Eternal Life as False Emperor

Chapter 499: Chapter 391: The Real and Fake Soul Gathering Pearl

Under the onslaught of the Huiyue Demon Venerable, Zheng Yi could only retreat step by step.

This was partly because his current Pristine Human Emperor Body, although unable to suppress Huiyue Demon Venerable, would not be suppressed by the opponent either.

The impact brought about by the difference in realm between the two was almost negligible.

Otherwise, even though he was now a Crystal Stage Cultivator,

he, like his apprentices, and Lin Feng and Su Yao, would be instantly taken down by Huiyue Demon Venerable.

However, the more it was like this, the more furious Huiyue Demon Venerable became.

That damn human before him was simply a weakling without strength.

Yet he, who always prided himself on being strong, was being played around by this hateful human.

Were it not for the suspicion that the opponent might possess rare and precious treasures,

he would have crushed this guy’s bones and scattered his ashes long ago.

"Human, do not test my patience. The treasures on your body may be legit, but they won’t save your life."

"Surrender and spare me some trouble; it’s your only option!"

Zheng Yi gritted his teeth and persisted; the newfound talent after his breakthrough could no longer suppress Huiyue Demon Venerable.

Normally, he should now be feeling increasing pressure.

But Zheng Yi could clearly feel that the unique terrifying pressure of a Golden Core Great Power emanating from the opponent was gradually diminishing.

This was definitely not because Huiyue Demon Venerable was weakening.

Even though not long ago, Huiyue Demon Venerable helped shield him from most of the Thunder Tribulation, it was certainly insufficient to weaken this powerful Golden Core Cultivator.

The real reason could only be that he himself had grown stronger.

Apart from dealing with Huiyue Demon Venerable’s frenzied attacks, Zheng Yi focused most of his attention on himself.

He could now clearly feel that each circulation of Spiritual Qi within his body made him a little stronger.

At first, Zheng Yi found it strange.

Even if the Pristine Human Emperor Body was powerful, the improvement in strength could not be faked.

According to his current rate of improvement, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi would be crazily absorbed by him, making it hard to hide from anyone.

Yet he, aside from strength constantly increasing, experienced no other significant changes.

Not even Huiyue Demon Venerable seemed to notice, and even Zheng Yi himself would scarcely be aware if he didn’t meticulously introspect.

Having carefully examined himself again and again,

due to the battle with Huiyue Demon Venerable, he was unable to thoroughly check the reason for the changes occurring within himself.

After all, Huiyue Demon Venerable wasn’t just twiddling his thumbs.

Each exchange required his full concentration to handle.

This was all under the circumstance where Huiyue Demon Venerable coveted the treasures on him and wasn’t attacking with full force.

Once the opponent’s patience was completely exhausted, he feared he wouldn’t even be able to resist.

"Wait!" Zheng Yi suddenly retreated a few steps, creating some distance from Huiyue Demon Venerable.

Seeing this, Huiyue Demon Venerable did not continue to pursue.

He merely sneered and looked at Zheng Yi, saying, "Human, it seems you have finally figured it out and are ready to offer up your treasures?"

Zheng Yi’s face turned red and then white, as if there was a fierce internal struggle going on within him.

In reality, Zheng Yi was concentrating on cultivation, analyzing the reason for his strength increase.

Regardless of the current battle situation, his own strength is the top priority.

Of course, on the surface, Zheng Yi naturally feigns being truly frightened.

"Senior, even if I hand over the treasures to you, we’ll still die, which does no good for us."

Huiyue Demon Venerable snorted coldly, "However, you can die easily; I can ensure no extra suffering in your death."

"Otherwise... heh heh heh." Huiyue Demon Venerable let out a sinister laugh, "You would definitely wish for an early death."

"Moreover, I’ve mentioned, if you displeased me, even in death, don’t think you could find release."

"Our Nether Spirit Race excels in soul enslavement; I could make you never reincarnate."

Huiyue Demon Venerable’s voice grew increasingly sinister and vicious; "To forever endure torment for treasures you cannot protect."

"You probably understand the consequences?"

Zheng Yi cooperated closely, showing an expression of terror and despair, even shivering involuntarily.

Looking at him, he seemed genuinely scared out of his wits by Huiyue Demon Venerable.

After hesitating for a moment, Zheng Yi appeared to make a decisive resolution, gritted his teeth, and brought out a pearl.

The pearl was thoroughly white, even faintly shimmering with a layer of light.

Huiyue Demon Venerable suddenly became alert, although he felt no magical power fluctuations from this pearl.

Yet at this critical moment, the guy in front of him couldn’t possibly bring out something useless.

So there was only one possibility, this item was extremely impressive, even to the point of escaping detection by him, a Golden Core Great Power.

Zheng Yi’s face bore a determined and yet relieved smile; "Demon Venerable might not recognize this pearl, it’s a lifebound magical technique unique to our lineage, never disclosed to any outsider."

If people from the original world heard Zheng Yi’s current words, they might die laughing.

Only because at this moment, the pearl in Zheng Yi’s hand was not some immensely powerful magical artifact, nor any unique treasure.

It was merely a common pearl,

the only difference being that it was slightly larger in size, a bit more lustrous, and emitted a faint white glow.