Chapter 519: Jiang Chen's Grand Harvest, Where Did It Slip Up?

Antares's mood grew agitated, and even its normally still wings began to whir and shake, whipping up a fierce wind.

It spoke while cursing, berating Jiang Chen for being lucky.

Jiang Chen was both amused and exasperated; what the heck was this guy doing?

"Antares, can you calm down a bit," Jiang Chen shouted, but his voice was too faint.

Only after Antares finished its rant did it finally stop.

Antares exhaled a heavy breath, "I keep asking why you kid are so lucky."

"The Job Change to a Hidden Profession I've never seen before, and the talent is so strong, you obtained two Primordial Runes, plus two medium‑grade divine natures and medium‑grade divine positions."

"Now you've also encountered the emergence of a Food Spirit Beast."

Jiang Chen was speechless; the guy kept rambling, only half getting to the point.

Jiang Chen said irritably, "Can you make yourself clear?"

Antares finally calmed a little, "The Food Spirit Beast is actually a great opportunity; it depends on whether you can seize it."

"If you can't seize it—hehe—then it could become a huge disaster!"

Jiang Chen said, "Our Human Race experienced a Food Spirit Beast calamity a thousand years ago; you should know that incident."

"This time, it will certainly not let the disaster erupt again."

"My teacher and I have already analyzed it, so I'm asking you: do you know the method to deal with a Food Spirit Beast?"

Antares chuckled, "The True Self naturally knows the method, but..."

Jiang Chen thought it was going to dodge the question and frowned slightly.

But Antares shook its head, "Alright, no more jokes with you."

"One method is to use a Soul‑Melting Elixir, have everyone ingest it. This will cause the Food Spirit Beast hidden in the soul to die, and its soul power will become a great tonic for the host."

"This method brings many benefits to your Human Race, but none at all to you."

Jiang Chen blurted out without hesitation, "Does that mean it's not good?"

"Of course it's not bad, but there's a problem."

Antares leaned its head forward, "You say, is a hundred Elite Professionals of Level 85 stronger, or a Level 90 Divine-level Strongman stronger."

The answer to this question is obvious, right.

"Naturally, a Divine-level Strongman is stronger."

A hundred Elite Professionals bound together can certainly cause some trouble for a Level 90 Divine-level Strongman.

They can even cooperate to mount a direct confrontation.

But a Divine-level Strongman is not a post, standing still like a wooden stake.

When a Divine-level Strongman reaches Level 90, all attributes increase dramatically; speed and strength far surpass the Elite Professionals.

With a little effort, he can definitely crush the Elite Professionals.

Antares looked at Jiang Chen with its big eyes, "For a race, having a top‑tier strongman is the most important. Even if every member of your Human Race becomes Divine-level, it's still not as good as having a Super‑God."

Antares looked at Jiang Chen with its large eyes, "For a race, the most important thing is to produce a top‑tier strongman. Even if every member of the Human Race reaches Divine Level, it is still not as good as a super‑god appearing."

"You should understand this principle."

Jiang Chen pondered Antares's meaning, "You're right."

"But becoming a Super‑God is too hard; the three ways you mentioned to become a Super‑God are all difficult."

Looking into Antares's eyes, Jiang Chen seemed to guess what Antares wanted to convey.

Looking at himself in Antares' eyes, Jiang Chen seemed to have guessed the meaning Antares was trying to convey.

"Actually it's not hard, nor is it easy. There is already a very good opportunity, which belongs to you."

— "Actually it's not hard, not difficult. There is already a very good opportunity now, and it is also your destined chance."

The meaning is obvious; if you can seize it, there's a chance to become a Super‑God.

Jiang Chen felt a surge of excitement at this.

Becoming a Super‑God is his pursuit, his long‑cherished goal.

Antares knew it had sparked Jiang Chen's interest; the temptation of becoming a Super‑God fully moved Jiang Chen, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

"The second method to deal with the Food Spirit Beast is to set up a Soul‑Melding Formation."

"Your Human Race has a Divine-level Formation Master, right? Let him set the formation, and you become the formation eye."

"Once the formation activates, the Food Spirit Beast inside will be eliminated. But after they die, their soul power will converge onto you, becoming your nourishment."

