novelraw Chapter 179: Accepting Gifts Doesn't Mean Agreement
Chapter 179: Accepting Gifts Doesn't Mean Agreement
The Illusion Beast accepted his offering, which meant success!
White Cloak steadied his breathing, quietly waiting for the Illusion Beast to devour Chen Qi and Little Crow into its belly.
However, he suddenly noticed something slightly amiss.
The Illusion Beast lowered its head and emitted a soft purring sound like a cat.
Singing? What does this mean? Chen Qi steadied his breath.
Living creatures naturally fear massive monsters. If it were him when he first entered the sea, he would have turned tail and run at the sight of such a being.
But now, Chen Qi only wanted to understand its intentions.
Rubbing against me is a friendly gesture...
And there's also a hint of merging with me?
For ancient deep-sea creatures, merging isn't ordinary - it means becoming one flesh and blood.At the same time, there's a trace of violent aura!
This aura isn't directed at me, but at the entire world!
So, you're inviting me to destroy this world together? To dye the world with the colors of the deep sea!
"..."
"..."
You've got quite the ambition... Chen Qi frowned and helplessly patted the Illusion Beast's head.
On the Illusion Beast's head, there was a trace of special spiritual energy - the Ice Witch's energy.
Destroy the world? Just the two of them?
Though White Cloak saw the Illusion Beast as an inviolable deity, to Chen Qi, it was just an oversized perverted snake.
With their combined strength, they might be able to challenge fourth-tier legends! Even destroy navy warships!
But destroying the world? That's pure nonsense.
Chen Qi organized his words and said kindly:
"Little one, don't make trouble."
He wasn't sure if the Illusion Beast could understand him.
"Little one, don't make trouble, little one, don't make trouble..."
White Cloak's jaw dropped nearby, Chen Qi's words echoing in his mind like valley reverberations.
What was this little captain doing with the God of Illusions?
He actually dared call the great Illusion Beast a "little one"!
The Illusion Beast rubbed against the ground, failing to understand Chen Qi's meaning.
As expected, this human couldn't possibly comprehend the language of the deep sea...
Then, in the next second, White Cloak saw Chen Qi extend his hand and stroke the deep sea beast's head with practiced ease.
Just like petting a cat...
Stop touching it! Stop defiling the god I summoned!
If the Illusion Beast weren't right beside Chen Qi, White Cloak would have rushed forward to slice him into a thousand pieces!
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Little Crow opened her eyes and bravely watched the scene, instinctively gripping Chen Qi's hand.
Unlike White Cloak, she knew nothing about the language of deep sea creatures, especially these titanic ones.
But she could clearly sense it too.
This violent giant beast was conveying some peaceful emotion to Chen Qi.
A command? Or wanting to make Chen Qi its follower?
One thing was certain - this giant beast had no intention of attacking him!
Why?
Had Chen Qi obtained something in the Deep Sea Hunters' cave that made deep sea beasts not see him as a target?
Or acquired some item that could suppress deep sea beasts?
Or was it the parasitic sea creature inside him? Could he have an ancient deep sea species living inside him?
One that would emerge to protect Chen Qi in times of danger?
Little Crow had read in folk newspapers that many noble Transcendents had powerful beasts sealed within them at birth.
What exactly had Chen Qi obtained in that sea beast cave?
Her mind swirled with complex thoughts - some questions answered, but even more arising.
She grew increasingly fascinated by this young man before her.
If it were her younger self, she might have even wanted to tie Chen Qi to a bed for thorough study and interrogation.
But in this situation, Little Crow could only tremble and say:
"Qi..."
Chen Qi extended his hand and patted the Illusion Beast's head again:
"Good, good..."
ROAR!
The Illusion Beast suddenly raised its head, opening its blood-toothed maw.
It sensed Chen Qi had rejected its goodwill! And its temptation!
Little captain, do you know the price of insulting an ancient existence... White Cloak felt relieved.
This was more like it!
Come, show these mortals your divine power, Illusion Beast!
Then, the next second, he saw deep blue light emanate from the Illusion Beast's head, its ribbon-like wings fluttering in the sea breeze.
"This is..."
White Cloak's eyes widened.
