Chapter 44: The Silver Dragon King's Heart Has Been Stirred

The Silver Dragon King's voice echoed inside the big tree.

A hint of gunpowder seemed to appear in the air, making the situation tense, as if a new battle would break out at any moment.

Bai Yu and Wang Qiu'er decisively stood beside Bai Yuan, their eyes fixed on the stunning woman before them, fearlessly confronting the Silver Dragon King.

The Silver Dragon King gave the two a cold glance and said, "It seems you took the Transformation Pill, and like a Reborn Soul Beast, you will turn into another race, losing the reverence deep in your bloodline."

At this moment, the Silver Dragon King no longer wanted the Transformation Pill.

A Reborn Soul Beast is a traitor among Soul Beasts; after taking the Transformation Pill and becoming a Demon Beast, isn't it still considered a traitor among Soul Beasts?

Bai Yuan instantly grasped the Silver Dragon King's meaning, he pondered briefly and said, "Demon Beasts and Soul Beasts can indeed be considered two different races, but if all Soul Beasts became Demon Beasts, Demon Beasts would naturally no longer be traitors of the Soul Beasts."

The requirements for a Reborn Soul Beast are too high to be widespread, but becoming a Demon Beast is another matter.

The simplest method is to take the Transformation Pill, then cultivate a technique; a more complex way is to live for several decades or centuries in spiritual energy, spontaneously awaken spiritual intellect, and become a Demon Beast.

At that point, if one person or a portion changes, it can be called betrayal, but if all Soul Beasts become Demon Beasts, it would no longer be betrayal.

Dangerous light flashed in the Silver Dragon King's beautiful eyes as he said, "Do you intend to let the Soul Beast race perish, to completely devour the Soul Beast race?"

Bai Yuan was startled by the Silver Dragon King's words.

He quickly said, "Silver Dragon King, don't speak nonsense."

A cold smile appeared on the Silver Dragon King's stunning face as he said, "Then I'd like to hear how you would explain it."

Bai Yuan let out a slight sigh of relief.

He said, "Demon Beasts and Soul Beasts both evolve from non-human species; essentially, they share the same origin."

The Silver Dragon King immediately retorted, "Reborn Soul Beasts and Soul Beasts are of the same origin."

Bai Yuan continued nonchalantly, "Silver Dragon King, as the lord of the Soul Beasts, you ought to consider your people no matter what."

A flicker of doubt passed through the Silver Dragon King's violet eyes.

"Have I not been considering my people?"

Bai Yuan said, "For a Soul Beast with decent talent to awaken spiritual intellect, it takes at least ten thousand years; for those with poorer bloodlines, they need a hundred thousand years of cultivation before their intellect can compare to that of ordinary humans, am I right?"

The Silver Dragon King gave a slight nod.

Soul Beasts, even a True Dragon, need a thousand years to possess spiritual intellect comparable to an ordinary person, and other Soul Beasts fall far short of that.

Bai Yuan continued, "If that's correct, then let me tell you: an ordinary animal or plant that becomes a Demon Beast, without the Transformation Pill, can cultivate for ten years and gain spiritual intellect not inferior to that of an ordinary human—do you believe it?"

The Silver Dragon King's expression froze slightly.

"Cultivating for ten years without the Transformation Pill can yield spiritual intellect not inferior to that of an ordinary human?"

"This is over a hundred times faster than a True Dragon awakening its spiritual intellect."

Bai Yuan smiled faintly, "Silver Dragon King, I think you understand that, from this perspective alone, not letting your people become Demon Beasts means you're not looking out for them."

The Silver Dragon King's delicate body trembled slightly; letting her people become Demon Beasts would allow them to awaken spiritual intellect in just ten years.

If she didn't, her Soul Beast subjects would need at least ten thousand years to awaken spiritual intellect, taking who knows how many detours.

But if all Soul Beasts were turned into Demon Beasts, the Soul Beast race would essentially be extinct!

Bai Yuan continued indifferently, "Furthermore, without relying on the Transformation Pill, a Demon Beast can cultivate to assume human form in at most a thousand years, whereas a Soul Beast needs at least two hundred thousand years of cultivation to freely shift between human and Soul Beast forms, as you just saw with Bai Yu."

The Silver Dragon King fell completely silent.

Demon Beasts gain spiritual intellect on par with ordinary humans in ten years, can assume human form within a thousand years at most, and are not like Reborn Soul Beasts that completely turn into humans—a betrayal.

Soul Beasts, even those that are ten thousand years old, have spiritual intellect far inferior to ordinary humans; a hundred‑thousand‑year Soul Beast that undergoes rebirth equals a betrayal of the Soul Beast race, and it takes two hundred thousand years to match the achievement of a thousand‑year Demon Beast.

If you truly consider your people, you should let them become Demon Beasts, granting them the wisdom that only high‑level Soul Beasts possess.

Even granting them the abilities of fierce beasts.

The house fell into complete silence.

After a long while, the Silver Dragon King said, "Without using the Transformation Pill, how can ordinary animals, plants, and Soul Beasts become Demon Beasts?"

Bai Yuan chuckled, "It's simple: just stay in this spirit‑rich world for several decades; as long as you don't die of old age, you'll naturally become a Demon Beast."

"Just not dying of old age?" the Silver Dragon King murmured to himself.

"For ordinary animals and plants to become Soul Beasts, they only need to survive ten years, which is far easier than becoming a Demon Beast, after all many animals live longer than ten years."

The Silver Dragon King suddenly shook his head, saying, "I don't understand Demon Beasts; I've only seen you and your disciple, and I don't believe the various information you've given."

Bai Yuan smiled, knowing the Silver Dragon King's heart had been moved—he wanted to turn all Soul Beasts into Demon Beasts, transforming the Soul Beast race into a Demon race.

Bai Yuan said, "Since you don't believe me, let time prove everything, prove the truth of my words."

The Silver Dragon King nodded, preparing to leave.

But at that moment, Bai Yuan suddenly grabbed her hand and said, "Silver Dragon King, don't rush off; I still have a request."

"What is it?" the Silver Dragon King asked, not pulling away from Bai Yuan's hand, but in an indifferent tone.

Bai Yuan politely withdrew his hand and said, "I've recently been refining a Natal Spirit Artifact and would like your help finding materials; besides, I plan to go to the human world soon, and I want you to send someone from Emperor Heaven to act as my temporary bodyguard, along with Bi Ji, to also help heal my injuries."

As for the Silver Dragon King, Bai Yuan had nothing to hide, after all her previous probe had already figured out his situation.

"Is this how you ask for a favor? You're really not polite at all," the Silver Dragon King said, staring into Bai Yuan's eyes.

Bai Yuan smiled, "We're basically allies now; after the Soul Beast race becomes the Demon race, I'll be the Demon Emperor and you the Demon Empress. Moreover, this is trivial for you—just a couple of words."

The Silver Dragon King's eyes turned icy as she stared at Bai Yuan's face, as if trying to see something in it.

After a few seconds, the Silver Dragon King regained composure and said lightly, "Who says we're allies? And Demon Emperor, Demon Empress—aren't you worried I'll have Emperor Heaven kill you once you leave this place?"

Bai Yuan chuckled indifferently, "I believe you won't do that, because your heart was just moved, and also because you inherited the benevolence of the Dragon God."

"You know quite a lot," the Silver Dragon King said, glancing lightly at Bai Yuan before her figure vanished instantly.

(End of chapter)