Chapter 1548: Lifebound Spirit Beast

"Little wolf pup?"

Li Luo froze, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Was his Great Ancestor really referring to the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf as a "little wolf pup?"

However, before he said anything, the bracelet shook and a stream of crimson light flew out, transforming into a little wolf with its tail tucked between its legs, looking just like an obedient wolfhound.

The Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf then kowtowed to Heavenly Emperor Zhen and uttered with a trembling voice. "This little wolf greets Heavenly Emperor Zhen!"

"Brother Wolf, I prefer it when you show your rebellious nature," Li Luo blurted out with his eyes filled with shock.

On the other hand, the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf pretended he had not heard him. Acting defiantly before a Heavenly Emperor of the Dragon Race? Perhaps not a single individual within the Heavenly Wolf Race would have the guts to act that way! Yet in response to Li Luo's ridicule, the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf could only grunt twice. The more he learned, the more abnormal this brat was! This fellow wasn't even at the Duke Stage when they first met, but now he had grown up. What was more, his background was simply ridiculous. Having a Lineage Chief grandpa was one thing... Then he found out he had a pair of Greater Transcendent Dukes as his parents? Then things had escalated even further... he even had a Heavenly Emperor Ancestor and Great Ancestor... The Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf was very glad that although his attitude towards Li Luo wasn't the best in the past, he had always helped him out during critical moments. Otherwise, just the thought of having to be held accountable was horrifying.

"I'm not sure how I can assist you, Honored One," the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf replied reverentially.

"The Dragon Race will also give you an opportunity. However, you'll have to accompany this little girl for a few years." Heavenly Emperor Zhen pointed at Li Hongyou. She then turned towards Li Luo. "I sense the aura of the Imperial Beast Hall on you. I suppose you've cultivated some of their Lifebound Spirit Beast secret arts? You should nurture this little wolf pup. When he matures, he will be useful to you."

Li Luo paused. The supposed secret arts of the Imperial Beast Hall had been looted from Shen Yunge's corpse. However, he had never had the opportunity to learn them. And he also never expected that Heavenly Emperor Zhen would notice it with a glance... Heavenly Emperors were truly frightening.

"Are you willing?" Li Luo asked the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf. After being planted with a Lifebound Seal, the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf would also be restricted by him. Strictly speaking, it was a more advanced way of taming beasts.

The Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf had assisted him with overcoming numerous dangerous situations, so Li Luo respected his opinions. If he didn't want to receive the Lifebound Seal and become his true Lifebound Spirit Beast, then Li Luo was willing to grant him freedom.

After all, with how much Li Luo's strength had grown, the third-grade Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf was of little help to him now.

𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf replied almost instantly, "I'm willing."

Although he was a spirit beast, his intellect was not inferior to that of a human. He had personally witnessed Li Luo's immense potential and talent throughout the years. Adding on to this was his terrifying background, and following this kid would be countless times better than wandering around on his own.

When Li Luo heard his answer, he stretched his palm out, revealing a golden pearl covered in a myriad of beast engravings. Countless unknown bestial roars faintly echoed out from it. A droplet of bright, red blood essence arose from the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf's forehead, landing on the golden pearl. The two began to fuse into one before splitting into two parts, one re-entering the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf's head, forming a blood-red seal, whereas the other landed on Li Luo's palm.

Blood-red lines spread across his palm and then vanished.

Li Luo suddenly experienced a strange, new feeling. He could tell that he could control the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf according to his whims. If he so wished, he could even severely injure the wolf.

This made him certain that the Lifebound Seal had been implanted onto the Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf. "You'll accompany Senior Hongyou and protect her for a while. I hope that you'll be happy when the Dragon Race grants you an opportunity. We'll meet again in the future."

Li Luo grinned and took off the scarlet bracelet, giving it to Li Hongyou.

"Thank you," Li Hongyou said delicately.

The Six-tailed Heavenly Wolf then respectfully kowtowed to Heavenly Emperor Zhen once again before returning to the bracelet.

When the Cloud Heavenly Emperor saw that Heavenly Emperor Zhen had finally resolved all of the troublesome issues, he smiled. "Everyone, since everything is ready, let us begin the process of distributing the crystal resonance's energy."

The faces of Li Luo and the rest instantly lit up. The real highlight was finally about to begin.

The Cloud Heavenly Emperor waved his hand, and violet clouds condensed all around him. Then purpl lotus platforms appeared beneath everyone's feet.

When Li Luo sat down, he then turned his head to see that Lu Qing'er was similarly seated, but her eyes were tightly shut, as though she was in some sort of half-slumbering state. Between her smooth eyebrows lay the Apex Resonance Crystal Core, which emmitted frigid and mysterious waves of energy.

"She is in a special state and is being protected by the remaining power of Golden Dragon Mountain's Heavenly Emperor Lu. We cannot interfere," Li Jun explained when he saw Li Luo looking at her.

Li Luo nodded. Lu Qing'er's Permafrost Sacred Seed had probably awakened, and its tyrannical energy would cause Lu Qing'er to experience explosive growth. However, it would also come with the huge drawback of blocking off all her emotions. Perhaps when she opened her eyes once again, if she even recognized him, they would be nothing more than the most ordinary of friends. No, perhaps they wouldn't even be friends, as she wouldn't need them.

While he was lost in a daze, the Cloud Heavenly Emperor raised his hand, and violet streams of light pierced through the void, streaming into the depths. After which, the star-like crystal resonance was carved into pieces. Finally, boundless amounts of crystalline light shone out, turning into beams that shot outwards.

The torrents of crystal light contained the purest resonance energy. In fact, ancient talismans condensed within the streams of light as a result of it, vaguely visible to the naked eye.

After the crystal had been split up, the torrents of energy roared towards the group below.

Li Jun glanced at the gorgeous waterfall of energy pouring down upon Li Luo and said in a serious tone, "Li Luo, the crystal resonance's resonance energy is boundless and vast. If you want to refine and absorb it all, you'll need a significant amount of time. After this, I'll return to the World Border and your Great Ancestor will have her own region to watch over. Thus, I don't know when we will meet again. Hopefully, you can take this opportunity to grow as quickly as possible. The divine continents may seem peaceful, but we are on the crux of catastrophe. The Others' activities in the Shadow World are becoming more frequent and the Origin Reversion Institute is still inciting trouble from the shadows. Perhaps defending our home will be all up to you and your peers in the future."

Heavenly Emperor Zhen nodded in agreement. "I hope that when we meet again, you'll have reached the end of the Path of Ascension."

"I will do my best. Thank you, Ancestor and Great Ancestor, for your protection." Li Luo bowed respectfully.

He knew that Li Jun had risked a lot to rescue him with his true body. Even his Great Ancestor couldn't help the Ancestor all the time. Thus, if he encountered danger in the future, he would have to rely on his own strength to overcome it.

The deluge of crystals rained down upon Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e, enveloping their bodies. When the energy solidified, it encased them in crystalline mountains.

They were completely sealed, left utterly motionless. Only the vast and endless amounts of energy continued to pour out.

It would indeed take a long time to refine and absorb all the energy. However, when they finally took full advantage of this good fortune, their strength would truly improve beyond their wildest dreams.