A few days later, Lin Mu left Sea God Island with Ah Yin.
After flying over the sea for several hours, the two finally arrived at Han Hai City. After resting for a night, they continued flying toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
After some time, they finally arrived at the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Lin Mu had already figured out the hiding places of the ferocious beasts. If he wanted to wipe them all out in one fell swoop, it would be no problem at all.
Not long after, Di Tian flew over from a distance, his face slightly dissatisfied. He said in a deep voice, "Lin Mu, where have you been all this time?"
In the past year, although Lin Mu had not stayed in the Star Dou Great Forest, he would come several times a month to treat his master's injuries.
Only in the past month had Lin Mu not come even once, delaying his lord's recovery.
Just as he finished speaking, Di Tian suddenly noticed that there was a woman beside Lin Mu.
From the aura around her, it was clear that she was not a real human, but a soul beast in human form.
Faced with Di Tian's bloodline suppression, Ah Yin was terrified and could only cling tightly to Lin Mu's arm, displaying a pitiful and vulnerable demeanor.
Although Di Tian wasn't a herbivorous soul beast, his suppression over plant-type soul beasts still existed.
Seeing this, Lin Mu patted Ah Yin's small hand and pulled her behind him. Looking up at Di Tian, he said indifferently, "Do I need to report to you beforehand where I'm going?"
"Hmph, I think you're clearly infatuated with women."
As he said this, Di Tian's eyes held a hint of disdain.
In his view, a true man should pursue greater power, not be swayed by women.
Moreover, his master valued him so much, yet he had focused his attention on a woman, completely betraying his lord's expectations.
However, there was one advantage to this.
Since Lin Mu had a soul beast woman with a human form by his side, this showed that he would presumably treat soul beasts well, and he wouldn't have to worry about Lin Mu plotting against his lord anymore.
"If you want me to help your Lord's recovery, then be nicer to me."
Lin Mu was too lazy to explain. From a certain perspective, what Di Tian said wasn't wrong.
Concerned about his Lord's safety, Di Tian's expression softened slightly, and he said calmly, "My Lord wants to see you, but she can't leave."
Hearing this, Lin Mu thought for a moment and then instructed Ah Yin to stay there and wait for a while.
After giving her instructions, Lin Mu's figure flashed, and he disappeared from the area.
Not long after, he arrived at the independent space where the Silver Dragon King was sleeping. Before he could react, Gu Yuena, in human form, had already pounced on him.
An hour later, Lin Mu emerged from the independent space and bumped into Di Tian, who had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing Lin Mu emerge, Di Tian immediately stepped forward, his tone extremely serious.
"I said before, as long as you help the Lord recover from her injuries, I can grant you one condition, any condition."
For him, reviving the Soul Beast race was his life's goal, and he was willing to do anything to achieve it.
However, it was impossible for him to revive the Soul Beast race on his own. Only by helping the Lord recover would there be a sliver of hope.
Seeing this, Lin Mu patted Di Tian's shoulder and spoke earnestly, "Little Tian, I know what you're thinking, but that's impossible, and I won't allow such a thing to happen."
Hearing this, Di Tian's face darkened and his heart sank. He didn't even notice the change in how Lin Mu addressed him.
Humans and Soul Beasts were on opposite sides; how could Lin Mu possibly help the Soul Beast race rise again?
After a moment, Lin Mu changed the subject and continued, "However, I do have a way to improve the Soul Beast race's chances of survival."
"What way?" Di Tian looked at Lin Mu eagerly.
He knew perfectly well that rebelling against the God Realm was unrealistic. After all, the once powerful dragon race among the soul beasts was nearly extinct. The fact that soul beasts could still survive at all was already a miracle.
Seeing that he had taken the bait, Lin Mu pondered for a moment before releasing the Azure Bull Python and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.
Looking at the two soul spirits before him, Di Tian's pupils shrank in shock. The Azure Bull Python was merely an ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul beast, but the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was a genuine million-year soul beast.
What he couldn't understand most was how Lin Mu had preserved their souls.
If this method could be passed down, it might improve the relationship between soul masters and soul beasts.
"Lin Mu, how did you do that?"
"I know what you're thinking. Forget about it. Even if this method is passed on to other soul masters, over time it might even accelerate the extinction of soul beasts."
Lin Mu spoke seriously.
Normally, the method of using soul spirits could indeed eliminate the barrier between soul masters and soul beasts.
Although the starting point was good, there was a fatal flaw: human greed. Once soul spirits became a valuable commodity, the outcome would be predictable.
Hearing about such severe consequences, Di Tian was completely stunned.
However, seeing that Lin Mu didn't seem to be lying, he could only reluctantly believe him.
"Then what exactly is your method?"
"I'm still missing a few soul spirits. If you're willing to become a soul spirit, after I become a god, you can also transform into divine beast, breaking the shackles that prevent soul beasts from becoming gods."
Lin Mu didn't hide anything and directly revealed his plan.
Since he wanted to create his own godhood, he had to be fully prepared, not only to acquire nine soul spirits, but also to gather the power of faith from the two continents.
Upon hearing this method, Di Tian immediately wanted to object.
As the Beast God, how could he submit to humans?
But upon further reflection, this was indeed the only way to break through the limits.
However, in doing so, he would be completely bound to Lin Mu and unable to resist his orders.
After pondering for a moment, Di Tian finally understood and said, "I can't become your soul spirit, but the others can. I need to discuss this with them first. Even if they agree to become your soul spirits, they may not be suitable for your martial soul."
"Even if they are not suitable for me, they can still become the soul spirits of my disciple."
Lin Mu said without hesitation.
Attributes like those of the Myriad Demon King and Bi Ji were naturally unsuitable for him, but perfectly suited for Tang San and Ye Lingling.
Upon hearing this, Di Tian's lips twitched violently. This guy actually intended to take them all in one go.
Only now did he finally realize that he had fallen into the trap set by the other party, and he couldn't refuse. In the end, he might even fall to a trap again and have to thank this guy for allowing him to become a god.
After all, even he was somewhat tempted, let alone the other ferocious beasts.
In his view, Lin Mu was destined to become a god. This was essentially a direct ticket to the God Realm.
"Alright. I'll come back to the Star Dou Great Forest in a couple of days. Give me a definite answer then."
Lin Mu's eyes flashed, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled upward. Although it was difficult to persuade Di Tian directly, persuading the other ferocious beasts would be enough for now.
Although there weren't many ferocious beasts, there were still other hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, enough to even justify making a trip to the Sun Moon Continent.