Chapter 983 - 68: Like It or Not, You Have to Obey! (Five Updates)

Chapter 983: Chapter 68: Like It or Not, You Have to Obey! (Five Updates)

"What! Teacher, what did you say?" Mu Tianyin’s voice suddenly became excited.

"Don’t be anxious," Tianluo reassured.

Not anxious? How can he not be anxious?!

Mu Tianyin said no more, but the sound of his heavy breathing betrayed his inner anger at that moment.

The two people outside the door exchanged a look, and the one holding the box in both hands spoke up, "Young Master, Elder, we’ve retrieved the item."

"Come in," Tianluo’s voice echoed from inside the cave mansion.

The two outside the cave door, holding the box, walked inside. Once inside, they were greeted by Mu Tianyin’s gloomy face. With just one look, they quickly averted their eyes, not daring to look further.

Lately, the Young Master’s temper has grown more vicious, and they’re truly worried for their own lives.

"Put it down," ordered an elderly man in the room.

He was dressed in a simple white robe, holding a scepter that seemed neither like jade nor like ivory. The head of the scepter was carved into the likeness of a mythical beast, whose eyes were embedded with scarlet gemstones.

He sat to the side, serene and composed, unlike Mu Tianyin’s irritability.

The newcomers obeyed the order and carefully placed the box before the old man on the table, then bowed and stepped aside.

Without further instructions, they dared not leave.

With a wave of the scepter, the box on the table swung open immediately, releasing a radiant and gentle light from inside.

Instantly, Mu Tianyin’s gaze was drawn to the box.

No, to be precise, he was drawn to the item inside the box.

As soon as the box was opened, the item inside began to stir, as if trying to escape the box’s confines. Yet, at every move and struggle, a red glow emerged, ensnaring it in a net of light, sealing it firmly within.

The old man cracked a satisfied smile, and with another wave of the scepter, the box lid closed again, the pearly glow disappeared, and the box once more returned to tranquility.

With the box closed, a glimmer of anticipation flared in Mu Tianyin’s eyes—a hope swiftly turning to impatience, causing his somber face to become animated.

"Hmm, well done. You may leave now," the elder addressed the two who waited bowing in the room.

Upon hearing these words, the two breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, Elder."

"Yes, Elder."

With a single response, the two stepped back, ready to exit the cave mansion.

Yet, just as they turned around, Mu Tianyin, who had been standing silently inside, suddenly raised his right arm, swinging it towards their backs.

With a flash of red light, a scent of blood instantly filled the cave mansion.

The two, who initially sought to retreat, stiffened entirely, eyes bursting with disbelief, unable even to utter a cry before sprawling forward, hitting the ground lifelessly.

On their backs were left several gruesome claw marks, flesh and blood in ruins, their hearts shattered into pieces.

Their deaths were unforeseen, truly incomprehensible even upon their last breaths, as they had completed their task and become heroes.

The elder’s gaze fell upon the two corpses on the ground, showing no hint of surprise. He lightly shifted his glance to Mu Tianyin, who was leisurely reclaiming his hand. "Why did you have to kill them?"

Mu Tianyin’s voice was icy, his gaze cold-blooded, "My secret, only you need to know, Teacher." He adjusted the glove on his right hand.

The glove was made of metal, extending from his fingers to the joint at his right shoulder. The hand hidden within the sleeve was inexplicably larger than his left arm, appearing distinctly unmatched.

The black robe he wore rendered his whole demeanor even more chillingly brutal.

The elder did not respond much to Mu Tianyin’s explanation.

Soon, footsteps echoed, armor sounds entered the cave mansion, guards lowered their heads, swiftly removing the two corpses from the ground.

After cleaning the cave mansion, Mu Tianyin impatiently asked, "Teacher, when will we act?"

The elder slowly shook his head, "No rush. For the next few days, first focus on calming yourself. Only in your optimal state will accidents during integration be minimized. You’ve remained in the Spirit Cave Realm Fifth Layer for many years. Perhaps this integration is your opportunity to break through. You must seize it."

His words made Mu Tianyin’s eyes narrow slightly, a fierce glint within the cracks, a hatred long suppressed in his heart now rippling, unable and unwilling to be repressed any longer.

...

In Mu Qingge’s small world, everyone sat on the ground, cross-legged, as the spiritual power within them began transforming.

The slave mark has already been planted, and now it’s just a matter of awaiting the results.

Mu Qingge and Si Mo, along with the High Priest and Mengmeng, who did not need the slave mark, stood by for protection. Meanwhile, Yin Chen and Bai Xi had reached the place where the transcendance tribulation stage experts from the Middle Ancient Realm were imprisoned to prepare everything.

Si Mo’s gaze lightly lifted, sweeping over the Divine Demon Puppet calmly standing beside Mu Qingge. He said to Mu Qingge, "If you encounter danger, you can summon them to fight."

Mu Qingge nodded almost imperceptibly. "They are my trump card, and being a trump card, they cannot be easily exposed. But..." She frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression appearing in her eyes.

"But what?" Si Mo asked.

