Undying Life

Chapter 608: Chapter 608: Trapping Nu Qinghui

"Dark Emperor! Greetings, Wu Huan Supreme!" Dark Emperor said solemnly.

"Dark Emperor?" Wu Huan looked at Dark Emperor with cold eyes, a hint of surprise flickering within.

Wu Huan could see that this man, who called himself Dark Emperor, showed no fear before him. Yet he was only at the Imperial Extreme realm, so how could he possess such audacity? Was he insane?

Insane? Impossible. Wu Huan felt a sense of threat emanating from the Dark Emperor. A threat? How was that possible? Today truly felt surreal!

How much strength was Zhong Shan still hiding?

They hadn't been able to capture Zhong Shan yet, and Zhong Shan's backup plans seemed endless, as if he were recklessly throwing everything he had into the fray.

The Snow God Extinguishes the World Formation, the Water Extermination Sword, three Heavenly Extreme realm experts—such a luxurious combination, yet they still hadn't managed to subdue Zhong Shan?

Now, this sudden appearance of a man who made Wu Huan feel threatened? This was truly extraordinary! They needed to resolve this quickly—defeat this man, then join Nu Qinghui to kill Zhong Shan. If this dragged on, who knew what other changes might occur!

"Do you think a mere Imperial Extreme realm can stop me?" Wu Huan shouted.

"My duty compels me. If you do not move, I will not move," Dark Emperor replied earnestly.

Wu Huan raised an eyebrow. Duty? Was this man also part of the Great Zheng Dynasty? "If you do not move, I will not move?" Wu Huan sneered.

"Such arrogance. Let's see how you handle this!" Wu Huan snorted and thrust his hand forward, sending a massive golden palm towards Dark Emperor. The golden hand, over a hundred zhang in size, seemed to carry the might of the heavens, grasping for Dark Emperor. The force of the hand distorted the space around it.

Dark Emperor remained calm. A black sphere suddenly emerged from behind him, growing larger until it reached a hundred zhang in size.

The black sphere exuded an incredibly heavy force, as if it contained the weight of a thousand mountains, creating ripples in space as it ascended.

"Boom～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"

The golden palm collided with the black sphere, producing a deafening explosion that shook the very fabric of space.

A strange scene unfolded before everyone. The golden palm disintegrated, while the black sphere continued its ascent as if nothing had happened, pressing down with an immense pressure.

"Star Elder's Orb? This is Star Elder's 'Star Orb'?" Wu Huan exclaimed.

"Good eye. This is indeed the Star Orb. Now, do you still think I'm being arrogant?" Dark Emperor said calmly.

"The Star Orb, one of the Twelve Ancient Treasures? How did it end up in your hands? Star Elder would never give it away, unless...unless he's dead?" Wu Huan's eyes widened.

"Correct. This is my master's relic. So what? In my hands, it remains one of the Twelve Ancient Treasures. Wu Huan Supreme, I advise you not to make any moves. Otherwise, to protect my master, I will fight to the death and leave you with an unforgettable memory!" Dark Emperor said firmly.

Fight to the death? Wu Huan felt a chill in his heart.

Dark Emperor wielding the Star Orb was akin to Jing Xueshen wielding the Water Extermination Sword—capable of matching Wu Huan.

Master? He called Zhong Shan his master? This Zhong Shan was terrifying. Even Star Elder's disciple had been subdued by him! The Star Orb was immensely powerful, one of the Twelve Ancient Treasures, the only one from the Great Thousand World. Its first appearance was in a legendary clash with the Heaven-Splitting Axe.

The powerful collision between the Star Orb and Wu Huan's golden palm ended in a stalemate, cementing the Star Orb's fearsome reputation. Passed down through generations, it had always been coveted by the world's strongest, yet also something they wished to avoid.

The Star Orb locked onto Wu Huan, who coldly observed Dark Emperor. While Wu Huan wasn't necessarily afraid of the Star Orb, especially given the lower cultivation level of its wielder, the fact that this cultivation could still pose a threat made Wu Huan wary.

Wu Huan didn't even retrieve his Soul-Scattering Bell, instead, he simply glared at Dark Emperor.

Another Heavenly Extreme realm expert was entangled.

