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"Soul Coalescence?"

Everyone was stunned, and the Emperor also had a strange glimmer in his eyes as he asked, "What do you mean?"

"Your most precious asset is not your physical bodies, but your spiritual bodies," the Old Celestial Master spread his arms and said.

"The pure spiritual energy in this world is formed from the spiritual bodies of the Human Race. The souls of the Human Race are fundamentally the root of this world, and thus, we have concluded that the Human Race’s souls possess the greatest potential! "

"And indeed, it is so," the Old Celestial Master pointed at the four individuals enveloped in the light of the Four Saints, floating in the air.

"The Four Holy Spirits are top-tier existences even in outer space; why would such immense beings choose to pass their legacies onto the Human Race after their deaths? "

The crowd fell silent, an answer in their hearts, yet somewhat unwilling to believe.

"It is just as you think!" the Old Celestial Master grinned and said. "It is only your potential that could possibly allow these deceased Demon Spirits to manifest in the world once more!"

The people: "..."

Really... is that so?

The Human Race... had always been weak... this was something everyone, including the strongest among the Human Race, acknowledged.

Because of their weakness, they sought to assimilate the power of Demons. Because of their weakness... they had made themselves into neither human nor ghost. And now, they were being told that the Human Race was actually strong?

Even the Emperor looked somewhat bewildered for a moment.

"The Human Race is strong, but you are very unlucky. Before you could grow, you had already been firmly locked by those dreadful existences in the void. You never had a chance. No matter how much you struggled, you were destined either for slaughter or enslavement!"

"Those existences in Heaven," the Celestial Master pointed upwards, "will never allow the Human Race the possibility of rising."

Everyone in the crowd was stunned by these words, except for Shenyue, whose eyes held a strange gleam.

The fourth Chapter... haha!

"This is the first time I have heard such a viewpoint," the Emperor swiftly regained his composure and remarked with a faint smile. "Then how are things different for your Ancient Demon Clan?"

"We are different... we... are parasites!" the Old Celestial Master grinned. "You are the most potential-laden species, and we... are the most potential-laden parasites. We are a match made in Heaven!"

"You don’t need to worry about us consuming your bodies either. Except in rare cases, we hardly utilize your physical bodies."

The Old Celestial Master walked up to the Four Holy Guards, patted their shoulders, and said, "You see this body; it is the crystallization of a millennium by the Sorcerer Dynasty, the vessel most suited for your Human souls."

"Our vessel?" the old Magicians swallowed hard, guessing somewhat at what was implied.

"Yes... your vessel!" the Old Celestial Master looked at the crowd, his eyes narrowing into slits. "All of this was prepared for you!"

The people: "....."

"Take a look..." As the Old Celestial Master cast a glance, all the Four Holy Guards took off their shirts, revealing near-perfect muscles. At that moment, the crowd, though still wary of the Guards’ fearsome crimson eyes, managed to suppress their fear temporarily, tinged with a hint of greed.

The Old Celestial Master saw this scene and quietly scoffed.

Humans, truly frightful creatures. Despite being so weak and their spiritual power so fragile, they could overcome the fear stemming from inter-species differences in the face of desire. Based on this nature alone, someone should have realized long ago that the Human Race was never weak.

"We have already created the most perfect Tao body. Theoretically speaking, we have eliminated our clan’s weaknesses.

We don’t need to rely on the growth of other races.

But... under the research of the ultimate physical body, we’ve realized that even the strongest bodies have their limits; the soul is the essence of a species’ evolution. "

"We have the most perfect transplantation technique, which allows us to transplant your spiritual bodies directly onto these perfect Dao bodies for co-existence!"

"Why?" Chen Baifeng immediately asked, "There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Why would you do this?"

"As I said before... coexistence!" Master Zhang looked at the counterpart, "Your spiritual bodies have the greatest potential, the bloodlines and techniques you inherit are all top-notch demons, and those will be imprinted within your spiritual bodies.

With a better physical body, you all could grow rapidly.

