The moment Ye Tian's Essence Blood dripped onto the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python, a powerful surge of Energy erupted from its body. Violent gales suddenly kicked up all around, as if the clouds had gathered together in an instant.
The sky darkened in that instant. Immediately after, a powerful image of a hexagram appeared in the air and gradually drifted above Ye Tian's head.
The sudden, powerful Energy forced Ye Tian back several steps before he could steady himself. Meanwhile, the body of the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python on the ground was suddenly sucked into the hexagram.
At first, the hexagram's light was dim. But after the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python entered, it suddenly burst with a dazzling radiance. It then began to spin rapidly, and a powerful Primordial Qi spread through the area, creating a very oppressive feeling.
This was the first time Ye Tian and Ye Feifei had ever encountered such a bizarre phenomenon. They exchanged a glance, both finding it incredible that signing a Soul Contract could cause such a huge commotion.
Both Ye Tian and Ye Feifei were completely unfamiliar with signing a Soul Contract, but Elder Qing, who stood to the side, had a look of astonishment on his face. His expression was extremely grave, as if he were very nervous.
The hexagram image continued to spin without pause. It seemed to shroud the surrounding several miles in a layer of iridescent light, creating a magical scene.
"How can this be? This Eight-winged Golden Scale Python actually has a mutated constitution? What will it become when it fully matures? Could it become one of the Divine Objects from the legends? Impossible, impossible!" Elder Qing muttered to himself.
For even someone with his experience and knowledge to feel that something was amiss, one could only imagine what terrifying repercussions would come from Ye Tian signing this Soul Contract with the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python.
Meanwhile, in a magnificent, golden palace tens of thousands of miles away, a white-haired man with a grave expression looked at a gray, ancient mirror in his hand and said, "The peaceful world will finally be peaceful no more. A peerless object has actually appeared in the world. It seems it is time to prepare."
Over a boundless Sea Region, a woman with green eyes and blonde hair also wore a grave expression. 'How can such a Divine Object be born into the world? This shouldn't be happening. Could it be that the person from the legends has appeared?'
Ye Tian knew nothing of all this. At this moment, he was staring intently at the hexagram pattern, looking very weak. The pain from splitting his soul had not lessened much, but he was enduring it, hoping he could successfully sign the contract with the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python.
Time slowly passed. After about the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, the hexagram image stopped spinning. Its light gradually dimmed, then it vanished. The Eight-winged Golden Scale Python reappeared on the ground.
Its appearance was the same as before, but soon the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python began to move. The wings on its body, as thin as a cicada's, opened. They fluttered, and it instantly arrived in front of Ye Tian.
"Congratulations, Young Master. You have successfully signed the Soul Contract with this Eight-winged Golden Scale Python. In all the world, only you can command it, and it will only listen to you! Your lives are now linked.
"If you die, Young Master, this Eight-winged Golden Scale Python will die with you. And it seems this Eight-winged Golden Scale Python is a legendary mutated variant. Its combat power is comparable to the War Dragons of Ancient Times. It is truly one of the world's most supreme Demon Pets!
"However, before you have come into your full power, Young Master, you must not expose the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python to the world. Of course, as long as you don't enter the Three Holy Lands or the Sea Region, it shouldn't matter much. Outsiders shouldn't be able to discern the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python's identity.
"But it's better to be safe than sorry. It's always best to be careful. I believe this Eight-winged Golden Scale Python certainly has a special Divine Power that may be of great help to you, Young Master," Elder Qing said with a very serious expression.
Ye Tian was slightly stunned after hearing this. "Elder Qing, do you mean to say this fellow is no longer a simple Eight-winged Golden Scale Python? That it's the King among them?"
"Correct. A supreme being comparable to an Ancient War Dragon is exceedingly rare. This Eight-winged Golden Scale Python should be that Divine Object from the legends. For you to have encountered it, Young Master, shows your good fortune is profound!" Elder Qing said with a laugh.
'The thought of Ye Tian one day revitalizing Shen Li Palace with the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python by his side filled his heart with excitement and longing.'
"Brother Tian, congratulations on obtaining such a heaven-defying Demon Pet! I'm so happy for you! Now that you've signed the Soul Contract, shouldn't you give your Demon Pet a nice name?" Ye Feifei said.
Before Ye Tian could reply, a child-like voice sounded in his mind. 'Master, I'll follow you from now on. Hurry and give me a nice name!'
Ye Tian glanced at the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python in front of him and only then did he realize that its dozens of centipede-like legs had disappeared. Only four remained, resembling Dragon Claws, yet they were also very different from them.
He had seen the Dragon Claws on a War Dragon with his own eyes before, so he didn't have time to dwell on the changes to the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python. "Is that you talking to me? You can communicate with me?"
'Master has already signed a Soul Contract with me, so of course I can use the piece of Master's soul left inside me to speak with you. This is the simplest thing. As long as I can grow Two Wings, I'll be able to reside within Master's body, which will make it even more convenient for Master to carry me!' the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python said.
Of course, Ye Feifei and Elder Qing could not hear what the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python was saying. They were surprised to see Ye Tian talking to himself, but they both knew he was communicating with the beast.
Ye Tian thought for a moment, then said to the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python, 'Don't worry, I won't treat you poorly. And don't call me Master anymore. Just call me Boss. From now on, you'll be my little brother, how about it? Now, your boss is going to give you a cool name. How about Bajin?'
'Bajin? Boss, that's such an awful name! Can you please change it!' the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python said, a little dissatisfied. It seemed this fellow was quite intelligent.
'Then how about Xiao Chi?' Ye Tian replied with a laugh.
'No good, change it again!' the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python retorted.
"Brother Tian, are you trying to name the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python? Your surname is Ye, so why not have it take your surname too? What do you think of Ye Lin?" Ye Feifei said.
Ye Tian looked back at Ye Feifei, gave her a grateful look, and then smiled. "That's a good name. I like Ye Lin!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the voice of the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python sounded in his mind again. 'Big Brother, I'll be Ye Lin, then. I really like this name too! Sister-in-law is so smart, I absolutely love her!'
A dark line instantly appeared on Ye Tian's forehead. 'You've got to be kidding me. This guy even understands this stuff? Is this really a juvenile Eight-winged Golden Scale Python?'
"Young Master, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave now! If I stay with you for too long, some old geezers might notice. Although they are thousands of miles away, an anomaly occurred just now when you and Ye Lin signed the Soul Contract. Perhaps some observant people have already taken note.
"Therefore, it would be best for you to keep a low profile recently, Young Master. Don't reveal Ye Lin casually, to avoid attracting unnecessary trouble!" Elder Qing said.
Ye Tian glanced at Elder Qing and said, "Don't worry, Elder Qing. I know what to do. You can go."
As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Qing's figure flashed and vanished, leaving Ye Tian and Ye Feifei with expressions of both envy and terror...
(I had a cold and a headache yesterday, but I'm feeling much better today. I'll continue updating this afternoon and strive to release three chapters! I need motivation! Thanks to all my readers!)