The plea from the Golden Flood Dragon's shadow caused Zhao Letian to frown slightly, his heart swaying with temptation.

During the time when he comprehended the unity of the Dao and martial arts, he realized that one cannot merely rely on personal exploration on the path of martial arts cultivation.

Otherwise, it often results in doubled effort for half the result, leading to numerous detours.

Even with the inheritance of the Dragon Clan's memory, it was not enough.

Because the Dragon Clan's inheritance memory is like a vast tome encompassing everything, it contains everything, but pinpointing the key content is not an easy task.

If he were to explore on his own, he might miss some of the important things.

For example, the crucial matter of uniting the Dao and martial arts had previously been overlooked by him.

If there were a senior mentor to guide him in the right path of martial arts ahead of him, he would naturally be able to avoid many detours and thus greatly increase his efficiency.

Having a Martial Arts Monarch-level mentor is something countless Martial Artists dream of.

If the Monarch of Dajin Country or the King of Gray Wolf were to release a statement seeking a successor to personally guide their cultivation, countless Martial Artists within both countries would fight tooth and nail for the opportunity.

And the Golden Flood Dragon Martial Soul was once a being more powerful than the monarchs of both Dajin and Gray Wolf.

Receiving his guidance would undoubtedly be immensely beneficial.

However, the prerequisite is to ensure that this shadow of the Golden Flood Dragon sincerely instructs Zhao Letian in his cultivation.

As for the martial arts inheritance of this shadow, Zhao Letian had no interest in it.

Because in his Dragon Clan inheritance memory, there are numerous inheritances from super-powerful beings, far surpassing what the shadow of the Golden Flood Dragon could compare to. This chapter first appeared on *.

"Sparing your life is not impossible, but you must make a Heavenly Dao Oath that from now on, in regard to my questions, you will leave nothing undisclosed, and if there is any lie or concealment, you shall perish and never transcend in all eternity."

After pondering for a moment, Zhao Letian decisively made a decision.

Normally, forcing a Martial Arts Monarch to make such a stringent Heavenly Dao Oath is unthinkable.

But now, the life of this Golden Flood Dragon's shadow is firmly in Zhao Letian's hands; if it wishes to continue living, it must pay such a price, otherwise, its soul will scatter and will perish.

"Fine, I'll just do as you say."

The shadow of the Golden Flood Dragon, having lived endless years, was very aware of current affairs and without any hesitation, nodded in agreement immediately.

Thus, thereafter, the Golden Flood Dragon's shadow made a harsh Heavenly Dao Oath as Zhao Letian requested.

"Alright, can you release me now?"

The Golden Flood Dragon's shadow pleaded anxiously.

Now its Divine Soul Power had been nearly annihilated down to less than ten percent by Zhao Letian, extremely weak, but Zhao Letian's Little Snake Martial Soul was still not stopping, continuing to absorb power from its body.

If it continued like this, in a short while, it would completely disperse.

"Release you? You're mistaken, a simple Heavenly Dao Oath is not enough; up next, you have to make a mastership contract and become my servant."

Zhao Letian said indifferently.

Although the Heavenly Dao Oath has great binding power, oftentimes, it does not take immediate effect.

That is to say, if this shadow of the Golden Flood Dragon suddenly had an impulse to harm Zhao Letian, the Heavenly Dao Oath couldn't stop it.

The best solution is to have this shadow of the Golden Flood Dragon make a mastership contract and become Zhao Letian's servant, then it wouldn't dare to harbor any harmful intentions towards Zhao Letian, ensuring absolute safety.

"What? You actually want me to make a mastership contract and be enslaved forever? Don't even think about it! Haven't you heard, 'a gentleman can be killed but cannot be humiliated'? Don't push me too far, I am a dignified Martial Arts Monarch with noble Flood Dragon bloodline, it's better for you to kill me than make me a servant!"

The Golden Flood Dragon's shadow roared in shock and anger, reacting extremely violently, displaying an attitude of preferring death over submission.

"When did I ever say that you would be enslaved forever? It's only for ten years."

Zhao Letian's lips curled into a smirk, speaking nonchalantly.

"Ten years? Boy, are you sure?"

The Golden Flood Dragon's shadow was taken aback, asking doubtfully.

Ten years, for a Martial Arts Monarch, is merely a brief nap, not worth mentioning at all.

If it can exchange ten years under Zhao Letian's command for its freedom, that naturally was a great deal.

However, it was confused about Zhao Letian's intentions.

In its view, ten years later, if Zhao Letian could advance to the Sect Martial Realm, it would be commendable, likely not exceeding the Middle Stage of Sect Martial Realm.

A mere Sect Martial-level individual, would he really no longer need guidance from this Martial Arts Monarch?

Yet it didn't realize that since Zhao Letian's rebirth, only a year had passed.

And during this period, Zhao Letian's cultivation had skyrocketed from the basic Primordial Martial First Realm to the daunting True Martial Eighth Realm.

Ten years, while brief for other Martial Artists and not much advancement in their cultivation, was a lengthy period for Zhao Letian with the inheritance of the Dragon Clan memories.

In ten years, the level he could reach in cultivation was uncertain even to him, but it is certain that he would be far beyond merely the Sect Martial Realm.

By that time, he would likely no longer need the Golden Flood Dragon's shadow.

"I am certain, and, I can assure you, after the ten years, I will find a suitable body for you to start anew."

Zhao Letian stated very confidently, his tone calm but filled with strong self-assurance.

"Fine, since it is so, there is no harm in following you for ten years. After all, you are also a descendant of mine, guiding your cultivation is something I should do. However, I am still a Martial Arts Monarch, at the very least, my dignity must be maintained; aside from guiding your cultivation, you cannot truly treat me as a servant. If possible, it would be best to address me as Ancestor or Senior."

The Golden Flood Dragon's shadow's eyes lit up, stating its final demand.

"Dignity is earned, not given. If your future actions are worthy of respect, I will naturally respect you."

Zhao Letian spoke casually.

"Alright."

The Golden Flood Dragon's shadow hesitated for a moment, then gritted its teeth and made a decision.

Then, it made a mastership contract according to Zhao Letian's request, binding itself to serve Zhao Letian wholeheartedly from then on.

"Swoosh!"

The moment the mastership contract took effect, Zhao Letian immediately retracted his Little Snake Martial Soul and Sword Martial Soul, and the Divine Thought Sword returned to form the Divine Thought Sword Lotus, guarding Zhao Letian's Lifebound Divine Soul.

"Tell me, what is your true identity?"

Zhao Letian gazed at the extremely weakened shadow of the Golden Flood Dragon, asking coldly.