"Alright, I'll talk, but you can't eat me. My meat isn't tasty, and I'm actually quite capable. I can definitely help you."
The little bug conceded. Seeing Ye Cangtian nod, it finally introduced its abilities.
The Myriad Ancient Void Beast, to put it simply, was a Void Beast that had survived numerous attacks without going extinct.
This didn't indicate their immense power. On the contrary, they were exceptionally weak, truly the scum of the trash tier.
Within the same cultivation realm, their combat power was absolutely at the bottom.
This was entirely due to their innate talent: they could traverse through the void at will.
Whenever they encountered a strong enemy, they could escape through void traversal, making it virtually impossible for enemies to kill them.
Because of this, combat skills were useless to them, and their offensive capabilities had atrophied over the long river of time.
The opponent was merely using their aura to intimidate others.
Void traversal?
Ye Cangtian's eyes darted around. The next moment, he asked, "Were the teleportation gates in the mustard seed space built by you?"
Upon hearing this, the little bug nodded frantically and said, "Yes, yes, yes! I helped Emperor Canglan excavate the void and establish the teleportation gates..."
A smile appeared on Ye Cangtian's face. This was truly a treasure!
If teleportation gates could be established within the ruins, it would greatly save time.
With this thought, another question arose in Ye Cangtian's mind. "By the way, based on what you said earlier, you don't want to stay by Emperor Canglan's side. Why didn't you use this ability to escape?"
"Hmph! The despicable Emperor Canglan placed a soul lock on me!"
"If I try to escape, the soul lock will obliterate my soul. Do you even need to ask? This is the method humans have always used against us Void Beasts since ancient times..."
The little bug snorted indignantly.
Void Beasts' escape abilities were unparalleled, so after capturing them, soul-based locks were always placed on them to prevent escape.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded and then asked, "Next question: since you've awakened, why haven't you escaped directly?"
"Do you think I don't want to?"
"When you fought with Emperor Canglan, I was caught in the crossfire and severely injured, falling unconscious. I have no strength to escape now..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled wryly. He didn't want to harm the innocent.
The next moment, he looked at the other party and said, "I can give you pills to recover your injuries, but as a condition, you must stay by my side. What do you say?"
"I knew humans were all the same!"
"However, it's not impossible for me to agree. As long as you promise me plenty of pill crystals..."
The little bug set its terms. Apart from void traversal, Myriad Ancient Void Beasts were useless in other aspects.
Therefore, they needed a large amount of crystals and pills to improve their cultivation.
It wasn't foolish either. Such a massive demand could only be met by powerful humans.
Ye Cangtian, having slain Emperor Canglan, possessed sufficient strength and likely had plenty of pills and crystals, making him its best collaboration partner.
"Deal!"
Ye Cangtian smiled and readily agreed, then continued, "Then, can we sign a soul contract now?"
"Of course, but you must remember, I will not help you fight!"
"At the same time, you must also remember, I am a Myriad Ancient Void Beast, not some little bug. And I have a name, it's Kong Kong!"
The little bug understood that to gain human trust, a soul contract was indispensable.
After all, its innate abilities were too heaven-defying. Without restraint, it could slip away at any time. Therefore, humans needed to place a lock on it to feel at ease.
Hearing the other party's words, Ye Cangtian nodded, and a strand of spiritual power entered Kong Kong's forehead.
Ugh...
It's an equal contract...
Feeling the soul contract offered by Ye Cangtian, Kong Kong instantly froze.
It knew that since ancient times, the contracts signed between humans and Void Beasts were master-servant contracts, ensuring the Void Beasts' absolute obedience.
But the other party had sent an equal contract, which had very little binding power. In other words, it could refuse the other party's commands in the future.
Thinking this, Kong Kong asked, "Human expert, are you sure you want to sign an equal contract, not a master-servant contract?"
Ye Cangtian nodded without hesitation and said, "Rather than becoming master and servant, I prefer to be friends."
