Ma Hongjun was undoubtedly scheming, even though what he said was true.
He first described the desperate situation of the ferocious beasts, stirring their emotions, and then said he could bring them hope.
This worked very well; the beasts' attention was completely drawn to Ma Hongjun.
Their eyes shone brightly as they looked at him, anticipating his next words.
"Your path to godhood lies within me,"
Ma Hongjun said calmly.
The beasts were immediately puzzled. Ma Hongjun didn't seem to be toying with them, but his words were intriguing.
Ma Hongjun smiled faintly, turning his gaze to Guangyu Wuxie. Stroking Guangyu Wuxie's white fur, his eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something.
"It's related to him?"
"That's right. Guangyu is my soul pet. He and I have signed a soul contract, allowing him to enter my soul space. In cultivation, we are one.
The method I'm giving you is to follow the human god inheritors, binding your fate to those who have received the god's inheritance.
This way, you can circumvent the rule that soul beasts cannot become gods. After entering the God Realm with a soul pet master, you will no longer be bound by these constraints, and you can rely on your own breakthrough to become a god."
"Become a soul pet, like it?"
"Yes, like it.
For example, become my soul pet. I have already received the god's inheritance. If I successfully cultivate to become a god and enter the God Realm,
then my soul pet can also enter the God Realm with me.
You can escape the prison of Douluo Continent and become a god in the God Realm.
Moreover, there are many benefits to becoming a soul pet. In the soul space, your cultivation speed can be greatly increased, ten times, a hundred times, or even a thousand times faster than usual."
The Crimson King, who had been listening in, now had a different opinion and asked.
"You've mentioned the advantages, so there must be some drawbacks."
"Everything has its pros and cons, but it varies from person to person.
Becoming a Soul Pet means being bound to the Soul Pet Master, having a soul bond.
It's like your fate is intertwined with the Soul Pet Master's.
If you can accept that, there are no drawbacks."
"You've said so much just to make us your Soul Pets, right?
Hmph, becoming your Soul Pets would mean being at your beck and call, impossible!"
Crimson King retorted immediately, already harboring strong suspicion towards Ma Hongjun.
Crimson King and Bear King were good friends, and Bear King had become Ma Hongjun's Soul Ring. Regardless of why Bear King was killed, Crimson King held a grudge against Ma Hongjun.
Ma Hongjun glanced disdainfully at Crimson King,
"My Soul Pet slots are limited. Even if you were willing to become my Soul Pet, I might not accept you.
With my current strength, subduing you wouldn't be of much help to me."
After coldly retorting to Crimson King, Ma Hongjun turned his gaze back to Di Tian and Bi Ji.
"Putting aside personal interests, you represent the spirit beasts, but I also need to consider humanity.
Objectively speaking, the spirit pet master cultivation system benefits both humans and spirit beasts.
It not only resolves the current conflict between humans and spirit beasts but is also a win-win cultivation method."
"I know this novel idea is hard for you to accept all at once.
I'm just telling you now so you can consider it slowly.
However, it's important to understand that closing yourself off in the Star Dou Great Forest is not a long-term solution.
Spirit masters without a source of spirit rings can only stagnate; they can't simply give up.
When spirit masters can no longer obtain spirit rings elsewhere, that will be the time to confront the Star Dou Great Forest again.
The decisive battle between spirit masters and spirit beasts will begin.
Regardless of which side wins, it will be a Pyrrhic victory.
To avoid war, the only way is to try the spirit pet master cultivation system.
I will soon purge human forces, unify the country, and promote the spirit pet master cultivation method.
By then, I hope you will have made the right choice."
Bi Ji was seriously considering Ma Hongjun's words. She asked solemnly,
"How can we know how restrictive the life of a soul pet is?"
Bi Ji's concerns were understandable. Currently, no soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest have experienced the life of a soul pet, making it difficult to judge such an unknown. Relying solely on Ma Hongjun's words was unreliable.
Only through personal experience could they be certain.
Their concerns stemmed from the worry about the restrictions that becoming a soul pet would place on their freedom.
"You can only know the answer to this question after experiencing it yourselves.
Among those here who are qualified and suitable to become my soul pets, only Di Tian and the Crimson King barely qualify. Are
you two willing to become my soul pets and experience the life of a soul pet?"
Ma Hongjun looked at Di Tian and Chi Wang with a mocking expression.
Di Tian frowned, while Chi Wang snorted coldly.
The ferocious beasts remained silent.
"Haha, I guess you don't trust me either, but if you don't choose to follow me now, don't regret it later."
Ma Hongjun turned his gaze to Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, now that you're in human form, I can pass on the cultivation method of a Soul Pet Master to you. You can contract Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest.
You can test this Soul Pet Master cultivation system and experience its advantages and disadvantages from your own perspective.
They will believe you. Are
you willing to give it a try?"
Xiao Wu had been silent since waking up, holding her mother's soul bone, listening to Ma Hongjun's conversation with the ferocious beasts.
She shared Bi Ji's attitude; neither wanted war or to see any Soul Beasts die.
Therefore, she wholeheartedly agreed to Ma Hongjun's proposed Soul Pet Master cultivation system.
Now that Ma Hongjun was asking her this, Xiao Wu was naturally willing.
She glanced at the ferocious beasts and noticed that their eyes lit up as they looked at her.
As expected, everyone thought Xiao Wu was the most reliable. As a soul beast transformed into human form, she could mediate between the two sides.
"I'm willing!"
Immediately, Ma Hongjun taught Xiao Wu the Soul Meditation Method.
Xiao Wu was currently only a four-ring Soul Master, with five slots available for contracting soul pets.
She was originally a 100,000-year-old soul beast transformed into human form; although she needed to cultivate again, her soul power remained unchanged.
Therefore, it shouldn't take Xiao Wu long to cultivate a soul imprint.
"Ma Hongjun, if Xiao Wu proves that the Soul Pet Master system is beneficial to soul beasts, I'm willing to support your promotion of the Soul Pet Master system.
At that time, I can consider forming a soul contract with you."
"Di Tian!"
"Boss!"
...
The ferocious beasts looked at Di Tian in surprise, not expecting him to make this decision.
The Crimson King's expression was uncertain; he hadn't expected Di Tian to be tempted and start laying the groundwork now.
Although he verbally refused, the Crimson King secretly longed for it, even if it meant some constraints. After all, following Ma Hongjun offered a great chance of becoming a god. However
, due to his pride, the Crimson King couldn't let go of his status.
Di Tian, this boss, is really too doting on Ma Hongjun, giving him so much face.
Ma Hongjun didn't mind; choosing him depended on whether Ma Hongjun was willing to accept.
"We'll talk about becoming a soul pet later. Now let's discuss the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm."
Ma Hongjun summoned the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's soul spirit.
A miniature ice silkworm phantom appeared before Ma Hongjun.
The ferocious beasts were extremely familiar with the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm; for ten thousand years, they had absorbed the energy from its body daily, their understanding of its physique was practically ingrained.
The atmosphere gradually cooled; the ferocious beasts watched Ma Hongjun warily. He had come to help the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm seek justice.
Ma Hongjun ignored them and continued,
"Tianmeng is now also my soul pet; its body is still at the bottom of the Lake of Life.
It's time to return it."
(End of Chapter)