Chapter 191: I want to bestow upon you the secret skill, to inherit my great path, are you willing to learn?_2
[[You're done for. You're definitely going to die.]
[There's still a bit of time. Please hurry and prepare for your afterlife.]
The prompt panel popped up abruptly.
Wen Zhixing was speechless.
Wait a minute! What did I just do? I didn't do anything at all. And now I'm going to be killed?
Wen Zhixing's heart blazed with fury. These devil path cultivators are truly capricious! Do they really think I'm that easy to provoke?
The next moment, Wen Zhixing frowned, stepped forward, and clasped his fist earnestly, saying, "Devil Lord, I joined the devil path precisely because I admire you."
Si Nanyan was taken aback, her gaze filled with astonishment.
Huh? What is he talking about? So, he can spout such lies so easily?
"Oh?"
The Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign was slightly surprised by the statement but clearly didn't believe Wen Zhixing's words.
"Please look, Devil Lord. This is the Puppet Skill I have cultivated over many years."
Wen Zhixing took another step forward, a glint in his eyes, and began his demonstration.
With a wave of his arm, Zhang Tiancheng's skin appeared before them. The initially thin layer of skin rapidly inflated, becoming full and rounded. Wen Zhixing's hand movements were extremely fast as he formed one spell seal after another.
Soon, several array methods materialized within Zhang Tiancheng's skin, seemingly replacing flesh and bones.
「A few moments later」
Zhang Tiancheng's skin stood there as if it were a living person. If not for the absence of facial features, it would have been nearly flawless.
"Go, pay your respects to the Devil Lord."
Wen Zhixing formed another spell seal.
Zhang Tiancheng's skin immediately reacted, beginning to kowtow respectfully to the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign.
"Hmm?"
This display also startled the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign.
This kid… he actually knows his stuff. He can actually perform the Puppet Skill. Could it be I've truly found an admirer?
Si Nanyan was even more astounded.
No way, I thought he was just spouting nonsense… Why is he being serious now? Could it be that the devil soul within the devil seed awakens memories from its past life? Si Nanyan frowned inwardly, puzzled.
She only had a half-baked understanding of the devil seed technique she used. She knew how to perform it, but she had no idea about its core principles. Wang Shouzhen's current behavior seemed somewhat abnormal, but she couldn't tell if something was wrong. Though she had originally trusted "Wang Shouzhen" greatly, she now found herself being more cautious.
"Not bad, kid. What's your name?"
The Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign fixed his gaze on Wen Zhixing's face, a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"This humble one is named Wang Shouzhen," Wen Zhixing hurriedly replied with a bow, his face feigning fear.
"Good. Wang Shouzhen, are you willing to take me as your Master?" the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign asked again.
"Take him as Master?"
Si Nanyan froze, then quickly shifted her gaze to Wen Zhixing.
This is an immense opportunity! Even if she felt "Wang Shouzhen" was acting a bit strangely, gaining the favor of the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign was undoubtedly a good thing.
"I am willing."
Before Si Nanyan could even hint, Wen Zhixing had already dropped to his knees without hesitation. "Master, please accept this disciple's respects."
THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
Wen Zhixing kowtowed three times resoundingly.
Whatever! I don't want to die. If becoming his disciple is what it takes, then he can't kill me now, can he?
His actions were exceedingly crisp and decisive, which somewhat surprised the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign as well.
This kid… he's quite interesting.
"Wang Shouzhen…"
Si Nanyan, upon seeing this, grew increasingly suspicious. Normally, Wang Shouzhen would ask for my opinion. Her expression soured.
"Good disciple, come forward," the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign said, his eyes narrowing slightly as he beckoned to Wen Zhixing.
"Yes."
Wen Zhixing quickly got up and approached cheerfully, though inwardly, he was breaking out in a cold sweat.
This body… indeed… As Wen Zhixing drew closer, a strange light flickered in the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign's eyes.
