Dongming Yu's body trembled, a divine light flashed between her brows, and a voice like thunder exploded in her mind:
"To defy the gods is to suffer the torment of ten thousand ants devouring the soul, never to be reborn."
Dongming Yu knew this was the will of the gods; her betrayal defied the gods and enraged them.
At this moment, Dongmingyu's soul ached intensely, like countless sharp blades scraping and countless insects gnawing at her. But Dongmingyu said nothing; she didn't want Long Chen to worry, so she endured it bitterly.
"Talk to him, hold back." Long Chen wrote with his other hand in Dongming Jade's palm. He couldn't transmit sound with his soul power, as that would alert the other party.
Dongmingyu immediately understood and sneered, "I was never your follower to begin with, so how could I be considered defiant?"
When I was confused, it was your followers—my parents—who forcibly dragged me in and put me in slave chains. Did you give me the right to choose?
I was born and became your slave. Did you ever ask for my wishes?
Between you and me, it's just a partnership. I kill for you, you give me strength. Now I don't want to cooperate with you anymore. I want to live according to my own will. Just
as Dongmingyu was speaking, Long Chen's soul power quietly surged into her body, heading straight for her dantian.
Within the Dongming Jade Dantian, there is a mass of root—this is the spiritual root of Dongming Jade, the foundation of martial cultivation. Unless you trust someone completely, it's impossible for anyone else's strength to reach this place.
Within that mass of root energy was a golden seed, on which countless roots grew, flowing into Dongming Yu's limbs and bones.
"This is the seed of the gods. To put it plainly, it's the evil seed that enslaves people's bodies and controls their souls. What so-called gods? They're just a group of powerful demons, wearing flashy clothes to fool a bunch of fools."
When Long Chen saw the divine seed, he instantly understood what the so-called divine son and goddess really meant. They were merely pawns controlled by the gods.
Because of her strong will, Dongming Yu resisted the erosion of the gods' will, yet she still preserved her true heart. Even the High Priest was shocked by this.
Seeing this divine seed, Long Chen thought of Dan Xianzi. She should be like Dongming Yu, but unlike Dongming Yu, she seemed to have not retained any of her own will.
It's unclear whether she has been completely corrupted by the will of the gods, or if she herself is the most devout believer and willingly devotes everything to the gods. In any case, she is no longer the person she once was.
"Everything you have is a gift from the gods. Your betrayal is a grave rebellion. In the name of a divine servant, I grant you the torment of soul-devouring. Forty-nine days later, I will take your soul." The voice said coldly.
Just as Dongmingyu was about to speak and continued to stall for time, Long Chen's voice echoed in Dongmingyu's sea of consciousness:
"It's just a dog, yet it dares to bark so loudly. Aren't you afraid of being stewed together?"
"Who is it?" The voice was stunned for a moment, then snapped angrily.
"Your father," Long Chen replied in a very concise and firm tone, yet with certainty.
"Bastard!"
The voice raged. The divine seed within Dongmingyu suddenly went uncontrollable and erupted on its own. Endless tentacles trembled, and Dongmingyu's eyes opened, staring coldly at Long Chen.
"Brother Long Chen, something's wrong! My body is about to get out of control..." Dongming Yu was shocked.
"Have you seen what your father looks like now?" Long Chen smiled faintly.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, star projections appeared within Dongming Jade's body. One hundred eight thousand stars surged, shooting out rays of divine light that severed all the tentacles on the Divine Seed.
The High Priest had only told Long Chen that as long as he wrapped his spiritual energy with the power of the stars and severed the three great tentacles within his root, it would be fine.
Those three tentacles govern a person's essence, energy, and spirit. If they are cut off, the seed of the gods can no longer control Dongming Jade.
As for the other tentacles, they only need to be slowly extracted to gradually separate them from Dongming Yu's body. However, during this process, Dongming Yu endures endless pain, as if pulling out a tree rooted in its body. In that case, Dongming Yu won't die, but half of his life will definitely be lost. Still, this is the only way to save Dongming Yu.
The Wine God's Residual Brew can numb the power of the gods, reducing the power of the divine seed by more than half. Moreover, during this period, the gods cannot spy on the Dongming Jade. When the wine power reaches its peak, that is the best time to act.
However, the High Priest did not know that there was more than one star space within Long Chen's body; he directly severed all the tentacles.
Long Chen pressed one hand to Dongming Yu's forehead, unleashing his soul power to protect Dongming Yu's soul. With his other hand, he pressed his large hand on Dongmingyu's lower abdomen and pulled hard. The seed of the gods was actually pulled out of Dongmingyu's dantian and directly into Long Chen's dantian.
The Divine Seed was extracted from Dongming Yu's body, and his face instantly turned as pale as paper. He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and his aura rapidly declined.
"Courting death"
The divine seed entered Long Chen's dantian, shining like a star with endless divine light, trying to burst Long Chen's body apart.