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Not far away, Bing Xuan's eyes widened in disbelief. How could all of this be real?

Did Zhong Shan really possess such power?

All these powerful forces weren't borrowed; they belonged to Zhong Shan?

The Ninth Legion Commander Wang Ku? Servant Dark Emperor? And his son inside the Qi Ling Tower? And then there was Di Xuansha. Could the Great Zheng Dynasty contend with a celestial empire?

At this moment, Bei Qingsi showed a faint smile and took off into the sky, quickly flying away from the Chao Tian Hall and positioning herself in the central area between Dark Emperor, Wang Ku, and the Qi Ling Tower.

"Bei Qingsi, how can you move?" Bing Xuan exclaimed in surprise.

"With the Chao Tian Hall now clear, I can move freely," Bei Qingsi replied with a smile.

Clear? When Wu Huan emerged, the Chao Tian Hall no longer obstructed divine sense, revealing it to be empty. Bei Qingsi no longer needed to pretend to be a hostage.

"So you had already broken the seal your master placed on you?" Bing Xuan's face darkened.

Bei Qingsi smirked but didn't respond.

Inside the black swamp, Zhong Shan endured the increasing force of the black mud. The binding force grew stronger, to the point that even Zhong Shan's resilient body struggled.

Nu Qinghui watched Zhong Shan coldly as he endured the binding torment.

"How does it feel?" Nu Qinghui sneered.

"Not bad!" Zhong Shan forced a smile through the excruciating pain, his face contorted from the intensity.

Not bad? Nu Qinghui was momentarily taken aback. That voice, for some reason, reminded her of another deep voice.

It was Gu Shentong's voice. In her previous life, when Nu Qinghui traveled the world with Gu Shentong, she often attracted many greedy suitors due to her allure. Gu Shentong had fended them off but was left covered in wounds.

"Are you okay?" Nu Qinghui had asked back then.

"Not bad!" was Gu Shentong's response.

The same reply. Nu Qinghui was momentarily transported back to those times when there were no other women by Gu Shentong's side.

In that moment of nostalgia, Nu Qinghui saw Zhong Shan transform into Gu Shentong.

Gu Shentong? Was this Gu Shentong?

Nu Qinghui's eyes became dazed. A sudden rush of heat surged through her body, an unprecedented desire erupting from deep within.

Nu Qinghui was startled, biting her tongue to clear her mind. The sharp pain quickly brought her back to her senses.

"Aphrodisiac?" Nu Qinghui exclaimed upon regaining clarity.

She felt an intense heat all over her body, a powerful desire flooding her mind.

No, she had to stop it. Nu Qinghui quickly tried to expel the Red Luan Mist from her body.

But just as she was trying to expel the mist, she felt a finger press against her back. Then, an arm wrapped around her, pressing against her right chest, and another point pressed a vital acupoint.

In an instant, Nu Qinghui found herself unable to counter the effects of the aphrodisiac. The mist surged through her body, leaving her limp and helpless, her eyes filled with tears as she struggled to maintain her composure and avoid succumbing to the overwhelming desire.

Chapter 608: Trapping Nu Qinghui (Continued)

Nu Qinghui's entire body softened, her face flushed, but she had not lost her reason. She looked to where Zhong Shan had been.

Zhong Shan had vanished?

In the brief moment when Nu Qinghui was distracted, Zhong Shan had broken free from the black mud. He had appeared behind Nu Qinghui, his fingers pressing against her vital acupoints. The Red Luan Mist continued to spread, rendering Nu Qinghui immobile.

The world's most potent aphrodisiac was not renowned for nothing, and Zhong Shan had reached the seventh level of the Red Luan Heaven Sutra. Even a Heavenly Extreme realm expert like Nu Qinghui couldn't resist its effects.

"You'd better kill me now, or I swear I will kill you later!" Nu Qinghui said with gritted teeth, her eyes glazed with desire.

However, her words lacked the intended menace, sounding more like a sultry plea, which only stirred Zhong Shan's possessive instincts further.

At this moment, Zhong Shan's face was cold. Ten years of fortunes had shifted, and now it was his turn.

"Stupid woman, don't worry. I'm not interested in you at the moment," Zhong Shan said with a cold snort.

