The Sacrifice of Two Divine Beasts, A Plan Targeting Soul Beasts"Sister Xiaowu is still alive?"
The Titan Ape's eyes widened in astonishment.
"Impossible! We witnessed Sister Xiaowu's sacrifice with our own eyes. She has already become your soul ring. How could she be resurrected?! Don't try to fool us!"
The Azure Bull Python paused for a moment, then roared in fury.
A glimmer of hope flickered in his human-like eyes. Even knowing it was impossible, he still hoped that Sister Xiaowu was still alive.
However, Dai Yao actually used such despicable and underhanded means to get me to show mercy and help him absorb the soul ring in order to get my soul ring. It's really shameless!
Dai Yao remained calm and said:
"Whether Xiao Wu is still alive or not is not for you to decide; we need to let the facts speak for themselves."
"The sacrifice of a 100,000-year-old soul beast is an irreversible process, but if the conditions are right, there is still a possibility of resurrection."
"Firstly, she needs a treasure that can sustain her life. After the sacrifice, it can sustain the weakened life of her original body. You have all seen that treasure; it is the Acacia Heartbreak Red that she always carries with her."
"Both require a highly nourishing substance to replenish the lost blood and energy. A thousand-year-old ginseng king, or even a more precious ginseng king, will suffice."
"Finally, there is the Sacred Soul Grass that awakens the soul, and the treasure that unites the soul and body as one, the inner core of an ancient beast."
What do you think?
If Dai Yao were to place the resurrected Xiao Wu directly in front of the two soul beasts, he wouldn't bother with any more words.
However, this trip was rushed and dangerous, so Dai Yao had no intention of having anyone accompany him. If Xiao Wu hadn't been resurrected, her body could still be preserved in the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch, but after her resurrection, it could no longer be carried.
After her resurrection, Xiao Wu was not suitable to appear in public. Therefore, Dai Yao restricted her cultivation and left her in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
With Yin'e and several immortal herbs watching over her, she couldn't escape.
The two initially enraged soul beasts pondered Dai Yao's words for a moment, realizing they hadn't noticed any flaw in his statement! This meant that Sister Xiao Wu might indeed be resurrected!
The anger on his face subsided slightly, and the Azure Bull Python suddenly thought of a suspicious point, saying coldly:
"You're right. In that case, there is indeed a possibility of reviving Sister Xiao Wu. However, according to my deduction, to revive Sister Xiao Wu, the caster must sacrifice most of their soul rings and most of their soul power. You would never be willing to do such a thing!"
"So, Sister Xiaowu didn't come back to life at all. You're just lying to us. Am I right?"
Even the Azure Bull Python itself didn't notice that its tone was no longer hostile towards Dai Yao, but instead carried a hint of pleading.
They begged Dai Yao not to shatter their hopes and actually resurrect Xiao Wu...
"Hahaha, are you all blind? The reason I only have four spirit rings is because I resurrected that rabbit!!"
"Do you think that reviving that rabbit would come at an unimaginable price?! You're wrong. For me, it was an opportunity! In order to revive that rabbit, I erased all my low-level spirit rings, which left me with a lot of empty spirit rings."
"Now, I can attach far more soul rings than I absorbed before!"
"Once I complete my spirit rings, my strength will reach a new level!"
"Such a great opportunity, how could I possibly waste it?!"
Dai Yao laughed loudly.
In the original novel, Tang San was just like that. He said he would sacrifice his future for love, but in the end, he not only suffered no harm, but also strengthened himself.
This rabbit is a real treasure; it has so many benefits!
Not only did it give Tang San a sixth spirit ring that he could show off, but it also eliminated his low-level spirit rings. Later, it gave Tang San the opportunity to absorb the spirit rings of the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python. Most importantly, it became the scabbard of the Asura Sword, allowing Tang San to achieve the miracle of two gods coexisting.
As his soul power surged, the golden trident appeared in his hand, and the aura of the sea god spread out, calming the anger in the hearts of the two divine beasts.
"This is?"
Under this unknown force, the Azure Bull Python felt exceptionally peaceful, and its hostility towards Dai Yao vanished without a trace.
"This is the Trident of Poseidon. To inherit the position of Poseidon, one must gain its approval."
Dai Yao explained.
"This is actually a weapon of the gods... Hmm? How do you have a weapon of the gods? Have you received the inheritance of the gods?!"
The Azure Bull Python exclaimed in horror.
Although it was only Dai Yao's opinion, with his discerning eye, he could naturally see that this trident was extraordinary; such a weapon could not possibly exist in the human world.
He believed Dai Yao's words.
"That's right, I did indeed receive the inheritance of the gods, and it was by using the gods' power that I was able to perfectly revive Xiao Wu."
"Alright, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. If you offer your soul rings to me, I might consider letting that rabbit live a good life and not suffer so much."
"If you're unwilling, that's fine too. I'll just kill you and then absorb your spirit rings."
"As you can see, I possess three 100,000-year soul rings. Your so-called threat is a joke to me."
"Alright, I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to consider it. You can choose now."
