The logic makes sense, but can a 100,000-year soul ring, soul bone, and soul spirit be compared to ordinary soul beasts?
The Golden Tortoise's words were very clear, it had chosen Bei Bei, not Xu Sanshi.
For the Golden Tortoise, choosing between Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi wasn't particularly important.
Both were prodigies. If it chose Xu Sanshi, it might be able to restore the glory of the defense system. But choosing Bei Bei could forge an invincible legend!
Moreover, it was suffering every moment and didn't want to continue like this. Did Xu Sanshi know how much torment it would endure in two months?
When Xu Sanshi stepped onto the stage, Tang Ya was furious. She had considered that others might try to snatch Bei Bei's opportunity, but she never expected Xu Sanshi to be the one!
Before she could even question Xu Sanshi, he had already finished speaking, and the Golden Tortoise had given its response.
This…
Bei Bei was also stunned. He wasn't fixated on the Golden Tortoise. If his good brother needed it, he would step aside. But the Golden Tortoise had directly rejected Xu Sanshi and chosen him? Something was off, very off!
In the audience, Xu Sanshi's father looked utterly confused. He never expected such an outcome. The divine beast Xuanwu's bloodline couldn't attract a turtle-type soul beast? Even if it was a 100,000-year soul beast, how could this happen?
Bei Bei's bloodline wasn't weak, in some aspects, it was even slightly stronger than Xu Sanshi's. But each had their specialties. Was the Golden Tortoise's brain rusted? If it weren't for the Martial God Zhongli's presence, he would have stepped forward to question it.
"Huh??"
Xu Sanshi was full of questions. He had prepared himself to be questioned, blamed, and even beaten by Bei Bei. And then… he failed?
"Young human named Bei Bei, have you made your decision?"
"Restoring the glory of the Golden lineage is our duty!"
As the Golden Tortoise spoke, the Golden Lion, Golden Crocodile, and other soul beasts nearby proudly raised their heads, basking in the admiration of the crowd.
In the soul beast world, gold represented power, while silver represented elements. The Golden lineage was a formidable presence among their kind and the entire beast race. Their pride was justified!
"Senior Golden Tortoise, Xu Sanshi is clearly more suitable for you, why…"
Bei Bei's words were halting. He truly couldn't understand why the Golden Tortoise was so resolute in choosing him.
Hearing this, Xu Sanshi felt even more guilty. He lowered his head, lost in thought.
"I've said it before. Fusing with the Xuanwu kid would indeed achieve the pinnacle of defense, but… I simply have more faith in you!"
The Golden Tortoise spoke with utmost sincerity.
Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei: "…"
"Bei Bei, I'm sorry about this. Let's not say more."
"Since this is the Senior Golden Tortoise's choice, you should accept it."
After saying this, Xu Sanshi felt a sense of relief and walked off the stage with a somewhat "dejected" demeanor.
Knowing Xu Sanshi as he did, Bei Bei understood that Xu Sanshi hadn't stepped onto the stage of his own volition but had been forced to do so.
"Sigh~"
Bei Bei sighed, but he also felt a hint of joy. After all, this was a 100,000-year soul beast! To say he didn't care would be a lie.
"Thank you, Senior Golden Tortoise. Our fusion will surely reach new heights!"
Bei Bei clenched his fist, his expression resolute.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, he turned to Zhongli and asked, "Martial God, Senior Golden Tortoise is a 100,000-year soul beast, but I'm only a quasi-Soul Ancestor. Can we still fuse?"
Fusing with a soul spirit required corresponding mental strength and physical prowess. With his current strength…
Zhongli glanced at the Golden Tortoise, then at Bei Bei, and nodded. "Yes."
"If it's willing, even if you were only level 10, you could still fuse with it."
"The Golden Tortoise lineage may seem like a defense-type soul beast, but in reality, it's a life attribute."
"You don't need to overthink it. The reason it's in such a hurry to fuse with you isn't due to some ulterior motive but because it has no other choice."
As if sensing Bei Bei's doubts, Zhongli reassured him.
"Huh?"
Both Bei Bei and the Golden Tortoise were stunned. The latter broke into a cold sweat, its eyes filled with panic.
In the end, it had been seen through!
Well, it was about to become a soul spirit anyway. There was no point in hiding it anymore.
"Martial God, after I become a soul spirit, whether that item is returned to the master or kept by you is entirely up to you."
"If it weren't for that thing, I… I wouldn't have come to this point."
The Golden Tortoise sighed. Their race, though not particularly strong in combat, lived long lives. It was still very young!
The crowd was stunned, looking at the Golden Tortoise in confusion.
Good heavens, what a twist!
So this 100,000-year soul beast was becoming a soul spirit for a reason!
What could possibly force a 100,000-year soul beast to "die"?
In the shadows, Di Tian, Xiong Jun, and Gu Yuena were all shocked. Return it to the master?
Suddenly, Di Tian seemed to remember something, his eyes widening.
"It's that! So it's that!!"
He recalled that a piece of the intact Life Gold had gone missing!
Back then, Di Tian had gone to great lengths to search the entire Star Dou Forest but had never found the culprit.
Who would have thought that thing had been hidden inside this Golden Tortoise's belly!
The Golden Tortoise was a life attribute, with incredibly strong life energy. If it had swallowed the Life Gold, it would have been nearly impossible to detect under normal circumstances!
"Di Tian, since it has chosen to become a soul spirit, let this matter rest."
"Tell the Martial God that this piece of Life Gold is a gift from the Star Dou Forest."
Though severely injured, Gu Yuena was still a god. She hadn't paid much attention to this Golden Tortoise before, which was why it had managed to hide the Life Gold.
Now, upon closer inspection, she had noticed something amiss!
"Yes, Master!"
After responding, Di Tian stepped out from the shadows and onto the stage.
He glared fiercely at the Golden Tortoise…
"Di… Di Tian!!"
The Golden Tortoise took a few steps back in fear, then retreated into its shell, trembling.
After hiding for so long, it had finally been exposed.
"I was wrong. I shouldn't have coveted the Life Gold. I…"
Ignoring the Golden Tortoise, Di Tian cupped his hands toward Zhongli and said, "Martial God, the piece of Life Gold inside the Golden Tortoise is a gift from the Star Dou Forest. Please, you must accept it!"
After saying this, Di Tian glared at the Golden Tortoise once more before disappearing.
To guard against thieves for a thousand days, only to find the thief right beside you, who wouldn't be furious?
Di Tian's appearance, especially after the Golden Tortoise called out his name, left everyone on the stage and in the shadows utterly shocked.
Di Tian, the absolute king of the Ten Great Fierce Beasts, with an 800,000-year cultivation?
"Gasp~"
The crowd inhaled sharply, and the temperature in the Extreme North seemed to rise!