Chapter 548

The [Ancient Luan Bird] flew in from the sky, wreathed in intense flames. However, this time, the [Ancient Luan Bird] did not attack Lin Moyu; instead, it kept screeching at him. The implication was that it wanted to race Lin Moyu to see who could fly faster.

Lin Moyu shook his head. "I concede. I can't beat you."

The [Ancient Luan Bird] let out a crisp, loud screech, looking quite proud of itself. Lin Moyu chuckled.

On the day he had been chatting with Antares, the [Ancient Luan Bird] had also come by, circling around the two of them. Although there had been some unpleasantness before, it had since been put aside.

The [Ancient Luan Bird] flew alongside Lin Moyu for a while, seemingly feeling that Lin Moyu was flying far too slowly. Suddenly, it flew beneath Lin Moyu and caught him on its back. At this moment, it had retracted all the flames on its body, so it did not burn Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu was incredibly surprised. "You're actually willing to let me sit on your back?"

The [Ancient Luan Bird] chirped twice more, as if saying: Who told you to be so slow? Then, its speed suddenly increased, cutting a black trail of fire across the sky.

The journey that would have originally taken four hours was completed by the [Ancient Luan Bird] in just thirty minutes.

Antares lifted one eyelid. "Why have you come again?"

Lin Moyu said, "Something has happened in the Human World, and I've come to ask you a few questions."

"What questions?" Antares did not refuse.

Lin Moyu said, "A [Soul-Devouring Beast] has been discovered in the Human World, and I wanted to ask…"

"What!" Antares abruptly interrupted Lin Moyu. "What kind of dog-shit luck do you have, kid? You actually ran into a [Soul-Devouring Beast]?"

Lin Moyu was stunned. Is running into a [Soul-Devouring Beast] considered good luck? And what the hell is 'dog-shit luck'? Damn.

Chapter 518 The Human World Needs Top-Tier Professionals

Antares became agitated; even its wings, which usually remained still, began to flap vigorously, whipping up a gale. It scolded him while talking, cursing Lin Moyu for his good luck. Lin Moyu was between laughter and tears; what was wrong with this guy?

"Antares, can you please calm down?" Lin Moyu shouted, though his voice was too small. It wasn't until Antares had finished venting that it finally stopped.

Antares exhaled a heavy breath. "I'm just saying, why is your luck as a kid so good?"

"It's one thing to change into a hidden class I've never seen before, but your talent is also so strong, and you've obtained two [Primordial Rune]s, as well as two mid-tier godhoods and mid-tier divine positions."

"And now you've encountered a [Soul-Devouring Beast] emerging…"

Lin Moyu was speechless. This guy was just talking to itself and hadn't gotten to the point after all this time. Lin Moyu said irritably, "Can you speak clearly?"

Antares finally calmed down a little. "The [Soul-Devouring Beast] is actually a great opportunity; it just depends on whether you can grasp it."

"If you can't grasp it… hehe, then it might just be a great catastrophe!"

Lin Moyu said, "Our Human World experienced a [Soul-Devouring Beast] catastrophe a thousand years ago; you should be aware of that incident. This time, we will definitely not let the catastrophe break out again. My teacher and I have already analyzed it, which is why I have come to ask you: do you know a method to deal with the [Soul-Devouring Beast]?"

Antares chuckled. "I naturally know the method, but…"

Lin Moyu thought it was going to play coy again and couldn't help but frown slightly. However, Antares shook its head. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"There are two methods to deal with the [Soul-Devouring Beast]. The first is to use the Soul Fusion Potion and have everyone consume it. This way, the [Soul-Devouring Beast] hiding in their souls will die, and the soul power of the [Soul-Devouring Beast] will become a great tonic for the host."

"This method has many benefits for your Human World, but it has absolutely no benefits for you."

Lin Moyu blurted out without thinking, "Isn't that a good thing?"

"It's naturally not a bad thing, but there is a problem." Antares brought its head closer. "Tell me, which is stronger: 100 top-tier Professionals at level 85, or one level 90 God-tier powerhouse?"

The answer to that question was obvious. "Naturally, a God-tier powerhouse is stronger."

Even if 100 top-tier Professionals were tied together, while they could cause a fair amount of trouble for a level 90 God-tier powerhouse and even manage to confront one head-on if they worked together, a God-tier powerhouse is not a wooden stake standing still. A God-tier powerhouse who has reached level 90 has all their attributes increased significantly; their speed and strength far exceed those of top-tier Professionals. As long as they put in a little effort, they can absolutely crush the top-tier Professionals.

Antares looked at Lin Moyu with its large eyes. "For a race, the emergence of a top-tier powerhouse is what matters most. Even if everyone in your Human World became God-tier, it wouldn't compare to the emergence of one Super God."

"The higher the level, the greater the gap between each level. You should be able to understand this principle."

Lin Moyu pondered the meaning behind Antares's words. "You are right. But becoming a Super God is too difficult; none of the three methods you mentioned for becoming a Super God are simple." Looking at himself reflected in Antares's eyes, Lin Moyu seemed to guess what Antares was trying to express.