Dai Yao said calmly.
The Azure Bull Python's spirits jolted, its enormous pupils fixed intently on Dai Yao.
He knew that he and Erming had no choice but to become Dai Yao's spirit rings.
They were trapped and unable to move. With this human's power, he would surely be able to safely absorb their soul rings. Moreover, this human could become a god in the future; they had no choice at all.
But if his and Erming's sacrifice could truly bring Xiaowu back to life, he would be willing. However, had Xiaowu truly been resurrected?
He exchanged a glance with Erming. Although Erming was slow-witted, he clearly shared the same concerns. The ox, its nose puffing out white steam, looked at Dai Yao and gritted its teeth, saying:
"How do I know if you've really resurrected Sister Xiaowu? You have to let us see Sister Xiaowu!"
Dai Yao snorted coldly, looked up at the bull's head, and said in a cold voice:
"I've said it before, I'm not going to waste words. You are faced with only two paths: sacrifice yourself immediately, or be killed by me and have my soul ring absorbed. There's not much time left, so choose for yourselves!"
"Humans, you must let us see Sister Xiaowu!"
The Titan Ape roared angrily, struggling to break free of its restraints.
The Azure Bull Python remained silent, quietly watching Dai Yao. After a long while, seeing the determination in Dai Yao's eyes, it sighed helplessly:
"Second brother, don't bother, we have no right to negotiate."
The Titan Ape angrily turned its head to look at the Azure Bull Python, but as it stared at the Azure Bull Python, it gradually understood its own situation. Its struggles grew weaker and weaker until it finally calmed down and collapsed helplessly on the cliff wall, as if it had resigned itself to its fate.
The Azure Bull Python turned its head and said to Dai Yao in a low voice:
"Human, my second brother and I have chosen to sacrifice ourselves for you, but please, in any case, treat Sister Xiaowu kindly and let her live on..."
"This is our last prayer."
"I can agree to that."
Dai Yao pondered for a moment, then nodded, somewhat moved.
These two soul beasts are truly devoted to Xiao Wu. After accompanying her for 100,000 years, they still only regard Xiao Wu as an older sister.
Are they just naive, or are they just two silly sycophants?
Ten thousand years of companionship couldn't compare to the dozen or so years spent with Tang San. In the end, not only did they not hold grudges, they even gave Tang San everything they had. Watching their beloved writhe and submit beneath Tang San, one can only wonder what they were thinking.
Do you feel a sense of participation?
If it's truly just pure friendship, then Dai Yao admires it.
In Douluo Continent II, she also raised two children for Tang San.
However, it must be said that it was precisely because of their relationship with Xiao Wu that Da Ming and Er Ming gained long lifespans and remained hidden within the Haotian Sect for a long time.
Not all soul beasts are qualified to be the Tang family's dogs.
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Half an hour later.
After two flashes of crimson light, the valley gradually calmed down.
Dai Yao slowly stood up, looked at the hundred-meter waterfall, and exhaled a long breath.
"My third spirit ring is a 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape, and my fifth spirit ring is a 100,000-year-old Azure Bull Python. The quality of both spirit rings is quite good, allowing my spirit power to break through level 90 directly. I only need one more spirit ring to become a true Title Douluo."
"Moreover, the Titan Ape's left arm bone and the Azure Bull Python's right arm bone gave me two more soul bones."
"Of the six major soul bones in the human body, I still have the last two bones, the torso bone and the skull, that I haven't absorbed."
"It's a bit ridiculous, but I clearly hated Tang San, yet in the end I ended up on the same path as him, even our soul bones are the same. And I even kept his Xiao Wu by my side."
"But the Tang San of today is not comparable to the Tang San of the original story."
"Although he is the regent, his cultivation is not high; he is nothing more than a skeleton in a tomb."
"Returning to the Spirit Hall not only solved Bibi Dong's problem, but also brought such a pleasant surprise, which saved me some trouble. However, my Sacred White Tiger Spirit still has three spirit rings to absorb."
"But now is not the time to hunt soul beasts. We need to solve the beast tide problem in the Star Dou Great Forest as soon as possible."
"Di Tian, now it's time to settle the score!"
A cold glint flashed in Dai Yao's eyes, and flames of anger began to burn.
The Soul Beast Clan had schemed against him far too many times. The exposure of his identity as the 'Asura Emperor' and the failure of the Heaven Dou Palace Coup were all the work of the Soul Beast Clan. However, due to his insufficient strength, he had no choice but to temporarily avoid their sharp edge.
Now is the perfect opportunity for the Spirit Hall to break through the Heaven Dou Empire in one fell swoop. Tang San is about to be killed, but the spirit beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest are stirring again. Dai Yao will not tolerate it any longer.
Let's settle both the old and new scores together!
Despite having only six spirit rings, Dai Yao's strength far surpasses that of his peak period!
The combined effect of three 100,000-year spirit rings is terrifying. According to Dai Yao's estimation, his current strength is about twice that of when he had eight spirit rings.
If he were to collect all nine spirit rings, perhaps only three peak Douluo could be considered his enemies.
