Urban Peerless Expert

"Hahaha..."

A crisp and wild laugh echoed from Chen Shimei's mouth. As she laughed, her appearance began to visibly transform.

In the blink of an eye, the broad-shouldered and strong-featured Chen Shimei morphed into the flawless and irresistible enchantress, Lord Charm Erosion. Her once slightly coarse voice softened into something tender and bewitching.

"You're quite clever, reacting so swiftly and discerning my identity just from this Barrier. Truly worthy of being the youngest and most exceptional genius of the Immortal Realm."

Lord Charm Erosion gently caressed her flawless face with her slender fingers, her seductive, demon-like eyes gleaming with the pleasure and abandon of looming vengeance.

"I've never been at a disadvantage in front of an opponent of your level. You're the first. Because of you, I was reprimanded and punished by the Master, nearly losing my life. So tell me, Lin Chen, how should I settle this score with you?"

Lin Chen chuckled bitterly and said, "If I surrender now, is it too late? To be honest, serving a stunning beauty like you doesn't sound all that unbearable…"

Lord Charm Erosion snorted coldly, "You're quite the sly one. Just because you see no other way out, you immediately choose surrender, all while plotting your escape. Do you think I'd trust you?"

Lin Chen shrugged helplessly and said, "Yes, the Five Immortal Demon Saints are on the cusp of victory, and triumph for the Immortal and Demon Worlds is just within reach. Yet here I am, captured by you. If I want to survive, surrendering is my only option."

Tilting his chin toward the purple Barrier in the air, Lin Chen continued, "If not for this Barrier, I might have taken a gamble. But now the space is sealed, and I have no escape. With my strength, fighting a Quasi-Saint might be possible, but unfortunately, you're a Lord-level demon, equal to a Saint. Any means I have before you are as laughable as a child's punches…"

"Lord Charm Erosion, the current situation is highly unfavorable for your Abyss Demon Clan. If you're willing to accept my surrender, I guarantee it will be more valuable than simply killing me."

Lord Charm Erosion smiled leisurely, "Your mind works fast, and that tongue of yours is quite persuasive. Alright then, tell me first—what's the deal with the Kryptonite?"

Lin Chen responded without hesitation, "It was the elder Clan Chief of the Starry Sky Demon Beast Clan who told us about it. Following his guidance, Qingluan Immortal Monarch and I found it amidst the remains of an exploded Star Domain."

"The Starry Sky Demon Beast Clan?"

Lord Charm Erosion sneered coldly, "We've been searching for them for quite a while, and they dare meddle in our affairs? Since you've met their elder Clan Chief, you must know the location of their Ancestral Land, don't you?"

"I do," Lin Chen replied with conviction. "If you spare my life and allow me to follow you, I can personally lead you there."

Lord Charm Erosion's eyes lit up, "If we can devour the Starry Sky Demon Beast Clan, it would indeed be a noteworthy achievement. Perhaps the Master would forgive my mistakes and let me off the hook."

Pausing, she pressed further, "How much Kryptonite did you find?"

Lin Chen answered, "Five pieces. Qingluan Immortal Monarch had them all and eventually handed them over to the Five Saints. During the battle, I'd wager each of them carried one."

Lord Charm Erosion pondered briefly, then asked, "That divine power you used to shuttle through the void—how did you acquire it?"

Lin Chen replied earnestly, "The Great Wilderness Saint captured a Star Chart Spirit in the cosmos. However, the Star Chart Spirit refused to submit to him. Later, when I ventured into the Demon World and entered the Great Wilderness Palace, by a twist of fate, the Star Chart Spirit chose me instead, hoping to use me to escape…"

"A Star Chart Spirit?"

Lord Charm Erosion's eyes gleamed ever brighter. This kid was far more capable than she had imagined.

The Star Chart Spirit—it was well-known to her, a mystical entity of the cosmos!

If she could obtain the Star Chart Spirit, the entire universe would be within her reach. She might even escape the Abyss Lord's control!

As a Lord-level demon, with great power came unparalleled intelligence. Who would willingly let their life be controlled by another?

Even if the one in control was their creator, it was still unacceptable!

My life belongs to me and me alone!

In that moment, Lord Charm Erosion was moved.

The Abyss Lord had created them and could control their life and death, but only within a certain range of perception. That perception was vast, encompassing the Immortal and Demon Worlds where the Abyss Demon forces currently descended. Within this range, every Abyss Demon's life was firmly within the Abyss Lord's grasp.

But even the Abyss Lord's perception couldn't extend beyond the universe, could it?

The universe was infinite. When the Abyss Lord's will projected into this world, escaping to a far enough corner of the universe would sever his control!

On their own, such a feat was impossible. A departure would immediately alert the Abyss Lord, resulting in instant death. But Star Sky Jumping could evade this—a mere moment's leap into the Star River might place one beyond his perception, thereby regaining freedom.

Lin Chen, noticing the light of interest in Lord Charm Erosion's eyes, quickly added, "The Star Chart Spirit is incredibly stubborn. The Great Wilderness Saint spent tens of thousands of years trying, yet it still refused to submit. If you attempt to forcibly capture it, it may flee. Even if it doesn't, it's unlikely to acknowledge you."

Lord Charm Erosion frowned slightly, considering his words. She believed him.

Such a divine power, if easily subjugated, would have already been claimed by the Saints of the Immortal and Demon Worlds. It wouldn't have remained with someone like Lin Chen.

"You have a knack for finding excellent excuses to save your life," she remarked with a radiant smile, her beauty enough to stir any man's heart. Yet Lin Chen knew all too well what lurked behind that stunning visage.

With an awkward grin, Lin Chen replied, "I just want to live. After coming this far, wouldn't it be a shame to die now?"

Lord Charm Erosion smiled faintly, "Very well, you've convinced me. Originally, I planned to capture you and slowly torment you, letting you die bit by bit. But now, you've given me a reason to let you live."

"I won't kill you, but I will bind you with a chain. Once this chain is upon you, you will become my most loyal servant. Unless you wish to turn into stone, of course."

"I advise against harboring any ulterior motives. This method is irreversible—not even I can undo it, let alone the Immortal Emperors. From this moment onward, dedicate yourself to me. Perhaps the future will hold some promise for you."

Lin Chen agreed decisively, "Alright. As long as I can live, I have no objections."

Lord Charm Erosion extended her slender finger and gently pointed toward the center of Lin Chen's forehead.

"Rest assured, since you've demonstrated exceptional value, I'll let bygones be bygones. Obey me, and you may live for a very, very long time…"