432: Reincarnation Talent

“Ding, congratulations to the host for killing a new target.”

“Ding, Talent extraction successful, host has obtained the Talent: Reincarnation (Mythical).”

“Ding, please confirm whether to use this Talent.”

“Reincarnation (Mythical): Mythical-grade Talent, endless cycles of life and death, reincarnation without end.”

“Note: Each reincarnation is a gift of fate.

A Cosmic Beast possessing this Talent will not truly die, but will embark on a new journey under the protection of Reincarnation.”

Mythical-grade Talent?

Lin Tianwei never expected that the Reincarnation Talent would be a Mythical-grade Talent, a super Talent he had only witnessed on the Star Devouring Beast Avatar.

It was no wonder Lin Tianwei had failed to extract it before; to extract such a powerful Talent, without the bonus of killing an opponent above his rank, it would have been almost impossible to extract it in one go.

Fortunately, the Phoenix Bird could revive an infinite number of times, which allowed Lin Tianwei to finally extract the Talent he wanted.

The only thing that made Lin Tianwei a bit strange was how such a powerful Mythical-grade Talent could belong to such a weak Phoenix Bird.

It simply didn't match the caliber of a Mythical-grade Talent.

The Star Devouring Beast Avatar was only weak because it was a newly born avatar; the main body's strength was absolutely terrifying.

Looking at the Talent Extraction System's description of the Reincarnation Talent, Lin Tianwei suddenly thought of a possibility.

Perhaps the previous owner of the Reincarnation Talent was incredibly powerful, but for some unknown reason, was eventually killed and entered the next cycle of Reincarnation, reincarnating as the current Phoenix Bird.

Perhaps due to severe injuries, or some other reason, the Phoenix Bird did not acquire the memories of its previous life.

This led to him having to start from a life form of only level 3.5, a grassroots existence, constantly reincarnating, slowly searching for a path to become stronger.

It's a pity that the Phoenix Bird couldn't discern the truth of the Reincarnation Talent, otherwise, committing suicide to restart would have been his best option.

In that case, he wouldn't have been confined to a super small place like the Extremely Cold Universe for so many years.

Of course, there's a greater possibility that the Phoenix Bird, after showing its potential, was targeted by its former enemies, killed again, and repeated the same mistake.

A give and take, perhaps it was all arranged by fate.

After obtaining the Reincarnation Talent he wanted, Lin Tianwei was no longer in a hurry to kill the Phoenix Bird; instead, he looked at him with interest, pondering how to deal with him.

Perhaps realizing that he was no match for Lin Tianwei, the revived Phoenix Bird did not display his charm wildly like a peacock fanning its tail.

Instead, he cowered, trying to minimize the output of his Reincarnation Domain, hoping to revive a few more times.

His eyes, filled with disbelief, stared at Lin Tianwei in terror.

He had lost, and so utterly.

How could this Slave named Miguel be so strong, so strong that he couldn't resist him at all?

No, he wasn't Miguel.

Only now did the Phoenix Bird finally realize something was amiss; if Miguel was truly so powerful, how could he have fallen to the status of a Slave?

No one would willingly let such a Cosmic Beast with infinite potential become a Slave.

Connecting this with the familiar aura he felt from Miguel, the Phoenix Bird instinctively exclaimed, “It’s you!”

However, it was precisely after realizing Lin Tianwei's true identity that the Phoenix Bird became even more withdrawn.

This Cosmic Beast before him had comprehended a Domain after him, yet he managed to surpass him, leaping ahead.

This was simply a slap in his face.

Connecting this with the harsh words he had once uttered, the Phoenix Bird felt a blush creep over his face.

Where did he get the confidence to challenge such a terrifying existence at that time?

However, before the Phoenix Bird could act, something terrifying happened to him.

A terrifying Mental Power shockwave directly pierced through the Reincarnation Domain's blockade, forcefully entering his body, and even exploring the depths of his consciousness.

Enslavement-type Talent!

The Phoenix Bird instantly realized what Lin Tianwei was doing to him.

The other party must have seen his potential and intended to control him to become his subordinate.

This feeling of being a fish on a chopping block, with the beast as the butcher, almost caused the Phoenix Bird internal injuries from frustration.

However, the Phoenix Bird was, after all, a monster who had lived for countless lives, and he dealt with the Mental Contract released by Lin Tianwei with ease.

If he could be enslaved so easily, he would have already become a henchman for some powerful being.

Feeling the information transmitted by the Mental Contract, Lin Tianwei couldn't help but frown.

