Chapter 116: The power of destinyDai Youheng spoke extremely fast, but every word was clear, as he attempted to explain the most crucial difference in the shortest time possible—the World of difference between detachment and connection.He was detaching a tiny portion of the power of destiny from the Auspicious Beast, rather than obtaining her power through a connection of fate after establishing a mental link with her.Light flickered rapidly within the vertical pupil of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, as if she were analyzing the truth of Dai Youheng's words.She remained skeptical, but the Snow Empress's guarantee and the "Karma-free" method proposed by the other party prevented her from lashing out immediately."Human, your words are sweet. Even if what you say is true, why should I give up my precious power of destiny?""What can you give me?" Her voice was still cold, but it had shifted from absolute refusal to a tentative inquiry.Dai Youheng knew the most critical moment had arrived. He said no more and flipped his palm; a soft light containing endless life energy lit up in his hand.A Medicinal Pill emerged, its shape not round but like a flawless, exquisitely delicate snowflake.Ice and snow patterns seemed to form naturally on the pill's surface; more peculiarly, it appeared to be pulsing slightly, like a miniature, living heart.An indescribable, majestic vitality and a holy aura that purified all filth instantly filled the air, causing even the violent fire elements around them to calm down somewhat."This pill is called the snow maiden sacred heart pill." Dai Youheng's voice was full of gravity. "It cannot increase cultivation or enhance combat power. It has only one function—no matter how severe the injury, even if the heart is shattered and death occurs, as long as the Soul has not completely dissipated, taking this pill can lock in vitality and then restore one to their original state, bringing them back from the dead. It is equivalent to obtaining a second life!"The Snow Empress's voice chimed in at the right moment as the most powerful proof. "Auspicious Beast, this pill was refined using my Origin power combined with the life energy of a hundred thousand year snow lotus, through his special Spirit. Its refinement is extremely difficult, and its value is immeasurable. You should understand what it means for a Spirit Beast that needs to undergo Heavenly Tribulations."The gaze of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was instantly and firmly attracted by that pill! Her Eye of Destiny even flickered violently and uncontrollably, instinctively telling her what kind of Heaven-Defying power of creation this pill contained!As an Auspicious Beast, she understood the terror of Heavenly Tribulations better than any Spirit Beast! She had seen the gravity in Uncle Di Tian's eyes every time he thought of that calamity. And such a pill was simply a supreme cheating tool against Heavenly Tribulations! Just as Dai Youheng expected, she almost instantly thought of the possibility of "faking death to deceive the tribulation"!For example, when a two-hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast undergoes a Heavenly Tribulation, even if the tribulation fails, once the tribulation clouds dissipate, another Spirit Beast could immediately give it this pill to resurrect it. Since the Heavenly Tribulation would not descend again, wouldn't that mean getting through a Heavenly Tribulation?Even Di Tian's future nine-hundred-thousand-year Heavenly Tribulation, or even the million-year God Tribulation.Of course, only the nine-hundred-thousand-year Heavenly Tribulation was feasible. In reality, the million-year God Tribulation was completely impossible to fake. The Sacred Heart Pill is ineffective against Divine Rank experts and naturally cannot deceive a God Tribulation. Thinking of becoming a god relying on the Sacred Heart Pill was purely wishful thinking.The immense temptation crashed against the reason of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion like a tide. On one hand, giving up a small amount of power that wouldn't entangle her fate; on the other, gaining a trump card that could reverse life and death at a critical moment. This deal seemed quite a bargain!The hostility and vigilance in her eyes finally melted like ice and snow, replaced by an extreme excitement and prudence. She remained silent for a moment, her crimson-gold eyes staring intently at Dai Youheng, as if to confirm his sincerity one last time.Finally, she spoke slowly, her voice still carrying the pride of an emperor, but devoid of Killing Intent. "Human—Dai Youheng. If what you say is true, and the transaction process is exactly as you described, and this pill truly has such a divine effect, then I can agree to your request."Dai Youheng breathed a long sigh of relief, a sincere smile appearing on his face. "A wise choice. Then, please lower your guard. We will manifest the power of destiny with one hand and deliver the pill with the other. A fair exchange, with no deception from either side."He stepped forward a few paces, while Ling Ya stood guard