Mu Qingge said in a deep voice, "These two Divine Demon Puppets, their cultivation realm is Spirit Cave Realm Eighth Layer, I’m afraid..." She shook her head with a smile.

She didn’t finish her sentence, but Si Mo understood her meaning.

Currently, she was already in Spirit Cave Realm Seventh Layer; the two Divine Demon Puppets were in Spirit Cave Realm Eighth Layer. It seemed the trump card’s effectiveness was no longer significant.

"It is not impossible to improve the cultivation of the Divine Demon Puppets." suddenly, the High Priest said.

This sentence immediately captured the attention of Mu Qingge and Si Mo.

The High Priest smiled slightly, "The reason the cultivation of the Divine Demon Puppets cannot change is that they lack their own divine consciousness. If they possess divine consciousness, their cultivation can recover a few layers. Based on their cultivation level before life, they can at least be restored to the First Layer of Saint Realm. If the divine consciousness is very strong, perhaps they might be able to cultivate independently in the future."

"Divine consciousness?" Mu Qingge murmured.

Where could she find suitable divine consciousness?

"Why should the Young Master worry? Isn’t your own divine consciousness quite formidable?" the High Priest said.

"Mine?" Mu Qingge was surprised.

Si Mo also looked at the High Priest, pondering the feasibility of his words.

The High Priest nodded, "Indeed. In the Divine Strategy Middle Volume, there is a method to divide divine consciousness."

Mu Qingge nodded.

The High Priest was aware of some secrets of the Divine Strategy Middle Volume, and this did not surprise her. After all, in those days, he was by Mu Ancestor’s side and had some understanding of the Divine Strategy Middle Volume.

"The Young Master only needs to split her divine consciousness into two parts and inject them into these two Divine Demon Puppets. They can become existences akin to her right and left hands, executing her commands with just a thought, without the slightest mistake," the High Priest said.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingge turned her gaze to Si Mo.

Si Mo also looked at her, and under her gaze, he slowly nodded.

After Si Mo expressed his stance, Mu Qingge retracted her gaze, nodded to the High Priest, and said, "I have an understanding of this matter."

Having said that, she said, "Their spiritual power transformation requires some time, and preparations are almost ready over there. I shall go first."

The High Priest quickly said, "Please, my lord, remain here guarding against any unexpected events. Meanwhile, I shall accompany the Young Master for a brief visit over there."

Clearly, he wanted to send Si Mo away to speak alone with Mu Qingge.

Si Mo understood, and Mu Qingge understood as well. She gave a deep look at the High Priest and said to Si Mo, "Amo, will you stay and keep watch?"

Si Mo nodded with a smile.

He never refused any request from Mu Qingge.

Afterward, Mu Qingge left with the High Priest toward the place where Middle Ancient Realm transcendence tribulation stage cultivators were detained.

"Their cultivation level is insufficient; even with the Slave Mark, after transformation, they will merely avoid the Divine Status fusion and Heavenly Tribulation. To truly assist the Young Master, diligent cultivation will still be required for some time. However, the Young Master need not worry about this. Here, there is the cultivation tower that can control time, as well as various spiritual flowers and exotic herbs. I will urge them for rigorous cultivation. In the cultivation tower, one day is equivalent to one year, and as long as they cultivate diligently, they will soon be able to come out and aid the Young Master in important tasks. Thus, initially, those who will be able to serve the Young Master are likely those transcendence tribulation stage masters captured by the Young Master," the High Priest slowly analyzed.

Mu Qingge nodded, agreeing with his words.

After finishing this topic, the High Priest hesitated and said, "Young Master, about my lord..." he took a deep breath, determined to say to Mu Qingge, "His pair of eyes, only the Demon Realm Royal Family bloodline possesses. As for his identity, I believe the Young Master already knows. However, has the Young Master ever considered that the gap between the clans is long-standing, unless he or you are willing to give up your current identity, it will be very difficult to ultimately be together."

Mu Qingge halted her steps.

She raised her eyes to look at the High Priest and said to him, "He and I will be together."

Those succinct words gave her answer.

She resumed her steps, quickly heading toward the place of detention, her attitude indicating she did not wish to discuss this matter further.

Upon reaching the detention area, Yin Chen, Bai Xi, and Hou had already extinguished the hypnotic incense, allowing the several hundred transcendence tribulation stage masters to gradually awaken from their prolonged slumber.

The first to open his eyes was the one known as Mr. Tianji, Song Tianji.

As soon as his eyes opened, he saw Mu Qingge standing before him, overlooking him with a cold, austere expression. This made his eyes abruptly narrow with suspicion.

Hadn’t Mu Qingge already revealed her identity as a woman? Why had she switched to male attire? And where is this place?

Recalling the events before losing consciousness, Song Tianji immediately reacted. He looked at Mu Qingge, his eyes flashing with coldness.

"Mu Qingge, you captured us using despicable means; I won’t accept it!" he said, gnashing his teeth.

However, Mu Qingge simply smiled faintly, her gaze icy and mocking as she said, "Whether you accept it or not, you have to."