Chapter 66: Chapter 66: The Opportunity of Life (Trinity)
Translator: 549690339
Xia Guanghan stood there like a block of ice, his gaze emotionless as he watched Cao Yi reveal a humble and fearful appearance.
“Lord Xia… Lord Xia…” Cao Yi wanted to defend his actions just now.
In fact, during those three months, Xia Guanghan had visited Green Nightmare Demon Island once, and he was greatly surprised by Chu Mu’s tenacious vitality.
For other Soul Pet Masters, it is very difficult to raise a White Nightmare Demon, but Chu Mu had raised the White Nightmare Demon for more than three months!
Someone who could raise a White Nightmare Demon to the second rank with their own strength would be of great value to the Nightmare Demon Palace, so Xia Guanghan had specifically instructed Chu Mu to continue developing…
Xia Guanghan didn’t kill Chu Mu directly and allowed Chu Mu to continue raising the White Nightmare Demon, which meant that Xia Guanghan already had some attention on Chu Mu and intended to cultivate him.
Several executors were well aware of this point, and Cao Yi’s actions today were clearly intended to strangle Chu Mu, killing someone who could potentially raise a White Nightmare Demon and become a new member of the Nightmare Demon Palace, which went against Xia Guanghan’s wishes.
“There’s no need to explain.” Xia Guanghan said slowly, “I’ve been here since the competition between the servants started. I witnessed the whole process, including your Spirit Suppression forcing him to not recall his Soul Pet.”
Xia Guanghan’s tone was very indifferent, but this sentence hit Cao Yi like a thunderbolt, scaring him to the ground as he desperately kowtowed, hoping for Xia Guanghan’s forgiveness.
On the Green Nightmare Main Island, the supreme authority Xia Guanghan was regarded as a godlike existence. Those who were originally sitting in high positions, such as island masters, sub-island island masters, and other executors in charge of the islands, all stood up from their positions and ran to the arena in a panic.
Soon, all the power holders of Green Nightmare Demon Island were kneeling before Xia Guanghan like Cao Yi, and seeing the island master and many other high-ranking figures kneeling down, the executors in the arena all dared not to sit any longer, kneeling down one after another, making the whole arena extremely quiet!
In an arena with thousands of people, everyone was kneeling towards Xia Guanghan’s position, facing the ground with a humble appearance!
Many executors may not know what kneeling before this important figure meant, but if even the island master of Green Nightmare Demon Island was kneeling in such a submissive posture, how could the executors not dare to raise their heads?
Chu Mu stood in place, slowly reciting a spell to allow MO Ye to return to the Soul Pet Space to heal his injuries.
After MO Ye was recalled, Chu Mu stared at the gasping Cao Yi, then glanced at the scene of thousands of people kneeling down. At this moment, he understood even more what strength meant!
Facing the obeisance of thousands of people, Xia Guanghan’s expression remained indifferent, completely ignoring the flattery of the island master.
Xia Guanghan slowly recited a spell, recalling the Fifth Rank White Nightmare Demon that made everyone in the arena tremble with fear, back into the Soul Pet Space.
Xia Guanghan turned around indifferently and walked step by step towards Chu Mu, the only one who hadn’t kneeled down.
Chu Mu didn’t kneel not because he didn’t know better, but because he knew that if this man wanted to kill him, even if he kneeled down to beg, it would be useless.
Chu Mu stared at Xia Guanghan as he walked towards him.
Chu Mu’s family also had many powerful Soul Pet Masters, but among them, only a few were more powerful than the man in front of him, and those few were also quite old!
Although Chu Mu was furious and resentful towards this man who threw him into this life-threatening environment, he had to admit that this man named Xia Guanghan was very powerful, even among the top talents in Chu Mu’s world!
“Your desire to survive is very, very strong, you can say it’s very rare. What made you so unwilling to give up this pitiful life?” Xia Guanghan’s arrogant eyes looked down at Chu Mu, speaking slowly.
Chu Mu also stared at him, his silver pupils gradually returning to their original deep black color.
The man in front of him was slender and thin, with pale skin, looking like a frost-covered statue when he stood still, no different from a dead object…
However, for some reason, as Chu Mu’s emotions continued to churn, he found his field of vision narrowing, eventually only being able to accommodate Xia Guanghan’s angular face, and the repeated echoes of Xia Guanghan’s indifferent words in his ears.
“What made you so unwilling to give up this pitiful life?” “What made you so unwilling to give up this pitiful…”
“A pitiful life…”
Finally, Chu Mu’s vision completely darkened, unable to see any objects, his head becoming extremely heavy as white demonic flames gradually enveloped his entire world, bringing Chu Mu a feeling with no pain, as his consciousness was gradually fading away…
Feeling fatigued and drowsy, Chu Mu felt as if he had completely fallen asleep, but during the process of falling asleep, he always saw pale white flames burning.
