Chapter 563: The Sacrifice of the Two Emperors of Ice and Snow

"A guarantee? It's this!" Feihuang summoned the Dunjia Heavenly Book and handed it to Xuedi.

He flipped to the page featuring the Four Great Divine Beasts.

Xuedi and Bingdi looked at the four Spirit Beast marks printed on the page, and they were shocked to actually sense the power of a god from within them.

"This... how is this possible? These four Spirit Beasts can actually become gods alongside you, and they aren't just simple companion Spirit Beasts, but truly becoming gods!" Xuedi said in great surprise.

She now believed Nan Feihuang's words somewhat; a God Position that could carry so many subsidiary God Positions was something even a God King level could not achieve.

"That's right, these are my four Mount Divine Beasts. Aside from Red Hare, the head of the mounts, who will possess power above a Level One God in the future, the other three are at least Second-Class Gods," Feihuang said.

"But it looks like your Mount Divine Beast slots are already full. What, do you intend to replace them and let Bing'er and me take their place?" Xuedi asked with disdain.

If Feihuang did that, she admitted it would be an excellent opportunity for her.

Mount Divine Beasts are different from companion Spirit Beasts; although they must also obey their master's orders, Mount Divine Beasts are at least free for most of the rest of the time and are considered partners, whereas ordinary companion Spirit Beasts are practically like slaves.

However, these four Spirit Beasts were clearly all sacrificed to him. If Feihuang easily abandoned them for a stronger her, then if he encountered other, stronger Spirit Beasts in the future, would he just replace her as well?

A person who breaks faith and betrays trust cannot be trusted! She might be better off, as there are few Spirit Beasts in this world stronger than her, but what about Bing'er? The Ice Jade Empress Scorpion's ranking among Ferocious Beasts is not high. With this human's strength, it is not impossible for him to subdue other Ferocious Beasts.

Feihuang shook his head, "I would not do that. If I have promised something, I must fulfill it. Since these four Spirit Beasts are already my Mount Divine Beasts, then even if Ditian or even the Silver Dragon King came, I would not swap them. Otherwise, to go back on one's word like that would make one unworthy of being a god!"

"However, Xuedi, rest assured. Although I cannot give you the subsidiary God Position of the Peerless God General and can at most let you become a companion Spirit Beast, the Dunjia Heavenly Book can still protect your soul. Furthermore, I will not treat you as a slave, but as partners, just like Red Hare. I hope you believe me."

Upon hearing this, Xuedi felt somewhat disappointed, as she was after all fated to miss out on a God Position, but she felt a bit more at ease with Feihuang in her heart; at least he was a person who valued his promises.

She was truly moved by what he said. Rather than living in fear, it was indeed better to take this gamble.

"Heh, now that I've heard you, do I have any other choice?" Xuedi said with self-mockery.

Hearing Xuedi's words, Bingdi said anxiously, "Xuedi, are you really planning to agree to him?"

Xuedi looked at Bingdi, feeling somewhat helpless that her best friend's mind hadn't turned around yet. This human was indeed speaking kindly to persuade them now, but one must never mistake his kindness for a capital of Pride.

Did she think this human's Painted Halberd was just for show? He first used overwhelming strength to completely defeat them, and the reason he was now so patiently negotiating with them was simply because the Spirit Ring from a sacrifice is the most compatible with a Spirit Master, and it can also maximize the increase of his soul power level.

This is called giving a big stick and then a sweet date.

Xuedi knew very well that all that talk about saving them was just giving them a way out.

If they agreed, they would become companion Spirit Beasts as Feihuang said; otherwise, it would likely be a forced hunt.

Her guess was spot on; that was exactly what Feihuang intended to do.

His purpose in coming to the Extreme North was to hunt Spirit Beasts. He was a Spirit Master who needed Spirit Rings and had empty Spirit Ring slots. Hunting for Spirit Rings was a matter of course, and he would not show any mercy just because Xuedi and Bingdi were beautiful. A Spirit Beast is a Spirit Beast.

He didn't care whether they were good Spirit Beasts or bad Spirit Beasts; he only needed to know that their age was high enough and that they were suitable to be Spirit Rings for his Dunjia Heavenly Book.

Xuedi persuaded Bingdi, "That's right, I originally had the intention of transforming into a human to recultivate anyway. Now that there is a more reliable method, I don't want to give it up. I am willing to try to trust this human. Bingdi, your future is for you to decide. If you are willing, you can join me in helping this youth. Otherwise, I am very worried that if you continue as you are, the 400,000-year Great Tribulation will inevitably lead to your death and disappearance, or perhaps you might not even live to see the 400,000-year Great Tribulation."

Her eyes glanced slightly toward Nan Feihuang.

Bingdi immediately realized; how could she have forgotten? Did she think the man in front of her would let her go if she didn't agree?

The situation was now very clear: if they sacrificed, Feihuang would keep their souls to live together as companion Spirit Beasts in the future; if they didn't agree, they would be forcibly hunted by Feihuang and wait to be reincarnated.

Either way, it was death, so it was better to gamble. Since Xuedi was already tempted, she didn't want to be separated from Xuedi either.

Bingdi considered for a moment, then said with a firm gaze, "Xuedi, I will go with you."

"Human, Xuedi and I entrust ourselves to you. I hope you will not let us down."

Feihuang cupped his hands in thanks, "Rest assured, two seniors. Then, since good things are worth the wait, please open your Spirit Seas and imprint your Soul Marks onto my Dunjia Heavenly Book. Only then can my book protect your souls."

Bingdi and Xuedi looked at each other and nodded. Bingdi first had emerald light flashing all over her body, and that massive Ice Jade Empress Scorpion body gradually transformed into human form. Her delicate and pretty face had a bit less arrogance than the adult version of Xuedi, but a bit more cold beauty. On both sides of her moving, fair, and delicate face were four emerald magic patterns, and her long ink-green hair was tied into twin tails behind her, looking delicate and lovely.

These Ferocious Beasts seemed to have the ability to transform into humans. Of course, they did not truly become humans like Xiao Wu, but rather took on human appearances. Their essence remained that of Spirit Beasts, and their combat power was almost unaffected.

As for Xuedi, she was already in human form and did not need to transform.

The two Great Emperors slowly floated in front of Feihuang and imprinted their Soul Marks onto the empty pages of the Dunjia Heavenly Book.

Then, the Sacrificial Array of the two Great Emperors opened together.

The two Ferocious Beasts sacrificed to Feihuang together, and two blood-red Spirit Rings were placed in one go into the seventh and eighth positions of the Dunjia Heavenly Book.

Xuedi's cultivation was higher, so she was responsible for the seventh Spirit Ring, opening a stronger Tool Spirit Avatar for the Dunjia Heavenly Book, while Bingdi was responsible for the eighth ring.

Dian Wei and the others immediately stepped forward to guard Nan Feihuang.

Xun Yu laughed, "Heh, the Lord's eloquence has improved quite a bit. First a big stick, then a sweet date; by enticing with benefits and threatening with power, he easily persuaded the two Emperors of Ice and Snow through a combination of kindness and severity."

Nan Feiling glanced at him, "Isn't it all because you taught him? Sigh, my younger brother used to be the most honest, but now he's been taught by you to be so glib."

Shui Bing'er laughed, "Alright, Xun Yu, Junior Sister, stop bickering. Quickly follow what Junior Brother said and absorb the soul power overflowing during the sacrifice of the two Emperors of Ice and Snow to cultivate."

(End of chapter)