Although Ye Chen spoke of it lightly, the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor, having cultivated alongside him for a time, naturally knew this kid had likely experienced many things, weathered countless life-and-death struggles, to achieve his current Chaos Saint Body.
He wasn't sure how powerful it was, but anything related to Chaos was most likely superior to the Battle Saint Body of yesteryear.
Yet he also knew that Ye Chen's achievement came only after innumerable brushes with death. There was no jealousy, only a sigh of sentiment.
Still, the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor cursed and grumbled, "I say, Little Yue, you definitely recognized my identity early on, yet you still used such brute force. How could you bear to do that?"
"I could bear it," Ye Chen said with a perfectly straight face.
"Damn!" The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor simply gave Ye Chen the middle finger for him to contemplate.
Meeting an old friend was naturally a joyous occasion. Ye Chen introduced them to each other.
"Scoundrel Dragon, this is my friend Abenue."
"Abenue, this is the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor. You can rest assured, this guy has about the same sleazy temperament as Weir, but he's barely trustworthy."
"Barely trustworthy? Damn!" The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor was highly dissatisfied. Then, with a full-body shake, all the dust scattered away, restoring his pristine, spotless appearance. In human form, he was exceptionally handsome and dashing, carrying a unique, wicked charm with a rather distinctive flavor. He stepped forward gracefully and said, "Greetings, Fairy. It is my honor to make your acquaintance. Might there be a chance for us to share a meal together and perhaps explore our draconic life ideals?"
Ye Chen, deeply familiar with the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor's shameless audacity, shot a look for Abenue to experience.
Having met Weir before, Abenue had some experience. She silently retreated a step and said softly, "My apologies, this humble woman has no interest."
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor was slightly taken aback, then said, "Fairy, I observe you are also of the Dragon Race, with part of the Dragon Origin within you. I possess a stalk of Dragon Soul Grass. If you join me and become my wife, I am willing to give you the Dragon Soul Grass, allowing you to become a pure-blooded True Dragon."
Yet Abenue still refused. "My apologies. If that is the condition, I would rather not have it. I already have someone in my heart."
These words surprised not only the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor but even Ye Chen was somewhat startled. Abenue actually had someone in her heart? He hadn't detected it at all.
Could it be Mo Haishen, or Luo Guyun?
Thinking about it, those two were the most likely candidates.
He'd have to ask her properly later.
Naturally, Ye Chen was also happy that Abenue had found someone she liked. After all, she had followed him for many years with unwavering loyalty. That she could find her own happiness pleased him greatly on her behalf.
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor let out a loud "Damn!" "Just which pig managed to dig up such a beautiful flower?"
Subsequently, Ye Chen looked at the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor and said, "Scoundrel Dragon, you have the Dragon Soul Grass. Can you give it to me? I will provide you with a treasure of equivalent value. You know Abenue can evolve into a pure-blooded True Dragon. With the Dragon Soul Grass, it can completely guide her Dragon Origin, allowing her to fully transform into a pure-blooded True Dragon."
"Little Yue, what's our relationship? A mere stalk of Dragon Soul Grass—if you want it, just take it. It's useless to me anyway." Without another word, the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor directly retrieved a crystalline little plant from his internal space. It had three leaves, each shaped like a True Dragon, soaring with the wind. This was the Dragon Soul Grass, imbued with draconic majesty.
The Dragon Soul Grass was extremely similar, even identical in appearance, to Dragon Blood Grass. However, Dragon Soul Grass was not blood-red but exhibited a special dark gold hue throughout.
As it swayed in the wind, faint draconic roars seemed to rise, akin to the long cry of a True Dragon, creating an astonishing presence.
The moment the Dragon Soul Grass appeared from the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor's hand, a thick draconic majesty completely permeated the area. Simultaneously, both Ye Chen and Abenue distinctly felt the partially refined Dragon Souls within their bodies tremble, involuntarily releasing a powerful desire.
This powerful desire was the hope of devouring this stalk of Dragon Soul Grass, to fully awaken the partial Dragon Origins within them.
Obtaining this Dragon Soul Grass would allow them to become truly complete, capable of nurturing dragon blood, transforming their physiques, and becoming genuine pure-blooded True Dragons.
"So this is the Dragon Soul Grass?"
Ye Chen was fine; although he possessed part of the Dragon Origin, his ultimately more powerful Chaos Saint Body allowed his Chaos Origin to suppress that desire, calming him down. Abenue, however, grew visibly excited, her eyes fixed unblinkingly on the Dragon Soul Grass.
It was the partial Dragon Origin within her that induced such longing.
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor looked at Ye Chen, then at Abenue, and said meaningfully, "Little Yue, I never imagined your relationship with this Fairy is so extraordinary. Your Dragon Origin is incomplete, while she possesses part of the Dragon Origin. Did you likely give it to her?"
Ye Chen didn't deny it, changing the subject. "With this stalk of Dragon Soul Grass as the main ingredient to refine a Dragon God Pill, it can guide the partial Dragon Origin within Abenue and allow her to transform into a pure-blooded True Dragon, right?"
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor nodded. "This is the Dragon Soul Grass. Even Dragon Race beings with thin True Dragon bloodlines have great hope of transforming into pure-blooded True Dragons. After all, the dragon soul within the Dragon Soul Grass is that of a pure-blooded True Dragon—extraordinary. And whether it's you, Little Yue, or Abenue, you both possess part of the Dragon Origin, giving you at least a fifty percent chance of a complete, successful transformation."
Ye Chen said, "As far as I know, Dragon Soul Grass can only be nurtured within the dragon tombs of pure-blooded True Dragons. But True Dragon tombs have always been mysterious, located in the True Dragon Ancestral Land. Did you perhaps go to the Ancestral Land? Is the Ancestral Land within the Primordial Immortal Realm?"
After all, the Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor had followed the Immortal-Slaying Ship into the Primordial Immortal Realm back then, so Ye Chen's suspicion wasn't without reason.
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor shook his head. "True Dragon tombs are indeed in the Ancestral Land of pure-blooded True Dragons, but I never set foot there. However, don't forget, the Immortal-Slaying Ship originally carried the destroyed Eight Desolations Ancient Universe into the Primordial Immortal Realm. That ancient universe once had pure-blooded True Dragons. I obtained this stalk of Dragon Soul Grass there by chance."
Ye Chen remembered: the destroyed Eight Desolations Ancient Universe, with its colossal, boundless carcass of a pure-blooded True Dragon spanning the endless starry sky.
That was a True Dragon of the Emperor level. Even at the moment of its fall, it was buried within the Eight Desolations Ancient Universe, never returning to the True Dragon Ancestral Land. Naturally, there was hope for nurturing a natural treasure like Dragon Soul Grass there.
The Corpse Devouring Insect Emperor generously gave the Dragon Soul Grass to Ye Chen. While Dragon Soul Grass gave Dragon Race beings hope of transforming into pure-blooded True Dragons, it held little use for an already pure-blooded True Dragon.
Ye Chen accepted it. This was the main ingredient for refining the Dragon God Pill in the future. He decided that after the auction event concluded, he would begin refining it immediately—there was no time to delay.
Because he hoped Abenue could soon step into the realm of the Strongest Young Supremes. Before long, the Imperial Son Banquet would arrive, and not reaching that level would ultimately pose some danger.