Chapter 0: 53. Stay Away
Following that, the voice of a tall, slender demonic figure from behind the gray fog sounded. The language he used seemed to have many differences from the current Abyssal language, and Qin Gou could only understand it vaguely.
However, his tone of voice was quite similar to that of the Divine Bridge Consciousness. In other words, the Divine Bridge must have intentionally imitated him.
“What is this guy saying right now?” Qin Gou asked without turning his head, his gaze fixed straight ahead.
“This is the ancient Abyssal language. Current Abyssal cultivators usually only use it when chanting spiritual incantations,” Yan Suoyun, who was more adaptable to the bloodline pressure than Ren Ci, took a deep breath and explained to Qin Gou, “He’s saying that he naturally knows what kind of person Zhenyu is.”
Qin Gou nodded slightly. “But since he can understand my question and respond immediately, doesn’t that mean he can also speak this language that everyone can understand?”
“Even though your appearance hasn’t changed, you’re not entirely the same person I’m familiar with. Of course, it’s already astonishing enough that you’ve managed to survive in this form,” the demonic shadow in the mist said unhurriedly and eloquently.
“I understand. The me from before would probably also speak your demonic dialect?” Qin Gou said with a nonchalant smile. “Although it’s just a wisp of thought from a former Demon God, you’re quite clever. Without the Demon God’s ability to see through everything at a glance, you’re skilled at probing proactively.”
“Someone’s silver tongue hasn’t dulled at all.”
“No, I’m not making light of a potential partner.”
Qin Gou’s eyes were calm. “Listening to your tone, you clearly believe that you are the embodiment of the Demon God’s Will?”
“What exactly do you want to say?”
“If I’m not mistaken, after revealing yourself this time, regardless of the outcome of our battle, you won’t be able to exist for much longer? But you clearly have your own spiritual intelligence, so are you truly content with that?”
Qin Gou suddenly spoke with a tone that was difficult to discern its sincerity. “Why do you have to obey the Demon God’s true body unquestioningly? I’ve now mastered a method that can completely free you from its control.”
Upon hearing this, the demonic shadow chuckled coldly. “You’re even trying to incite me?”
“Aren’t my words the truth?” Qin Gou retorted.
“It seems that over the years, you’ve found a different way to fight against me, and it’s even yielded some results?”
As he spoke, the demonic shadow’s gaze fell upon Yan Suoyun, and the latter immediately felt immense pressure.
“Arid Prison, you’ve truly disappointed me greatly.”
Yan Suoyun resisted with all his might, gritting his teeth. “My disappointment in your Excellency is only greater.”
“How audacious!”
The demonic shadow laughed coldly. “And you?”
He suddenly glanced at Ren Ci.
“As a descendant of the Abyss, to appear here, your identity is self-evident… Hmm? What’s going on? This woman’s soul seems quite peculiar, like an interweaving and fusion of two consciousnesses, yet without any rejection. Who is this person you’re so wholeheartedly protecting right now? Why aren’t you letting her show herself to me?”
As he spoke, the demonic shadow suddenly raised a hand.
“Stop!”
With a single thought, Qin Gou’s Ban Qin Sabers all locked onto the demonic shadow, ready to strike.
And at almost the same time.
With a “swish,” a sinister, blood-red blood arrow suddenly pierced the gray fog, heading straight for the demonic shadow’s head.
“Pfft.”
The blood arrow was smashed apart by a sudden punch from the demonic shadow. However, it didn’t disperse but quickly formed a blood-colored net, trapping the demonic shadow in front of him.
“Interesting, little girl. As an Abyss Citizen, you dare to attack me. Do you know what that means?” the demonic shadow said, staring directly at Ren Ci, his voice chillingly cold.
“I don’t care if you are the true Abyssal Demon God or not. Your Excellency has directly intruded into my sea of consciousness and intended to… How dare you treat my Xiao Su so carelessly? Do you know what that means?!”
The immense pressure on her Dao Body had not lessened, but Xiao Ci had still forcefully attacked. Her ice-cold eyes blazed with ferocity, as if endless killing intent churned within. She was like a female leopard fiercely protecting her cubs, entering a most dangerous and unprovokable period, where any slight disturbance would be met with a desperate counterattack like a storm.
“So, that’s how it is.”
There was a hint of understanding in the demonic shadow’s tone, and he suddenly looked back at Qin Gou.
“Qin Gou, Qin Gou, so even now, you’re still surrounded by these kinds of lunatics!”
“Are you considering joining?” Qin Gou asked with a smile.
“Pipe dream.”
The demonic shadow said without a trace of hesitation, “You’ve clearly misunderstood one thing. I’ve never said that I can be completely equivalent to my Lord! That would be usurpation!”
“Then you’re beyond saving,” Qin Gou pouted. He had hoped that no matter what, this guy would know more than the Abyssal Divine Bridge, and if he could successfully provoke him, it would be best.
“I know that the reason you’re talking to me right now is probably because you think everything is under control, and I currently can’t pose any threat to you.”
As he spoke, the demonic shadow reached out and touched the blood-colored net condensed by Ren Ci. Wisps of smoke immediately rose from it.
“But my mission has never been to completely eliminate you, Qin Gou, in one go. I can’t do that, but that doesn’t mean I can’t leave you with an absolutely profound memory this time!”
Upon hearing this, Qin Gou nodded slightly and even, without any concealment, directly probed the demonic shadow not far away with his divine sense.
Sensing this, the demonic shadow asked with a rather amused tone, “You don’t believe me?”
Scanning carefully with his divine sense, Qin Gou replied truthfully, “I just want to see where your confidence comes from.”
“It is indeed difficult for me alone. The long years of being sealed have consumed too much of my strength, but don’t forget where you are right now! And in this world, not everyone will be a rebellious Demon God like ‘Arid Prison,’ who is blind and turns against you for your use!”
“True faith and loyalty will never change, no matter what!”
With that, the demonic shadow suddenly thrust out a hand, aiming at a spot within the gray fog.
“Divine Bridge! Lend me your soul power!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the gray fog gradually dispersed. However, just as the demonic shadow’s large hand was about to truly touch the surface of the Divine Bridge, a snow-white feather suddenly materialized between him and the Divine Bridge, piercing the demonic shadow’s palm as fast as lightning.
“Divine Bridge… why isn’t there any response?!” The demonic shadow, unconcerned about the injury to his palm, questioned in disbelief.
“I can explain for you. However, first, you need to stand still and don’t take another step forward.”
For a moment, Qin Gou looked directly at the Demon God’s thought before him and, in a very simple and clear sentence, successfully resolved its doubts: “We’re not that familiar with each other, so stay away from this Celestial Master’s magic artifact.”