Sometimes it was the starving and ferocious appearance of the White Nightmare Demon, sometimes it was the delicate and pitiful MO Ye with scars all over her body, and sometimes it was the scene of thousands of people kneeling in worship. Various chaotic images floated through his mind, making Chu Mu feel dizzy and cluttered…
At some point, Chu Mu’s conscious world finally calmed down, and the extremely exhausted him finally fell asleep, heavily asleep…
When Chu Mu progressed from a Three Thoughts Soul Master to a Four
Thoughts Soul Master, he consumed too much Soul Power, especially when the White Nightmare Demon had already advanced to the Second Rank and needed a large amount of Soul Power to nurture it.
The feeling of having all soul power be depleted instantaneously was not comfortable, much like exhausting one’s physical strength to the limit.
Dazed, Chu Mu could feel that any recovery of his soul power would be devoured by the White Nightmare Demon, and his spiritual world was always empty.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, the White Nightmare Demon finally stopped devouring him, and Chu Mu’s soul power was gradually restored. As soon as his soul power had recovered halfway, Chu Mu eventually woke up from his stupor.
During his coma, Chu Mu felt as if his soul had traveled a great distance; at times, he felt like he was racing against ocean waves, and at others, he seemed to float through the clouds in the sky…
Finally, Chu Mu opened his eyes. There was no harsh light, and when Chu Mu opened his eyes, he saw a dark sky with restless clouds that rolled towards the horizon under the urging of the fierce wind…
It didn’t take long for the smell of sea wind to rush into Chu Mu’s nose, Chu Mu slowly propped himself up and looked around, but all he saw was still the vast ocean, boundless and directionless…
Memories slowly flowed into Chu Mu’s mind, and Chu Mu remembered the last sentence he heard.
“What reason is it that makes you reluctant to give up this pitiful life.” And when Chu Mu woke up, he still heard this same sentence, in the same tone and demeanor.
Chu Mu sobered up somewhat, staring at Xia Guanghan who appeared in his sight, his expression grew cold, and he spoke coldly, “If you give me the same ten years, you will be nothing but a pitiful worm in my eyes.”
Xia Guanghan was somewhat surprised by Chu Mu’s reply, but after a moment, he laughed indifferently and said, “Strength has no concept of time. If I can kill you now, you are a pitiful worm in my eyes; if there comes a moment when you can kill me, then I am a pitiful worm in your eyes. Complaining about time? You might as well complain about the creator for not letting the Moonlight Fox be superior to the White Nightmare Demon…”
Facing Xia Guanghan’s sharp counterattack, Chu Mu remained somewhat calm. He slowly shook his head and said, “I won’t complain that the Moonlight Fox is inferior to the White Nightmare Demon. As far as I’m concerned, my Moonlight Fox is stronger than the White Nightmare Demon.”
Hearing Chu Mu’s words, Xia Guanghan laughed again. Apparently, this man exuding a bit of coldness didn’t laugh often, and his laughter always made people feel strange.
“I admit that your Moonlight Fox indeed has extraordinary potential and is comparable to many war general-level soul pets, but the Moonlight Fox is after all a Moonlight Fox and can never be the opponent of a White Nightmare Demon. No matter how strong an ant is, it will be crushed by a lion.” Xia Guanghan said disdainfully.
Facing Xia Guanghan’s mockery, Chu Mu didn’t pay much attention. Indeed, the White Nightmare Demon was an absolutely high-ranking soul pet, and even if it reached only the Second Rank, those Fourth-Rank Servant-level beings wouldn’t be a match for it.
However, while the White Nightmare Demon was powerful, its potential could never be compared to the continuously mutating MO Ye. As long as there was enough time, Chu Mu believed that one day, MO Ye could defeat Xia Guanghan’s Fifth Rank White Nightmare Demon!
“You and the lowly Cao Yi who tried to strangle me are no different. You’re just afraid that one day, you’ll be stepped on by me.” Chu Mu said.
Xia Guanghan’s smile stopped, and he looked at Chu Mu and said, “Do you think you’re very smart? All you’re saying to me is just trying to provoke me and delay your death for a while. Unfortunately, the purpose of Nightmare Demon Palace is to strangle you, so this tactic won’t work on me.”
After his plan was seen through, Chu Mu immediately remained silent. Indeed, Chu Mu needed time and deliberately mentioned the gap in time to provoke this man in hopes that he would let him go. However, it was clear that Xia Guanghan was not a man who could be easily swayed…
“In fact, I don’t plan to kill you just yet… My employer doesn’t seem very interested in taking my offer, and killing you would be doing something for no reward.” Xia Guanghan’s mouth curled into a smile.