This...
Upon hearing this, Kong Kong was stunned on the spot, feeling something strange in its heart. In human terms, that feeling was akin to being moved.
So, it didn't say anything more and directly signed the contract.
"Kong Kong, you can call me boss from now on. I've got your back!"
"Also, your existence is my secret. Without my permission, you cannot reveal yourself."
Feeling the contract completion, Ye Cangtian began to admonish it.
Kong Kong's existence was absolutely heaven-defying within the ruins.
Anyone with ambition and foresight, upon learning of Kong Kong's existence, would try every means to snatch it.
Even if they knew they couldn't obtain it, they would do their utmost to destroy Kong Kong. Therefore, it was best to keep matters concerning Kong Kong confidential.
"Yes, no problem."
Kong Kong readily agreed to Ye Cangtian's statement.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian directly changed the subject and asked, "By the way, the entrance to the mustard seed space was also created by you, right?"
Kong Kong nodded and said, "That's right. Not only the entrance, but the entire mustard seed space was built by me..."
What!
Ye Cangtian's eyes widened. He quickly interrupted the other party and continued, "According to you, do you also know who imprisoned Emperor Canglan here?"
"No, no, no..."
"I don't know about that. I accidentally traversed into a secret realm and encountered Emperor Canglan. After being captured by him, he transformed the secret realm into a mustard seed space!"
"Boss, if you like it, you can take this mustard seed space with you as your private residence. If you don't like it, I can build another one for you..."
Kong Kong repeatedly shook its head and explained simply.
It thought quite simply: treating Ye Cangtian well now would surely result in Ye Cangtian treating it well in the future.
"I can't say I dislike it here, but it's rather gloomy, lacking any human touch."
"However, it would be a shame to discard it, so I'll keep it for now."
Saying so, Ye Cangtian gave instructions for Kong Kong to leave a teleportation gate to a three-story palace here.
After he met up with the others, he would establish a teleportation gate to leave the secret realm. That would be sufficient.
Seeing Kong Kong agree, Ye Cangtian wasted no more time. He turned and headed back to the main hall, intending to bring Qingyan along.
...
The three-story main hall.
Everyone watched as the teleportation gate reappeared, their hearts once again rising to their throats.
What was coming was bound to come.
However, before they could act, they saw Ye Cangtian carrying Qingyan out, and everyone was stunned.
They knew that at this moment, Ye Cangtian should be Emperor Canglan of the Immortal Palace. The other party's arrival should be to annihilate them all.
But what puzzled them was why the other party was still carrying Qingyan!
Ugh...
On the other side, seeing everyone draw their weapons, their faces filled with resolute battle intent, Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
"Bao'er, Qiangwei, brothers, I'm back. Is this kind of welcome ceremony a bit inappropriate?"
Pah!
Yao Bao'er glared fiercely at Ye Cangtian and said angrily, "Emperor Canglan, Bao'er is not what you call me! Give me back my boss's body!"
As she spoke, Bao'er, without hesitation, rushed forward with her dagger.
To avenge Ye Cangtian, she no longer cared about her own life.
Besides, since death was inevitable, whether it came sooner or later made no difference.
"Oh, come on, Bao'er, I told you I'm your boss. Why don't you believe me?"
Ye Cangtian grabbed her dagger and said exasperatedly.
"Hmph! Emperor Canglan, give up your disguise!"
"I know you want to use Cangtian's body to leave the secret realm and start a new life."
"That's why you're disguised as Cangtian, fearing we'd obstruct you..."
Before Yao Bao'er could reply, Qiangwei also charged forward, her long sword mercilessly stabbing towards Ye Cangtian's neck.
She had personally witnessed Emperor Canglan possess Ye Cangtian's body. And in Ye Cangtian's state at the time, he was absolutely incapable of resisting possession.
Therefore, in her opinion, Ye Cangtian was dead, and the person before them was definitely Emperor Canglan.