We are the parasites, the faster you grow, the more we benefit! "

"Is that so?" Chen Baifeng did not wait for others to ask but directly retorted, "Isn’t it a bit too simple? What about when we grow to our limits? Wouldn’t you seize the host then? After all, I just witnessed with my own eyes how my foolish son’s body was taken away!"

"It’s different..." Master Zhang shook his head.

"What’s different?" Chen Baifeng immediately pressed, "Even if, as you say, we can coexist temporarily, and we grow stronger using these bodies, who knows if we’ll just become your harvested fruits, ready to be plucked at any moment?"

This statement, like a bucket of cold water, instantly awakened many family heads and made them look coldly at the Old Celestial Master.

"Your son was at his limit." Master Zhang spoke deeply, "Species evolution is not an overnight feat; it includes all demons, and their evolution comes from countless generations’ efforts, gradually. Although the Human Race has limitless potential, it must still follow natural laws. If a generation could instantly grow to have other top demons’ talents, how could they have been enslaved by demons? "

"Your son never trained in martial arts; his physical fitness has already reached its limit through the development of the Ancient Demon, which means even if he lived out his natural life, his body wouldn’t grow much.

So, the Ancient Demon inside him did indeed want to abandon his current body during the contest to take over a high-quality demon body like Bai Su for faster growth. "

"However, these Dao bodies for coexistence are different," the Old Celestial Master pointed at the Four Holy Guard, "Each of these Dao bodies has been crafted over a thousand years with a very high limit, which ensures that your spiritual bodies could continue growing for over a hundred thousand years. We don’t need to switch bodies at all, just need to evolve with you. "

"Especially for you elders with top-notch techniques.

.." the Old Celestial Master looked at some elders, whose eyes softened a bit, "Being chosen by the techniques signifies your outstanding aptitude. With these perfect Dao bodies, in less than a hundred years, you could reach or even surpass the level of the Dragon King. Don’t you want the chance to explore the universe beyond this world, to see a higher landscape? "

"This..." Most of the elders looked towards their Family Heads, their eyes filled with both hesitation and greed.

"As parasites, as long as you maintain your potential, we will always complement each other. And many years later when your potential is exhausted, is it necessary to consider what might happen?" The Old Celestial Master’s voice carried a hint of temptation, "You’ve given all resources to the younger generation because you have no future. But now, with a chance, don’t you want to ascend to the peak yourself, even if it means risking everything?

’To seek the Dao and accept death comfortably,’ isn’t that a conclusion drawn by your own Human Race? "

"I...."

For a moment, most of the elders began to waver, clearly persuaded.

Even Chen Baifeng felt a twinge of hesitation.

Right... What may happen later aside, but the tangible benefits right now—perfect Dao bodies, new opportunities, even if there are some risks, what of it?

The path of cultivation is inherently fraught with difficulties. How many people have died to acquire these demonic techniques?

What are these minor risks compared to that?

First, seize the benefits, then later think of ways to rid oneself of the parasitic Ancient Demon, right?

"Interesting..."

A deep and weighty voice interrupted the hesitation of the crowd, that immense voice was the Emperor’s.

Master Zhang looked over, his eyes cold. "Your Majesty... You and King Xiang, both of supreme capacibilities, if willing to join this grand undertaking, we will prepare the most perfect Dao bodies, even..." he gestured towards the four floating figures, "Beyond these Four Saints!"

"Oh?" The Emperor narrowed his eyes, his pupils glittering with domineering golden flames.

"You have something even more powerful than the Four Saints?"

"The Sorcerer Dynasty gathers the essence of the Human Race, the benefits within it exceed your imagination," the Old Celestial Master sincerely said, "If Your Majesty is willing to join this grand undertaking, you would be of the Imperial Clan of the Ancient Demon Clan!"

"Join this grand undertaking..." The normally serious Emperor suddenly let out a snort and lifted his chin, scanning the Old Celestial Master’s imposing figure, coldly mocking, "Quite the way with words... But you think you insects... are worthy to join in a grand undertaking with me?"