. A fair trade, everyone's happy."

“Very good, where do you need my help?” Eva’s smile widened.

“We’ll temporarily borrow a corner of my cousin’s residence as Ms. Ge Duo’s temporary residence and trading venue. She’s new to Tian Dou and needs a substantial guarantee to prevent any troublemakers from disturbing her,” Lin Wan said.

In Lin Wan and Ge Duo's view, exchanging some potions with decent effects, which were not difficult for Ge Duo to refine, for rare and precious natural treasures that were hard to find in the outside world was an extremely worthwhile deal.

This not only allowed them to obtain more raw materials, but also helped them establish Geduo's reputation throughout the entire Tiandou region.

“No problem at all,” Eva agreed.

……

After Lin Wan returned to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, without him having to make any special announcements, the news of his current level of 43 and his fourth soul ring of ten thousand years spread throughout the entire Heaven Dou City instantly.

In the later stages of Soul Master cultivation, the slower the cultivation speed becomes.