Chapter 492: Soul Crystal!
The Bloodthirsty Bat was thoroughly embarrassed. At this moment, it wished it could dig a hole and bury its head in it. It was the dignified King of Bats in this place, yet here it was, pinned underfoot by Long Chen and utterly humiliated. This was an insult of the highest order. However, it was powerless to do anything. In its weakened state, it was no longer a match for Long Chen. More importantly, it could feel a powerful bloodline suppression—a fear that stemmed from the very depths of its heart!
Long Chen stared coldly at the Bloodthirsty Bat, his eyes brimming with killing intent. "Time to send you on your way."
Hearing this, the Bloodthirsty Bat’s heart trembled violently. It immediately begged for mercy, "Don’t kill me! If I die, you will never be able to pass this second level."
"Trying to scare me?" Long Chen chuckled and raised his foot, threatening to bring it down.
"No! I’m not trying to scare you." The Bloodthirsty Bat shook its head repeatedly. "What I just said is the absolute truth. I am the ruler of this second level. If I die, the world contained within this floor of the tower will collapse, and the passage to the third level will close."
Long Chen glanced at the Bloodthirsty Bat. Judging by its expression, it didn’t seem to be lying. He turned to look at Chu Lingjun, Long Xin, and the others, his gaze finally resting on Lei Shishi.
Lei Shishi pondered for a moment before saying, "I don’t have much information about this tower, but judging by its expression, what it just said is likely the truth."
Long Chen nodded slightly. He looked down at the Bloodthirsty Bat and said, "I can spare you, but you must hand over your Soul Crystal. Otherwise, death is your only option!"
By handing over its Soul Crystal, the Bloodthirsty Bat’s very life and death would be in Long Chen’s hands. Even if it harbored ill intentions, it wouldn’t dare act rashly. If Long Chen crushed the Soul Crystal, the bat would be truly and irrevocably dead.
Long Chen made this demand because the Bloodthirsty Bat posed a significant threat. He guessed that the creature had been so severely injured largely due to the potent bloodline contained within his Divine Demon Ancestral Dragon Body. After consuming a large amount of his blood, the bat couldn’t withstand the immense power, leading to its current pitiful state. It was a lucky break for Long Chen and simply the Bloodthirsty Bat’s bad luck. Therefore, to control the bat and prevent any future treachery, Long Chen had to make it hand over its Soul Crystal.
Seeing the Soul Crystal appear before him, Long Chen immediately took it. Desperate to live, the Bloodthirsty Bat could no longer care about anything else. When it saw the killing intent in Long Chen’s eyes diminish, the tension in its heart finally eased slightly.
What good fortune! Luckily, I spoke up just in time to save my own skin. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
The Bloodthirsty Bat seized the opportunity to speak again. "Master, from this day forward, I am willing to stay by your side and heed your commands! If you tell me to go east, I will absolutely not dare go west!"
Long Chen was taken aback by these words. He hadn’t expected the Bloodthirsty Bat to offer its allegiance, but he quickly understood its motive.
He stared at the bat and said in a low voice, "You’re after something of mine, aren’t you?"
The Bloodthirsty Bat was stunned. It hadn’t expected Long Chen to see through its intentions so quickly. As Long Chen surmised, as the King of Bats, a being of its noble status would not submit to a master so easily. Exposed, it was momentarily at a loss for how to answer and could only force a smile to alleviate the awkwardness. It knew that lying would only incur Long Chen’s displeasure, leaving honesty as its only option.
After a moment of deliberation, it finally spoke. "To tell you the truth, I could feel that your Bloodline Power is extremely strong. I know your future achievements will be boundless.
"So I ask that you give me a chance to follow you. That way, I can also leave this place.
"If you let me follow you, I will do whatever you ask for the next three years with absolute loyalty.
"Please, Master, give me a chance!"
After hearing the Bloodthirsty Bat’s words, Long Chen simply nodded and said slowly, "At least you’re honest." He had already guessed the bat’s intentions, so he wasn’t surprised.
The power of a constitution like the Divine Demon Ancestral Dragon Body was far beyond an ordinary person’s imagination. If others found out, every expert in the world would likely covet it. My constitution must remain a secret. I can’t risk letting any outsider discover the truth!
"Master, I sincerely wish to follow you. Please, give me a chance!" Fearing Long Chen would refuse, the Bloodthirsty Bat quickly restated its earnest plea.
Long Chen asked the Bloodthirsty Bat, "What level is your strength at right now?"