Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King.

Chapter 488 Yun Ming: My true form, help me!

Nan Fusheng patted Xu Xiaoyan's head and said helplessly, "There's no other way but to make a deal with them. After all, the situation is beyond our control. They are very strong, and we are at a disadvantage."

"Although reporting it to the Federation is an option, if it causes them to hold a grudge, it will be a huge problem for us. The Federation is the Federation after all; they can't possibly take care of everything for us."

"Even without me, with their influence, it wouldn't be difficult for them to find partners in other cities."

Xu Xiaoyan asked curiously, "Is the other side really that powerful?"

"Hmm." Nan Fusheng nodded and said, "The woman I was talking to is already a Limit Douluo in terms of strength. I don't know anything else."

"However, according to Fors, besides the woman I was talking to, they have at least one Limit Douluo and one Super Douluo on their side, and it seems that they even have more hidden power."

"I don't know exactly what kind of power they have, but it seems that there are other people in the Federation cooperating with them, which is why I chose to cooperate with them. We are not their only option."

"Limit Douluo! And two of them!" Xu Xiaoyan's mouth gaped slightly. She was no longer a newbie in the world of Soul Masters, so she naturally understood the prestige of Limit Douluo. These people were practically the very top group of people on the entire continent.

Even though soul guide technology is now very advanced, the prestige of a Limit Douluo has never diminished. Any force that has a Limit Douluo in its ranks will instantly enter the ranks of top-tier, first-class forces.

Although it cannot be compared with super forces such as the Spirit Pagoda, Tang Sect, and War God Hall, it is still a powerful force that is hard for ordinary people to imagine. And the other party actually has at least two Limit Douluo!

If that's the case, then they really can't do anything about it. After all, the strongest person in Tianhai City is still the branch tower master of the Spirit Pagoda here, a level 95 Super Douluo: Invincible Eternity.

Coming to her senses, Xu Xiaoyan asked with some worry, "They're not evil spirit masters, are they?"

A force that has two Limit Douluos in charge would still have to make a deal with Nan Fusheng in such a secretive way. It doesn't seem like they are good people at all.

Therefore, Xu Xiaoyan immediately thought of the Holy Spirit Cult, as they fit the criteria perfectly.

Nan Fusheng shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem like it. The woman I was talking to was called Aponia. Although I couldn't sense her specifically, her aura was incredibly pure, completely different from the feeling one gets from an evil spirit master. So, she shouldn't be an evil spirit master."

"Moreover, that woman named Aponia also said that if we have any trouble, they are willing to protect us as long as we are willing to pay a certain price."

"Although I don't know if this protection is real or not, I still need to leave ourselves a way out. After all, there are quite a few people who covet the position of Governor of Tianhai City, and it's always good to have more friends."

"I see."

Xu Xiaoyan suddenly buried her head in Nan Fusheng's arms and whispered, "I'm sorry for making you bear so much pressure all by yourself. I won't say anything like telling you not to cooperate with them."

"I believe you have your own opinions, so I won't say much. However, I also hope you will be careful when cooperating with the other party."

"Mm." Nan Fusheng gently hugged Xu Xiaoyan and said, "I assure you, I will be very careful in cooperating with them."

Although he had partially deceived Xu Xiaoyan, there was no other way. After all, he couldn't easily explain the Time Worm to her, so he might as well use it as an incentive to motivate her and encourage her to cultivate harder.

After a while, Xu Xiaoyan took the initiative to pull away from Nan Fusheng's embrace, then looked at Wang Chuanqiushuilu and said, "I'm sorry, senior, for keeping you waiting."

"It's alright." Wang Chuanqiushui shook her head and said, "Now that you've finished, let's begin."

"Um, senior, I have a question." At this moment, Xu Xiaoyan scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly and said, "My spiritual power is only around the advanced level of the Spirit Sea Realm, so I may not be able to withstand you becoming my soul spirit."

Normally, only those whose spiritual power reaches the Spirit Abyss Realm can possess a 100,000-year-old soul spirit.

Xu Xiaoyan was able to successfully contract the Star Luo Spirit Orb as her soul spirit last time because the other party was willing to truly accept her. Only when both parties are willing can the fusion be successful.

A 100,000-year-old soul spirit can already occupy her next three soul ring slots.

