Chapter 794 - 724: Kneel Down (3)

Chapter 794: Chapter 724: Kneel Down (3)

’This guy is unbelievable.’

’Isn’t it enough that I know you’re an Artifact Spirit? What, are you trying to show off something to me?’

’What’s so great about being some alternative life form?’

’Acting like it’s some grand honor.’

’So-called living beings are born of heaven and earth, be they human or Demon.’

’Even a common stink bug.’

’But this otherworldly man was born from another being. If we’re talking about birds of a feather flocking together, about dividing everyone into high and low classes...’

’...then this Artifact Spirit wouldn’t even make it into the lowest rank.’

’Just an Artifact Spirit, and look how full of yourself you are.’

Taking a deep breath, Tu Xiao’an forced himself to be patient. "What kind of Artifact Spirit are you?"

’Fuck, you bastard!’

The otherworldly man said with a grin, "I am the Artifact Spirit of these relics. My master’s War Relics are themselves an extraordinary, independent space, transcending the Three Realms and unbound by the five elements. As long as these relics exist, I am immortal."

Huh...!

Tu Xiao’an was stunned by his words.

’The Artifact Spirit of the War Relics?’

’No wonder this guy can phase through walls and move through the relics as if he owns the place. He couldn’t be more familiar with it.’

’It turns out the relics are him, and he is the relics.’

’In other words, if I kill this otherworldly man, does that mean the War Relics will disappear and be sealed off?’

’Or perhaps, if I subdue him, these War Relics will become mine.’ 𝘧𝓇ℯℴ𝓂

At this thought, a sharp glint flashed in Tu Xiao’an’s eyes.

’This otherworldly man is a priceless treasure.’

"My master was the most powerful Divine Spirit in all of heaven and earth, the greatest being to ever exist. But now he’s dead. I wish to follow my master in death, but I can’t die. I really, really want to die!"

Suddenly, the otherworldly man was overcome with sorrow, and tears streamed down his face.

’I want to die, but I can’t?’

"..." Tu Xiao’an was truly speechless.

’When it comes to showing off, you really take the cake.’

’Emperors since Ancient Times have all sought immortality, yet none lived past a century. And here’s this guy, who wants to die because he’s lived for too long.’

’His master is dead, but he’s still alive.’

’And he can keep on living forever.’

’Unless these relics are destroyed.’

"Do you have any idea how lonely, empty, and cold I am? I live in endless solitude. Only when the relics manifest and you mortals enter can I find the slightest bit of amusement."

The otherworldly man’s gaze suddenly fixed on Tu Xiao’an.

Tu Xiao’an was startled. ’Playthings. Anyone who breaks in is just a plaything for the Artifact Spirit.’

"Those people were too weak, weaker than ants. They weren’t even qualified to be my playthings," the otherworldly man said viciously. "But you... you, this Snake, are a little more interesting. You’re barely qualified to be my toy. I’ll have some fun with you for a while."

Tu Xiao’an sneered, his mesmerizing eyes filled with Killing Intent.

’Don’t speak too soon, or too arrogantly.’

’It’s just an Artifact Spirit. I don’t necessarily believe I can’t beat him.’

"However, I can give you a chance," the otherworldly man’s tone suddenly shifted. "If you don’t want to be my plaything, then take my master as your teacher. Kneel and kowtow to him."

Tu Xiao’an was instantly dumbfounded. ’Kowtow to this dead Ancient Demon and take him as a master? What the hell is this all about?’

’Has this Artifact Spirit lived so long and gotten so bored that he’s lost his mind?’

"Aren’t you surprised? Aren’t you overjoyed? My master is the most powerful Divine Spirit in all of heaven and earth! For a Snake like you to take him as your master is an honor that would take you eight hundred lifetimes to earn!" the otherworldly man exclaimed, practically dancing with excitement.

Tu Xiao’an said calmly, "I just want to ask, is your brain full of shit?"

