Chapter 3977: Soul Eaters with Intelligence
Lin Moyu frowned, appearing to ponder the Human Sovereign's words, searching for the key point. The Human Sovereign sipped his tea, letting Lin Moyu digest the information. After a few moments, Lin Moyu asked again, "Do those strange creatures have intelligence?"
The Human Sovereign replied, "Yes, though not very strong, they do have intelligence."
Soul Eaters with intelligence? Could it be the Soul Eater King?
"All the Soul Eaters I've killed had no intelligence, only instinct. But the Lord of Hell said the one that escaped is searching for the gate."
"That means that creature must have intelligence if it's searching for the gate, it must have a purpose."
"Maybe there's something behind the gate it needs."
Lin Moyu's mind raced, but he kept a calm expression. "So it has intelligence, can transform into all sorts of people, use their techniques, and is immune to Daos… sounds very troublesome."
The Human Sovereign said, "Yes, so Immortal Dao Friend, you must be careful if you go in. Prepare as many defensive items as possible, at least to buy yourself some time."
In the Human Sovereign's view, since the creature is immune to Daos, all attacks are useless, so the only option is to delay.
Even though Lin Moyu was the Lord of Immortality and his palm strike was impressive, the Human Sovereign didn't think Lin Moyu was fundamentally different from himself. If he couldn't solve the problem, neither could Lin Moyu at best, he could stall for time.
Lin Moyu said, "I understand. Thank you, Human Sovereign."
The Human Sovereign waved it off. "It's nothing. Between those of us at the same realm, there's no need to be so polite."
Lin Moyu understood that this didn't mean the Human Sovereign considered their relationship close just that as peers, there was no need for formality. As for the Woodkill World Lord, he wasn't even on the same level, and it was a reminder not to dwell on it. The Human Sovereign's words and actions were always layered with meaning, his scheming deep and formidable.
Still, Lin Moyu could sense that the Human Sovereign had no real ill will toward him. After all, he believed Lin Moyu would eventually become an eternal like himself, and eternals can't kill each other there's no point in being enemies. Their paths were different, and aside from rare exceptions, there was little conflict.
Since the Human Sovereign had shared so much, Lin Moyu reciprocated. "I have something to tell you as well: the Jianmu Emperor once sent a wisp of his soul to possess me, but I killed it. That was just one time he may have more soul fragments out there, so you should be careful."
The Human Sovereign frowned, then sighed, "So you found out after all."
It was his secret, but he knew nothing in the world could be hidden forever especially not from the Discernment Beast or the other eternals. So it was normal for Lin Moyu to know what he'd done.
Lin Moyu said, "I just happened to find out, so I'm giving you a heads up."
The Human Sovereign replied, "Thank you, Immortal Dao Friend. As for the Jianmu Emperor…"
Before he could finish, Jianmu suddenly rumbled and shook violently. Lin Moyu's expression changed and he quickly flew away. As he left, a tree branch lashed out, smashing the unadorned palace to pieces. The palace was made of the finest illusory materials, now reduced to powder.
Countless branches whipped at the Human Sovereign, but Lin Moyu became like a transparent person the branches ignored him completely. The Human Sovereign shouted angrily, and a clone appeared atop Jianmu. This clone was used to refine and control Jianmu, the innate origin treasure. As soon as it appeared, it worked to subdue Jianmu, and the rampaging tree gradually calmed down.
The Human Sovereign came to Lin Moyu's side and explained, "Sorry, I haven't fully refined this innate origin treasure, so it goes berserk from time to time."
Lin Moyu asked, "Has it been happening more frequently lately?"
The Human Sovereign thought for a moment, "Yes, it has. It seems you were right Jianmu Emperor's soul fragments are still out there, maybe preparing to strike back. That's why Jianmu's outbursts have become more frequent."
Lin Moyu accepted the explanation. After all, refining an innate origin treasure isn't easy.
He said, "As long as you're aware. If Jianmu Emperor returns, you may have to leave the Jianmu Great Spirit Domain."
In the real world, eternals are stronger than Emperors, but in the Soul Void especially in a domain ruled by an Emperor the Emperor is stronger. If Jianmu Emperor returns, the Human Sovereign will have to leave, and his worlds and followers will suffer. The trading market would also be finished; the Emperor would likely slaughter his way through the domain. The entire structure of the Jianmu Great Spirit Domain would change, and countless humans would die. Lin Moyu knew all this, but didn't plan to interfere it was the Human Sovereign's karma, not his concern.
The Human Sovereign said, "If I'd been ruthless back then, I should have suppressed him and sent him into reincarnation."
Lin Moyu didn't respond. The Human Sovereign might say that, but whether he had the ability is another matter. After all, that was an Emperor just trapping him was hard enough, let alone killing him.
Jianmu finally calmed down, and with a wave of the Human Sovereign's hand, the shattered palace was instantly restored.
He smiled, "Destruction is also rebirth. The Great Dao of Destruction can shatter all things, but also reverse them, turning death into life."
Lin Moyu said, "Your realm is truly profound, Human Sovereign. I'm impressed."
To be able to forcibly reopen the Return to Origin Land after filling all the slots, relying on one's own strength and wisdom, was no small feat.
The Human Sovereign beamed praise from the Lord of Immortality was very satisfying. "You flatter me, Immortal Dao Friend."
Lin Moyu said no more. "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
"Take care, Immortal Dao Friend."
As Lin Moyu flew away, he suddenly turned back. "When will you be heading to the Origin Ancestral Land?"
The Human Sovereign paused and calculated, "About a thousand years from now."
Lin Moyu warned, "Jianmu Emperor will likely return around then you should be ready."
Great Dao Lords must stay in the Origin Ancestral Land for five thousand years every ten thousand years; eternals only need two thousand. The Human Sovereign would soon have to enter, and be gone for two thousand years a perfect chance for the Jianmu Emperor to strike.
The Human Sovereign said, "I'll leave a clone behind. Even if the Jianmu Emperor comes, I can hold out for a while. Over the years, I've made things pretty solid even the Jianmu Emperor won't break through easily."
He sounded confident. Lin Moyu said nothing more and left.
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