The Great Wilderness Python was puzzled.

Chen Zhou was well aware that his dantian had been expanded and could now fully accommodate that much true qi.

"Late stage of foundation building."

Chen Zhou murmured to himself, having absorbed three-quarters of the true energy from the immortal core. He had successfully entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and his strength was advancing by leaps and bounds.

This is reflected not only in the amount of true qi, but also in Chen Zhou's spirit and soul.

The higher the level, the more Chen Zhou's spiritual power and soul power are subtly enhanced.

Chen Zhou's current strength is at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and his spiritual power and soul power have begun to become increasingly important.

Chen Zhou had absorbed three-quarters of the Immortal Core, and now he no longer needed to expend much effort to absorb it. The roots of the Poison Tree had completely enveloped the Immortal Core, so Chen Zhou no longer needed to spend any more energy absorbing it.

Chen Zhou slowly opened his eyes. The improvement in his strength broadened his vision, and he felt refreshed and invigorated.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he met the gaze of the Great Wilderness Python. The Great Wilderness Python's lazy eyes met Chen Zhou's powerful gaze, which had just been enhanced.

"Human, you've advanced?" the Great Wilderness Python asked lazily.

Chen Zhou nodded and said, "You've also gained quite a bit of benefit, haven't you?"

Chen Zhou wasn't sure what the Great Wilderness Python in front of him had done, but he could clearly feel the pressure emanating from the Golden Core cultivator, which hadn't diminished at all.

Logically speaking, since Chen Zhou's strength has improved, the pressure should have lessened. However, Chen Zhou did not feel the pressure decrease; on the contrary, he felt that the pressure had subtly increased.

This was something Chen Zhou couldn't understand at all.

"Human, what is your main cultivation technique? If you hand over your main cultivation technique to me, I may spare your life." The Great Wilderness Python transformed into a beautiful young woman again before Chen Zhou and slowly landed in front of him.

Seeing how effective Chen Zhou's true energy was in its cultivation, the Great Wilderness Python undoubtedly desperately wanted to obtain his main cultivation technique.

Spirit beasts don't need to focus on cultivation techniques, but once they reach the transformation stage, they can become like humans and possess human intelligence. At this point, they can begin learning human cultivation techniques.

When a spirit beast enters the transformation stage, it usually doesn't choose the most powerful cultivation technique, but rather one that resonates with its own true energy.

Since spirit beasts have already reached the Transformation stage and their strength is comparable to, or even greater than, that of humans at the Golden Core stage, what they need to do is to consolidate and improve their strength. Finding a cultivation technique that matches their true energy will further enhance their power.

At that moment, the Great Wilderness Python believed that Chen Zhou's main cultivation method was very compatible with it.

It can even enhance its strength.

"My main cultivation technique is an array diagram. Are you sure you want to learn it?" Chen Zhou asked honestly.

Indeed, Chen Zhou had not lied to the Great Wilderness Python; his main cultivation technique was indeed an array diagram.

It's not impossible for a spirit beast to become a formation master after transforming into human form, but it's very rare. So far, Chen Zhou has never heard of a spirit beast that has become a formation master.

"You're a formation master?" the Great Wilderness Python said, somewhat shocked.

Chen Zhou nodded and said, "To be honest, I am a level two array master. My main cultivation technique is just an ordinary array diagram. As for why my true energy is so favored by you, I don't know the reason. So even if you kill me and devour me, you will have even less chance of obtaining my true energy."

Chen Zhou's simple words protected him in an unspoken way. Indeed, the Primordial Truth might very well die with him.

This is the protection mechanism after the original truth changes hands; it will only actively choose a master and will not change hands due to competition.

"Human, are you threatening me?" The young woman's lips curled up slightly. This was the first human she had ever encountered who had tried to negotiate with her.

"No, no, no, how could I dare? I'm just explaining it to you in advance so you don't get it wrong." Chen Zhou said with a smirk, but seeing the young woman in front of him with a smile on her face, he felt a chill run down his spine.

The woman suddenly fell silent, as if deep in thought, while the eye of the storm remained fixed on Chen Zhou.

Chen Zhou felt uneasy being stared at and naturally didn't want to meet her gaze, so he could only look away.

"If you can do me a favor, I might consider letting you go," the young woman said thoughtfully.

Chen Zhou was taken aback. What did he mean by "can be considered"?

"Your uncertain tone makes me feel very insecure. Can you consider it? What if I help you and then you back out?" Chen Zhou said directly.

"Human, I am not negotiating with you now," the young woman said, her expression changing.

“Then I can’t help you either. I’m only helping you because you’re willing to let me go. But now you’re uncertain about your tone, so you might not let me go. How can you expect me to help you? If you want me to help you, you should at least show some sincerity, right?” Chen Zhou said slowly.

Chen Zhou has grasped the Great Wilderness Python's vitals. Now, the Great Wilderness Python wants Chen Zhou to help it, not the other way around.

Under this relationship, Chen Zhou could propose conditions within the limits acceptable to the Great Wilderness Python.

"Sincerity? I've already promised to let you go, what more sincerity do you need?" the young woman continued.

"Promise to let me go?" Chen Zhou asked rhetorically.

"If you help me complete this task, I will let you go. If you fail, I can kill you at any time," the Great Wilderness Python said slowly.

Chen Zhou had no choice but to nod in agreement. He really had no other options. Only by agreeing to do what the Great Wilderness Python asked of him could he possibly escape.

"How can I trust you?" Chen Zhou said, finding it difficult to believe the Great Wilderness Python.

"You have my immortal core inside you. I have hidden my essence within the immortal core. If I have deceived you, you can simply crush my essence. Then I will naturally have no power to kill you," the Great Wilderness Python said slowly.

Essence?

Chen Zhou was stunned. The immortal core was still being absorbed, and there was only a quarter of true energy left. He didn't know if there was any essence inside, and he didn't know what essence was used for.

“Every living being has seven emotions and four spirits. The four spirits are extremely important to the body. If one is lost, the damage is enormous. This deal is worthwhile,” Elder Ren explained.

"Only when you reach the Golden Core stage can you control your four souls to cultivate your spirit and soul power," Elder Ren continued.

Hearing Elder Ren's explanation, Chen Zhou understood and immediately said, "Alright, I promise you. If I completely absorb the Immortal Core and do not see the so-called essence, I can immediately turn against you."