Xu Xiaoyan estimated that her seventh spirit ring should also be generated from the Star Luo Spirit Pearl. However, she never expected that Nan Fusheng's gift to her would be a different spirit beast.

Although this gift is indeed very valuable, she can't absorb it right now.

One 100,000-year-old soul spirit is fine, but if there are two 100,000-year-old soul spirits, her spiritual sea might not be able to withstand it. These are all experiences summarized by past soul masters.

In reality, no Soul Master can possess two Soul Spirits with 100,000 Soul Points at level 70. Even setting aside the possibility of meeting that requirement, the sheer threshold of mental strength is insurmountable.

The Spirit Abyss Realm is nothing to Nan Fusheng. But for a normal Soul Master, the Spirit Abyss Realm is already the limit of human potential.

For Xu Xiaoyan, a control-type Soul Master, to possess advanced Spirit Sea Realm mental power at level 70 is already an outstanding achievement.

A spirit-type Soul Master at level 70 has about this level of spiritual power, and might even be less than Xu Xiaoyan.

Not everyone can be as gifted as Nan Fusheng.

As for Gu Yuena? Those who underwent transformation and rebirth do not count.

Wang Chuanqiushui shook her head and said, "You don't need to worry about that, because I don't want to become your soul spirit. On the contrary, I want to truly sacrifice myself to you and become a real 100,000-year soul ring."

"Sacrifice!" Xu Xiaoyan's pupils shrank. Because of the story of Tang San and Xiao Wu, people all over the Douluo Continent were familiar with the matter of soul beast sacrifice.

But such a thing is just wishful thinking. Given the current relationship between Soul Masters and Soul Beasts, wanting to make a sacrifice? Dream on.

A dying soul beast might form a soul contract with a human soul master, since this would allow it to live for a few more years. However, sacrifice is absolutely out of the question, as that would mean giving almost everything to the soul master.

Younger soul beasts neither know nor can perform sacrifices. Older soul beasts aren't stupid either; even based on their survival instincts, they can only accept soul contracts at most.

Looking at Xu Xiaoyan's hesitant expression, Wang Chuanqiu Lu said calmly, "You don't need to worry so much. This is my own decision. Sacrifice has no limitations on mental power."

"I was cultivated from the Dew of Longing for Autumn Water, and my cultivation has reached 190,000 years. I have already passed the first Heavenly Tribulation and can barely be considered a ferocious beast. Merging with me will greatly benefit your Purple Demon Eyes."

Indeed, after Nan Fusheng threw these plants into the Dragon Valley Small World, he also allowed them to absorb the energy of the Dragon God's core on their own. With that god-level power, Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu's cultivation had already increased to 190,000 years.

"After the fusion is complete, your spiritual power will at least reach the Spirit Abyss Realm. I will also give you an additional head soul bone. I believe that with the existence of the soul bone, your spiritual power will definitely improve rapidly."

Xu Xiaoyan didn't say much, but simply bowed to Wang Chuan Qiu Shui Lu and said, "Thank you, senior."

Xu Xiaoyan did not refuse, because after learning that Nan Fusheng was making a deal with the mysterious organization, how could she not be worried? She just didn't say it out loud.

"Power. With enough power, I believe Fusheng won't have to face so much pressure to make deals with those organizations. Besides, I can help him in the future." Xu Xiaoyan pursed her lips.

"Alright. Then sit cross-legged on the bed, I'm about to begin the sacrifice."

Seeing that Xu Xiaoyan was ready, the Dewdrop, without saying a word, suddenly unleashed a blinding red light, which instantly spread as a red halo. Wherever the red light passed, everything was tinged with blood.

Then, the longing gaze turned into a red light and entered Xu Xiaoyan's brow.

The Time Worm within its body directly merged with Xu Xiaoyan's Star Luo Spirit Pearl soul spirit, and then the remaining spiritual power and cultivation surged wildly towards Xu Xiaoyan.

A silver skull was also quietly merging with Xu Xiaoyan, subtly enhancing her spiritual power.

"Now we'll have to wait."

Nan Fusheng sat on the chair, somewhat bored. Sacrifice was completely safe for a Soul Master, so he wasn't worried about Xu Xiaoyan's safety.

Fors didn't come with us tonight; it seems he went to check on Zi Ji. So, only Nan Fusheng and Xu Xiaoyan were in the bedroom.

