Chapter 304 - 258: Slaying the Great Demon, Scheming for the Residual Soul! (Double-Length)
Chapter 304: Chapter 258: Slaying the Great Demon, Scheming for the Residual Soul! (Double-Length)
With thoughts fluctuating, Gu Yuan did not make a move but instead looked up and asked.
"I dare not deceive you, fellow Daoist, it’s been over a hundred and twenty years!"
The young man inside the token showed a sad expression and couldn’t help but sigh.
"One hundred and twenty years, if I wait a few more decades, it would be two hundred years of effort, you really have great perseverance..."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan couldn’t help but sigh as well.
This person’s will to survive is truly remarkable.
"If I’m outmatched, I deserve to die without complaint!"
"But it’s hateful how that person plotted, sneakily attacked from behind, turning two hundred years of friendship into nothing. I am truly unwilling! Unwilling!"
"As long as there is a sliver of hope, I will not give up, and I must cultivate divine power and fight him again!"
The vague silhouette on the token showed a face full of hate and said through gritted teeth.
Obviously, he harbors strong resentment towards his own predicament.
"What is your title? Who is your enemy? Where is the secret realm you explored?"
Gu Yuan pondered slightly and asked again.
"My title is Master Soul Cloud, and my enemy is a loose cultivator from the East Mountain Realm, titled Master Ziyun. The secret realm we explored is a barbaric land in the South Mountain Domain known as Heart Burial Valley, where there’s a Star Pond with an exceedingly rare Star Spirit!"
"It was precisely for this Star Spirit that I faced such a disaster!"
"Hateful! Hateful!"
A voice full of hatred came from inside the token.
Gu Yuan was indifferent to this, only saying:
"Let me hear about that soul refining technique..."
"Does this mean you agree to cooperate with me?"
Upon hearing this, the existence titled Master Soul Cloud couldn’t help but feel joyful.
"If the Dharma Seal is true, it’s not impossible..."
Gu Yuan chuckled lightly.
"Good, good, I trust in your integrity. However, to be cautious, I will only recite the first half of the Dharma Seal!"
"As long as I can obtain the Spirit Water, I’ll definitely hand over the rest of the Dharma Seal willingly!"
The presence in the token pondered briefly and then spoke cautiously.
"You have no right to bargain..."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan sneered and sent his sword light swirling down, further shattering the token.
"I’ll tell! I’ll tell!"
Seeing this, Master Soul Cloud’s soul was terrified and quickly agreed, revealing a profound Dharma Seal slowly.
"Now that you have the Dharma Seal, I hope you can agree to my request!"
After a long time, after revealing the Dharma Seal, Master Soul Cloud’s residual soul spoke somewhat unwillingly.
"Taiyin Spirit Forging Seal..."
Gu Yuan’s eyes were flashing with golden light, lightly murmuring, seemingly immersed in the profound mystery of the Dharma Seal.
Upon hearing Master Soul Cloud’s words, Gu Yuan then regained clarity, showing a trace of excitement on his face, and said with a smile: "Rest assured, after I cultivate this seal, I’ll definitely retrieve the Spirit Water for you."
"Fellow Daoist, please wait here for a moment while I go check on the precious gourd!"
Gu Yuan seemed somewhat impatient, casually setting a restriction in the Poison Pool Hall, then with a flash of escape light, vanished from his place.
...
Leaving the Poison Pool Hall, a green light from Gu Yuan’s sleeve suddenly emerged, landing on his shoulder and speaking in an anxious tone.
"Master!"
"This guy obviously isn’t trustworthy, how can you trust him lightly?"
"His residual soul would be perfect for me to devour, maybe I could even advance further after devouring him!"
The Heart-devouring Insect fluttered its four wings, looking very eager.
"Why the rush?"
"Doesn’t the master surpass you?"
"An unknown residual soul cannot deceive me!"
"It was just a game before..."
Gu Yuan smiled faintly.
"Master is wise, master is wise!"
"Should I go back and devour him now?"
The Heart-devouring Insect flattered and then couldn’t wait to speak.
"Don’t rush, this person’s residual soul has survived for such years, he must possess a secret technique, if he is truly a loose cultivator, we might gain his Dharma Gate."
"You are currently at the late-stage Earth Demon realm, although you can devour his residual soul, the obtained memories would be incomplete."
"And this person’s will is steadfast, if the situation turns unfavorable, he would surely self-destruct his divine soul, and by then, it would all be for nothing..."
"The current strategy is to enhance your strength..."