He felt himself very far away from Bai Qian.
Unexpectedly, he even met his ancestors here.
The warmth and longing in his heart mixed together, making David’s soul tremble slightly.
He suppressed his emotions and spoke slowly, his voice a little hoarse.
“Your Majesty, Bai Qian is still alive. When I left the Celestial Realm, she was fine and had already recovered.”
“His father, the old emperor of the fox clan, helped me a lot. At that time, I had just entered the Celestial Realm and knew nothing. It was the old emperor who provided the resources for my cultivation.”
“They even entrusted Bai Qian to me, asking me to take good care of her.”
David’s words made Qingqiu silent for a moment, a glimmer of relief and emotion flashed in his amber eyes.
He nodded slowly and said in a gentle tone, “Okay, okay, it’s good that you’re alive, it’s good that you’re still alive.”
Tens of thousands of years had passed, and Qingqiu was still somewhat excited to hear news about his own people.
After a while, Qingqiu slowly calmed down and refocused his gaze on David’s soul. His tone returned to calm, but with a hint of tolerance.
“Because you have a connection with my clan and such deep affection for Bai Qian, I, the Emperor, will make an exception and allow you to enter the Ancient Spirit Forest. But there is one condition.”
Upon hearing that Qingqiu was willing to make an exception, Guiyuanzi was overjoyed and immediately bowed, saying, “Your Majesty, please speak. Whatever the conditions, young master and I are willing to agree.”
Qingqiu stared deeply at David’s soul and spoke solemnly.
“Ancient soul trees in the Primordial Spirit Forest are not easy to obtain. The Soul Forest is filled with restrictions and formations left behind from ancient times, and countless powerful soul beasts reside within.”
“Those soul beasts feed on souls and are extremely powerful. Even Golden Immortal level cultivators have to be extremely careful when entering them, or they might lose their lives if they are not alert.”
“You only have a sliver of your soul left now. Without the support of a physical body, your spiritual power cannot function properly. Entering there is practically the same as committing suicide.”
David was silent for a moment.
He knew that Qingqiu was telling the truth.
The Ancient Soul Forest was filled with danger, and in its current state, entering it would truly be a near-death experience.
But he didn’t give up.
Rebuilding his physical body was the only way out for him, and the Immortal Spirit Wood was something he had to obtain.
No matter how dangerous the road ahead was, he had to go and try.
He spoke slowly, his tone firm: “Your Majesty, I know the Ancient Spirit Forest is dangerous, but I have no way out. I am willing to accept any conditions. Please give me a chance.”
“I can let you in, but you have to pass the test.” Qingqiu’s voice was calm and dignified, leaving no room for negotiation.
“This trial is divided into three stages: Soul Forest Labyrinth, Soul Beast Battle, and obtaining the Soul Tree. If you successfully pass these three stages, the Immortal Spirit Tree will be yours, and I will not stand in your way.”
“However, if you fail and die in the Primordial Spirit Forest, I will not be held responsible, nor will I send anyone to save you. Think carefully, are you willing to accept this test?”
Gui Yuanzi’s expression immediately changed, and he immediately tried to persuade him to abandon his plans.
“Your Majesty, no! The young master is now just a ray of soul, and his body is too weak to withstand such a severe test.”
“If we are forced to accept this trial, my life may be in danger. I beg Your Majesty to be merciful and change the terms. Whatever the terms, I am willing to bear young master’s guilt!”
“I knew he only had a sliver of his soul left.” Qingqiu interrupted Guiyuanzi, his tone remaining firm.
“But rules are rules. The Primordial Spirit Forest is a forbidden area for the demon race. I’ve made an exception to allow him to enter, which is the biggest concession I can make. If he can’t even pass the test, even if he enters, he won’t be able to obtain the Immortal Spirit Wood. He’ll just be throwing his life away.”
“After all, to reshape one’s physical body and become mighty, one must undergo trials. If one is unable to even pass these trials, even with Immortal Spirit Wood and Primordial Divine Water, one will never achieve greatness.”
Gui Yuanzi wanted to say something, but was interrupted by David’s voice.
“Guiyuanzi, no need to worry.” David’s voice was calm, but contained undeniable firmness.
“Your Majesty is right. To become strong and rebuild one’s physical body, one must endure hardships. What kind of life and death have I not witnessed throughout my journey?”
“An ancient soul forest and a test cannot restrain me. I promise Your Majesty that I will accept this test.”
FAQ Novel
Q: What unusual aura is detected?
A: A pure and weak Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox demon royal bloodline aura is detected.
Q: Who is revealed to be Bai Qian’s ancestor?
A: Qingqiu, the Demon Emperor, is revealed to be Bai Qian’s ancestor.
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