Chapter 1016: Soul Devourer
Behind an ancient, towering tree, a few faint panting sounds could be heard.
Their panting was short and thin, and it was obvious they were doing their utmost to control their breathing.
"Ha ….. I never would have guessed ….."
After a long while, a low, sinister voice came from behind the ancient tree. Then they saw Jiangchen, still covered in blood, leaning against the tree trunk. His eyes were bloodshot as he greedily inhaled the air around him.
By his side, Houqing was in a similar state. His entire body was drenched in sweat, and his expression was one of shock as he peered through a crack in the tree's canopy.
Only Hanba sat there in a daze, as if she'd lost her soul. She didn't say a single word.
The instant Ye Zichen appeared, the Zombie Progenitors sensed that something was wrong. When they saw him obliterate Black Dragon, they didn't hesitate at all and fled in panic.
They had no clear escape route, so all they could think of was to run.
Several hours passed.
From day to night, they didn't have any rest as they ran. After confirming that no one was chasing them, they found a lush forest to hide in. Even so, they kept a vigilant eye on the outside, afraid that the demonic Ye Zichen would find them.
"We can finally rest for a while."
After confirming that there were no pursuers, Houqing finally relaxed and sat on the ground with a long sigh.
Ye Zichen's graceful slash had left a deep impression on the minds of the Zombie Progenitors. In the face of that sword strike, they couldn't summon any will to resist, and they didn't think that they could survive that sword strike.
"Didn't Ye Zichen die in the lightning tribulation? We saw it with our own eyes. How could he have come back?"
Houqing cursed angrily. His hatred for Ye Zichen had already reached a boiling point.
Jiangchen, who'd recovered some of his strength, rose to his feet. He gently moved the grass, each as tall as a person, and peered through a crack in the ancient path.
"Who knows? But one thing's for sure: if we run into him, we'll definitely die. Even the Black Dragon, a Heavenly Sovereign, died under his sword, not to mention us. We can't let him capture us. If we're captured, we'll definitely die a horrible death. "
This was absolutely the truth. Back when he'd dealt with Black Dragon, he'd wanted to resolve the Three Realms' conflict as quickly as possible, which was why he hadn't attacked them.
Houqing deeply agreed. Soon after, a worried look appeared on his face.
"Big Brother Jiangchen is right, but no matter how we run, do you think we can escape the Three Realms? Sooner or later, we'll still be caught by him, and when that time comes, it'll be difficult for us to escape death. Look at Hanba, he's obviously scared out of his wits by that sword. "
Jiangchen glanced at Hiderigami's expressionless eyes. When he did, a dark light flashed through his eyes.
He nodded with a solemn expression and returned to the side of the ancient tree.
"We can't just sit around and wait for death. How about this, you stand guard for me. I haven't completely fused with Yinggou's soul yet. Give me some time to fully fuse with it. Then, even if Ye Zichen comes, I'll be able to fight him. Also, I'll leave Hanba in your care. "
When he heard that, Houqing's eyes flashed inexplicably, but he hid it well. He nodded solemnly.
"Alright, I'll leave everything to you, Big Brother."
Jiangchen nodded wordlessly. Then, without any hesitation, he sat cross-legged on the ground. Ripples of spiritual energy swirled around him.
As he sensed the ripples, a sinister smile tugged at Houqing's lips.
An hour passed.
During this time, Houqing seemed to be on guard, but in reality, he was observing Jiangchen.
Ye Zichen's sudden rise to power had already made him feel a deep sense of danger. Based on his sword alone, Jiangchen and Yinggou couldn't resist him at all.
Their current safety was only temporary. So long as Ye Zichen really wanted to find them, they wouldn't be able to escape death even if they hid at the ends of the earth.
He, Houqing, didn't want to die here. He wanted to live …..
All he had to do was gather all of Denglong's soul and seize his true body. Only then would he become the primordial vicious beast Denglong.
When that happened, no matter how invincible Ye Zichen was, he wouldn't be a match for him.
He stared intently at Jiangchen. If he attacked, he had to kill him in one strike. If he failed, there would be no end to his troubles.
Buzz …..
At that moment, a wave of spiritual energy, even more powerful than before, burst forth from Jiangchen's body. His face gradually twisted in unbearable pain.
"He's condensing his soul."
Houqing watched all this unfold. He licked his lips, then his expression darkened.
"Die!"
He roared inwardly. His right hand transformed into a sharp claw and swiped viciously at the top of Jiangchen's head. However, the instant he made his move, a smile tugged at the corners of the pained Jiangchen's mouth. His eyes snapped open.
"Finally, I can't hold it in any longer."
Cough.
With a sinister laugh, Jiangchen's right hand pierced right through Houqing's chest. Fresh blood gushed out of the gaping hole in his chest. His expression was one of astonishment.
He'd been tricked.
When condensing a soul, one's soul had to completely merge with it. There was no way to see the outside world.
In order to make sure nothing went wrong, he'd deliberately chosen this moment to attack. Yet Jiangchen had managed to open his eyes. It was obvious he hadn't been condensing his soul at all.
"You ….."
By now, Houqing was speechless. He could feel his soul being torn apart, as if it were about to be extracted from his body.
"I went to great lengths to get your soul," said Jiangchen with a grin.
Jiangchen grinned, then reached out with his right hand and grabbed the two souls from Houqing's body.
"So you really did attack Hanba."
Houqing's face was filled with terror. He struggled with all his might, but he couldn't break free. Instantly, as if he'd accepted his fate, he gave up resisting.
He glared at Jiangchen and roared, "when did you start suspecting me?"
"The moment I laid eyes on Hanba." Jiangchen clenched Houqing's soul in his palm and snorted. "Did you think I couldn't tell that Hanba was already a soulless puppet? I never would have guessed you'd be so ambitious. You swallowed Hanba's soul but didn't fuse with it. Were you afraid I'd find out? But didn't you know I was the main body? "
"I can't accept this!"
Houqing roared. He'd planned this for so long, and even obtained Hanba's soul. He could clearly exist forever, but …..
Jiangchen snorted when he saw the sinister expression on the man's face. "Don't worry.
"It's already a pity I didn't get the Beast God's soul. For the sake of our shared lives, you should just obediently fuse with me. "
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