Chapter 145: Exchanging for Tianmeng Iceworm, the Temptation of Immortality
The next day.
In the area where Yun Yuan was located.
A gentle woman dressed in a green gown held a golden envelope in her hand.
Behind her…
Was a plump white worm over ten meters long and more than two meters in diameter.
This giant worm was the Tianmeng Iceworm.
In this era, his cultivation had nearly reached nine hundred and ninety thousand years, only ten thousand years away from one million years.
Yun Yuan's vast spiritual power sensed Bi Ji's arrival.
The next moment,
His body vanished from the spot and appeared before Bi Ji.
"You're here," Yun Yuan spoke calmly.
His eyes continuously swept over the pinkish-white giant worm behind Bi Ji, revealing an intense look of longing.
Tianmeng Iceworm concerned the birth of his second martial soul.
Seeing Yun Yuan's gaze, Tianmeng Iceworm's plump body couldn't help but tremble.
"What's going on? Why do I feel like this human wants to eat me?"
At this moment, Tianmeng Iceworm felt that rather than falling into Yun Yuan's hands, he'd rather continue being fed upon by the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
"It's you!"
Upon seeing Yun Yuan's appearance, Bi Ji froze briefly.
Stormy waves surged through her heart!
Wasn't this human powerhouse the young man she had searched for several years ago in the Star Dou Great Forest?
Although Yun Yuan's appearance had changed significantly compared to a few years ago—
Bi Ji still recognized him at a glance.
Yun Yuan was the missing youth whose disappearance had been caused by the Emperor Destiny Beast.
But how was this possible?!
A few years ago, Yun Yuan's strength had been weak beyond measure.
Yet in only a few years, his strength had already surpassed Di Tian's.
"That's right, it's me."
"Bi Ji, long time no see."
Seeing Bi Ji recognize him, Yun Yuan wasn't surprised.
Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, it was Bi Ji who had found him and then exchanged the Emperor Destiny Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, with Qian Daoliu.
Yesterday, his spiritual body hadn't displayed his appearance clearly.
Bi Ji naturally might not have recognized him.
But today, face-to-face, the memory in Bi Ji's mind naturally resurfaced.
After the brief shock, Bi Ji gradually calmed down and looked toward Yun Yuan.
"I've brought Tianmeng Iceworm. It's time for you to return Di Tian's remains."
"Of course."
As soon as the words fell, Yun Yuan waved his right hand, and cracks suddenly appeared in the surrounding space.
Immediately afterward, a massive black dragon body appeared beside Bi Ji.
"Di Tian... I never imagined that our next meeting would happen under such circumstances."
Looking at Di Tian's body, Bi Ji couldn't help sighing inwardly.
An old friend from the past had ultimately passed away.
Soul power circulated around Bi Ji as she stabilized Di Tian's enormous dragon body in midair.
Then she lightly waved her hand.
The Tianmeng Iceworm behind her instantly appeared before Yun Yuan.
Looking at Tianmeng Iceworm, the corners of Yun Yuan's mouth rose slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.
He waved his hand once again, causing spatial cracks to appear.
Tianmeng Iceworm's body was directly stored inside the separate dimension Yun Yuan had created.
"The transaction is complete. Bi Ji, if fate allows, we'll meet again."
After obtaining Tianmeng Iceworm, Yun Yuan was already impatient to return to Spirit City and properly study Tianmeng Iceworm.
In an instant, Yun Yuan's figure disappeared from the spot.
"Hopefully never again."
For Bi Ji, she never wanted to see Yun Yuan again.
Only after witnessing Yun Yuan's strength firsthand did she realize how unfathomably deep it was.
Simply creating a separate dimension with a casual wave of his hand... even if Di Tian were alive, his mastery over space might not necessarily surpass Yun Yuan's.
Immediately afterward,
Bi Ji brought Di Tian's dragon body back to the Great Ferocious Land by the Lake of Life.
Just as Yun Yuan had said before—
Dust returns to dust, earth returns to earth.
Since Di Tian had already died, he should be properly buried and allowed to rest in his homeland.
...
Spirit City, the mountain peak behind the Pope Palace.
Yun Yuan tore open space and landed atop the summit.
With a wave of his right hand, Tianmeng Iceworm was thrown out from the separate dimension.
"Big worm, I've been craving you to death."
As soon as Tianmeng Iceworm came out, he heard Yun Yuan's wolfish words, making him tremble in fear.
"H-Human powerhouse, y-you... what are you trying to do?"
Tianmeng Iceworm asked with a trembling voice.
"Big worm, I need your help with something right now."
"If you're willing to cooperate, you'll receive tremendous benefits in the future. Otherwise, if you resist, it won't make any difference, and you'll only waste the opportunity I'm giving you."
Yun Yuan threatened the Tianmeng Iceworm.
Using Tianmeng Iceworm's spiritual origin to condense a second martial soul, with Yun Yuan's terrifying comprehension and wisdom domain, this was something he could complete with absolute certainty.
However, if Tianmeng Iceworm cooperated during the process of researching and condensing the second martial soul, it would save Yun Yuan considerable time.
That was why Yun Yuan was willing to give Tianmeng Iceworm an opportunity.
An opportunity to live forever!
"M-My lord, what exactly do you need my help with...? And what is the opportunity you mentioned...?"
As a soul beast that had lived for hundreds of thousands of years and possessed little integrity, Tianmeng Iceworm naturally knew when to advance and when to retreat.
Now that he saw even the slightest chance to survive, he would grasp it tightly.
"I need to use your spiritual origin to condense my second martial soul. During this process, I need your cooperation."
The moment those words were spoken, Tianmeng Iceworm's heart sank heavily.
His spiritual origin?
Wouldn't that mean his life itself?
At this moment, his heart had nearly fallen into despair. With Yun Yuan's strength, he had absolutely no chance of escaping.
But thinking of the opportunity Yun Yuan had mentioned, a final sliver of hope emerged within him.
"No need to panic. After I use your spiritual origin to condense my second martial soul, I'll preserve a portion of your soul origin. Once I become a god, I'll revive you and allow you to become a divine beast, granting you eternal life!"
At this point, the divine trial mark on Yun Yuan's forehead, radiating the aura of divine inheritance, appeared.
"I am now already the inheritor of the Sea God. As long as I complete the divine trials, I can become a god."
"Now that I've said this much, I'll give you one minute to think. Even if you're unwilling to cooperate, you'll only be wasting some of my time."
After listening to Yun Yuan's explanation, Tianmeng Iceworm only thought for three seconds before speaking:
"My lord, I'm willing."
The conditions Yun Yuan offered had already satisfied him beyond measure. How could he refuse?
This was a chance to become a god!
Yun Yuan already possessed divine inheritance and had an extremely high chance of becoming a god.
As for Yun Yuan's promise, Tianmeng Iceworm had no doubts.
For a powerhouse at Yun Yuan's level, was there any need to deceive a big worm like him?
Just as Yun Yuan had said, whether he agreed or not, Yun Yuan still had ways to use his spiritual origin to condense a second martial soul.
Rather than hesitating and fearing consequences, it was better to go all in directly.
If successful, it would mean eternal, undying life!
"Good, big worm, I indeed didn't misjudge you. A worm who understands the times is a good worm."
"For the next period of time, just cooperate with me properly and don't harbor any little thoughts."
End of Chapter
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