Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Ye Tianling is Coveted by a Man

"The Human Race has been in decline for a long time. To think I’d meet one of you here, and a Divine Child with a Dual Divine Body, no less."

The man mused, then sized Ye Tianling up again. A trace of surprise surfaced in his eyes, which were as clear as a starry sky. "You even have a sliver of a Divine Dragon’s bloodline? Your background is quite interesting."

"...You can tell even that?"

Ye Tianling was genuinely taken aback.

He wasn’t surprised that his Dual Divine Body had been discovered. After all, his soul’s aura was a fusion of his Emperor’s Qi Sword Body and Thunder Flame Sword Body, and he wasn’t making any effort to conceal it.

But for this person to detect even the faint aura of his Divine Dragon Bloodline—that was enough to rattle Ye Tianling!

After all, he was in his soul form, not his actual physical body.

"Yes, I can see quite a lot. Your Talent is impressive. Why not come with me to the Celestial Beauty Race? I can help you resolve many unnecessary hardships. I see a multitude of blood-red calamity clouds gathering above your head. I’m afraid your path forward will set you against the entire world; when it rains, it pours."

The man in swordsman’s attire, Feng Chaoge, spoke in an even gentler tone, a soft look appearing in his eyes.

That look sent an inexplicable chill down Ye Tianling’s spine.

’This guy... Don’t tell me... he’s into men?’

A strange feeling welled up in Ye Tianling, one that was almost instinctual.

He shivered involuntarily and took a few instinctive steps back.

"The Celestial Beauty Race has no gender distinctions like the Human Race. After all, we of the Soul Race abandoned our physical bodies long ago. So there’s no need to be so wary. If you prefer me as a man, I can be a man. If you prefer me as a woman, I can be a woman."

As if Sensing Ye Tianling’s apprehension, Feng Chaoge offered a graceful smile and spoke.

Although Ye Tianling was struck by the stunning beauty of Feng Chaoge’s smile, he was even more astounded by what he said!

’The Celestial Beauty Race has no men or women?’

’What the hell? Of all people, why did you have to set your sights on me?’

’Just tell me what you like about me so I can change it! Isn’t that enough?’

Ye Tianling felt this was without a doubt the most absurd thing he had ever encountered.

A stampede of wild horses seemed to be trampling through Ye Tianling’s mind. Don’t even ask how that felt.

At that moment, Feng Chaoge’s form wavered. His entire demeanor shifted, becoming a touch more masculine and losing some of its androgynous grace.

His brows became sharp as swords, his eyes like stars. He was now the very picture of cold, resolute handsomeness—a face that made even Ye Tianling a little jealous. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

He had grown taller, too, now standing a full head above Ye Tianling.

"..."

A muscle in Ye Tianling’s cheek twitched. He forced a wry smile. "Feng Chaoge, stop joking around. Just what is it you like about me? I’ll change it, alright?"

Feng Chaoge didn’t get angry. In a deeply magnetic voice, he said, "Then you must prefer a woman."

As he spoke, the masculine energy about him faded, replaced by a surge of delicate, feminine beauty.

At the same time, their height decreased—but they were still nearly six feet tall!

Ye Tianling, who was nearly six-foot-three, was finally a little taller than them.

Suppressing the goosebumps that covered his body, Ye Tianling cast a casual glance at Feng Chaoge, and then found he could barely look away.

In his male form, Feng Chaoge could make even Ye Tianling—who always thought he was the shit—feel inexplicably inferior. It just showed how bewitchingly perfect he was.

But as a woman... All Ye Tianling could say was that Feng Chaoge’s existence spelled doom for all other women—because no matter how beautiful a woman was, she would seem to pale in comparison.

Ye Tianling struggled to regain his composure. He felt like crying—if this kept up, he was definitely going to be turned!

"Sigh... Brother, let’s just talk normally. Please change back."

Ye Tianling gave a helpless, wry smile.

Feng Chaoge nodded lightly. The sight of their ink-painted brows and eyes like autumn ripples nearly drove Ye Tianling to a complete breakdown.

Then, Feng Chaoge changed back.

Strangely, Ye Tianling now found this person much easier on the eyes. ’If they hadn’t appeared as a man first, but as a woman, and then came on to me so strongly...’

Ye Tianling shook his head vigorously, stamping out the incredibly terrifying thought.

"So, what do you say? Come with me to the Celestial Beauty Race in the Emperor’s Soul Domain. I was actually here to select a Disciple, but instead of a Disciple, I found the perfect Dao-companion—you. Don’t worry, we of the Celestial Beauty Race practice monogamy. Until now, I’ve spent my time teaching disciples and helping construct the Soul Realm Battlefield."

Feng Chaoge was very direct.

Their tone was as gentle and calm as ever.

With such poise and disposition, it was truly impossible for Ye Tianling to hate them.

"Brother... Thank you for the high praise, but I’m really not... into men."

Ye Tianling said with a wry smile.

"Then what if I were to remain as a woman permanently?"

Feng Chaoge nodded lightly and asked in that same gentle tone.

"...Don’t. It’s better to be natural. Besides, even if you did become a woman, I think I’m already mentally scarred. I really couldn’t handle it!"

Ye Tianling refused outright, not even daring to picture Feng Chaoge’s beautiful female form.

"Do you realize that by becoming my Dao-companion, you could even seize a portion of the Soul Realm Battlefield’s Qi Fortune? You could truly defy the heavens and change your destiny, altering that baleful glow of Demon Blood that soars from your head."

Feng Chaoge didn’t seem disappointed. They remained completely unfazed, as if they weren’t the one being rejected.

"You can participate in the construction of the Soul Realm Battlefield, so you’re obviously very powerful. But I have no desire to rely on anyone else for my strength—only myself! This is a land of slaughter. Since that is its nature, I will naturally use Killing to Prove the Dao and continuously strengthen myself!"

After a moment’s thought, Ye Tianling’s tone became resolute.

His will became more focused, and he simultaneously broke free from the pull of Feng Chaoge’s powerful presence.

"Mm, there’s no rush to make a decision. Think it over. When you have the time, whether you accept my offer or not, you should come visit the Celestial Beauty Race. This World is far more complex than you imagine."

"The Ten Thousand Races have begun their Descent. The Ten Thousand Spirit Races of the Soul Race, the Ten Thousand Spirit Races of the Demon Race, the greater Demon Race, the Human Race, and all other major races have emerged into the World. Soon, all the races will begin to interact. Once you understand the nature of the Celestial Beauty Race, you can reconsider your decision."

Feng Chaoge said softly, unhurried and composed.

"Why... are you so set on me? I mean, I know I’m incredibly charming, but this whole thing still feels... unbelievable."

Ye Tianling nodded, voicing the question that was nagging at him.

"Because the bloody aura above your head is so intense it soars to the heavens, nearly touching the barriers of the Soul Realm Battlefield. And yet, you yourself are no Demon. On the contrary, you possess the Divine Dragon Bloodline and two Ancient Divine Bodies."

Feng Chaoge said.

"That’s it?"

"That’s a secondary reason. Do you know the primary one?"

"What is it?"