Chapter 87: Second Negotiation with Tianmeng Iceworm, Tianmeng Iceworm's Concession!
Therefore, after contacting Tianmeng Iceworm, he had thought of a solution himself during this period: sealing Tianmeng Iceworm's activity space from the Spiritual Sea into the Soul Bone and soul ring.
Subsequently, Qian Daoliu set up a restriction here to prevent any outsiders or fierce Beasts from disturbing them. Only then did Bibi Dong feel at ease to begin absorbing the soul ring and Soul Bone.
"Brother Tianmeng, are you there?" Hu Bai tentatively released this mental power fluctuation.
A few minutes later, Brother Tianmeng's soul appeared before Hu Bai: "You called Brother Tianmeng? What's the matter?"
Hu Bai: "I wanted to ask you, after you absorbed the immortal herb I gave you, did you break through to a million years? Also, I must state again that I don't like people living in my Spiritual Sea. I've also thought of a win-win solution during this time."
"That is, to let your soul enter the soul ring and Soul Bone and set up a seal. Without my permission, you won't be able to contact the outside world."
"Wow, Hu Bai, aren't you being too overbearing? How can I be considered a wisdom soul ring like this? The space within the Soul Bone isn't as comfortable as the Spiritual Sea!" Tianmeng Iceworm protested vehemently.
Hu Bai, however, shook his head: "Just consider it sleeping in the Soul Bone space. Anyway, didn't you also sleep after consuming the Manifold Mysterious Ice Essence before? You said it yourself—your cultivation was 'slept out.' I can promise you one thing: I will become a Titled Douluo within twenty years, and a God within a hundred years!"
"This matter must remain a secret between us. I haven't even told my teacher or Grandpa Qian. Of course, if you think I'm being arrogant, then you can choose someone else."
Hu Bai looked at Tianmeng Iceworm calmly. Although these words were exchanged only through mental power, Tianmeng felt a very special aura gradually emerging from Hu Bai at this moment.
If one with the power of luck couldn't become a god, then others would probably find it even harder to do so, Tianmeng Iceworm thought to himself.
Moreover, after this period of observation, Hu Bai and Qian Renxue's relationship was indeed good, and Qian Renxue herself possessed extraordinary luck. After his cultivation breakthrough to a million-year level, he could faintly see a golden light emanating from her body.
That was another kind of luck power, different from the white light on Hu Bai's body.
Having reached a million years of cultivation, if there were no restrictions, Tianmeng Iceworm, strictly speaking, could already be considered a Beast God. As long as he entered the God Realm, his soul ring would develop golden patterns and fully transform into a divine ring.
Just like the Deep Sea Demon Whale King—its soul ring became the ninth soul ring of Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer, and it was crimson gold!
That was because Tang San had already become a god later.
Although Tianmeng's strength was weak, his soul power cultivation had already reached the minimum standard for becoming a god. It was normal for his abilities to undergo a slight transformation.
Gods possess the ability to see a person's luck—the higher their cultivation level, the more they can see.
Otherwise, why did the Tianmeng Iceworm insist on finding Huo Yuhao in the original story? Was it really because there were no other options?
Hu Bai waited quietly. A million-year soul ring and Soul Bone—honestly, he coveted them—but he was certain Tianmeng Iceworm would agree to his request.
It wasn't narcissism; he truly couldn't see any reason why Tianmeng would refuse.
Tianmeng was surrounded by many vicious beasts. Even if his cultivation reached a million years, he couldn't escape. After all, his strength was indeed weak, and his race wasn't a Cicada—otherwise, he could have used the Golden Cicada Shedding Its Shell technique.
Tianmeng's only way out now was him.
After all, in this life, his existence had already caused a butterfly effect. Whether Huo Yuhao would still appear ten thousand years later—no one knew.
Tianmeng now looked distressed: 'Damn it, this little guy is too cunning. Why is a handsome silkworm like me so resistant to living in his Spiritual Sea? I already agreed to let Qian Daoliu set up a seal in his Spiritual Sea, and now he actually wants me to move directly into the Soul Bone to live. Dammit!'
Tianmeng's plump body swayed back and forth in the air, constantly wriggling.
Tianmeng: 'But if I directly enter the Soul Bone to hibernate, how is that different from an ordinary soul ring? Moreover, I still want this little guy to go to the Extreme North in the future—to see if Bingbing can become his second Martial Soul and ascend to the God Realm together.'
'My Bingbing!'
Hu Bai: "..."
Although Hu Bai didn't have mind-reading abilities, he could tell that part of Tianmeng Iceworm's dilemma was definitely related to the Ice Empress.
After all, unlike Huo Yuhao, he had a background and generally wouldn't encounter overly critical moments. Tianmeng Iceworm could rest assured and sleep peacefully.
He might wake up after a nap and find himself a god.
Lying down to win!
But what could still make Tianmeng Iceworm so conflicted was only the Ice Empress.
Hu Bai had always wondered how Tianmeng could fall in love with the Ice Empress, who was his natural enemy. Are all the strong people in this world just love-struck idiots?
No, this dead bug definitely had impure intentions at first sight!
Hu Bai believed Tianmeng Iceworm definitely had a loli complex!
Otherwise, why would he like Ice Empress?
It can't be that he's a masochist, right?
However, if Tianmeng could really grant him the position of a second ice-attribute Martial Soul, he would indeed have to consider it. Ice Empress was an option, and Snow Empress was also an option.
But the current timeline is ten thousand years ago, and both Ice Empress and Snow Empress still have ten thousand years until their lifespan limits. Given their personalities, mere words are basically useless.
The reason Ice Empress agreed to Tianmeng's god-making plan ten thousand years later was not because of this big bug's personal charm but because she truly had no time left and needed to take a gamble!
But now is not the time to consider so much. After all, he was only a Soul Grandmaster under seven years old, and his own Martial Soul was strong enough—stronger than Ice Empress. In fact, if he controlled all natural attributes and used them properly, he would be much stronger than the Ice Empress!
After all, he can control ultimate fire!
If that's not enough, there's also multi-attribute fusion!
So, he's not in a hurry to choose his second Martial Soul target.
"Okay! Little guy, I'll take a gamble on you, but I have one more request: whenever you need to obtain your next soul ring, you must awaken me."
"My soul will merge into the Soul Bone I provide you, and the seal and life essence I set on the soul ring will remain in your Spiritual Sea. My life essence can increase the age of your soul ring, but this operation must be performed by me personally. Do you understand?"
"Also, I have a selfish request: regarding the suitable soul beast for your second ice-attribute Martial Soul, you need to acquire it when I awaken, and you must go to the Extreme North!"
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