Soon, the curses from the Sea Serpent King inside the alchemy furnace began to fade.
Clearly, even with the Sea Serpent King’s strength, he couldn’t withstand the burning of the Nether Flame for long.
“Damn human boy, don’t think I have no means left. If it weren’t for the damage it would cause to my cultivation foundation, this furnace wouldn’t be able to trap me…” The Sea Serpent King’s voice rang out again, but it was no longer as powerful as before.
Leo didn’t doubt the Sea Serpent King’s words. Among sea monsters, the Sea Serpent King was considered top-tier, second only to true divine beasts.
However, at this moment, even if the Sea Serpent King broke free from the seal, Leo was not afraid.
Now, Leo’s cultivation had reached the half-step Spirit God realm, and he possessed three Celestial Artifacts: the Nether Flame, Nine-Petal Ice-Soul Lotus, and Frost Essence Elixir. Even in a fight against the Sea Serpent King at his peak, the outcome would be uncertain.
“Sea Serpent King, if you have the ability, come out. If not, stay in the furnace and be refined into a pill,” Leo said coldly.
As he spoke, Leo intensified the Nether Flame inside the furnace.
“Stop! Stop right now!” The Sea Serpent King’s tone carried a hint of pleading.
Leo sneered and asked, “Why should I stop? Give me a reason.”
“I don’t want to use my bloodline secret technique. Once I do, my power will rise to the Demon Saint Realm. At that time, not only you but even the Four Great Dynasties will be wiped out in my rage!” The Sea Serpent King roared angrily.
The Sea Serpent King’s words made Leo fall silent and ponder.
“Human boy, let me out, and I promise not to trouble you again!” Hearing no response from Leo, the Sea Serpent King continued.
“Do you think I’m someone who fears trouble?” Leo sneered.
“Fine, I hope you don’t regret it!” The Sea Serpent King said through gritted teeth.
Leo could hear the hesitation in the Sea Serpent King’s voice. It seemed that using his bloodline secret technique would cause significant harm to himself.
Leo didn’t want to risk a direct confrontation with the Sea Serpent King either. His eyes flashed with an idea, and he said, “It’s not impossible for me to let you out.”
“What are your conditions? Speak!” The Sea Serpent King roared from within the furnace.
“Become my spirit pet, and I’ll let you out,” Leo said with a smile.
Leo’s condition stunned the Sea Serpent King at first, then he cursed angrily, “You bastard! I am of noble dragon bloodline! How can I become a human’s spirit pet? Even a human Spirit God of the ninth stage isn’t qualified to make me their mount!”
The Sea Serpent King seemed greatly insulted and became increasingly agitated as he spoke.
The Sea Serpent King possessed true dragon bloodline. If he had great fortune in the future, he could evolve into a true sea dragon.
Imagine having a sea dragon as a mount; it would be incredibly impressive.
Of course, Leo knew very well that getting the Sea Serpent King to agree voluntarily was nearly impossible.
“How about this? I’ll take a step back. Instead of a spirit pet contract, we sign a master-servant contract. Then I’ll let you out,” Leo said after some contemplation.
A master-servant contract was weaker than a spirit pet contract. It could be signed between humans or between humans and monsters.
Once signed, the servant could not harm the master and had to obey the master’s orders. The master also had to help the servant improve their strength and could not intentionally harm them.
Compared to a spirit pet contract, a master-servant contract was much better.
“A master-servant contract?” The Sea Serpent King was silent for a while before saying arrogantly, “Fine, I will be the master, and you will be the servant. As a future sea dragon, having you as my servant is your great fortune.”
Hearing this, Leo’s face darkened instantly.
“Sea Serpent King, you seem to have forgotten your current situation. I will be the master, and you will be the servant!” Leo said coldly.
“Impossible! As a future ruler of the sea, having you as my servant is already your greatest fortune. How dare you dream of being my master!?” The Sea Serpent King’s voice became sharp.
“Heh, do you think reaching the Demon Saint Realm is so easy? If I’m not mistaken, your bloodline hasn’t shown any signs of awakening yet,” Leo sneered. “Besides, with your snail-like speed, by the time you reach the Demon Saint Realm, I would have long reached the Spirit God realm. Do you think you’re qualified to be my master?”
“You dare say my cultivation speed is like a snail’s!?” The Sea Serpent King roared furiously at Leo’s taunt.
“Isn’t it? Judging by your appearance, you must be two or three hundred years old and still only at the Demon King realm. In contrast, I’ve reached the half-step Spirit God realm in just over ten days!” Leo said mercilessly.
“Damn you! You damn human!” The Sea Serpent King was infuriated by Leo’s words. “Wait, did you just say you’ve reached the half-step Spirit God realm!?”
The Sea Serpent King’s voice was filled with disbelief. When he fought Leo earlier, Leo’s cultivation was only at the upper Spirit Saint level.
“That’s right. After refining the Nether Flame, my strength has skyrocketed. Now I possess three Celestial Artifacts and my cultivation speed far surpasses yours. Do you think I’m qualified to be your master?” Leo’s voice was filled with dominance.
“Damn it! You brat!” The Sea Serpent King didn’t know how to respond for a moment.
He could only rage inside the furnace, his massive tail striking its walls and causing it to tremble.
“No matter what, as a future sea dragon, how can I become your servant!”
Hearing this, Leo’s lips curled into a smile. He sensed some wavering in the Sea Serpent King’s tone.
“Sea Serpent King, I will soon head to Starfall Realm. I doubt you want to stay in this small Star Moon Lake forever,” Leo said.
Leo wanted to subdue the Sea Serpent King because traveling with him to Starfall Realm would be much faster.
“Why are you going to Starfall Realm?” The Sea Serpent King’s voice carried a hint of surprise.
The Awakened Continent was vast. Even for Spirit God realm experts, it would take over a month to cross one domain, facing numerous unknown dangers along the way.
“I have business in Starfall Realm. I’ve inherited Sir’s legacy and will soon be able to refine seventh-grade pills. If you follow me, I can help awaken your bloodline,” Leo said persuasively.