Chapter 888: 362: Three Demands!
Reverse Soul Locking!
Descend to Nether Spring to Seek Ghosts_2 Chapter 888: 362: Three Demands!
Reverse Soul Locking!
Descend to Nether Spring to Seek Ghosts_2 Chen Dengming, however, remained expressionless, unfazed by the fierce exterior of the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost King.
His eyes flickered with blue-green light as his Heavenly Vision quickly locked onto and observed a ghostly figure rising from the passage beneath the Nether Spring.
This was a stronger split soul, and it also possessed a magic treasure resembling a purification vase.
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Yet Chen Dengming was not concerned, calmly saying, “Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch, you’ve just witnessed my strength and should be aware that if it’s merely a split soul, not only does it pose no threat to me, but it will also continue to diminish your power.”
At this moment, the Divine Sense of Lotus Sword True Monarch also transmitted his presence, jointly creating a deterrent with Chen Dengming.
“Starfall, the wise man knows when to submit.
Do you really think that with just a split soul, you can contend with the two of us?
Wishful thinking.
Moreover, even if you manage to drive us away, those who come after will be even more formidable opponents for you!”
Hearing this, Starfall Nether Spring Ghost King’s ghastly face darkened considerably, and his intention to attack subsided.
Indeed, he felt somewhat guilty; his fiery rage and apparent readiness to risk everything were nothing more than a bluff.
After all, having lived for nearly two thousand years, it was unlikely that he truly couldn’t control his emotions.
Thus, at this time, he judged the situation and decided to hold back, for now.
Chen Dengming chuckled inwardly, dealing with those who played dumb and feigned ignorance indeed required demonstrating strength, or else they would never quiet down and listen.
Now things had improved, and it was time to take what he could get.
Chen Dengming said, “Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch, I am Chen Dengming, the Sect Leader of the Longevity Sect.
Since Qianluo Ghost King emerged from your realm, there’s no need for you to play dumb and act as if you don’t know me.
Our Mortal World has always stayed out of the affairs of your Nether Spring ghosts, each minding our own business, but our attitude towards Outer Realm Evil Cultivators is entirely different.
It is for this reason we seek to seal this Nether Spring today…”
“Impossible!
I have not formed any alliances with Outer Realm Evil Cultivators.
Qianluo Ghost King’s word alone cannot prove my involvement, and you have no right to seal this place.
Even if you manage to seal it, I could still forcefully break it open while you’re away,” retorted the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch coldly, outright denying the accusation.
“Oh?
Break it open forcefully?”
Chen Dengming, with his hands clasped behind his back, smiling yet not smiling, said with arms crossed, “This sealing array is an artifact of the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance.
The sealing of this Nether Spring has been directly decreed by the Alliance.
Do you, Starfall, perhaps think that you’ve occupied the position of Ghost King for too long?”
“This white hair!!
He’s too arrogant!”
Starfall Nether Spring Ghost King now truly felt a fire of anger rising, irritated and annoyed, yet he also harbored some hesitation and dread.
He was indeed worried about attracting the attention of the Deity Transformation Dao Lord of the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance.
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Now, according to Chen Dengming’s implication, if he dared to be uncooperative, the Deity Transformation cultivators from the Alliance would take action against him.
But to stand by and watch his own doorstep being blocked was intolerable.
“And besides, aside from Qianluo Ghost King’s matter, Starfall, have you also forgotten about the two female ghosts?
They too were dispatched from the Nether Spring by you, weren’t they?” Chen Dengming’s voice continued.
With suppressed frustration and anger, Starfall Nether Spring Ghost King gradually calmed down, and without further argument, said coldly, “What exactly do you want?
Speak.
If there’s nothing to discuss, you would not have said so much to me, right?”
Chen Dengming smiled, “It seems you’re quite intelligent.
Indeed, whether we pursue these past offenses depends on your willingness to cooperate.
I’m also aware that your alliance with the Outer Realm Evil Cultivators might just involve some resource trading, and your reluctance to allow the entrance to the Nether Spring to be sealed stems from this concern…”
“You even know about that?
How much information did that beast Qianluo Ghost King reveal?”
Chen Dengming and the Mini Array Spirit secretly observing from the Soul House both smirked inwardly.
The affairs and calculations of Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch were guesses on Chen Dengming’s part, as well as reminders from the Mini Array Spirit.
None of the information came from Qianluo Ghost King, who was now dead and could conveniently take the blame.
Chen Dengming said, “Currently, we have a few demands.
If you can meet these demands, I assure you, the sealing here is only temporary; it can be reversed in the future.
Furthermore, we could even establish a resource trading channel with you.”
Lotus Sword True Monarch Mi Changzai and Bi Renshan both glanced at Chen Dengming, with thoughts fluctuating within them, yet they remained silent.
As the chief negotiator, the task of sealing the Nether Spring had been directly entrusted to Chen Dengming with full authority by the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance, so he had the final say.
Even if he claimed the seal was temporary or mentioned any idea about establishing a resource trading channel for humans and ghosts, both Mi Changzai and Bi Renshan had their reservations and doubts, they wouldn’t question him at this moment.
Instead, they would fully uphold Chen Dengming’s authority to show that he had the final word.
This was the bare minimum support a subordinate should show to a superior leader.
Seeing that Chen Dengming indeed had the authority to speak, the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch started to ponder.
Especially the latter point, about establishing a resource trading channel.
What did that mean?
Could it be that the upper echelons of the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance were eyeing the treasures within his Ghost Shades, such as the River of Styx Water, and also wanted to establish cooperation?
If that was the case, it would be ideal.
Being able to cooperate with the Mortal World’s cultivator alliance was something the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch longed for.
He was not inherently a rebel, nor did he enjoy playing second fiddle to the Outer Realm Evil Cultivators.
Containing his emotions, he inquired, “What are your conditions?”
Chen Dengming’s expression remained indifferent as he raised a finger.