Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 45 Successful Deception

Seeing that the Ice Silkworm was trying to fool the Snow Emperor, Ji Lin didn't say anything and obediently listened. Chi Yuan also kept quiet and minimized her presence.

Ignoring the two heartless fellows beside him, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm continued his deception. For the sake of the Ice Emperor, he had to persuade the Snow Emperor.

"Most importantly, humanity's pinnacle achievements are beyond our reach. Do you remember what happened ten thousand years ago?"

The Snow Emperor said, "The world changes color, and one instantly becomes a god."

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm said, "That's right. That time, I sensed the appearance of at least five great gods. Before that, in the Star Dou Great Forest where I was, two great beast kings had fallen. They were both powerful beings in the core area. Although they were inferior in cultivation years compared to those who were absorbing my energy while they were asleep, the two great beast kings were extremely powerful races. One of them had Titan bloodline like the Titan Snow Demon King, and the other even had dragon bloodline. Yet they still fell. The reason for their fall was not because they were killed by enemies, but because they made way for the strongest human ten thousand years ago, and that human became the most powerful god later on."

It paused for a moment, then said in a deeper voice, "Snow Empress, you must know that only the life of a god is infinite!"

The Snow Empress fell silent. The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm pressed on, saying, "When we soul beasts reach a cultivation level of 100,000 years, we all have one opportunity to cultivate back to human form. However, very few truly have the courage to do so. This is because we cannot be certain whether we can cultivate and break through in a mere hundred years. Even if we do break through, our lifespan is unlikely to exceed five hundred years. Becoming a god is merely a fantasy for us. The continent has existed for over a hundred million years, since before humans existed. Yet, to this day, how many soul beasts have actually become gods with endless lifespans through cultivation rebirth?"

"This is also a major reason why you soul beasts with noble bloodlines would rather choose to break through your life limit than cultivate back into human form. Am I right?"

"I'm unwilling to try those illusory methods. I don't want to perish during the rebuilding process. As a second choice, I've chosen another way: creating a god. Creating a god. Although I am not a god, I can share endless life with this god and become a part of him. Therefore, I've chosen to become a spirit ring, an intelligent spirit ring. I will use my power to help him gradually become a god."

"I have a million years of cultivation. When I became his Wisdom Soul Ring, I gave him a second Martial Soul, making him a dual Martial Soul possessor. In addition, his first Martial Soul is an ultimate Martial Soul of the extreme fire attribute. At twelve years old this year, he is already a level forty Soul Master. In terms of talent, he is stronger than that human from ten thousand years ago, and his teacher is also one of the strongest humans today. Even if you were to win in your entirety, you might not be a match for his teacher. With our help, why can't he become a new god like that being from ten thousand years ago?"

Tianmeng spoke excitedly, becoming more and more confident as he spoke, because Ji Lin had brought him so many surprises.

She has talent, powerful connections, and good fortune—she's a Snow Emperor from 700,000 years ago. Her day of becoming a god is just around the corner.

Seeing Tianmeng's excitement, Xue Di was also somewhat moved. "How confident are you?"

"If I'm the only one helping him, I only have a 30% chance of success, but..."

At this point, Tianmeng suddenly paused.

"But what?" Xue Di asked in confusion.

Tianmeng paused for a moment before continuing, "But with your help, I have at least a 50% chance of helping him become a god. With the aid of my powerful mental strength, you can merge with him and become his second martial soul. I can help you maintain your complete consciousness and spiritual origin. With my successful fusion case, I'm 100% confident in helping you merge successfully. That's right, but my own chance of creating a god is no more than 30%. However, if I add you, then our chance of success will exceed 50%! More than 50% chance of immortality—isn't it worth taking the gamble?"

Xue Di fell silent. She was somewhat tempted, but her innate pride wouldn't allow her to become someone else's martial soul.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm pressed her advantage, saying, "How about it? You should think this through carefully. Opportunity knocks but once. Besides, I am no longer the same person I once was. If you don't agree, for my own immortality and for the power of my master, I will still have to turn you into a spirit ring. However, you will lose your intelligence. You should know that after I trap you, I have many ways to take your life; at most, it will just waste a little time. Not to mention there is a level 99 Limit Douluo beside you. You can't escape. On one side is immortality, on the other is destruction. You should think carefully about which is more important."

These words undoubtedly carried a threat, but the world of spirit beasts differs from that of humans; often, a direct threat is more effective. Tianmeng Ice Silkworm has lived for millions of years, its first nine hundred thousand years essentially a blank slate, spent entirely in slumber. However, in the Star Dou Great Forest, scheming against numerous powerful spirit beasts is no easy feat! Its survival and escape have undoubtedly come through countless hardships, honing its cunning and wisdom.

"Do I have any other choice?" Xue Di said coldly, clearly having given in. Although immortality would mean losing her freedom, living was always happier than dying.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm breathed a sigh of relief. She had finally convinced Snow Empress. With Snow Empress on her side, dealing with Ice Empress would be much easier.

Seeing that Tianmeng had persuaded Xue Di, Ji Lin stepped forward and assured her, "Xue Di, I swear that after I become a god, I will set you and Tianmeng free."

Seeing Ji Lin's sincere assurance, Xue Di finally made up her mind.

Since Xue Di had already compromised and was willing to become Ji Lin's second martial soul, Tian Meng didn't hesitate any longer and stepped forward, saying, "Xue Di, release your spiritual essence. You can't expect me to just release you like this, can you? Your temper isn't something anyone can trust."

Don't be fooled by Tianmeng Bingcan's seemingly lively words. In reality, he was very cautious. Xue Di was too strong and too arrogant. He was afraid that Xue Di would only pretend to agree and then self-destruct as soon as she appeared, leaving him no time to cry.

A hint of hesitation flickered in Xue Di's eyes. Once she released her spiritual essence, given the difference in spiritual power between her and Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, there would be no turning back. If Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was deceiving her, she would have no chance of turning the tables.

(End of this chapter)