He had originally intended to possess Mu Yunqing's body. From the moment Mu Yunqing inherited his legacy, he had been lying dormant within Mu Yunqing. After lurking for so long, I've finally recovered some of my strength. However, I never dared to make any significant moves. If Mu Yunqing had discovered me, he would have undoubtedly killed me instantly. It was only with Mu Yunqing's death that I was finally able to inherit everything that belonged to him. Originally, I intended to continue with the plan to possess Mu Yunqing's body. But just now, I sensed an even stronger Constitution. This Wang Shouzhen's Constitution seems somewhat different. Although I've only recovered a small fraction of my power, I can vaguely see through Wen Zhixing's disguise. The Heavenly Concealment Skill couldn't block my prying eyes.
"Good disciple, come a bit closer," the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign said again, a faint smile playing on his lips as he beckoned.
"Yes."
Wen Zhixing steeled himself and continued to approach. He couldn't help but feel that the Demon Sovereign's gaze was becoming increasingly unsettling.
[The way this person is looking at you is not right.]
[You're done for. You've really been targeted.]
[Your Heavenly Concealment Skill is ineffective.]
[He has seen through your Constitution. Be careful!]
"What!"
Wen Zhixing's heart suddenly turned cold. The Heavenly Concealment Skill is ineffective? Everything I was hiding has been seen through! Is the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign coveting my body? To possess me…
Wen Zhixing's eyes narrowed slightly. This was the second time he had encountered such a situation. The first time was with that Corpse Bone Demon he encountered in Five Peak County. It had wanted to possess him back then but was easily destroyed by the Nine Heavens Mysterious Thunder in his Sea of Sense.
Normally, a powerful cultivator wouldn't easily attempt to possess the body of a weaker one. A great cultivator's divine soul was so strong it could easily drain a lesser cultivator's Sea of Sense. The disparity between them was too vast; it was an extremely incompatible act, unless one forcefully weakened their own divine soul. But such a possession meant starting over from scratch, which was an immense challenge. Moreover, possession didn't extend one's life-span, and the method itself defied the natural order. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, most cultivators wouldn't choose possession.
Only someone like the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign, who was nothing more than a wisp of remnant souls, would see possession as his only option.
Can the Nine Heavens Mysterious Thunder kill this Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign? If it were some other clueless fool attempting to possess me, they would surely become my nourishment. But I'm not sure about this Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign. For such an ancient relic to have clung to life until now, he must have his own life-preserving methods. The Nine Heavens Mysterious Thunder might not necessarily be able to kill him. No, I can't just sit here and wait for death! This time, I have to strike first. Wen Zhixing secretly clenched his teeth.
"Good disciple… Not bad, not bad…"
As Wen Zhixing approached, the smile on the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign's face grew even more radiant.
This young, vigorous body… Excellent, truly excellent. To think I'd encounter another spirit body in such a desolate little place. Although I haven't yet figured out what kind of spirit body it is, the power it contains already far surpasses Mu Yunqing's five elements spirit body. I can even feel the enormous potential within this body. With this spirit body, even if I have to start my cultivation from scratch, it would only take a mere hundred years for me to return to my peak, perhaps even surpass my previous life…
The Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign's expression became benevolent, with no trace of greed in his eyes. His gaze was like that of an elder appreciating a junior.
"Good disciple, I wish to bestow upon you a secret skill and pass on my great Dao. Are you willing to learn?" The Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign clasped his hands behind his back, his demeanor turning solemn.
"Replying to Master, I am willing!" Wen Zhixing bowed, his expression equally earnest.
"Good. Then kneel," the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign said, quite pleased, giving a slight nod with his eyes.
"Yes…"
Just as Wen Zhixing was about to kneel, he suddenly exploded into action!
"Palm Thunder!"
BOOM!
In Wen Zhixing's palm, several golden thunderballs, flickering with electric light, materialized out of thin air.
CRACKLE!
CRACKLE!
CRACKLE!
Over a dozen Palm Thunders were blasted directly onto the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign.
"Argh! You!"
Caught off guard, the Stealing Daytime and Changing Daytime Demon Sovereign let out an excruciatingly painful scream.
Wen Zhixing, without uttering a word, his hands a blur, continuously unleashed Palm Thunders.
BOOM!
Terrifying thunder raged relentlessly!
Screw you, old fiend! Go die!