This was the Illusion Beast's blessing ritual! Only followers recognized by the Illusion Beast were worthy of receiving it!
"Wait!"
White Cloak was shocked - he wasn't prepared.
The Illusion Beast hadn't even consumed its offering yet, how could it start bestowing blessings?
When he stood up, he stared dumbfounded into the distance.
The Illusion Beast was giving its blessing to the little captain!
Chen Qi reached out, and in the next moment, he felt memories flood his mind and a faint power surge through his body.
[You have received the Sea Blessing of the Catastrophe Illusion Beast.]
[You gained the Illusion Beast's Blessing: Acquired Water Walking, gained Illusion Resistance.]
[You obtained Dream Butterfly—]
Similar to skill cards, this was a type of transcendent knowledge...
Chen Qi was slightly surprised - he rarely received such blessing rituals.
Water Walking, despite its ordinary name, was an advanced version of the water-walking skill!
Ordinary water walking used spiritual energy to turn water beneath one's feet into ice-like solidity.
But Water Walking consumed less energy, was faster, and could use spiritual energy for protection, making one more agile underwater.
Finally, he wouldn't have to step on water spirits every day.
Illusion Resistance was also a high-level passive ability - mastering it meant he qualified to become an illusionist.
If he were a floral aspect Transcendent, he might have received even more blessings.
Like skill cards, this required digestion to master... Chen Qi accepted this knowledge.
Meanwhile, a ribbon-winged azure butterfly gently landed on his fingertip.
A transcendent material... Chen Qi extended his index finger for closer inspection, seeing countless people's beautiful dreams within.
[Dream Butterfly:
Affinity: Floral
Description: Legend says when the Illusion Beast absorbs a thousand beautiful dreams, it condenses into a Dream Butterfly.
Effect: Direct use can plunge surrounding creatures into endless joyful dreams! Can also serve as core material for forbidden floral transcendent creations.]
Third-tier profession cards and above were often incomplete, with more complex advancement methods.
This material's grade could probably craft fourth-tier legendary profession cards, even forbidden transcendent creations... Chen Qi mused silently as he put it away.
The Illusion Beast lowered its head again, emitting purring sounds.
It seemed to say: You've accepted my gift! Now join me in destroying this world!
"Purr, purr..."
The Illusion Beast opened its enormous bloody maw, extending its tongue, wanting Chen Qi to merge with it and become a new existence!
"..."
Scary... Chen Qi momentarily didn't know how to respond.
Accepting gifts didn't mean agreeing to the Illusion Beast's conditions.
And... Chen Qi looked at this Illusion Beast - its massive body was continuously freezing over.
Merging with the Illusion Beast meant death.
Chen Qi organized his words and refused:
"Illusion Beast, I'll accept the gifts, but you can keep the sentiment."
The Illusion Beast raised its head.
Then Chen Qi noticed all eyes around were fixed on him.
The injured Little Crow hid behind him.
White Cloak's face twisted grotesquely - his eyes filled with shock, rage, sorrow, all tangled together.
His deity had actually bestowed blessings upon the offering right before his eyes!
Was this appropriate? He was the ritual's master!
White Cloak stepped forward, shouting sharply:
"Angel of the deep sea! I prepared the black whale blood! I broke the Ice Witch's seal! I've shown you reverence! I've devoted my life to you!"
The Illusion Beast's descent was all due to his efforts! All because of their Sea God Pirates!
Would the Illusion Beast grant blessings to some little captain who insulted it? Why?
The Illusion Beast must be senile! Mistaken its follower!
It must be so... White Cloak comforted himself.
Once he offered the crucial black whale blood, the Illusion Beast would understand!
He produced the black whale blood:
"God of Illusions, I offer you black whale blood! May you accept my gift!"
Then White Cloak rushed forward, attempting to seize the Dream Butterfly from Chen Qi's hands - to reclaim what was rightfully his!
That butterfly was legendary material, crucial for his advancement to fourth-tier!
Yet in the next instant!
A fierce gale swept across Haideng Island!
Amidst a mournful song of pain, the Illusion Beast opened its massive maw, ribbons dancing like waves as it charged at White Cloak.
"????"
White Cloak's eyes widened in utter astonishment.