Chapter 424 - 400: Extortion and Slaying

Chapter 424: Chapter 400: Extortion and Slaying

"You wish to know my name? Are you worthy? And yes, I was the one who casually slew your men before. And now you want me to turn myself in?"

"Fine. I will oblige you!"

Zhang Chi knew they were testing him. He sneered, and with a grand wave of his hand, the Jade Ruyi, the Cyan Cloud Mirror, and the Spirit Treasure Flying Sword instantly grew in size and shot out, hovering within the thunderstorm.

The three items erupted with a dazzling light and an incomparably powerful pressure, looking as if they were about to strike down at any moment.

At the same time, the thunderstorm’s might intensified, yet it had no effect on the three Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures.

After all, Zhang Chi was the master of the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion, so he could naturally control the Array here, including the thunderous storm within it.

"Senior, stay your hand! We didn’t know you were the one who killed our subordinates. Otherwise, we would never have dared to mention it, let alone pursue you in here."

"We’ll leave right now and promise never to appear before you again. Please rest assured, Senior."

The two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs’ expressions changed drastically in an instant, and they immediately cried out for peace.

Evidently, they were now mostly convinced.

"Heh. Did you think I couldn’t tell you were just testing me with your words? You dared to trespass here, you dared to test me, and now you think you can just leave? How could things be so easy? Today, you will all die here!"

But Zhang Chi only sneered again.

At the same time, struck by a flash of inspiration, he immediately released Master Taixuan’s body, controlled it with the Divine Splitting Possession Technique, and had it fly above the Array.

Master Taixuan’s body lacked its Primordial Spirit, so even when controlled by this Secret Technique, its strength was only at the Nascent Soul Level.

However, Master Taixuan had been a Divinity Transformation Cultivator after all, so his appearance was clearly different from that of a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Furthermore, with the Immortal Mansion’s Array providing cover and reinforcement, the opponents couldn’t possibly tell that this was merely an empty shell.

’This way, not only can I intimidate them, but I can also prove that there really is a Divinity Transformation Cultivator here. That will prevent them from suspecting ’Chen Bufan’ in the future.’

As for his threat to kill them, it was undoubtedly a bluff. The difference in their Realms was too vast; even with the support of the Immortal Mansion, the most he could do was fight them to a draw. But only by acting this arrogant and domineering would his act be plausible. Otherwise, they would surely realize something was wrong with him.

"Senior, spare me! I am willing to compensate you!"

"Yes, we’re willing to leave behind everything we’ve gathered. Please don’t kill us!"

As expected, the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs were completely terrified.

’He possesses Tier Three Spirit Treasures, can control the Array, and has an incredibly tyrannical Divine Thought. He himself looks like a Divinity Transformation Powerhouse. None of that seems fake.’

’On top of that, he has the home-field advantage. It’s clear he can truly threaten our lives.’

’His tough stance is also flawless. It’s more logical than him just letting us go would be.’

"Your spoils were already mine to begin with. Why should I spare your lives for them?"

"Besides, if I just kill you, I’ll get everything you have. Why should I bother negotiating?"

"However, if you don’t want to die, it’s not impossible for me to show mercy. Surrender to me at once and accept my control, and I won’t kill you!"

Zhang Chi, controlling Master Taixuan’s body, spoke disdainfully from his high vantage point.

’If I can really scare these two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs into surrendering, that would be for the best.’

’Coincidentally, I happen to know many methods for controlling Cultivators. I gained a lot of Secret Techniques from the Soul Search of Master Taixuan. So, even if they are Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs, as long as they cooperate obediently, I can successfully control them.’

"Please don’t, Senior! We are subordinates of the Third Prince of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty! If you kill us, the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty will not let you go. We have already sworn allegiance to the Third Prince of Great Qian; we cannot become another’s subordinate. If you force our hand, Senior, our only option is to perish together with you."

"That’s right! In that case, even if we all die, your Array and this Immortal Mansion will be severely damaged!"

The faces of the Heaven-defying Alliance and Beast Alliance Celestial Monarchs turned grim as they hastily revealed their hidden identities.

"Are you threatening me?"

Hearing this, Zhang Chi’s tone grew even colder.

But inwardly, he was quite astonished.

’I never expected the Beast Alliance and the Heaven-defying Alliance to have such a great power and top-tier experts backing them—and the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty, no less.’

’I had heard of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty before. Although I didn’t know much, I understood that it was exceedingly powerful, controlling a territory that far surpassed even the Endless Desert Sea.’

’The Cultivators within the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty were more numerous and more powerful, and it was even said that they controlled the Ascension Passage.’

’Divinity Transformation Cultivators from outside the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty who wished to ascend to the Upper Realm had to serve the dynasty to have even a sliver of a chance.’

Furthermore, he had obtained more information about the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty from Master Taixuan’s memories.

In Master Taixuan’s time, the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty already existed and was extremely powerful.

For countless years, the successive high-level figures of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty had even wanted to unify the entire Immortal Cultivation Realm.

’Thinking about it this way, it wasn’t surprising that the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty was interfering in the disputes of the Endless Desert Sea.’

’The continued existence of the Heaven-defying Alliance and the Beast Alliance was very likely due to the support of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty.’

’This was especially true for the Heaven-defying Alliance. Without the support of a powerful faction, they theoretically should have been wiped out by the Desert Divine Palace long ago.’