"Hmm, and there's also a little spy."

Nan Fusheng glanced at the door without leaving a trace, wondering what was wrong with him. How could the dignified ruler of all soul beasts enjoy spying?

Outside the bedroom door.

Gu Yuena leaned against the door, listening quietly to the sounds inside.

"A force that possesses at least two Limit Douluo? Is it a reclusive force?" A thoughtful look flashed in Gu Yuena's eyes.

There are quite a few hidden forces and families on the Douluo Continent, such as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, which are in a semi-hidden state.

Besides these, many other forces have also chosen to remain hidden from the world. Some of them may have disappeared in the torrent of history, while others may still stubbornly exist. Therefore, she couldn't distinguish which force was cooperating with Nan Fusheng.

"However, this also explains why Brother Fusheng was able to obtain a 100,000-year-old soul beast." Gu Yuena murmured to herself. She had actually witnessed Xu Xiaoyan absorbing the Star Luo Spirit Pearl half a year ago.

"However, what kind of person is this who can make a 100,000-year-old soul beast willingly sacrifice itself?" Gu Yuena pondered.

Sacrifice is no small matter; it must be done voluntarily by the soul beast. A soul master can kill a soul beast, but they can never force it to sacrifice itself.

Soul beasts that have reached the 100,000-year level naturally possess their own pride. Logically speaking, the probability of forcing them to become soul spirits through violence is very low, let alone through sacrifice.

Whether it was the Starry Spirit Pearl from half a year ago or the Dew of Longing for Autumn Water now, they both willingly sacrificed themselves. There seems to be something wrong with this!

"Aponia?" Gu Yuena murmured the name to herself, perhaps she should look it up later. Then, she quietly left.

"Have you left?"

Nan Fusheng turned his gaze away from the doorway. Gu Yuena had concealed herself very well with her mental power; even a typical Limit Douluo probably wouldn't be able to detect her. However, how could she possibly hide this from Nan Fusheng?

Some of what he just said to Xu Xiaoyan was intentionally told to Gu Yuena, otherwise it wouldn't be good to let her keep eavesdropping.

"Now, all we can do is wait."

Nan Fusheng glanced at Xu Xiaoyan, who was sitting cross-legged, and then lay down on the bed, wondering if there was anything he could do to pass the time.

"My true form, help me!"

At this moment, a voice transmission suddenly sounded in Nan Fusheng's mind, startling him.

"Is that Yun Ming? He's calling for help?"

Nan Fusheng immediately closed his eyes and began to sense the situation on Yun Ming's side.

……

Near the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda, on the top floor of the Spirit Pagoda Hotel.

"Almost half a year has passed, and my soul power hasn't progressed at all. What kind of bizarre development is this?! The third stage of soul power?"

"No, we can't think of it that way. At least we can't cultivate, and our soul power hasn't regressed."

Inside the presidential suite of the Spirit Pagoda Hotel, Yun Ming was cultivating on the sofa in the living room. After a while, he opened his eyes and said with a hint of self-abandonment.

Since he and Leng Yulai got together five months ago, his cultivation has not made any progress.

I used to level up twelve times a month, but now? It's been five months and I haven't leveled up at all!

As for the reason for this, Yun Ming could roughly guess. He glanced at the ring in his hand, and realized that this thing was the culprit that prevented him from cultivating.

"Is it really necessary to be this ruthless? They're even using an eighth-level soul tool to restrict me."

The ring was a gift from Leng Yulai, who said it was a token of their love. Although he noticed something fishy about the ring at first, Yun Ming didn't pay much attention to it and just put it on. After all, Leng Yulai wouldn't do anything to harm him, right?

Then tragedy struck. What should have been a breakthrough in soul power within two or three days of cultivation dragged on for over ten days before his soul power reached the peak of level thirty-seven. But when he tried to break through, he couldn't; he was stuck there, completely unable to.

This continued for more than half a year, and his soul power made no progress whatsoever.

He had tried to remove the ring to cultivate, even if it meant confronting Leng Yulai directly, but it was no use.

Leng Yulai seemed to have considered that he might become suspicious, so this ring was actually bound to its owner! As long as it detected Yun Ming's soul power fluctuations, it would automatically restrict his cultivation.

The area? It's roughly enough to cover the top floor of the Chuanling Hotel.