# Chapter 898: Persuading Yan Di
In the imperial palace of the Snow Moon Kingdom, the Monarch's Great Hall trembled continuously, waves of anguished cries rising and falling one after another, causing the distant crowd to silently mourn for Qiongqi. What a tragic fellow.
It seemed as if an eternity passed before this wave of tremors finally ceased. At this moment, within the Monarch's Hall, Qiongqi lay limply on the ground, his body covered in patches of bloodstains, his aura extremely faint. He could not muster even half his strength, having been brutally beaten by Lin Feng and thoroughly subdued.
Lin Feng clapped his hands together, appearing somewhat unsatisfied. At this moment, his entire body brimmed with inexhaustible power, as if he had no outlet for it. Beating Qiongqi savagely had served as a perfect release.
Gazing at the faintly breathing Qiongqi, Lin Feng said coldly, "Great Emperor? Then I'll take you in first."
With that, Lin Feng moved his mind slightly, and instantly, a pagoda flew out from his body. It was none other than the Snow Demon Tower, capable of capturing demons.
Qiongqi, lying on the ground, cast a glance at the Snow Demon Tower, his pupils constricting once more as a cold, bloodthirsty gleam emerged. The Snow Demon Tower exuded a soul-seizing aura, clearly a treasure specialized in capturing demons. This damned human was going to use it on him again.
Lin Feng formed a hand seal and struck it onto the Snow Demon Tower. Instantly, the tower radiated a soul-stirring aura, slowly floating forward to envelop Qiongqi's body.
"Stay inside the Snow Demon Tower for a few days," Lin Feng said coldly. Beams of light shot out from the tower, shrouding Qiongqi. Then, with a violent tremor, a terrifying demon-devouring force erupted from within. Qiongqi's body began to tremble slightly.
He could not enter. He absolutely could not enter the Snow Demon Tower. As a former Great Emperor, he naturally recognized the tower's extraordinary nature. It was an extremely powerful artifact capable of capturing demons. If he were swallowed into it, he would never be able to escape.
Thinking this, Qiongqi struggled, but his aura was too weak now. Beaten so miserably by Lin Feng, he had no strength left to resist the tower's demon-devouring power. A flash of light bloomed, and Qiongqi's body vanished from where he lay, flying into the Snow Demon Tower.
Seeing this, Lin Feng smiled slightly. He could immediately sense Qiongqi's presence within the tower. With a thought, the Snow Demon Tower slowly shrank, returning to Lin Feng's palm, and he put it away.
This Snow Demon Tower was indeed a very powerful artifact. When that Snow Demon had given it to him along with those Heavenly Demons, it had already been a form of protection. Although the Snow Demon hated him, it was all for Meng Qing's sake. The Snow Demon had never truly intended to destroy him; instead, it had helped him greatly improve his strength.
A day later, Lin Feng finally released Qiongqi.
"Roar..." Qiongqi let out a beastly howl and lunged at Lin Feng.
"Boom!" Lin Feng slapped out with his palm, sending Qiongqi's body flying back, rolling across the ground. Lin Feng's strength was immense; even a casual palm strike contained terrifying force.
Qiongqi flipped over instantly, his eyes icy cold as he stared fixedly at Lin Feng, wishing he could kill him ten thousand times over.
"Don't look at me like that. From now on, you'll be staying by my side for a long time—maybe forever," Lin Feng said with a smile, but Qiongqi's gaze remained utterly frigid.
"I, the Emperor, will definitely take your life," Qiongqi spat out in human speech. He had to kill Lin Feng.
"Wait until you can actually take my life before you say that," Lin Feng replied nonchalantly. "Yan Di, Qiongqi is an ancient ferocious beast. By occupying his body, you've essentially killed my mount. I should have annihilated you for that. But considering you were once a Great Emperor, I'll spare your life. Giving you this ancient beast's body isn't a bad deal for you. You should be grateful."
"Boom!"
Qiongqi opened his mouth and spat out a ball of flames. This damned human actually said he should be grateful—how infuriating!
"I'm treating you like a Great Emperor now. Don't make me treat you like a beast," Lin Feng said, taking a step forward. Terrifying flames erupted, and the flames Qiongqi had spat out vanished instantly. Lin Feng's body exuded a bone-chilling aura, as if he would savagely beat Qiongqi again at the slightest provocation.
