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Chapter 426 I hope you can regain your former glory! Beast Sacrifice! [Please subscribe! Please vote!]

"To put it simply, we can give you the remains of the Ice Dragon King," Chen Hong stated his position immediately.

Qian Daoliu, sitting next to him, didn't say anything. In fact, Qian Daoliu didn't care much about the remains of the Ice Dragon King, or even the remains of the Fire Dragon King.

Why?

This treasure of ultimate elemental energy can only be absorbed by life forms possessing the same ultimate elemental energy.

While six-winged angels possess some fire attributes, it would be putting the cart before the horse to give up their light attributes for that purpose.

Currently, none of the Spirit Hall, the Technology Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, or any of the three factions possess the core ultimate element. Therefore, the Ice and Fire Dragon King's remains are only used for farming and as fertilizer in their hands.

Currently, Chen Hong and the others are quite certain that something related to the Ice and Fire Dragon King definitely exists at the deepest part of the Ice and Fire Spring. Even if it's not remains, it could be a treasure like a dragon core.

The energy temperature beneath the ice-fire spring was so high that even Qian Daoliu couldn't get close. Relying on the top-tier fire attribute of his Angelic Martial Soul, he only glanced at the depths beneath the spring from afar. There seemed to be a dragon-shaped black shadow moving about. Fearing to disturb it rashly, he dared not force his way in.

This happened when Chen Hong was performing a sex change... no, a soul-guided modification surgery on Ning Quan. Wasn't Qian Daoliu not in Soto City at the time? He was awakened by Chen Hong and went to investigate the Ice and Fire Spring. He then discovered that Chen Hong was right; a great secret lay buried deep beneath the spring.

Unfortunately, those secrets were somewhat of a waste to C Qiandaoliu and his group.

"Really? Is it that good?" Hyotei's face showed a hint of surprise. How come this person has suddenly become so good?

"Conditions?" Compared to the carefree Hyotei, Yuki-tei's personality was much more stable. She knew that since Chen Hong had said that, there would definitely be a "but" afterward.

As Xue Di expected, Chen Hong uttered a single "but" that silenced her: "However, you cannot take it within a hundred years. You can observe it during that time, but you cannot take it within at least a hundred years... no, fifty years."

"I won't keep you in suspense any longer. We're all on the same side here. I'd like to apologize for my previous rude attitude towards you. This is my way of making amends." With that, Chen Hong tossed a spatial ring from his pocket to Xue Di.

"Inside are my research on soul beasts, bloodline theory, cultivation techniques, and soul tool technology. They should be able to help you understand these concepts by analogy, while also enhancing your understanding of human society and deepening our cooperation."

Chen Hong stood up and bowed slightly to the two Ice and Snow Emperors in front of him.

"...What's wrong with you today..." Hyotei, who originally wanted to say a few sarcastic remarks to Chen Hong, couldn't bring herself to say anything more when she saw how serious and earnest Chen Hong's expression was.

Ultimately, the reason she disliked Chen Hong was because of his arrogant attitude. As a soul beast, she believed in the principle of respecting the strong and admired Chen Hong's knowledge, but she hated his arrogant attitude despite being weak.

He can threaten the Snow Empress, but he can't threaten her, the Ice Empress! She could easily slap several weaklings like Chen Hong to death.

Seeing Chen Hong's drastic change in attitude, Hyotei's inexplicable hostility towards Chen Hong has dissipated considerably.

In fact, during the two months Chen Hong was gone, the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor had often discussed this human in private. They understood that this human might be about to usher in a golden age, and as long as Chen Hong acted as a leader, the Ice Emperor wouldn't object to helping him at the right time, thereby bringing the soul beasts of the far north into this great era.

Although not explicitly stated, the appearance of the Orca King of the Sea, seemingly without any effect, actually made Chen Hong's identity and allegiances extremely complicated.

Then, Chen Hong said something that made the two super ferocious beasts present change their expressions: "I may have had a conflict with a certain god on the route, and I need to leave myself a way out."

Logically speaking, Chen Hong shouldn't have told the Ice Emperor and Snow Emperor such a secret, but the Heavenly Embryo Pattern greatly changed Chen Hong's preconceived notions.

At present, all the conditions are ripe, and he needs to leave himself a way out.

Although it might seem like worrying unnecessarily, Chen Hong felt it was always good to be prepared.

The sea god actually doesn't get along with the angel god... This is what Qian Daoliu told him.

Now that the Angel God is missing and that shameless Sea God has his "Sea God's Descent" trot out there, Chen Hong has to be on guard.

If he could gain the approval of the divine realm, that would be the best outcome. If not… Chen Hong could only prepare for the worst.

Of course, Chen Hong's goal remained the same: to gain the approval of the divine realm. (As mentioned long ago, Chen Hong still harbored illusions.)

"The Dragon King's remains... is that your backup plan?" Xue Di frowned, staring intently at Chen Hong. At this moment, she felt that the guy who used to be so unpleasant was more agreeable.

"I can't reveal the specifics. All you need to know is... once I choose to rebuild the united civilization with the Soul Beasts, I will definitely confront that god." Actually, Chen Hong could choose to abandon the Sea Soul Beast route... but he couldn't. With the Sea Soul Beast route, he could contact the ultimate Soul Beast, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and then have the Demon Whale King open the hidden dungeon of the Star Dou Great Forest, find the special Soul Beast, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, and obtain the complete Heaven and Earth Embryo Pattern.

Then, using the "Heaven and Earth Pattern" to find a way out for himself is somewhat like playing with fire.

The Demon Whale King and the Sea God are mortal enemies... One cannot have both the divine hand and the whale.

Of course, Chen Hong had another option. Abandon the ocean, specialize in the continent, attempt to establish contact with the divine realm, and peacefully ascend to godhood…?

If the Angel God were still alive, Chen Hong would definitely do this. But since the Angel God is gone, Chen Hong has to consider something more.

Rather than relying on the kindness of others, Chen Hong decided to muddy the waters. By taking a path with greater risks and rewards, at least he would have control over the situation.

Of course, there's another reason: the second path would allow Chen Hong to acquire more resources, enabling him to use those resources to help his family and friends improve as well.

"You've really given us a tough challenge," the Snow Empress said with a wry smile. "The god you speak of, is it the one who became a god two thousand years ago through the faith of the sea spirit beasts?"

Before Chen Hong could answer, the Snow Empress continued, "Perhaps this is karma? Since you're going to confront that person, it proves your sincerity. The Soul Beast race, in principle, has an obligation to help you. If you only care about yourself, we won't travel with you. Ah, Ice Empress, what do you mean?"

"..." Hyotei was silent for a while, then looked deeply at Chen Hong and nodded, saying, "I hope you can regain your former glory."

"I, the Emperor, agree to the sacrifice!"

(End of this chapter)