The waterfall cascades down, and the old wooden cabin remains as good as new.
Pushing open the door, he was greeted by familiar tables and chairs, and memories flooded back, taking him back to five years ago.
He diligently cultivated himself and spent his leisure time enjoying the scenery and cultivating his mind. His four maids each had their own tasks, which were carried out in an orderly manner. They would occasionally follow his orders and go to Wuhun City. In the evening, Zhu Zhuqing and Feng Wutong came from Wuhun City and returned to the valley.
"Five or six years have passed in the blink of an eye..."
For a moment, Dai Yao was filled with mixed emotions.
The spirited young man who joined the Spirit Hall back then has now grown into a brilliant young man who has established his own sect and is considered a top figure across the entire continent.
After a moment of reflection, Dai Yao composed himself, then soared into the sky and sped towards the direction of Wuhun City.
Before long, they arrived at Wuhun City.
Because of the no-fly zone in Wuhun City, Dai Yao slowly landed and entered the city through the city gate.
We walked along the street, heading straight for Papal Hill.
Not long after, when the assembly in the Papal Palace ended and many bishops walked down Papal Hill with gloomy faces, Dai Yao stepped into the Papal Palace.
"Why are you here?! You finished absorbing the spirit rings, why didn't you tell me?"
Upon seeing Dai Yao suddenly burst in, Bibi Dong's icy expression immediately melted away, revealing a look of surprise and delight. She quickly stepped down from the high platform on the papal throne.
Is this the same Pope who just now silenced all the bishops?
Dai Yao smiled and shook his head, recalling the discussions among the bishops as they left, and asked:
"When those bishops left just now, they said that the war situation in the Heavenly Dou Empire was not going well. What happened?"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression darkened slightly, and she said:
"Although I don't want to admit it, it's true."
"Since the great victory at Jialing Pass, we have been advancing rapidly in the Tiandou Empire until we encountered resistance at Zhennan Pass. The people of the Tiandou Empire have learned their lesson and no longer come out of the city to fight us in the open. But the destruction of the Tiandou Empire is already imminent."
"However, a sudden event has occurred recently."
"For some unknown reason, the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest suddenly went on a rampage, and in the past month, hundreds of human villages have been reduced to ruins."
"This is the prelude to the beast tide."
"I tried to draw as many people as possible from within the empire, but the number of soldiers was far from enough. Therefore, I had to withdraw some of the troops that were attacking the two great empires to defend against the beast tide."
"During this meeting,"
The Heaven Dou Empire was on the verge of destruction, but due to the beast tide, Bibi Dong had to withdraw manpower from the army attacking the Heaven Dou Empire. One can imagine Bibi Dong's depressed mood.
It is highly likely that they will have to watch this opportunity to unify the continent slip away.
Dai Yao nodded slightly, approving of Bibi Dong's approach, which showed that she did not disregard humanity for the sake of her ambition to unify the continent.
"You did the right thing. That's exactly why I came here."
Dai Yao said solemnly.
Bibi Dong was slightly intrigued and asked:
"Dai Yao, do you perhaps have a solution?"
Dai Yao nodded and said solemnly:
"There are a few solutions, one of which is for a god-level expert to appear immediately and suppress this beast tide with unparalleled power. Can you inherit the godhood immediately?"
Bibi Dong's expression changed for a moment, then she gritted her teeth and said:
"Okay, I'm currently missing three more soul rings to meet the requirements for the eighth trial. There are quite a few powerful soul beasts in the temple, so please wait for me for a while."
Dai Yao frowned slightly and stopped him:
"No, although the soul beasts in the Papal Palace are powerful, since you haven't absorbed them for so long, they are obviously not very compatible with you. I don't want you to ruin your future because of this."
But what about humanity?
Bibi Dong asked softly.
"You're not the kind of person who would sacrifice your own interests for the benefit of humanity, Bibi Dong!"
Dai Yao smiled wryly.
The reason Bibi Dong was willing to sacrifice her future and absorb a less desirable spirit ring was because she cared about her image in his heart. He clearly sensed that Bibi Dong breathed a sigh of relief after he told her he didn't want her to absorb a less desirable spirit ring.
"Another plan is for you to go to the Heaven Dou Empire yourself and end the battle there as soon as possible, while I go to the Star Dou Great Forest to hold them off."
"By the time these guys realize what's happening, the battle with the Heavenly Dou Empire will be over. Even if they try to launch another beast tide, you will have enough troops to stop their attack."
Dai Yao slowly revealed his plan.
No! You can't go!
Bibi Dong suddenly grabbed Dai Yao's hand, not wanting him to put himself in danger.
Dai Yao smiled, patted Bibi Dong's delicate hand, and said with a smile:
No, I have to go.
"If I'm not mistaken, this beast tide was caused by me. These soul beasts have tried to scheme against me so many times without success. They've run out of tricks and can only use the entire human race to kidnap me and force me to agree to their demands."
"Now, it's time for them to pay the price!"
The voice was chilling, icy cold. (End of Chapter)