Hearing this, Qiongqi indeed stopped his reckless behavior, but he continued to stare coldly at Lin Feng, his massive eyes unmoving.
"Don't look at me like that. Rest assured, as long as you cooperate, I'll treat you like a Great Emperor. We'll grow stronger together, and I won't keep you trapped in the Snow Demon Tower."
Lin Feng's voice seemed to soften a bit as he continued, "Since we're bound together now, we're bound to encounter some formidable enemies. To improve my cultivation as quickly as possible, Yan Di, why don't you first teach me a few Heaven-grade or higher techniques? Let me train properly. Once I'm stronger, I can help you become stronger too, so you can recover your Great Emperor's might sooner."
"You're dreaming," Qiongqi spat out a cold voice. This shameless bastard actually wanted to extort techniques from him! No wonder he had suddenly become so polite.
"This guy really holds a deep grudge against me," Lin Feng thought, feeling uneasy. His mind raced. Although this fellow was only possessing Qiongqi's body now, he was a former Great Emperor with the memories of one. Those memories were an incredibly rich treasure trove.
"Meeting and walking together is fate. We'll cultivate together and grow together. Why be so stingy?" Lin Feng suddenly seemed to become honest and simple.
Qiongqi said nothing, just kept staring at him. Did this bastard want him to help increase his strength so he could squeeze him dry later? Absolutely impossible.
Lin Feng was frustrated by Qiongqi's reaction. "Why bother? If you won't teach me powerful techniques, that's fine. But given your former greatness, you must be extremely skilled at arranging Sacred Marks or formations, right? I've offended some powerful enemies outside, and they might come seeking revenge at any time. Do you have any way to make sure they can get in but can't get out?"
As he spoke, Lin Feng's gaze locked onto Qiongqi. This was his real goal, and his most urgent need. The Divine Palace's experts could attack at any moment. Having a Great Emperor right there and not using him would be an absolute waste of heaven's gifts.
"I, the Emperor, certainly have methods. Arranging Sacred Marks or formations is child's play for me. But wanting me to work for you? You're dreaming," Qiongqi said coldly, refusing to be swayed by either soft or hard tactics, hating Lin Feng to the core.
"Shut up!" Lin Feng suddenly roared, startling Qiongqi into freezing, his eyes wide with shock. He saw Lin Feng's entire body radiating terrifying cold energy, enveloping him.
"I said I'd treat you like a Great Emperor. Don't be ungrateful. If I don't treat you like a Great Emperor, I'll treat you like a beast and beat you. You were once a mighty figure who looked down on heaven and earth. How can you be so foolish? As long as you're valuable to me, I'll naturally help you improve your cultivation. I sealed your spirit just to keep you by my side. If you're worthless, I won't hesitate to kill you. If my enemies come knocking, I die, and you die with me. My life means nothing, but it would be a shame for a former Great Emperor like you to die before you've even grown."
Lin Feng's angry shouts struck straight at Yan Di's heart. His gaze remained cold as he stared at Lin Feng, wishing he could devour him. But he had to admit that what Lin Feng said was true. Lin Feng treated him like a Great Emperor and sealed his spirit because he had value. Otherwise, he really might have been killed.
Lin Feng let Yan Di think for a moment, then spoke again, "Don't worry. Since you're a Great Emperor, as long as I can control you, I won't waste such good resources. I'll also help you grow stronger. Of course, the prerequisite is that you don't break free from my control. So you need to help me get stronger quickly. That way, I'll let you grow stronger too."
Yan Di remained silent. After a long while, his gaze toward Lin Feng flickered, and he said, "How strong are the enemies you've offended?"
"Venerable ones, possibly even mid-rank Venerable Martial experts," Lin Feng said. This guy had finally loosened up. It seemed he understood that they were bound together now. If Lin Feng died, he would die too.
"Although I know how to arrange Sacred Marks and formation power, I can't do it with my current strength. To deal with Venerable Martial experts, I need a large number of Essence Crystals as a medium. Only then can I do what you're asking. Otherwise, I have no way."
"Essence Crystals!"
Lin Feng's gaze solidified, and he nodded. "Alright, Essence Crystals. I'll find a way."
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