"You’re not willing?" the otherworldly man asked, his brow furrowed.

"Of course I’m not. Let alone the fact that your master is dead—even if he were alive, I wouldn’t take him as my master," Tu Xiao’an stated.

He was reborn as a Snake, and he had clawed his way to where he was now step by step, relying on the system and his own hard work. He had become the Snake Emperor of the Yaoling Mountain Range, with power approaching the Rank Three Peak.

He believed he would soon reach Half Step Ascension.

Why should he take a dead man as his master?

It wasn’t an honor; it was self-degradation.

Tu Xiao’an had his own principles and self-respect.

"If you won’t take my master, then you will die! You will die, do you understand?!" the otherworldly man suddenly roared at Tu Xiao’an.

He looked completely unhinged.

The more frantic the Artifact Spirit became, the calmer Tu Xiao’an grew. "Why do you want me to take this Ancient Demon as my master? What’s your goal?"

"My goal?" The otherworldly man chuckled. "My master never found a suitable disciple in his lifetime. This was always one of his regrets. As his Artifact Spirit, it’s only natural that I fulfill this wish for him."

’Ugh... He really is a model Artifact Spirit, finding beautiful women to be buried with his dead master and even finding him a disciple.’

’The model Artifact Spirit of Earth?’

"This hall is full of corpses, all of them Rank Four. So why didn’t your master find a disciple among them? Why did you kill them all instead?"

The otherworldly man roared, "Who the hell do they think they are? As if they’re worthy of being my master’s disciple!"

’Even Rank Four isn’t good enough for him?’

’But I’m just a Snake who hasn’t even reached the Rank Four of Ascension.’

"I have taken a fancy to your aptitude. Your life signs indicate that you, a Snake, have only lived for twenty-some years, yet you already possess the strength of a Rank Three Peak. You are barely qualified to be my master’s disciple."

The otherworldly man continued, "These relics have manifested several times, and each time, many mortals have entered. But your aptitude, for a Snake, is by far the most outstanding. Otherwise, do you think I, the great Artifact Spirit, would have wasted so much time talking to you?"

’He’s right. In terms of age, I really am only in my twenties.’

’If he hadn’t brought it up, I wouldn’t have even realized how outstanding I am.’

’I can’t help but feel a little proud.’

"Quickly! Kneel and kowtow to my master! Once you become his disciple, I won’t kill you. You won’t have to die," the otherworldly man urged.

"Heh..."

Tu Xiao’an gave a cold laugh.

He would kneel to heaven, to earth, and to his mother.

Besides, he was long accustomed to others kneeling before *him*.

He had no desire to kneel to a dead man, much less take a dead man as his master. Even if it were only in name, it was unacceptable.

"If you don’t kneel, I’ll kill you right now! I’ll kill you!" the otherworldly man immediately threatened.

On high alert, Tu Xiao’an asked, "You still haven’t explained why your Elemental Power is stronger than mine."

"Idiot. I’m not using Heaven and Earth Elements at all. I’m using the Heaven and Earth Law!"

"Law?"

Tu Xiao’an felt as if a new window had opened in his mind. Above Elemental Power was the Power of Laws.

No wonder. He understood now.

As expected of an Ancient Demon’s Artifact Spirit, he had even mastered the Power of Heaven and Earth Laws. One could only imagine how powerful the Ancient Demon himself must have been when he was alive.

Before him, even a Rank Four Divine Spirit would be nothing.

How many eons had passed from the most Ancient Times to the present day?

In this day and age, Rank Four was the stuff of legends. Yet in this Artifact Spirit’s eyes, even a Rank Four wasn’t qualified to become his dead master’s disciple.

And yet, Tu Xiao’an was.

But Tu Xiao’an refused. He would not be bent by force.

He refused to believe that he couldn’t beat a mere Artifact Spirit.

Even without his Elemental Power, he, Tu Xiao’an, was no lamb for the slaughter.