vigilantly in the rear, his mental force spread out to the maximum to guard against any possible interference.Dai Youheng circulated the Golden Adamant Evil Warding Body, and a hint of ancient and overbearing demon power slightly emanated. The Three-Eyed Golden Lion also closed her eyes, but the Eye of Destiny on her forehead shone brightly. A golden thread, so fine it was almost invisible yet containing profound principles, slowly drifted out and gently touched the Mythical Fierce Beast demon power condensed in Dai Youheng's hand.There was no World-shaking momentum, only a ripple as if the rules were being slightly nudged. In the next moment, that golden thread seemed to be "bitten" off by a small section by Dai Youheng's demon power, instantly merging into his body. Simultaneously, Dai Youheng gently tossed the snow maiden sacred heart pill to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.The transaction was complete!Youheng immediately felt a sense of clarity flood into the depths of his Soul, as if the World before him had gained an invisible layer of perspective, giving him a vague premonition and guidance for the future.The moment the power of destiny entered his body, a scene immediately appeared before Dai Youheng's eyes—a premonition of the future."This scene... as expected, my previous premonition wasn't wrong. Becoming the co-lord of this World is my path to godhood, but...""What's wrong, Youheng?" the Snow Empress asked."It's nothing. It's possible that although my previous premonition was correct, it was a bit off. I previously sensed that I had to become an emperor and then rely on myself to become a god. But after obtaining the power of destiny, I saw that becoming an emperor seems to be completing some kind of task to become a god. Because the power of destiny conflicted with my own premonition, it felt a bit strange for a moment." Dai Youheng said.Upon hearing this, the Snow Empress comforted him, "I see. It's just a premonition; it's normal for it to differ from true destiny."Dai Youheng nodded, no longer dwelling on it.In fact, both he and the Snow Empress were wrong. Dai Youheng's own premonition and the scene from the power of destiny did not actually conflict. The reason for the paradox was simply because... At this time, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion carefully wrapped the pill in a ball of golden light. Feeling the majestic vitality within it, a look of uncontrollable joy appeared in her eyes.The transaction complete, the tense atmosphere between Dai Youheng and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion vanished completely.The Auspicious Beast curiously felt her own condition, confirming that the thread of destiny power had indeed been gently "trimmed" off a little without harming her foundation, and there was no sluggishness from a fate connection. The majestic vitality coming from the Sacred Heart Pill in her claws was even more undeniable.Her gaze toward Dai Youheng lost some of its beastly ferocity and gained a bit more agile inquiry.However, the tranquility in this forest did not last long.Suddenly, the earth began to tremble violently as if thousands of horses were galloping. A violent, scorching, and terrifying pressure filled with an aura of destruction approached from afar at an incredible speed!"Roar—!!!"A deafening roar tore through the sky. Along with this roar, a massive figure shrouded in dark red flames charged into this forest clearing.It was over five meters long and had a hideous appearance, possessing three identical, terrifying giant heads! Each head was like a burning meteorite, with bloody maws wide open and crimson-gold canines flashing with a light that could tear anything apart.Its entire body was covered in dark red scales, with what seemed like lava flowing between the cracks! It was the eighth-ranked among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, the Three-Headed Scarlet Demon Hound, the Scarlet King!The Scarlet King's six crimson eyes instantly locked onto Dai Youheng, who was extremely close to the Auspicious Beast, and Ling Ya, who was giving off the aura of a Titled Douluo and was as if facing a formidable enemy not far away.It didn't need to think at all; it instantly reached the same conclusion as the Auspicious Beast's initial one, and it was a conclusion with solid evidence: this human wanted to hunt the Spirit Beast."Human! How dare you harm the Emperor Auspicious Beast!" The middle head of the Scarlet King let out an earth-shattering roar, while the other two heads roared simultaneously. Three blasts of scorching breath were already condensing in their throats. The terrifying pressure made the face of Ling Ya, a newly promoted Titled Douluo, turn pale, and even his Martial Soul True Body was nearly forced back into his body.He pushed his spirit power to the limit, the aura of Ultimate Ice struggling to resist that overwhelming ferocity. But anyone could see that it was impossible for him to block a single blow from the enraged Scarlet King!Dai Youheng couldn't help but complain, why was the Scarlet King's opening line the same in every World?