Jiang Chen understood: use the Soul‑Melding Formation to eliminate the Food Spirit Beast, gathering all people's opportunities onto his own body.

Turning the possibility of a hundred or a thousand Divine-level beings being born into his own chance to become a Super‑God.

In this way, it may seem unfair to many, depriving them of the chance to become Divine-level.

But for the entire Human Race, it is beneficial and harmless.

Antares said, "Your Primordial Rune attribute enhancement has a ceiling, right? Besides the flesh, the soul also determines that ceiling."

"To become a Super‑God, both flesh and soul must reach sufficient strength."

"Originally this question would only be addressed after your Third Transcendence, but now, the True Self is being merciful and tells you early."

Antares seemed a bit pleased, and as for why it was pleased, only—

Antares appeared somewhat pleased, and as for why he was so pleased, only …

However, Jiang Chen has already recorded its words.

Without much thought, Jiang Chen already had an answer, "Tell me how to set up the Soul‑Melding Formation."

Antares gave Jiang Chen a sideways glance, "Will telling you help? You're not a Divine-level Formation Master after all."

That means, in other words: you know nothing, and telling you is pointless.

That means directly saying: you don't know a damn thing, and telling you is pointless.

Antares saw Jiang Chen had already taken the bait, finally revealing his true face, "And moreover, such a precious thing—don't you think you should pay a price?"

"Three transactions: as long as you agree to complete the next three deals for the True Self, the True Self will tell you the method of arranging the Great Soul-Melding Array."

"I can also tell you the formula for configuring the Soul-Melding Elixir; isn't the True Self generous?"

This is the lure of becoming a Super God, Antares' eyes bore a wicked grin, unafraid that Jiang Chen wouldn't take the bait…

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, "You make sense; telling me won't help, and this thing is a bit pricey—I can't afford it."

Antares was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Chen said, "Literally, I can't afford it, so I have to give up. I've seen the Soul-Melding Elixir in Human Race ancient texts; I can make it myself, so I won't trouble you."

"Thank you for the answer you gave me."

Jiang Chen pretended to leave.

"Wait!" Antares instantly called Jiang Chen back.

This development feels off, not as Antares had expected.

Antares said gravely, "You don't want to become a Super God anymore?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "I do, but your price is too high; I can't pay."

The three transactions were evident from the journey to Burial Thunder Canyon.

An

Antares' deal is definitely not simple.

If someone else took it, even risking their life might not guarantee completion.

Moreover, Jiang Chen sensed a different tone in its words.

Actually Jiang Chen really wants the Great Soul-Melding Array; not only that, he also wants the Soul-Melding Elixir.

The Human Race has no Soul-Melding Elixir; the ancient texts only mention a potion that can annihilate the Spirit‑Eating Beast, but give no formula.

So Jiang Chen is just bluffing Antares.

Sure enough, as I pretended to leave, Antares immediately called me back.

From Antares' gaze, I saw a faint, barely perceptible panic.

Antares said coldly, "Three transactions shouldn't be hard for you."

Jiang Chen shook his head, "Hard, too hard. If I mess up, I'll risk my life. If my life is gone, the Super God dream ends."

Antares thought for a moment, "Then how about two transactions?"

Jiang Chen still shook his head, "No, your deal is too hard; last time I almost died in Burial Thunder Canyon."

"Think again, two transactions are already my bottom price," Antares persisted.

Its words carried a hint of insecurity, which Jiang Chen keenly caught.

Jiang Chen knew the price was still negotiable.

Both sides went back and forth; Jiang Chen repeatedly tried to leave, but Antares stopped him each time.

Antares kept lowering his bottom price.

When the deal was finally sealed, Antares' massive nose kept exhaling coarse breath.

Jiang Chen left, satisfied, holding the formula for the Soul-Melding Elixir and the method for arranging the Great Soul-Melding Array.

Antares realized he had been duped.

Jiang Chen clearly really wanted those two items

but the Human Race has no Soul-Melding Elixir formula at all.

Jiang Chen was trying to get a white wolf with empty hands.

"Did the True Self slip up somewhere?"

"Where exactly did it slip up!"

Antares muttered to himself, unable to figure it out.