Antares said, "Actually, it's not that hard. There is a very good opportunity right now, and it is a stroke of fortune that belongs to you. If you can grasp it…"

The implication was self-evident; if he could grasp it, he would have a chance to become a Super God. At this thought, Lin Moyu felt a surge of excitement. Becoming a Super God was his pursuit, his dream goal.

Antares knew it had piqued Lin Moyu's interest; the temptation of becoming a Super God had completely moved him, and a smile couldn't help but appear in its eyes. "The second method to deal with the [Soul-Devouring Beast] is to set up a [Soul Fusion Array]."

"Don't you have a God-tier Array Master in your Human World? Let him set up the array, and you serve as the array core."

"Once the array is activated, the [Soul-Devouring Beast]s within the array will be eliminated. However, the soul power after their death will all converge on you, becoming your nutrients."

Lin Moyu understood. Use the [Soul Fusion Array] to eliminate the [Soul-Devouring Beast]s, gathering everyone's opportunity onto himself alone. He would turn the possibility of potentially creating hundreds or thousands of God-tier beings into the possibility of himself becoming a Super God. In doing so, it might be unfair to many, depriving them of the possibility of becoming God-tier. But for the entire Human World, it was beneficial and harmless.

Antares said, "The attribute enhancement of your [Primordial Rune] has an upper limit, right? What determines this limit, besides your physical body, is your soul. If you want to become a Super God, both your physical body and your soul must reach sufficient strength. Originally, this issue was something you would only encounter after your [Third Awakening], but for now, I will be merciful and tell you in advance."

Antares seemed quite happy; as for why it was so happy, only it knew. However, Lin Moyu had already noted its words. Without needing much thought, Lin Moyu already had the answer in his heart. "Tell me the method to set up the [Soul Fusion Array]."

Antares rolled its eyes at Lin Moyu. "Is it useful to tell you? You aren't a God-tier Array Master." The implication was directly saying: You don't know jack, it's a waste of breath to tell you.

Seeing that Lin Moyu had taken the bait, Antares finally revealed its true colors. "Besides, don't you think you should pay a price for such a precious thing?"

"Three transactions. As long as you agree to complete the next three transactions for me, I will tell you the method to set up the [Soul Fusion Array]. I can also tell you the formula for the Soul Fusion Potion together; am I not very generous?"

This was the temptation of becoming a Super God, after all. Antares had a mischievous smile in its eyes, not afraid that Lin Moyu wouldn't take the bait…

Lin Moyu pondered for a moment. "What you said makes sense; it's useless for you to tell me, and this stuff is a bit expensive. I can't afford it."

…

Antares was stunned. "What do you mean?"

Lin Moyu said, "Literally what I said. I can't afford it, so I have to give up. I've seen the Soul Fusion Potion in the ancient books of the Human World; I can figure it out myself, so I won't trouble you. Thank you for telling me the answer." Lin Moyu made a move to leave.

"Wait a moment!" Antares immediately called out to Lin Moyu. How was this situation developing so wrongly? It was not what it had expected.

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

Lin Moyu nodded. "I do, but your price is too high; I can't afford it." Three transactions—he could tell from the trip to the [Thunder Burial Canyon]. Antares's transactions were definitely not simple. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't be able to complete it even if they risked their lives. Furthermore, Lin Moyu heard a different tone in its words.

In fact, Lin Moyu really wanted the [Soul Fusion Array]; not only the [Soul Fusion Array], he also wanted the Soul Fusion Potion. The Human World didn't have any Soul Fusion Potion; the ancient books only mentioned that there was a potion that could eliminate the [Soul-Devouring Beast], but there was no formula at all. Therefore, Lin Moyu was just bluffing Antares. Sure enough, as he made a move to leave, Antares immediately called out to him. In Antares's eyes, he saw a trace of imperceptible panic.

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

Lin Moyu shook his head. "Difficult, too difficult. If I'm not careful, I'll lose my life. If my life is gone, I can forget about dreaming of being a Super God."

Antares pondered for a moment. "How about this, two transactions?"

Lin Moyu still shook his head. "No, your transactions are too difficult. Last time, I almost died in the [Thunder Burial Canyon]."

"Think about it again; two transactions is already my lowest price." Antares was still trying. However, there was a little bit of lack of confidence in its words, which Lin Moyu keenly caught. Lin Moyu knew that this price could still be negotiated.

Both sides went back and forth. Lin Moyu expressed his intention to leave several times, but was stopped by Antares each time. Antares's lowest price kept dropping and dropping.

When the two sides finally reached a deal, Antares was snorting heavily through its huge nostrils. Lin Moyu left, satisfied, holding the formula for the Soul Fusion Potion and the method to set up the [Soul Fusion Array].

Antares realized that it seemed to have been duped. Lin Moyu clearly wanted these two things very much, and the Human World had no formula for the Soul Fusion Potion at all. Lin Moyu was just playing a game of bluffing.

"Where did I give myself away?" "Where exactly did I give myself away!" Antares muttered to itself, unable to figure it out.