"You!" Nu Qinghui's eyes widened in anger, but her breathless retort only caused Zhong Shan's mind to buzz.

"Such a femme fatale. If it were anyone else, you'd have two options: be killed or be humiliated," Zhong Shan said sternly, suppressing his own growing heat.

"Dare you?" Nu Qinghui spat, though it sounded more like a challenge than a threat.

"Why wouldn't I dare? You are at my mercy. I can do whatever I want!" Zhong Shan's eyes flashed dangerously.

Nu Qinghui seemed genuinely afraid for a moment and fell silent.

"Because you are Nu Qinghui, I won't kill you today, nor will I humiliate you. Remember, you are safe today not because I pity you, but because of Zi Xun and Nian Youyou!" Zhong Shan said coldly.

"What do you want?" Nu Qinghui asked, her eyes still hazy.

"I don't want anything from you. I just want to berate you, you brainless woman!" Zhong Shan said with a smirk.

Hearing Zhong Shan insult her as brainless, Nu Qinghui became acutely aware of the strong arm pressing against her chest. Her already flushed face reddened even more.

"Isn't that right? Heh, you came to kill me? Did you ever consider the consequences? Did you think I was that easy to kill?" Zhong Shan said coldly.

Nu Qinghui panted, glaring at Zhong Shan through her clarity.

"I know you're still conscious, so listen well. I'm keeping the dosage of the aphrodisiac just right so we can have a proper talk. Am I wrong to call you brainless? Let me ask you, even if you manage to kill me today, have you considered the consequences?" Zhong Shan said with a smile.

"Consequences? Hmph!" Nu Qinghui snorted.

"You're very stubborn. But have you thought about what's behind me? The Great Zheng Dynasty is my own. If you kill me and destroy the Great Zheng Dynasty, do you think Di Xuansha will spare you? Do you think my followers, like Wang Ku, will let you go? How many can you fend off?" Zhong Shan said coldly.

Nu Qinghui's initial anger turned into contemplation.

Under the influence of the aphrodisiac, her thoughtful demeanor appeared even more alluring, her eyes hazy and inviting.

"Speaking of which, I haven't even seen your true face yet," Zhong Shan said with a smile.

Chapter 608: Trapping Nu Qinghui (Continued)

Zhong Shan's hands remained pressed against Nu Qinghui's vital points. He had used his teeth to tear away her veil, revealing her face.

Nu Qinghui, snapped out of her thoughts, glared at Zhong Shan with a look that seemed as though she wanted to devour him.

Seeing her face, Zhong Shan couldn't help but gasp.

There existed such an exquisite face in the world? It was as if the Creator had endowed her with all the beauty in the world. The sight was so breathtaking that Zhong Shan had to close his eyes, unable to look any longer. The impact of her beauty almost made Zhong Shan lose his composure, but he managed to hold on.

Taking a deep breath, Zhong Shan suppressed the restlessness in his heart. He felt the softness and fragrance of Nu Qinghui's body, and the touch of her skin made him feel a wave of desire. Shaking his head, Zhong Shan regained his clarity through sheer willpower.

"Don't think I'm wrong. Have you ever considered the disaster that would follow if you killed me? Di Xuansha, Wang Ku, and even Nie Fancheng would seek revenge for me. Wu Jiutian would as well, not to mention others you don't know about. Can you handle that?" Zhong Shan spoke sternly.

Nu Qinghui, still in a daze, bit her lip, staring at Zhong Shan with a mix of hatred and confusion.

"You haven't thought about it, have you? Ha, chest but no brains, fits you perfectly!" Zhong Shan mocked.

"Hmph!" Nu Qinghui snorted.

"And besides, apart from using the black mud to bind me, you didn't use any other weapons. I assume you felt threatened by me, sensed that I still had something that could endanger you?" Zhong Shan sneered.

Nu Qinghui furrowed her brows. Even in her current state, this frown added to her charm, making her even more captivating.

Nu Qinghui, indeed the epitome of femininity, managed to exude an irresistible allure with every expression, every emotion.

"I can tell you clearly, yes, I still have something I haven't used. You can't kill me! You're just a foolish woman," Zhong Shan said with a cold smile.

