Above all spirits

Chapter 499 The Deal with the Void Beast

Even with Guang Xuzi's experience, he couldn't see through the existence of the moon in a short time, because theoretically, it's impossible for such a being to exist. No being can be without a 'past,' and even a being of the Demon General rank can't interfere with the rules at the world level.

But the moon actually appeared before his eyes.

she...

What on earth is this?

Gu Yun glanced at Guang Xuzi as he murmured in a daze and seized the opportunity. He did not choose to kick him while he was down. Even if Guang Xuzi was in self-doubt at this moment, he would never fall for his tricks. Instead, he transmitted his voice to Yue.

'Moon, don't worry about him for now. The one you mentioned…'

Gu Yun suddenly remembered Guang Xuzi's words, and unconsciously looked up at the barrier. He paused, then withdrew the words "virtual beast" that were about to slip out. It was best to be cautious in everything.

continued.

Did it...get a reply?

A glint of inspiration flashed in Yue's eyes, and she immediately nodded. The Void Beast Octopus had given her feedback during the ranked battle.

Before she could even send a telepathic message to Gu Yun, Gu Yun extended his right hand to Yue, palm facing her, and continued speaking.

Write it down.

He naturally learned the language of the upper realm when he made a pact with Werner. It is estimated that the ability to recognize the language was a gift to prevent unfairness in the pact from being concealed by language barriers.

Yue didn't waste any words. She did whatever Gu Yun said, her slender fingers gently sliding across Gu Yun's palm.

It said it could give you the bead you used to seal him, and also transform your racial talents.

'The Shadow Demon race's racial innate abilities are well-suited to one of the characteristics of the Illusionary Reality rules. Although it cannot directly bestow upon you the fundamental material force of the Illusionary Reality rules—you couldn't withstand it, and it couldn't do it either—it is still possible to achieve this by leveraging the characteristics of the Illusionary Reality rules and aligning a portion of that power with your racial innate abilities.'

'However, his rules of illusion and reality are distorted. After all, even the most perfectly matched normal rules cannot achieve this level of power. While bringing this benefit, you will also bear the negative effects of the distorted rules. The most direct consequence is that overuse may lead to mental instability.'

Gu Yun's eyes lit up. He didn't care much about the first bead; the one that could be used for sealing was probably related to ice elements and wouldn't be of much use to him. But the second one was very interesting; he just didn't know the specific consequences of this transformation.

It was very vague.

Gu Yun made a decisive judgment, beckoned to Yue, and gestured for Yue to extend her hand as well, as he needed to respond.

At this moment, Yue did not hesitate and slowly extended a jade-like hand.

But her ears were slightly red. Writing in Gu Yun's palm was not difficult for her, but the reverse made her feel a little ashamed, and this feeling of shame became more and more obvious as her palm itched.

'Tell it for me that I don't want the beads. Instead, make a reasonable request that it can fulfill. I can't think of one right now, but we can discuss it after it's freed. This request won't cause you any trouble. According to it, the beads can only be given as a gift after it's freed.'

'The Shadow Fiend racial talent transformation needs to be completed before the seal is lifted. I believe one of these two conditions is definitely a deposit, and the other is the final payment. They shouldn't be trying to get something for nothing, right?'

'Also, tell him that I need to circumvent the final restriction imposed by the Imperial Palace on the trial participants. Since you can come, I should be able to do the same for you, otherwise it will greatly affect the subsequent sealing-breaking operation...'

Just as Yue's ears were about to turn red, the blush on her body unexpectedly receded like the tide, her aura plummeted as if she didn't exist in this world, and Yue's eyes became much vacant at that moment.

Gu Yun took two steps back alertly.

He noticed that although Yue's overall demeanor had changed significantly, the people around her seemed not to have noticed or changed at all. Even the lustful glances they sometimes cast at Yue were nowhere to be seen at this moment.

Before him, the moon was no longer the moon.

As for who it is...

Who else could it be?

A clear, cold voice came through.

Although it was still Yue's voice, it lacked Yue's soul.

'You don't seem surprised?'

Gu Yun shrugged casually, showing no excessive restraint even when facing a being of the highest rank in the upper realm.

'It's not hard to guess.'

A hint of interest flashed in Yue Kongdong's eyes.

'You are truly special.'

'What happened to me? I'm just an ordinary demon general.'

'Putting everything else aside, to be able to defy principles and make deals with virtual beasts, to face a demon-king-like being without the slightest fear—doesn't that qualify someone as extraordinary?'

"Alright, stop praising me. What racial ideology would a lowly demon general like me have? I don't have such lofty ideals; I only seek my own benefit. By the way, are you sure it's okay to use telepathy here, Lord Void Beast?"

As for fear, you're on the territory of the Imperial Palace, and you're trapped under the Zhenyu Division. If you're still a coward, how will Gu Yun survive?

'They can't find nothingness.'

Yue replied casually, subtly elevating her status.

"Alright, alright, you're impressive. Getting back to the point, now that you're here, Lord Void Beast, you should have heard the conditions I just mentioned, right?"

I heard you.

'Any objections?'

"No, it's not unreasonable, it's quite fair. In fact, I'm the one who benefits. It doesn't cause me any trouble. I have the right to refuse. It's hard to imagine you would propose such a condition. However, even so, to prevent you from taking the benefits and not doing anything, I think we still need to draw up a contract."

"Hey, hey, hey, I hear the echo of fraud. You, a being who wields the power of the void rules, want to sign a contract with a nobody like me, Karami? Who knows how big this trap will be? I won't sign it, not even if you kill me."

'The contract is fair; you don't need to worry too much. Both of us are bound by the rules of the world.'

"If it were any other being, even an Asura, I might consider it, but in my understanding, Void Beasts seem to be beings that inherently oppose and distort the rules of the world. How can you expect me to trust you?"

'...'

Yue did not respond, seemingly unable to refute Gu Yun's viewpoint, because from an objective point of view, it was indeed so, but it had no better way out.

The scene became much quieter for a moment.

Both sides were worried that the other might back out halfway through.

Unfortunately, Gu Yun would never back down on this point. Even though the Void Beast was a supreme being, the initiative was currently in his hands. He could give up this power, but the Void Beast Octopus would never give up this opportunity.

The Void Beast Octopus knew this, which is why it restrained much of its original temper. Perhaps it was because it had been sealed for a long time, or perhaps it was forced by circumstances.

In the past, if Gu Yun, an ant, had dared to negotiate with her, she would have annihilated him with a flick of her finger.