Hearing these words, Chu Mu’s heart sank slightly. Staying alive was capital, and staying alive was the only chance to escape this man’s clutches.
“Over the past half year, your performance has surprised me a bit. I just happen to need someone to help me with some tasks, so I can give you a chance to live.” Xia Guanghan said.
Chu Mu knew that his life was now in Xia Guanghan’s hands, and saying too much would be meaningless, so he just listened.
“Of course, I’ve given many people the same opportunity, and they haven’t gotten it. They’re still themselves. If you don’t get it, you’ll be dead.” Xia Guanghan said.
“Say it, as long as it means staying alive.” Chu Mu didn’t hesitate at all.
However, Xia Guanghan shook his head and didn’t tell Chu Mu the specifics, but said, “First, I’ll take you to the Heng City where the Demon Palace belongs, and you can have a comfortable time there for a while, and then…”
Xia Guanghan’s words behind him were not addressed to Chu Mu, but rather to the Lan Jia Dragon Turtle that was carrying them across the sea.
Lan Jia Dragon Turtle, Demon Beast World – Water System – Dragon Turtle Clan – Intermediate Commander Level, this height is simply unreachable for Chu Mu right now!
Species Ranking, from low to high, includes Servant Level, War General Level,
Commander Level…
Besides the White Nightmare Demon, Chu Mu doesn’t even have a War General Level soul pet, let alone a higher level like Commander Level.
The coastline gradually occupied Chu Mu’s vision, revealing a vast and boundless continent in front of him!!
After half a year of living on a desolate island, seeing land was an indescribable feeling, much like seeing one’s long-lost homeland.
The Lan Jia Dragon Turtle gradually approached the sea entrance and its appearance, being a Commander Level soul pet, immediately caused a stir among everyone at the docks.
Seemingly accustomed to such astonishment, Xia Guanghan indifferently recalled his soul pet and walked along the main street ahead.
Heng City can be said to be the most prosperous urban center in Henghai. The city is situated at the most perfect port on the Henghai coastline, serving as an important economic hub. In comparison to Green Nightmare Demon Island, the latter would be like a closed village, extremely rudimentary.
As Chu Mu entered the bustling city and saw the constant stream of people, he would indeed have the feeling of returning to his original life if Xia Guanghan was not leading the way.
“I’ll give you a month. In a month’s time, I will find you, and then I will tell you what this chance for survival is…” Xia Guanghan suddenly stopped at a crossroads, his back facing Chu Mu as he spoke.
Chu Mu nodded, not saying a word.
“By the way, let me tell you, I’ve put a soul lock on your White Nightmare Demon. If you try to escape this city, I’ll know. So you’d better not leave this city within a hundred kilometers. Once you do, I’ll consider it your forfeiture of this opportunity. Also, it’s at least two months from here to Gangluo City, so writing to your clan doesn’t make any sense,” Xia Guanghan said.
Chu Mu nodding again, showing no sign of defiance.
Chu Mu knew that he must comply with Xia Guanghan’s wishes to survive, given the huge gap in their current strength.
“I’ll appear in a month,” Xia Guanghan said, and after finishing his words, he continued to walk forward.
Chu Mu stood still and didn’t follow Xia Guanghan any further, and Xia Guanghan didn’t look back.
“One day, you will be trampled under my feet!!”
Watching Xia Guanghan’s slender figure gradually disappear, Chu Mu’s eyes became even more determined, speaking in a voice only he could hear:
Xia Guanghan continued to walk, eventually disappearing into the bustling streets. Chu Mu still stood at the busy crossroads, not moving for a long time.
Finally, Chu Mu moved. He had no destination, he just kept walking forward along the street…
After spending the night on the street, Chu Mu found the Soul Pet Hunter’s Alliance the next morning.
The Hunter’s Alliance, naturally, was a gathering place for hunting soul pets. It offered trading of soul cores and soul crystals directly.
Chu Mu could be said to be penniless now. Living in a coastal city without sufficient funds would definitely encounter various obstacles.
Now Chu Mu’s fighting style relied on MO Ye, and he found it difficult to make a significant contribution himself. To improve his strength, it didn’t mean that he should train MO Ye hard; Chu Mu should also enhance himself.
Chu Mu remembered that Soul Warriors had a Soul Skill called Flame Attachment, which required about fifty gold coins to learn. Chu Mu thought it necessary to gather fifty gold coins and learn this Soul Skill that could enhance MO Ye’s strength to some extent.