Nu Qinghui glared at Zhong Shan, wishing she could tear him apart.

Seeing her eyes, Zhong Shan smirked. "Do you think I'm lecturing you for your benefit? You think I'm bored and teaching you a lesson for no reason? Hmph, if not for Nian Youyou and Zi Xun, I wouldn't even bother saying this!"

"If I don't die today, I will definitely take your head!" Nu Qinghui threatened breathlessly.

Her soft threat only made Zhong Shan feel even more amused.

"Take my head? You?" Zhong Shan laughed.

Nu Qinghui continued to glare at Zhong Shan.

"Hmph, you don't think the Longevity Realm will stand up for you, do you?" Zhong Shan snorted.

Nu Qinghui furrowed her brows, her expression becoming complex.

"The Longevity Realm? Hmph, if they really cared about you, the one sent to kill me would be Shen Ya Daojun himself. Sending you means you're just a pawn, a scapegoat. Whether you kill me or not, you're just a pawn. Do you think the Longevity Realm cares about you? Stop dreaming. You're nothing but a pawn," Zhong Shan sneered.

"You, you're talking nonsense!" Nu Qinghui's fury mixed with her current state, and she ended up swearing.

"Oh, you can curse now? Am I wrong? You think you're so great? Heavenly Extreme realm? So what? In the grand scheme of things, a Heavenly Extreme realm expert is nothing!" Zhong Shan scolded.

Zhong Shan's scolding stunned Nu Qinghui. Nothing?

"Hmph, don't think being a Heavenly Extreme realm expert is impressive. In a chaotic world, even Heavenly Extreme realm experts can turn to ashes. Otherwise, why is it that even with three Heavenly Extreme realm experts, the Water Extermination Sword, and the Snow God Extinguishes the World Formation—equivalent to five Heavenly Extreme realm experts—you still can't defeat me? Individual strength is not the most important thing!" Zhong Shan said disdainfully.

"You!" Nu Qinghui glared at Zhong Shan.

"The Longevity Realm? Daojun of the Longevity Realm? Let me tell you, with your personality, even as a Daojun, many people can still humiliate you. With your beauty, there are countless who want to take advantage of you. Do you really think everyone respects you?" Zhong Shan sneered.

Nu Qinghui squinted her eyes, but with her current state, it seemed more like she was seducing Zhong Shan.

"Heh, calling you brainless isn't wrong. I have the Great Zheng Dynasty, I have its forces backing me, I have the entire wolf tribe protecting me, and I have an alliance with the Great Li Celestial Dynasty. In the grand scheme of things, I have countless allies. And you? What do you have?" Zhong Shan sneered.

"You have the Longevity Realm? The same Longevity Realm that could sell you out at any moment? Ha, you used to have the Seven Star Hall of the Great Luo Celestial Dynasty. I bet it's almost entirely under the Longevity Realm's control now. You have nothing. You only have two people left: Zi Xun and Nian Youyou. Other than that, you have nothing. You always thought you were invincible? Foolish!" Zhong Shan scolded.

Nu Qinghui fell silent again, processing his words.

"In the past, when Gu Shentong was alive, no one dared to touch you. You could be aloof. Now? Anyone dares to bully you, anyone dares to target you. Don't think you're so great! There are plenty who can humiliate you. At least, I can do it anytime!" Zhong Shan said sternly.

After Zhong Shan finished, Nu Qinghui remained silent.

Nu Qinghui felt a sense of mental exhaustion. On one hand, the Red Luan Mist's potent effects were overwhelming; on the other, Zhong Shan's relentless psychological attacks wore her down.

"I'm saying this only for Zi Xun and Nian Youyou's sake. Although you've reincarnated and have no relation to Zi Xun anymore, I don't want to see Zi Xun or Nian Youyou heartbroken. Take care of yourself!" Zhong Shan said coldly.

With that, Zhong Shan began extracting the Red Luan Mist from Nu Qinghui's body.

Nu Qinghui gradually regained clarity. She quickly pulled away from Zhong Shan, but in her haste, her right breast brushed against his hand, causing a brief sharp pain.

Freed from his grip, Nu Qinghui swiftly distanced herself from Zhong Shan, standing far away.