Seeing the expressions of the two Empress, Skydream Ice Silkworm knew that it had struck a sore spot, but it continued mercilessly, "You both know just how terrifying the end of our lifespans is to us. Bingbing, even if in your heart I'm just a useless creature, I'm at least an old useless creature who's lived long enough. There are almost no soul beasts in this world who have lived longer than me. When the million-year tribulation came, I decisively sacrificed myself to Xiao Tian, precisely because I didn't want to die! I believe you and Snow Empress are the same. I can sense it—because your own limits are approaching again, both of you are extremely anxious."
"Neither of you, nor I, want to die. We have already lived such long lives, how could we resign ourselves to becoming dust? So, I have come up with the best possible solution."
Skydream Ice Silkworm's words finally piqued the interest of the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion and the Snow Empress; they couldn't help but ask, "What solution?"
Skydream Ice Silkworm said solemnly, "The God-making Plan!"
"God-making?" Ice Empress was startled and became even more curious, "What do you mean by god-making?"
"Dear Bingbing, and esteemed Snow Empress, let me ask you: among all the races on our continent, which is the one with the most potential?" Skydream Ice Silkworm asked in return.
Ice Empress had already been drawn into Skydream Ice Silkworm's line of thought and began pondering along its logic.
Snow Empress directly answered, "Humans."
Skydream Ice Silkworm nodded vigorously, "Right, it's humans. Although we soul beasts have beings as innately powerful as you two, unfortunately, the God Realm does not welcome us soul beasts. As long as we cannot become gods, our lifespans will always be limited. Yet a human with great talent, after just decades of cultivation, can rival the strength of our clan members who have cultivated for tens of thousands or even a hundred thousand years. Why is that? It's because of the difference in potential. Humans have fragile bodies and short lives, but their potential is favored by heaven, something we can never match. This is the advantage of humans and exactly what we lack."
"More importantly, only humans have the chance to reach that supreme realm. Do you remember the golden and blue-gold divine lights that once shone across the continent and the seas?"
Ice Empress replied, "Heaven and earth changed color, deification in an instant, the Angel God and Sea God—they truly were extraordinary existences."
Skydream Ice Silkworm continued, "Exactly. The Angel God and Sea God were originally both humans, and their powers far surpass even Di Tian, the strongest among our soul beasts. Ice Empress, Snow Empress, you must understand—only a god's life is infinite!"
Ice Empress and Snow Empress exchanged glances, falling silent. They had to admit that Skydream Ice Silkworm was right.
Seeing this, Skydream Ice Silkworm pressed its advantage, "When a soul beast reaches a hundred thousand years of cultivation, we get a chance to start over as a human. But very few actually have the courage to do so. Because we can't be sure whether we can cultivate and break through in just a hundred years."
"Snow Empress, this was originally your plan, wasn't it? Let me tell you, the chances are slim to none. A soul beast in human form must interact with humans to cultivate quickly. Not to mention the danger of being discovered and turned into a spirit ring or spirit bone, even if everything goes smoothly, your cultivation speed would only be on par with humans who are born with full innate spirit power. But throughout history, how many spirit masters with innate full spirit power have there been? In just the last hundred years, according to the Tianlin family's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect records, there have been twenty."
"But the vast majority only reached the rank of Titled Douluo at best, enjoying a few centuries of life at most. Do you really think you could become a god so easily?"
"How do you know my plan?" Snow Empress was shocked. She had never shared this thought with anyone.
Tianlin smiled slightly on the side. Of course, it was Tianlin, who had read the original work, who told Skydream Ice Silkworm. To persuade these two Empresses, he first had to understand them thoroughly.
Skydream Ice Silkworm ignored her shock and continued, "Because I know the flaws of turning into a human, I don't want to try that illusory method, nor do I want to die during the process. So I chose another path: god-making. Creating a god. Although I am not a god, I can follow this god and possess endless life, becoming part of the god—a companion divine beast."
"So, you chose this human," Snow Empress looked at Tianlin as if trying to see through him. But when their eyes met, the depth in Tianlin's eyes seemed to draw her in.
"I can't see through him at all. This youth's potential and luck are immeasurable. Skydream, I have to admit, you made the right choice."
Skydream Ice Silkworm proudly said, "Haha, of course! My judgment is on par with my cultivation, Xiao Tian, show them our trump card."
"Alright!" Tianlin brushed aside his bangs, revealing the Asura Sword mark on his forehead to the two Empresses. "Ice Empress, Snow Empress, this is the mark of the Asura God's test. I've already started the Nine Trials of the Asura God. If I complete them all, I'll become a god-king in the God Realm—the Asura God!"
"What, the Asura God!" The two Empresses were shocked. Having lived for so long, they had heard of the Asura God, one of the five god-kings of the God Realm, master of judgment, slaughter, and punishment.
"I finally understand why you sought us out—you want us to grant our powers to this youth, and like you, become his companion divine beasts, right?" Snow Empress had listened this far, and if she still couldn't guess Skydream Ice Silkworm's intent, all those years would have been lived in vain.
To be honest, she was truly tempted. Rather than face a likely fatal tribulation or the illusory path of reincarnation as a human, staking her future on a peerless genius who had already begun the god trials was undoubtedly a much better chance.
"Almost, but I hope you will give your power not to me, but to my wife, Ning Rongrong," Tianlin said, pulling Ning Rongrong forward.
At this, both Empresses frowned. Snow Empress said, "Her? This girl's talent is good among humans, but she hasn't reached the standard to become a god. Besides, she's just an auxiliary soul master. Boy, if we must bet, we'll choose someone worth betting on. If it were you, I'd agree right now, but this girl—I'm sorry, I can't accept it."