Xiong Jun was the first to jump out, his large, bell-like eyes glaring, waving his thick arms, and shouting loudly:
"Qian Renshang, choose me as your soul spirit!
I, Xiong Jun, possess boundless strength and will surely help you be invincible in battle, sweeping away all enemies!"
Chi Wang was not to be outdone, flames rising from his body, and he said urgently:
"Qian Renshang, don't listen to him!
I, Chi Wang, control powerful fire power, which can make your attacks destructive.
Being with me is the best choice!"
The most reserved Wan Yao Wang also stepped forward at this time, and he said in a deep voice:
"None of you are suitable... Let me do it this time. I, Wan Yao Wang, am not very useful here.
Letting me follow this child Qian Renshang is the wise move."
Zi Ji walked forward with elegant steps, and said coquettishly:
"What do you bunch of roughnecks know?
Qian Renshang's second martial soul is dark, so I'm the most suitable one. Why are you getting involved, Xiong Jun?"
Xiong Jun stomped his feet angrily and roared at Zi Ji, "Who cares about suitability?
My cultivation is higher than yours, that's a fact... Choose me!"
Zi Ji raised her eyebrows and retorted, "You barbarian bear, all you know is fighting and killing.
Qian Renshang needs more than just strength!"
Chi Wang scratched his head anxiously and interjected, "Stop arguing, stop arguing, Qian Renshang. My flames will make your enemies tremble with fear.
Choose me!"
Wan Yao Wang continued to look at Qian Renshang sincerely and said, "Stop arguing, all of you.
In terms of overall strength, who can compare to me?
Qian Renshang, only I can make you a true powerhouse!"
The group argued back and forth, their faces red with anger, none of them willing to back down, all eager to become Qian Renshang's soul spirit. The scene was quite lively and chaotic.
Qian Renshang was dumbfounded!
She had thought the great beast kings would refuse to help her find someone willing to be her soul spirit test subject, but unexpectedly, they were all vying for it.
What was going on?
Di Tian shook his head and explained with a wry smile,
"Qian Renshang... you're still underestimating your potential.
You just said that if you become a soul spirit, you can ascend to the God Realm with a soul master.
Do you know how tempting that is for a soul beast?"
"Soul beasts cannot ascend to godhood; that's an ironclad rule..."
Di Tian looked at Qian Renshang with a hint of envy in his eyes.
"But you humans are different.
As long as you obtain the inheritance of a god, you have a chance to become a god... and your talent, Qian Renshang, is one in ten thousand years among humans."
"As long as you find the inheritance of a god, you will almost instantly become a god... It's normal for Xiong Jun and the others to be so excited."
To be honest, if Di Tian didn't have his own mission, he would also want to become Qian Renshang's soul spirit, because he knew he had no chance of becoming a god at all, and only by following Qian Renshang would he have a chance!
"Ah... do you guys think highly of me?"
Qian Renshang scratched his head and said somewhat embarrassedly, not expecting that to be the reason.
"So your soul spirit qualification is very important. You must consider it carefully.
Of course, it would be best if you chose one of us."
Di Tian continued to remind him, and Qian Renshang seriously agreed.
The eyes of the beast kings were eager; they really wanted to become Qian Renshang's soul spirit.
"Alright... I know everyone wants to ascend to the God Realm with Qian Renshang's power, but the soul spirits must be suitable for Qian Renshang."
Gu Yuena finally stepped forward and took charge.
With a dark expression, she looked at Xiong Jun and said irritably,
"Xiong Jun, you're a power type, forget it. It's not suitable..."
"...Okay."
Xiong Jun agreed in a muffled voice.
Chi Wang chuckled to himself, while Gu Yuena turned her head away expressionlessly.
"You too... Fire element doesn't match Qian Renshang's second martial soul!"
Chi Wang looked embarrassed.
Gu Yuena looked at Wan Yao Wang, about to speak, but Wan Yao Wang spoke first.
"I'm not suitable either, I understand..."
Gu Yuena nodded, finally looking at Zi Ji.
"Your abilities also happen to be dark-type, making you the most suitable match for Qian Renshang's second spirit.
Moreover, your next great tribulation is not far off.
Considering everything, you are the most suitable."
"Zi Ji, this time you are qualified to become Qian Renshang's spirit!"
Zi Ji was so excited that she almost jumped up.
"Thank you, Master!!"
Her strength was not among the top of the Beast Kings.
If it weren't for the fact that Qian Renshang's second spirit ring was currently vacant and dark-type, it would have been very difficult for her to be chosen!
"Don't be discouraged, everyone else... Qian Renshang still has many empty soul ring slots; he'll have his turn eventually,"
Gu Yuena comforted the other beast kings.
The beast kings weren't unreasonable; they knew this was the most logical choice, so they didn't say much.
They just looked at Zi Ji with some envy!
Qian Renshang and Zi Ji had agreed that the first soul ring ceremony would be held in three days.
Three days would be enough time for Zi Ji to take care of some of her own affairs!
Time flew by, and three days passed quickly!
That morning, all the beast kings gathered early beside the Lake of Life, their hearts pounding as they watched the two figures in the center.
The young man in white robes, with golden hair and blue eyes, looking like a celestial being, was naturally Qian Renshang.
Opposite him was a beautiful woman in purple robes, radiant and captivating—it was Zi Ji!
"Aunt Ziji, I'm asking you one last time... Are you sure you want to give up your hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation and physical body to become my soul spirit?"
Qian Renshang looked at Ziji with serious eyes.
This was a big decision, and he wanted Ziji to think it over carefully; there was no going back!
"Stop hesitating, come on... I've lived for hundreds of thousands of years, this gamble won't be a loss!"
Ziji seemed very open-minded!
Qian Renshang nodded, and soon Ziji stood quietly in the center of the arena as Qian Renshang requested.
Her figure was graceful, her eyes firm and full of expectation, and her beautiful face appeared even more sacred under the light.
Qian Renshang stood solemnly in front of her, took a deep breath, and activated his mysterious and powerful second martial soul—the Twelve-Winged Fallen Angel.
The Fallen Angel's wings slowly unfolded, and a dark and mysterious light instantly bloomed.
Each feather seemed to contain endless power, inspiring awe.
"I'm starting!"
Qian Renshang's expression was serious.
It was his first time undergoing a Soul Spirit Ritual, and he was a little nervous, but he felt there shouldn't be any major problems.
The Beast Kings watched this scene with solemn expressions, Gu Yuena's hands clenched tightly, her fingertips turning pale.
This was a moment that could change the fate of the Soul Beasts; it was truly too important!
"It must succeed!"
Gu Yuena murmured to herself.
(End of Chapter)
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