It succeeded, or rather, it failed.

From the feedback of the Mental Contract, he had indeed successfully contracted the Phoenix Bird.

However, the contracted Phoenix Bird was not the half-dead Phoenix Bird in front of him, but another one, or rather, one of the Phoenix Bird's lives, an unremarkable life.

Just as the Reincarnation Talent's description stated, each reincarnation is a gift of fate.

By sacrificing the memories of one life of Reincarnation, the Phoenix Bird could also make himself immune to one enslavement secret technique.

In other words, before exhausting all of the Phoenix Bird's lives, Lin Tianwei would definitely be unable to successfully enslave him.

Seeing this, Lin Tianwei couldn't help but sigh, why did he always encounter such time-wasting things?

However, considering the Phoenix Bird's value, Lin Tianwei felt that wasting some time here was worth it.

He no longer hesitated, immediately killed the "Phoenix Bird" he had just signed a Mental Contract with, and once again initiated a Mental Contract with the Phoenix Bird.

Facing Lin Tianwei's powerful Mental Power, the Phoenix Bird was no match at all, and could only sacrifice another life to deal with Lin Tianwei.

However, at this rate, the Phoenix Bird would sooner or later become Lin Tianwei's Slave; it would just take some of Lin Tianwei's time.

Perhaps realizing this, the Phoenix Bird's expression changed drastically, and he struggled internally, as if making an incredibly difficult decision.

Finally, the Phoenix Bird gritted his teeth and spoke to Lin Tianwei:

“You want to subdue me? It's impossible with such methods.”

“Believe me, I definitely have a way to commit suicide before you exhaust my countless lives, leaving you with nothing.”

“Actually, there's still room for maneuver in this matter. Your strength is enough to convince me, and following you is not a shameful thing.”

“As long as you are willing to bestow upon me a heart of the heavenly sea, I will follow you wholeheartedly until I vanish into thin air.”

If at first the Phoenix Bird believed that the Cosmic Beast who had successfully exchanged for a heart of the heavenly sea before him could definitely not be Lin Tianwei, then now, he had long realized how ridiculously wrong he was.

Not to mention the formidable strength Lin Tianwei displayed in the real universe, just his dazzling performance afterward, singing all the way and advancing towards the top ten, was enough to prove Lin Tianwei's strength.

Wilbur? Boss?

They weren't even fit to carry Lin Tianwei's shoes, let alone complete the exchange of a heart of the heavenly sea in front of him.

If he couldn't resist, then why shouldn't he strive for the greatest benefit for himself?

The Phoenix Bird no longer wanted to live so ignominiously; he wanted to rise, he wanted to counterattack.

He wanted revenge!

He didn't know when it started, perhaps the moment the Phoenix Bird's Reincarnation Domain activated, he felt a strange hatred.

Deep-seated hatred!

It came from himself, and yet it didn't come from himself.

Specifically, it should be the hatred inherited from his previous life.

Perhaps his degradation to a weak flamingo was also the work of the other party.

Even for revenge, he could not perish here; he had to become stronger as quickly as possible.

For this, he would not hesitate to sacrifice his freedom.

What's more, the Phoenix Bird didn't think it was shameful to follow such a Cosmic Beast with infinite potential like Lin Tianwei.

On the contrary, that would be his glory.

If the other party was willing to sacrifice 100 million points and bestow upon him the heart of the heavenly sea, which countless people dreamed of, then it would further prove this point.

He would also keep his promise and follow the other party until his soul was completely annihilated.

Hearing the Phoenix Bird's surrender, Lin Tianwei uncharacteristically fell into hesitation.

It must be said that the Phoenix Bird, possessing the Reincarnation Talent, was indeed a very good helper.

Even the secrets on him might be far more than that; taking him in was equivalent to taking in an unknown treasure.

Under normal circumstances, direct enslavement would naturally be the best option.

Lin Tianwei was not afraid that the Phoenix Bird would commit suicide in front of him.

After all, under complete power suppression, suicide was simply impossible.

He was simply wary of the Reincarnation Talent.

This was, after all, a Mythical-grade Talent, and who knew what secrets might be hidden within it.

The Phoenix Bird might even have secret treasures left from his previous life, powers that could counteract enslavement methods.

Taking risks would easily put him in a passive position.

Compared to the value of the Phoenix Bird, the heart of the heavenly sea was completely on a different level.

For Lin Tianwei, he could completely exchange for several more heart of the heavenly seas through points.