"Boom!"
Long Chen's robe shattered, cracks appeared on his body, and blood began to flow out, but a cold smile hung at the corner of Long Chen's mouth.
When the power of the divine seed erupted, the 108,000 stars within Long Chen trembled, and the power was instantly dispersed.
Long Chen deliberately wanted to test just how strong the Divine Seed was, so he did not summon a battle body to resist. If he truly wanted to resist, he would only need to circulate 108,000 stars to completely consume the power of the Divine Seed.
"Let me see, what do you look like?"
Long Chen sneered, actually actively attaching his primordial spirit to the divine seed. Originally, following the method the High Priest had taught Long Chen, he only needed to stabilize the divine seed.
Because Long Chen is not a Heaven Extension practitioner, divine power cannot be bestowed upon him through the power of the Heavenly Dao. As time passes, the seed of the gods will gradually wither and eventually disappear because it lacks nourishment from divine power.
But Long Chen wanted to glimpse the secrets of the gods, so he actively empowered his primordial spirit to connect with that person.
"Buzz!"
As Long Chen's divine power attached, his soul trembled violently—he saw a person.
It was an old man with white hair and eyes like eagle eyes, exuding gloom and cruelty. He was not the god of slaughter worshipped by the Blood Killing Hall at all.
Long Chen saw the eagle-eyed elder, and the eagle-eyed elder also saw Long Chen. In his eyes, Long Chen saw a trace of astonishment, seemingly not expecting Long Chen to walk right into a trap.
"Sorry, I take back what I just said. I'm not your father. I really couldn't have produced such an ugly thing as you." Long Chen saw the old man and shook his head.
"Blasphemer, you will pay the price for your arrogance and ignorance." The eagle-eyed elder was furious. He clasped his hands together, and his white hair flew wildly. An invisible divine might surged into the divine seed within Long Chen's dantian.
On the seed of the gods, countless roots were nourished and rapidly spread, even trying to control Long Chen as if controlling Dongming Jade.
"I've desecrated many gods. Who do you think you are, daring to shout at me? Called Empuda out to speak. Long Chen sneered.
Through Dongming Jade, Long Chen learned that the God of Killing was named Enpuda, and the guy before him was just a minor underling under Enpuda.
"Dare to call the God of Death by name, die!" The old man shouted coldly, forming hand seals. At the same time, divine light lit up beneath his feet, illuminating the world.
Only then did Long Chen realize that beneath his feet was an altar, with endless divine patterns flowing, blocking time and space. Streams of divine power poured into the divine seed within Long Chen's body.
That divine seed was nourished, growing wildly and growing larger and larger, its terrifying power trying to stretch open the cosmic sky.
Long Chen did not try to stop him, but instead allowed those tentacles to seep into his body and even invade his soul.
In Long Chen's mind, an irresistible will was rapidly gathering, seeking to control his entire body.
Long Chen said nothing, letting that person control his body. This was the way Long Chen wanted to glimpse the mysteries of the gods.
The old man's body was covered in flying divine patterns, looking terrifying, with endless divine power surging forth, yet Long Chen remained expressionless as he looked at him, making him feel a chill run down his spine.
Long Chen spoke: "With just this bit of power, you think you can control me?" Why did Empuda find such a useless watchdog like you? That
vast will washed over Long Chen's sea of consciousness like ocean waves, trying to suppress his will and control his body, but Long Chen's will was too strong; he simply couldn't do it.
"Who exactly are you?" The eagle-eyed elder was both shocked and furious.
"Empuda's father." Long Chen replied.
The eagle-eyed elder nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood, but suddenly his brow split open, and the blood formed chains, covering his body like a spiderweb.
"Great God of Slaughter, please bestow your power. With your supreme will, rule all beings and guide the lost lambs... the eagle-eyed elder prayed devoutly.
"Buzz buzz buzz... As
he prayed, one altar after another lit up. Only then did Long Chen realize that the space where the eagle-eyed elder resided actually contained hundreds of altars. Each altar was adorned with divine light, shooting out chains that connected to the old man's altar.
"Boom!"
The divine power, dozens of times greater than before, surged into the divine seed. The divine seed inside Long Chen radiated violently, divine power surged wildly within his sea of consciousness, and Long Chen's will was overwhelmed by the divine will.
Long Chen still did not resist, letting the divine power erode him. At this moment, various illusions finally appeared in his mind, beginning to shake his will.
"Look at you, baring your teeth and looking like you're about to burst out of it. Is this all you have in power?" Long Chen sneered. Although his mind was filled with visions, he still managed to keep a clear head and couldn't help but mock.
The eagle-eyed elder was both shocked and furious. With a roar, a massive phantom appeared behind him. As soon as that shadow appeared, endless divine might descended. Long Chen's mind buzzed—his will was finally suppressed. In that instant, a smile appeared at the corner of Long Chen's mouth.