Chapter 1777: Big Brother Has Come to Take You

The gray-robed man was horrified; he simply could not fathom how a Divine Lord at the fifth level could have escaped the fate of being possessed.

And from the looks of it, this malevolent spirit was now actually serving Ye Yuan!

"L-little brother, actually... actually this is all a misunderstanding!" the gray-robed man said with a grim expression.

He never imagined that the trap he had so carefully laid would now backfire on him.

Not only had this kid not been possessed, but he had actually turned the tables and used that evil spirit against him.

Though he was now a half-step deity, he was still no match for a fifth-rank evil spirit.

That was a being that could rival a true deity!

"Misunderstanding? Those beasts outside were all under your control, weren't they? You drove us in here just to let this fifth-rank evil spirit seize a body. Don't tell me this isn't your doing!" Ye Yuan said coldly.

The gray-robed man's face turned extremely ugly. He hadn't expected Ye Yuan to have figured this out as well.

"Young brother, you must be from the Tongtian Realm, right? The Huangling Void Realm does not allow humans from the Tongtian Realm to appear. We are all disciples of the Yu Ling Sect, training in this border realm. To seize the Yin Spirit Stones and the Nine Yin Soul-Eating Grass in this cave, we resorted to this lowly tactic. Our Yu Ling Sect holds a high status in the Huangling Void Realm. As long as you spare us, young brother, our sect will surely ensure your safety!" The gray-robed man's eyes darted around as he blurted out.

He was certain that Ye Yuan was a naive genius who had probably strayed into the border realm while on a training journey.

Someone like that, with a mix of threats and bribes, would be easily fooled.

After all, Ye Yuan knew nothing about the affairs of the Huangling Void Realm.

Sure enough, upon hearing the gray-robed man's words, Ye Yuan's expression shifted slightly, and he said, "I might spare you, but you must agree to one condition!"

Hearing this, the gray-robed man was overjoyed inwardly, thinking to himself that this kid was indeed easy to deceive!

He quickly said, "Young brother, whatever condition you have, just speak it out. Consider it our apology for offending you."

Ye Yuan said indifferently, "Your mount is nice. I want it!"

The gray-robed man's expression changed, and reluctance showed on his face.

Seeing his expression, Ye Yuan's tone turned cold. "What, can't bear to part with it?"

The gray-robed man looked awkward. This white tiger had extremely pure bloodline and great potential for growth, unlike other mounts.

For this, he had expended no small effort.

"This kid knows what's good. He opens his mouth and asks for my white tiger! Forget it, I'll placate him for now. Once I trick him back to the sect, won't this white tiger still be mine?" thought the gray-robed man.

"Ha...haha, to be honest with you, little brother, I really am a bit reluctant. But we were indeed in the wrong just now, so I'll part with it reluctantly and give it to you."

The gray-robed man also showed reluctance. He gently patted the white tiger, and the white tiger obediently came to Ye Yuan's side.

Seeing this, murderous intent surged within Ye Yuan.

However, he did not reveal even a trace of it.

Indeed, this white tiger was none other than Bai Guang!

The reason he had delayed taking action was precisely because of Bai Guang.

Ye Yuan had recognized him at first sight.

But clearly, Bai Guang did not recognize him.

Or rather, he simply could not recognize Ye Yuan!

Ye Yuan was unfamiliar with the methods of the Spirit Control Sect and dared not reveal himself rashly.

At this moment, Bai Guang was like a docile kitten; if the gray-robed man told him to go east, he would never go west.

There was no doubt that he had been controlled by this disciple of the Imperial Spirit Sect through some technique.

Thinking of his brother being so easily manipulated, the murderous intent in Ye Yuan's heart nearly burst his body apart.

Ye Yuan knew nothing about the Huangling Void Realm; if the Imperial Spirit Sect's methods had any unique aspects, acting impulsively might harm Bai Guang.

Though confident, Ye Yuan was not arrogant.

He was not certain he could remove this beast-taming technique.

Ye Yuan gently stroked Bai Guang's fur, putting on an expression of great enjoyment.

"Hmm, indeed not bad! You don't need me to tell you what to do, do you?" Ye Yuan frowned.

The gray-robed man laughed heartily and said, "Young brother, don't be offended. This beast is a transformed demonic beast, untamed. That's why I used the Dark Soul Pearl to suppress its beast soul. I was planning to take it to the Imperial Spirit Sect for proper taming and form a spirit beast contract with it. Since you like it, I'll give you the Dark Soul Pearl along with it."

The gray-robed man wore a smiling face, appearing quite sincere.

Might as well go all the way; after all, the Dark Soul Pearl would eventually return to his hands.

Ye Yuan, intrigued, said, "Oh? Your Imperial Spirit Sect is indeed interesting. Such methods are rare in the Tongtian Realm. How do you plan to tame it?"

The gray-robed man laughed loudly, "These demonic beasts are all born with lowly fates! To tame one, you naturally have to give it a good thrashing, then use our sect's secret arts to continuously suppress its beast soul. Even if it were a reincarnated Vajra, it would have to submit in the end."

On hearing this, a surge of inexplicable rage flared up in Ye Yuan.

He used almost all his strength to control his anger.

"Oh? I see. And what is the Dark Soul Pearl? How is it used?"

Ye Yuan was like a curious child, constantly inquiring about the Imperial Spirit Sect's methods.

The gray-robed man patiently chanted a spell, and a vast soul force surged out, straight into Bai Guang's sea of consciousness.

Then Ye Yuan saw a dark black pearl slowly fly out.

At that moment, Bai Guang's eyes finally cleared from their murkiness.

When he saw Ye Yuan, he trembled all over, tears streaming down.

"Big... Big Brother!"

A brilliant smile finally appeared on Ye Yuan's face. He gently stroked Bai Guang's soft fur, showing a look of tender affection, and said, "It's all right, everything is over. Big Brother has come to take you home!"

Seeing this, the Imperial Spirit Sect members changed color dramatically.

Especially the gray-robed man, whose face turned extremely ugly.

"Kid, so you two know each other! You... you tricked me?"

By now, the gray-robed man realized what Ye Yuan's goal was.

But he never dreamed that Ye Yuan actually knew this white tiger!

Not only did they know each other, but this kid had clearly come for the white tiger!

He thought he had fooled Ye Yuan, but he had been led by the nose all along.

How he regretted it!

He had held a trump card, yet he had given it back to the other party for nothing!

"Big Brother, I... I..."

Along the way, Bai Guang had endured countless hardships. Now overcome with grief, he could no longer hold back. Like a child, he burrowed into Ye Yuan's arms and wept bitterly.

Ye Yuan held Bai Guang's tiger head and said, "Big Brother knows you've suffered a lot. Don't worry, I'll settle every score for you one by one! Let's start right here!"