63 Chapter 1220: Listen to Me (1/2)
The Golden Origin Cauldron, which had been smashed into the ground previously by the Qingtian Emperor, finally came to and struggled to its feet. Upon seeing the sight above, it could not help but shudder in fear.
”Master… sure is vicious!”
It had thought that after fusing with the Black Goldcrystal Ore and undergoing three lightning ordeals to reach Leaving Aperture realm advanced stage, it could finally be considered an expert among experts. Yet, who would have thought that it was still a level beneath its master?
For someone as keen, resourceful, and powerful as the Qingtian Emperor to be reduced to such a state, it really felt like a dream.
The Golden Origin Cauldron made a mental note that no matter what it did in the future, it should never cross its master regardless of the situation.
The cauldron did not even dare imagine what kind of plight it would be put into if it did so.
”Enough!” After a series of pummeling, Zhang Xuan finally waved his hand.
Upon hearing those words, his clone had a look of disappointment on his face.
Spending day after day trapped within the Myriad Anthive Nest, it was not easy for it to have an opportunity to come out and pummel someone. It had not even had its fair share of fun yet when everything suddenly came to a halt.
At this moment, the Qingtian Emperor's Primordial Spirit was already as weak as it could get, and it seemed as if it would dissipate at any moment.
It had sustained significant damage from the Art of Cloning, and the relentless pummeling from the two Zhang Xuans had really done nothing to help. Not only had his Primordial Spirit grown incredibly weak, his mind was also on the verge of snapping as well.
”I will… kill… you.”
Despite his frailty, the eyes of the Qingtian Emperor were still burning with hatred.
”Yes, yes, I know, I know. There's no need to get anxious now. I'll just do a quick Soul Search on you, so bear with it. It'll be over before you know it!” Zhang Xuan consoled as he tapped his finger on the glabella of the Qingtian Emperor's Primordial Spirit.
”No!” Seeing that Zhang Xuan was going to use Soul Search against him, the eyes of the Qingtian Emperor widened in fright. He immediately struggled, wanting to escape, but the suction power of the altar was simply too strong. His Primordial Spirit just would not move an inch no matter what he did.
The struggling of the Qingtian Emperor was interfering with his Soul Search, so Zhang Xuan turned to his clone and instructed, ”Clone, come over and help me hold him in place. I'll conduct a Soul Search on him to get the intelligence we need first.”
”Sure thing!” Excited, Zhang Xuan's clone immediately hopped over to the Qingtian Emperor and sent a forceful kick to the latter's head.
Paji!
In an instant, the Emperor of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe was reduced to a '大' shape on the altar. With an indignant look in his eyes, he continued struggling with all his might, but things simply would not go as he wished.
”Still being disobedient here, eh?” Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan's clone raised his hand and yelled, ”Sword!”
Hu la!
The Glacier Rain Sword immediately flew into his grasp. ”If you dare move once more, I'll pierce my sword right through your throat!”
The Qingtian Emperor immediately froze on the spot, not daring to move at all.
”That's more like it. Good boy!” Nodding in satisfaction, Zhang Xuan's clone turned to Zhang Xuan and said, ”Alright, it's done. You can conduct a Soul Search on him now!”
”Un.” Zhang Xuan placed his finger onto the Qingtian Emperor's glabella before sending a sliver of his consciousness in.
Just as he was about to examine the latter's memories carefully to see where Vicious was, the entire hall suddenly began shaking. Following which, an eerie voice boomed.
”Who would have thought that a Celestial Master Teacher would actually be skilled in the arts of the soul oracles too? If I spread this news, do you think that the humans will continue accepting you as one of their own, or will they send their strongest experts to assassinate you?”
Following that, a cold laughter echoed in the air. The voice seemed to sound right within Zhang Xuan's ears, making it impossible for him to discern the source of it.
”You are finally showing yourself, huh?”
Halting his Soul Search, Zhang Xuan swiftly shoved the altar and Qingtian Emperor's Primordial Spirit into his storage ring before standing back up.
He had known that Vicious was definitely in the area, and the Soul Search was actually just a ploy to lure the latter out.
”Despite being only at Saint 3-dan pinnacle, you were able to defeat the Saint 5-dan advanced stage Qingtian Emperor. I must say, as expected of a Celestial Master Teacher. Just like Kong shi back then, you do have a unique insight into cultivation and combat that far surpasses other geniuses,” Vicious remarked meaningfully. ”However… you are still too young. In your current state, it's simply too easy for me to kill you!”
Right after saying those words, Zhang Xuan suddenly felt the world spin around him. A powerful might tugged at his soul forcefully, nearly dragging it out of his body.
”This…” Zhang Xuan's face darkened.
It was the same feeling that he had felt from the massive eye he had encountered back when he was in Chen Zhe's residence. It felt as if he had lost control of his soul, and the slightest mistake in his control would result in his soul being devoured whole.
Driving his Heaven's Path zhenqi furiously, Zhang Xuan struggled desperately against the powerful suction force. However, the other party was simply too powerful. In the blink of an eye, it felt as if a black hole had materialized right before him, as if it would not rest until it devoured him whole.
Hu la!
Eventually, Zhang Xuan's soul was dragged out of his body and pulled over to the altar.
”T-this… What a huge soul you have!” Vicious was visibly stunned by what he saw.
Skilled in the arts of the soul oracles, the strength of his soul was extraordinary as well. Yet, who would have thought that the young man before him would have one that was even bigger than his! This had already surpassed a level that he could comprehend!
However, the shock only lasted for a moment. Swiftly regaining his composure, a pair of eyes suddenly appeared from the other end of the black hole, staring at Zhang Xuan silently.
”You should know that I have the ability to kill you easily.”
”I don't deny that,” Zhang Xuan replied calmly.
”Good. I like dealing with candid people,” Vicious replied. ”Since that's the case, you should also know that the reason I have spared you for so long is because you still have some value to me!”
”You want me to free you?” Zhang Xuan asked.
”It's indeed easier to speak with the intelligent! As long as you free me, I'll can spare you this once!” Vicious said.
”You will spare me? Do you mean that you will allow me to exist as a Soulless Metal Humanoid or your puppet as soon as you are freed from your restraints?” Zhang Xuan scoffed.
”You don't have any other options,” Vicious replied frankly, not denying the matter.