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"Senior, you misunderstand. We wouldn’t dare threaten you. We are merely explaining the situation to prevent you from running into trouble."

"Yes, we’re doing this for your own good, Senior!"

Seeing this, the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs hastily explained themselves.

At the same time, however, they secretly sighed in relief.

’Although his tone was icy, he didn’t continue to strengthen the Mighty Power of the Spiritual Treasures and the Array, nor did he attack directly.’

’Clearly, he was still wary of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty.’

What they didn’t know, however, was that even without the connection to the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty, Zhang Chi couldn’t have attacked them directly, as doing so would have instantly exposed his bluff.

Thus, when they used the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty as a shield, it was exactly what Zhang Chi had been hoping for.

"You two aren’t so bad, to show me such consideration. Fine. Since you are being so respectful, I will spare you this once. After all, Heaven has a virtue of cherishing life, and it wasn’t easy for you to reach your current Cultivation Realm."

"But I am by no means afraid of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty. And while you may be spared death, you cannot escape punishment. You must pay a price," Zhang Chi said coldly.

"Thank you, Senior."

"You are too merciful, Senior, and you are right. We are willing to offer compensation. This is what we gathered earlier; it’s all for you, Senior. And this is our compensation for you. We hope you won’t find it wanting."

The two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs were overjoyed. They both assumed Zhang Chi was afraid of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty and didn’t suspect a thing.

The Great Qian Immortal Dynasty was indeed powerful; a lone Divinity Transformation Powerhouse couldn’t possibly contend with it.

Take the Desert Divine Palace, for example—it was nothing before the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty.

It was only because the three Palace Masters had a firm attitude that the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty was unwilling to make a direct move, which was why the Desert Divine Palace still existed.

After all, while the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty would surely win in a head-on confrontation, it would definitely suffer some casualties.

But making the Desert Divine Palace surrender through other means would gain them three powerful allies—not to mention that all three were peerless beauties, one of whom was even skilled in divination.

Then, while thanking him profusely, the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs immediately handed over two Storage Bags.

Zhang Chi, controlling Master Taixuan, raised a hand in the air and drew the two Storage Bags over to himself.

"Leave that Spirit Treasure Peak as well!"

But Zhang Chi wasn’t satisfied and made another demand.

"Alright, Senior."

Zhang Chi had only been testing his luck; it wouldn’t have mattered if they refused, and the demand fit his current persona. But to his surprise, the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs quickly consulted with each other in private, then gritted their teeth and nodded in agreement.

Next, they wiped their Magical Power aura from the black peak, shrank it down, and presented it to him.

At the same time, however, they summoned a Spirit Treasure Black Saber that circled around them, continuing to defend against the thunderous storm.

Evidently, they possessed more than one Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure.

"That’s enough. You may go!"

Zhang Chi was secretly delighted, but his tone remained calm. He immediately had Master Taixuan nod slightly, then took the black peak with a raise of his hand. With another wave, the thunderous storm instantly parted, revealing a narrow passage in the middle.

"Thank you, Senior."

The two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs breathed a final sigh of relief and quickly flew out along the passage.

But the next moment, they were immediately trapped in an Illusion Realm.

Seeing this, Zhang Chi was about to strike.

Unfortunately, the black Treasure Saber was still circling and protecting them. In an instant, they regained their clarity, though it was unclear what method they had used.

Zhang Chi couldn’t help but feel disappointed. He had no choice but to give up and use the Array to teleport them out.

’I know they weren’t truly trapped in the Illusion. Even if I attacked, it wouldn’t have had much effect and would only have exposed the fact that I’m not a true Divinity Transformation expert.’

A moment later, the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs appeared above the lake.

"Phew, that was close! Thankfully, we have a way to resist Illusion Arrays."

"Yeah, we were so unlucky this time. Not only did we get nothing, but we also lost a lot of resources and a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure."

"Never mind that. What matters is that we’re safe. Besides, once we report this to His Highness the Third Prince of Great Qian, he will definitely stand up for us and take care of this Divinity Transformation Cultivator!"

Only then did the two truly relax. However, they didn’t dare to linger, immediately retracting their Array and leaving with their subordinates.

Clearly, they were both terrified that the Divinity Transformation Senior would go back on his word and attack them again.

Falling into the Illusion Array just before they got out had also given them a fright.

’Now that we’re outside the array, even if he attacks, we’re confident we can escape. But we would still be injured, not to mention we have to protect our subordinates.’

As for the subordinates waiting at the periphery of the immortal abode, they paid them no mind.

They had discovered that all of those subordinates’ Life Tokens had already shattered.

—

After the two Divinity Transformation cultivators were teleported out, Zhang Chi immediately used his authority again.

SWOOSH!

Master Taixuan instantly vanished and reappeared in the sky above Qin Yushan and the other Cultivators on the periphery.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Then, Master Taixuan pointed a finger. Instantly, Thunderbolts appeared in the sky, blasting to death all the experts from the Heaven-defying Alliance and Beast Alliance who were pursuing Qin Yushan and the other Cultivators.

Even the other Heaven-defying Alliance and Beast Alliance experts scattered around the outer area met the same fate, dying in an instant.

The reason it was so easy was that this was Zhang Chi’s territory. Here, his Combat Power was comparable to the Divinity Transformation Realm, and he had borrowed the power of the Thunderbolts from within the Grand Array.

His opponents, however, were completely unprepared and naturally couldn’t withstand a single blow.