In the past, he would have found this intolerable!

"I am always true to my word. What the Immortal Clan can provide you—be it strength, longevity, or glory—I can provide you and even more. At that time, whether you become the family head of a distinguished clan, a king ruling over the people, or a so-called immortal, all will bow at your feet."

Nine-Dragon Sovereign's voice carried a tempting allure. For a young man trapped in dire circumstances, holding onto hope, the lure of power and influence was irresistible.

A prolonged silence ensued.

After a while, Shuro's voice resounded steadily, "No gain without effort. Why would you help me?"

Nine-Dragon Sovereign was secretly surprised. The youth was in an extremely perilous situation, truly facing a life-and-death crisis. Any assistance would be a lifesaving straw. In such a situation, the young man remained vigilant, resistant to temptation, displaying a resilience beyond his expectations.

He thought this young man was just bold, but his thoughts were far more meticulous than anticipated.

"I don't mind telling you; I've been framed by villains. My physical body has been destroyed, and what you see is just a trace of my divine consciousness."

"At present, I urgently need to nourish my divine consciousness and recondense it into a divine soul. The best place for nurturing the divine consciousness is the Divine Consciousness Sea. Stranded here, and with a connection to you, I intend to borrow your Divine Consciousness Sea."

Shuro listened quietly. Terms like "divine consciousness" and "Divine Consciousness Sea" were new and intriguing to him, but he sensed something amiss.

Not giving Shuro a chance to ponder deeply, Nine-Dragon Sovereign continued, "I won't mistreat you. If you are willing to lend me your Divine Consciousness Sea, I promise, no, I will sign a contract with you. Within three years, I will ensure you become the foremost figure in Caelius Capital. Overcoming the current crisis is simply a trivial matter."

Upon hearing this, Shuro fell into deeper silence. Seeing his prey lingering on the edge of the trap, not falling in, a hint of fierceness flashed in Nine-Dragon Sovereign's eyes. This was a precarious moment. He only had a strand of divine consciousness, extremely weak and on the verge of dissipating into the world. He claimed to want to use Shuro's Divine Consciousness Sea for cultivation, but in reality, he had only one intention—to cease Shuro's body.

Observing Shuro for a long time, Nine-Dragon Sovereign found that the host of this body unexpectedly possessed a willpower surpassing ordinary youths. In his current weakened state, forcibly seizing the body might not succeed. However, if he could entice Shuro to open his Divine Consciousness Sea without defense, he could easily consume Shuro's soul and take over his body.

"I've been disabled in my Qi Core. How can you make me believe you?" Shuro finally spoke.

A hint of disgust and anger flashed in Nine-Dragon Sovereign's eyes. He felt a sensation akin to spitting blood. He hadn't expected Shuro to be so difficult. Initially surprised at first, he grew calmer as time passed. At this moment, Shuro was still discussing conditions.

"Close your eyes and elevate your thoughts to your brow," Nine-Dragon Sovereign restrained the resentment in his heart. As one of the formidable figures in the Nine Heavens Realm, he had weathered many storms. Facing Shuro, a mere teenage mortal, was nothing to him.

Shuro closed his eyes and followed the instructions, concentrating all his thoughts between his eyebrows.

In the next moment, Shuro's brow felt scorching hot, as if a blazing fire was burning. Unable to suppress it, he let out a loud cry. Something strange occurred.

A fine crack appeared at the center of Shuro's brow, and a white light shot out from the fissure, extending toward the distance.

Shuro saw the two bronze lions at the gate of the York family's secondary residence, the snow-covered Dragon Spring Street in the West District, and the northern suburbs of Caelius Capital. His gaze continued to fly forward, passing through Caelius Capital, crossing countless lands, until he reached a magnificent palace. There, Shuro saw a beautiful girl emerging like a lotus flower from the hot spring.

The girl lay in the steaming jade pool, surrounded by four palace maids. Amidst the mist, with a swan-like neck, ivory-like skin, long and smooth thighs, and a pair of well-rounded jade rabbits on her chest, including the peculiar mark on the peak of her jade maiden peak, everything was vividly displayed in Shuro's sight.

After a while, the girl was about to sit up, and Shuro's heartbeat quickened. As he anticipated the unveiling of her true appearance, Nine-Dragon Sovereign's untimely voice sounded, "Satisfied?".The image disappeared, and Shuro opened his eyes, feeling somewhat regretful.

