Within this Blood Sea Gully, the Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine could be considered a dominant force, essentially at the top of the food chain in this ecosystem.
The terrifying aura intimidated the young Ming Tian and Yan Qingwan, yet they still managed to steady themselves in the gully.
This creature had no eyes; its perception relied entirely on its vines to understand everything in the seawater.
Hedika also possessed a cultivation of over 200,000 years, but her aura was significantly weaker compared to the Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine.
"Sea Demon Vine Emperor, long time no see. I've come today with an important matter to discuss."
"Important matter? Heh, as far as I'm concerned, my 'important matters' involve waiting for these underwater volcanoes to erupt again so I can increase my cultivation. Living in the Blood Sea Gully, I only eat small fish and shrimp. What important matters could I possibly have? I'm quite content."
The Sea Demon Vine's tone was laced with a hint of mockery, seemingly disregarding Hedika's words.
"Although you are isolated in the Blood Sea Gully, haven't you heard something about the Three Goddesses of Fate within the Extreme North?"
"The Three Goddesses of Fate? What does that have to do with me? Can they even dive over 3,000 meters below the sea to cause trouble for me? To make a soul ring or soul bone out of me?"
"Even if they dared to come here, it's not certain who would win."
"What? Are you here as an envoy today? Trying to persuade me to help you oppose the Three Goddesses of Fate?"
The Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine wasn't lacking in intelligence, deducing Hedika's purpose in a few words.
"That's right! Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine Emperor, the soul beasts of the Extreme North have been exploited by the Three Goddesses of Fate for a long time. Don't you soul beasts want to unite and resist?"
Ming Tian stepped forward, speaking.
"Where did this little brat come from? And is he human?"
"My name is Ming Tian. We've seen the Three Goddesses of Fate acting arrogantly within the Extreme North, doing all sorts of evil, and mercilessly killing people. We can't stand it, so we want to unite the soul beasts within the Extreme North to resist the Three Goddesses of Fate's rule. We also have companions going to other places to find the Titan Snow Ape clan and the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion clan, striving to unite all the 100,000-year soul beasts within the Extreme North!"
Ming Tian stepped forward, hoping to move the Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine Emperor.
"Hahahaha, how ridiculous! Such a young brat, speaking such big words. Rather than saying we're incompatible with the Three Goddesses of Fate, it's more like we soul beasts are incompatible with you humans. Haven't you humans, soul masters, killed many soul beasts to obtain soul rings? You dare expect us to help you humans? Do you think we're fools?"
"I'm not acting for my own personal gain. I'm thinking of the interests of all the soul beasts in the Extreme North, including you. If you unite, you're protecting the interests of your own soul beasts! Don't you want to stay in this Blood Sea Gully forever, only to be attacked by the Three Goddesses of Fate one day?"
"Furthermore, although the Blood Sea Gully has abundant resources, they are ultimately limited. It will become increasingly difficult for you to break through in the future. What will you do when you exhaust the resources of the Blood Sea Gully? If the underwater volcanoes don't erupt, won't you have no food? By then, the other places will be occupied by the Three Goddesses of Fate. Where will you cultivate then?"
"Even if we take a step back, the overall strength of the soul beasts on the continent is still greater than that of humans. In some places, soul beasts even attack humans in groups. You say that humans hunt soul beasts to obtain soul rings, but haven't soul beasts been uniting to harm humans as well? In this, who benefits more, and who suffers more? I don't need to say more, do I?"
Facing the Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine, Ming Tian showed no fear or panic, laying out the rationale and advantages, his arguments seemingly irrefutable.
"Young as you are, you speak with such confidence, only highlighting the benefits, trying to influence me?"
"You're right, what you say makes some sense. But have you ever considered what would happen if you fail? Also, who will be in charge of the soul beasts you gather? Who will be the leader? What kind of strategic plan do you have? And how much do you know about the Three Goddesses of Fate?"
"Hmph, full of passion and wishful thinking, but the interests involved are so intricate; how can it be so simple?"
The Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine was calm, even a master of sophistry, leaving Ming Tian speechless for a moment.
Hedika watched Ming Tian from the side, observing how this child would respond to the Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine's words.
"This..."
After being questioned by the Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine, Ming Tian was at a loss for words; he hadn't considered these things.
"I, I think if we can really gather all the strong soul beasts of the Extreme North, we still have a certain chance of winning. As for if we fail..."
"If you fail, you can hand me over and say that everything was my idea and has nothing to do with you soul beasts!"
"As for the leader..."
"Naturally, it's me!"
"Ah!"
A cold voice came from the little scorpion in Yan Qingwan's hands. Yan Qingwan was startled, crying out in surprise, how could the little scorpion in her hand speak?
She immediately threw the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion out. The little scorpion didn't fall but floated in the seawater, emitting a green light. Its tail had lengthened slightly. Although it still maintained its small and charming appearance, it made people feel fear.
This sudden change shocked everyone.
"Such a familiar aura... You are... the Ice Emperor?"
"That's right, it's me. I barely broke through a little bit of the restrictions and can only speak for a while."
"What's going on? How did you become like this?"
"Heh, this goes back to a day and a half ago..."
In the calm seawater, the little scorpion emitting green light calmly spoke, and everyone listening around the little scorpion found it unbelievable.
The most unbelievable was Yan Qingwan. She didn't expect the little scorpion they had picked up and saved to be the true Emperor of the Extreme North, the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion, known for its extreme ice! And the Ice Emperor had become like this, with such a convoluted story and inside information.
"That's the situation. I was subjected to a forbidden technique by Klotho and need to maintain this appearance for a while. During this time, I understand even more how important it is to unite and fight together. Although humans are hateful, these two little ones are okay. I see that you have many doubts and concerns, so I used my own power to break through a little of the restrictions to tell you this, but this will probably make the time for me to restore my original form longer."
"Think about it more. I know you're cautious. That's all I have to say."
After the Ice Emperor finished speaking, their aura became weak again, reverting to a small size. Yan Qingwan quickly reached out and carefully put the Ice Emperor in her hands, protecting it.
The Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine was silent for a long time...
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
Ming Tian saw that even with the Ice Emperor's appearance, the Ghost Horn Sea Demon Vine still had concerns. Knowing what its concerns were, he stepped forward and said:
"Sea Demon Vine Emperor, how about we make a bet?"
Ming Tian's words piqued the Sea Demon Vine Emperor's interest.
"A bet? What are we betting on?"
"I'll spar with you. I think it shouldn't be a problem for me to withstand a few of your moves. I want you to see that I also have the strength to fight against the Three Goddesses of Fate."
Ming Tian said confidently, which surprised both the human and the beast.
"Ming Tian..."
Yan Qingwan worriedly tugged at Ming Tian's hand.
"Don't worry, I'm fine..."
"Sea Demon Vine Emperor, how about it?"
Hedika had been watching from the side all along, with great interest on her face. She also wanted to see how strong this child was.
"Interesting. I haven't encountered such an interesting thing in a long time. Judging by your cultivation, you're only a level 39 Soul Elder, yet you're so confident in sparring with me? Fine, I'll agree. If you can withstand my attacks within ten moves, I'll go with you and persuade the other soul beasts."
"Then, it's a deal..."
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