After all, what Lin Tianwei lacked least was points.

The only thing that made Lin Tianwei hesitate was how to guarantee the Phoenix Bird's loyalty.

The Phoenix Bird was not like Luo Ji or Ouro, who were dispensable subordinates that he could easily manipulate.

If the Phoenix Bird ran away after he paid such a huge price, he would truly be heartbroken, and might even attract an extremely powerful enemy for himself.

This kind of deal was clearly a bit unprofitable.

So Lin Tianwei decided to go all out and directly kill the Phoenix Bird.

Since he couldn't be used, then death was his best destination.

Destroying his accumulation in this life would be enough to completely strip him of the capital to threaten himself again.

One must be ruthless towards enemies.

Thinking this, Lin Tianwei's gaze towards the Phoenix Bird instantly became 'kind', scaring the Phoenix Bird into an immediate shiver.

Only then did he realize that he had no opportunity to bargain with Lin Tianwei.

If he surrendered earlier, he might still have a chance to live.

Otherwise, all that would be left of him would be a roasted chicken, and he might even suffer greatly due to the Reincarnation Domain's ability to revive him.

Thump.

The Phoenix Bird knelt decisively, and even directly sacrificed his origin, saying to Lin Tianwei:

“This bird has drifted for half a lifetime, only regretting never meeting a wise lord. If you do not abandon me, this bird is willing to bow down and serve you, forever and ever.”

Lin Tianwei: ...Good heavens, you're not going to pull out a Fangtian Huaji and cleave me in a bit, are you?

However, this was not the Three Kingdoms, but the universe, so it was naturally impossible for the Phoenix Bird to betray Lin Tianwei.

After offering his origin, the Phoenix Bird's life and death were merely at Lin Tianwei's whim.

A wise man submits to circumstances.

The Phoenix Bird, who had lived for countless years, understood how to assess the situation and quickly found the most suitable path for himself among all options.

It's a pity that he still understood too little about his Reincarnation Talent.

Otherwise, he might have been a little more confident in himself and wouldn't have done something like sacrificing his origin to another Cosmic Beast.

Of course.

The Phoenix Bird's willingness to sacrifice his origin had a lot to do with Lin Tianwei's strength.

If Lin Tianwei's strength couldn't earn his approval, he wouldn't have done such a thing as sacrificing his origin.

Putting away the Phoenix Bird's origin, a spatial rift suddenly opened in front of Lin Tianwei.

That was Lin Tianwei's action of taking something from the Tiger Tooth Space.

Taking ordinary things would naturally not cause such a big commotion, but taking a heart of the heavenly sea would inevitably cause a considerable stir.

The heart of the heavenly sea contained powerful energy, and a slight carelessness could even destroy Lin Tianwei's Tiger Tooth Space.

Naturally, it had to be handled with care.

Under Lin Tianwei's control, the heart of the heavenly sea quickly arrived in front of the Phoenix Bird, and he said:

“This is the heart of the heavenly sea you wanted.”

“Since you have submitted to me, I will naturally not treat you unfairly.”

“Work hard with me, and I will definitely not treat you unfairly.”

If an ordinary Cosmic Beast said such words, the Phoenix Bird would definitely scoff.

But the one who said this was Lin Tianwei, and most importantly, Lin Tianwei also pulled out a priceless heart of the heavenly sea and just casually threw it to him.

It was as if this wasn't a heart of the heavenly sea worth 100 million Law Arena points, but rather a worthless pebble by the roadside.

Even knowing this was Lin Tianwei's way of winning over his loyalty, the Phoenix Bird was still deeply moved.

One must know that his origin had already been taken, so Lin Tianwei had no need to do so many superfluous things.

Moved in his heart, the Phoenix Bird became even more sincerely convinced by Lin Tianwei, and even directly lowered his noble head.

Facing the heart of the heavenly sea within reach, the Phoenix Bird, however, put away the craving in his heart, and instead retreated a step, saying to Lin Tianwei:

“Lord Lin, I cannot accept a reward without merit. How dare I casually take your heart of the heavenly sea?”

“This was merely my previous extravagant hope; please do not take it to heart.”

Since he intended to work for Lin Tianwei, the Phoenix Bird naturally couldn't do something that would make Lin Tianwei look down on him.

Taking this heart of the heavenly sea easily would diminish his own worth and make Lin Tianwei think less of him.

For the Phoenix Bird, this was far more unacceptable than obtaining the heart of the heavenly sea later. (End of Chapter)