"This is the Divine Vision technique. When your cultivation reaches a certain realm, you can open the Divine Eye to gaze upon the heavens and the earth. Of course, I'm just letting you experience it prematurely and haven't truly opened your Divine Eye," Nine-Dragon Sovereign explained.

"This ability surpasses the so-called Immortal Clan, doesn't it?","Hmph, the Nine Heavens Dao is supreme. What you cultivate, the Qi Core is just a lower-level Dao. Losing the Qi Core is a great fortune."

"Young man, why hesitate any longer? Once missed, the opportunity may never present itself again." Shuro clenched his fist, though the lingering sense of unease persisted, he had become indifferent. At this juncture, he had nothing left to lose.

"Very well." Shuro closed his eyes. A faint smile emerged on Nine-Dragon Sovereign's lips, gradually spreading across his countenance."Relax your mind, and use your thoughts to guide me from the other side. Let us forge a covenant." Nine-Dragon Sovereign pointed down, addressing Shuro.

Gazing intently at Shuro, Nine-Dragon Sovereign's face revealed a serene and contented expression. As long as he reached the sea of thoughts, he was confident of devouring Shuro's soul.

Once again, an ominous premonition arose from the depths of Shuro's heart. Suddenly, a gentle breeze arrived, bringing with it shadows of memories. In these fragmented scenes, a silver-haired figure emerged from a sea of corpses, surrounded by broken cities and piles of white bones. The silver-haired figure, Nine-Dragon Sovereign, lifted his head, displaying a sinister and ruthless visage unlike the one Shuro had previously witnessed.

In an instant, Shuro's heart leaped to his throat! Swiftly raising his head, Shuro saw the Nine-Dragon Sovereign with a smiling face. His smile exuded a chilling aura, and his eyes were devoid of the previous warmth.

"Snap!" In the final step, Nine-Dragon Sovereign crossed the gap and stepped onto the sea of thoughts. Shuro's expression turned increasingly grim; he wasn't a fool and understood that he had been deceived.

"Haha, persistent little rascal. Your will may be as resolute as iron, but it's futile against me. Unfortunately, your temperament suits my cultivation. In the past, I might have shown some leniency."

"In youth, one often experiences frivolity and indulgence. Oh, how I suddenly miss the exuberance of youth. I now claim your life, and everything you missed shall be acquired by me, including your enchanting sister-in-law. Since everyone believes you dishonored her, I shall take advantage of the situation. Haha!"

"From now on, the name Shuro will become the envy of men throughout the entire Tera Dynasty."

Arrogant laughter resounded, followed by a wave of power that made Shuro's soul shudder, like a volcano erupting or a bloodthirsty mouth about to devour him.

Feeling himself being swallowed by an alien force, on the brink of disappearing from this world, Shuro realized the depth of his reluctance and discontent.

Reluctant to lose the youthful years that had not yet begun.

Discontented with a life that started and ended in mediocrity.

"NO!" Shuro roared.

His consciousness had already blurred, yet an unknown force emerged, momentarily breaking free from the strange force's restraint. In this moment, he saved the last vestige of his consciousness! A white light descended from the "heavens," transforming into a winged behemoth with a fierce glare, roaring towards Nine-Dragon Sovereign.

"What is this!" Nine-Dragon Sovereign was taken aback, then his teeth creaked and creaked. Disbelief surfaced on his face. "How is this possible?! How could this brat possess the Celestial Mark talisman? It was not in his memories!"

"Even sages and saints cannot kill me! To think I'd be defeated by such a mundane youth who knows nothing of cultivation!"

"Time and fate!"

Although Nine-Dragon Sovereign was a vile character, he was also an unparalleled figure in the world. He could take matters lightly. In his prime, even ten thousand of these Celestial Mark talismans would not have withstood a flick of his finger. However, now reduced to a strand of consciousness, he was utterly powerless.

Glancing at Shuro, who teetered on the verge of falling into the sea of thoughts, Nine-Dragon Sovereign felt a surge of excitement.

"It's not over yet! I am not defeated! A young person with an unyielding will and the fortune to survive great adversity, coupled with my three thousand mystical arts... Haha, marvelous, marvelous! As long as I don't die, one day you will be discovered by them."

Three laughter bursts echoed as Nine-Dragon Sovereign embraced the descending white dragon, roaring as he leaped into the sea of thoughts. Like snowflakes falling into boiling water, they melted in the blink of an eye.