Chapter 251: Another "Dou Zun" Slave Acquired
Yao Tianhuo retracted his Five Wheel Departing Flame Art and fell into silence as he looked at Wu Tian.
Though he knew he was no match for this young man, becoming his slave was simply too humiliating.
Yet, if he refused… his soul would be completely annihilated. And that meant true death.
He had waited so many years for a chance at revival. Could he really just let it slip away?
The tense silence lasted for several minutes before Yao Tianhuo sighed deeply.
"Fine, I agree… No "
Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt something strange.
An invisible force connected him to Wu Tian.
It was… a slave contract?!
He could clearly sense that this young man could end him with a mere thought…
How was this even possible?!
He had only agreed verbally he hadn't even set any conditions!
And yet, the contract had already taken effect?!
This was absurd!
Could this be what people called "words shaping reality"?
Just what kind of terrifying existence was this kid?
Wu Tian felt the power of the contract take hold and chuckled. He looked at the dumbfounded Yao Tianhuo and said, "Go on, Skyfire Venerable. You were about to say something, weren't you? There are no more secrets between us now."
Yao Tianhuo smiled bitterly.
"What else is there to say? …Skyfire Venerable greets his master."
With that, he bowed.
Wu Tian quickly helped him up, smiling kindly.
"Skyfire Venerable, no need to be so formal. What I said about 'slave' was just words. Don't consider yourself as one in the future."
Yao Tianhuo: ...Yeah, right.
First, you make me your slave. Then you tell me not to act like one.
Perfect. Just perfect.
After a moment of silence, Yao Tianhuo hesitated before speaking. "Uh…"
Wu Tian immediately understood what he wanted to ask.
So, without waiting for him to finish, Wu Tian clasped his hands behind his back and said, "My name is Wu Tian. I am the Guardian Elder of the Snake Tribe. You may address me as Guardian Elder."
Yao Tianhuo's expression twitched.
A person this powerful… and all he wanted to be called was Guardian Elder?
How ridiculously low key.
Too low key. It was terrifying.
"Guardian Elder… my soul…"
Wu Tian waved his hand.
"No need to say more. I already have a pill formula to repair your soul. Once we leave this place, I'll help stabilize it so it won't continue to break down."
Yao Tianhuo nearly collapsed.
How did he know everything?!
He even had a way to repair his soul?!
Was there anything this guy didn't know?
As Yao Tianhuo struggled with his thoughts, Wu Tian reached out his hand and absorbed the Fallen Heart Flame that had been attached to the old man's skeleton.
Compared to the one Wu Tian had absorbed earlier, this flame was much weaker.
"Little Fallen" yes, that name suited it perfectly.
With a flick of his wrist, Wu Tian stored it away in his Hu Sha Treasure Space.
After absorbing multiple Heavenly Flames, the Hu Sha Ring had undergone tremendous expansion, creating a near infinite storage space.
Even the powerful energy of the Fallen Heart Flame couldn't damage anything inside.
As the faint heat waves spread through the space, Wu Tian could feel the subtle energy fluctuations the very source of the Skyburning Qi Refining Tower's power.
With this "Little Fallen", the tower would become even easier to control.
This was great news for the Jia Nan Academy.
Wu Tian glanced at Skyfire Venerable, then at the skeleton that had once been his.
Yao Tianhuo let out a long sigh, shaking his head.
He then removed the snow white storage ring from his skeletal hand and handed it to Wu Tian. With his other hand, he gestured toward his own bones and sighed.
"Guardian Elder, this is my storage ring. Inside, you'll find the Five Wheel Departing Flame Art, as well as other Dou Techniques and cultivation methods."
"As for my remains… you should take them too. The bones of a Dou Zun do have some minor special uses."
This tiny request? Wu Tian saw no reason to refuse.
With a casual wave of his sleeve, the skeleton vanished into thin air.
To Yao Tianhuo, Wu Tian's effortless movements were still unbelievably shocking.
Whether absorbing the Fallen Heart Flame or collecting his bones it was as if Wu Tian was simply reclaiming his own belongings.
It felt… too natural.
After finishing, Wu Tian took the storage ring from Yao Tianhuo's hand.
But instead of putting it away or wearing it, he sent his soul inside to check its contents.
Since the ring was willingly given, there was no resistance.
Within an instant, Wu Tian's system automatically copied all techniques and cultivation methods inside.
As for the herbs inside…
Pfft.
What herbs?
Nothing worth mentioning.
This entire process happened in the blink of an eye.
Wu Tian then handed the storage ring back to Yao Tianhuo, smiling.
"You should hold onto it. Once you revive, you'll need it again. As for your bones… I'll keep them safe. You might need them later."
Yao Tianhuo felt deeply moved.
This Guardian Elder… was truly thoughtful.
At that moment, Yao Tianhuo's gaze shifted toward the magma beyond the barrier.
A thought struck him, and he finally asked the question that had been bothering him the most.
"Guardian Elder… did you not encounter the Flame Lizardmen on your way here? Why aren't there any following behind you?"
Wu Tian frowned slightly and nodded.
"I didn't encounter them at all. Though I can conceal my presence, I didn't even see a single one. That… is indeed strange."
Yao Tianhuo's face became serious.
"The Flame Lizardmen are extremely sensitive to magma currents. Even the slightest disturbance would have alerted them."
Wu Tian nodded slightly, a realization forming in his mind.
His entire body was made of Heavenly Flames.
To the Flame Lizardmen, he was practically one of them.
Their mission was to guard the tomb of the legendary Emperor Tuoshe, and Heavenly Flames were their natural allies.
Why would they attack one of their own?
Instead, they probably instinctively avoided him.
That was why he hadn't seen a single one.
Even this Little Fallen Heart Flame had remained untouched.
Wu Tian understood the reason, but there was no need to explain it to Yao Tianhuo.
He simply smirked and wordlessly raised his hand.
A four colored protective shield instantly enveloped both him and Yao Tianhuo.
He didn't need protection, but…
Yao Tianhuo?
With his soul form, he was basically food for the Flame Lizardmen.
If Wu Tian didn't shield him, the moment they left the barrier, he'd be devoured.
Wu Tian turned to Yao Tianhuo and said casually,
"Your current form can't survive down here. I have a flower for you to take shelter in."
Yao Tianhuo: …A flower?
Wu Tian waved his hand.
A strange looking lotus appeared.
With a sigh of defeat, Yao Tianhuo accepted his fate.
Fine. A flower, then.
He was a slave. He had no rights.
"A broken flower, a wounded soul…"
(Chapter End.)
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