In addition, Chu Mu had now entered the Four Thoughts Soul Master stage and could have another soul pet. A new soul pet could be purchased on the market or captured by himself…
After entering the Hunter’s Alliance, Chu Mu checked the prices of soul cores. The prices offered by the Hunter’s Alliance were not much different from those of the old vendor. After Chu Mu had spent all his remaining silver coins on the dual attribute soul cores MO Ye needed for a month’s food, he bought his own dry food and left the Hunter’s Alliance, heading out of the city..
When approaching the city gate, the night had already deepened, and the road leading to the dark forest outside the city had become somewhat dim. The bright moonlight scattered on the lonely Chu Mu, gradually lengthening his figure.
By Chu Mu’s side, the fully recovered MO Ye followed Chu Mu. The noble fur hid the Little Green Worm, which propped up its body and made rustling noises, as if it was saying something…
In this way, a lonely teenager, a proud Moonlight Fox, and a timid Green Worm formed a bizarre picture under the silver moonlight…
One month later
“MO Ye, Dark Strike, Blood Split Claw!!”
On the somewhat desolate land, the noble silver-faced Moonlight Fox nonchalantly sliced its claw blade through the body of a Second Rank Seventh Stage Armored Demon Maggot.
The thick shell of the Armored Demon Maggot was instantly torn open, and the deep claw blade completely tore apart the body of this insect-type Soul Pet. In an instant, the disgusting body fluid overflowed from the body of the maggot and flowed onto the barren grass.
Chu Mu skillfully removed the Soul Core of the insect-type Soul Pet, placed the Soul Core in the bag, stroked MO Ye’s skull with his hand, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
“It should have been almost a month. Let’s go back.” Chu Mu said to MO Ye.
MO Ye always enjoyed Chu Mu’s touch and made a gentle sound.
Since leaving the Hunter’s Alliance, Chu Mu and MO Ye have been fighting outside the city for a whole month, almost non-stop. A comfortable life has no meaning for Chu Mu. Both Chu Mu and MO Ye now have the strongest desire to become stronger!
MO Ye’s strength improved rapidly. In just one month, she went from the Second Rank Fourth Stage to the Second Rank Eighth Stage, a full four-stage improvement. Although she hasn’t realized any new combat techniques, her existing skills have become more proficient.
“Second Rank Full Stage Claw Blade, Second Rank Mid-stage Flexible Fur,
Mid-stage Flame Bloom Skill, Mid-stage Blood Split Claw, Post-stage Dark
Strike, Mid-stage Moon Blade, Late-stage Temptation, Late-stage Chu Lian. Even if facing soul pets at the war general level, those below the Third Rank should be able to fight.” Chu Mu muttered to himself.
Of course, Chu Mu himself has not made no progress at all in this month. His Soul Skill – Rapid Freeze has been upgraded to the Mid-stage, and he can turn soul pets below Second Rank directly into ice sculptures.
However, Chu Mu did not find suitable new Soul Pets during that month. Chu Mu’s selection criteria for Soul Pets can be said to be very demanding. For him, it would be a waste of time to cultivate a casually captured Soul Pet.
Instead, he prefers to make the Soul Pets he already possesses more powerful.
So, without getting a new Soul Pet, Chu Mu still focused all his attention on MO Ye, until he found a Soul Pet he was satisfied with.
After returning to the city, Chu Mu didn’t have any lingering attachment to the bustling city, and went straight to the Hunter’s Alliance, selling all the Soul Cores he had acquired.
“104 Second Level Soul Cores, 232 First Level Soul Cores, 2 Third Level Soul Cores… Let me see the quality of these Soul Cores first.” The old manager of the Hunter’s Alliance stroked his beard without looking at Chu Mu. His eyes focused on Chu Mu’s Soul Cores.
Chu Mu didn’t worry, waiting quietly for the old manager to estimate the price of his month’s achievements.
The old manager wouldn’t have the time to appraise each Soul Core individually, such as in the case of wholesale by the Hunter’s Alliance. The manager generally classifies all Soul Cores broadly, then directly applies a unified price to the classified Soul Cores.
“42 gold coins for Second Level Soul Cores, 16 gold coins for First Level Soul Cores, 6 gold coins for Third Level Soul Cores, a total of 64 gold coins… If you have any opinions about my price appraisal, you can find someone else. If not, these are mine, and the 64 gold coins are yours.” The old manager said to Chu
Chu Mil’s own estimate was about 60 gold coins, so he promptly sold all the Soul Cores to the old manager and took the 64 gold coins.
“With 50 gold coins, I should be able to buy the Soul Skill – Flame Attachment.
With the remaining money, I’ll go to the Soul Pet Palace and perhaps run into a Soul Pet trafficker.” After packing the money bag, Chu Mu went straight to the business district to find a place to sell Soul Skills.
(This chapter is three chapters combined. What was written yesterday has also been made up. I’m calling on everyone’s recommended votes again!!!!)
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