Chapter 1358: Chapter 1359 This is Our Third Meeting
Xueshenzi frowned and spoke.
“Hmph, you don’t understand. They’re nothing like the products mass-produced by people like you. They come from the Earth Spirit Realm, ascending step by step. The fragments within them have perfectly fused, creating extremely pure power. Though the strength is incomplete and somewhat feeble, it’s just barely enough to make the cut.”
“After all, this time it’s not about devouring, but about hosting some very special big shots!”
The black-eyed entity said coldly.
“Hosting big shots?”
“Are you saying someone wants to join this operation?”
Xueshenzi’s expression shifted, his thoughts seemingly becoming more active.
“Correct. After all, what we’re doing cannot see the light of day. Over time, as the warfront drags on, some of our old shields will inevitably become useless. Those shields from before no longer suffice, so we need new ones!”
“We have to give them a taste of the sweetness, but not too much. If it’s too sweet, they’ll be easily satisfied. Something like this, half-sweet and half-not, is just perfect—a nibble that will truly awaken the greed deep in their bellies!”
Chen said softly.
“That’s all for later discussion. For now, figure out how to free me. As long as you can protect me, I can provide you with as much ‘product’ as you need in the future!”
“In this Central Origin Realm, only I can truly make that happen!”
Xueshenzi spoke. After hearing the black-eyed entity’s words, he now knew even more dark secrets, causing a trace of calm to return to his mind.
“There’s nothing I can do. This is just a wisp of my Divine Soul’s power. Fundamentally, I still belong to the Central Origin Realm, so I can’t break through that kid’s strange techniques. You’ll have to hang in there; I’ll come up with a plan later.”
The black-eyed entity’s eerie light flickered, its tone sinister.
“Later?!”
“Damn it, they’re practically at the doorstep, and you’re talking about later? Get your facts straight—I am the lynchpin connecting the two realms! If I die, you’ll lose your opportunity to do your shadowy deeds forever!”
Xueshenzi roared with rage. From the tone of the other party, he suspected they were stalling for time, merely humoring him.
A vague sense of dread welled up within him. Could it be that this entity intended to abandon him?
If he was left behind at this critical juncture, it would almost certainly mean his death.
“Tell me you’re not scheming something behind my back!”
“Your wisp of Divine Soul is attached to my body and can’t escape my control. If I’m captured, your existence will also be exposed!”
Xueshenzi shouted fiercely.
“Why would I do that? Rest assured, you’re an important figure; it’s not so easy for you to die. When that young man takes you back, I also want to see just who he truly is!”
“And don’t you think that young man bears quite a resemblance to you from a thousand years ago?”
The black-eyed entity chuckled heartily. It paid no heed to Xueshenzi’s anger and threats, as it was merely manifesting a sliver of its Divine Soul in the Central Origin Realm to monitor the latest developments. Whether destroyed or not was of little consequence to it.
Moreover, its fascination with Li Xiaobai was genuine. The young man’s abilities far exceeded those of an ordinary Central Origin Realm cultivator. He had been able to suppress the ever-arrogant Xueshenzi in an instant—a feat of extraordinary magnitude. If left unchecked, he would surely break his bonds and ascend to the Immortal Gods Realm in time.
The entity also had a thought: just as it had allied with Xueshenzi in the past, perhaps it could recruit this young blood into the fold. That way, Xueshenzi would no longer be necessary, and it could rely on this new intermediary to supply “product” to the Immortal Gods Realm.
For now, letting Xueshenzi get captured provided a perfect opportunity to make contact with the young man and probe his secrets.
“What do you mean by that?!”
Xueshenzi’s fury surged. He sensed the other party’s intent. Were they about to replace him with a new pawn?
“Xueshenzi, that’s a question you should ask yourself. The Central Origin Realm has been plagued with too many troubles lately. You’ve made far too many mistakes—not only has this displeased me, but several others aren’t happy either. Especially when you provided false intelligence that almost caused me to provoke that God of War, nearly bringing disaster upon myself!”
“Still, as a courtesy, I do have one more piece of bad news to share with you.”
“That young man appears to have created a thousand terrifying monstrosities called Godzillas. One of them has already found you!”
The black-eyed entity seemed to relish the drama, leaning in close to Xueshenzi’s ear and speaking with wicked amusement.
“Bastard!”
Xueshenzi cursed loudly, but his body remained restrained and immobile. He didn’t need the entity’s warning—he had already felt it. The ground was trembling with dull, rhythmic thuds. The vibrations grew more intense, as if some colossal creature was drawing near.
“Roar!”
A deafening howl shattered Xueshenzi’s last shred of hope. In his view appeared a terror like no other—a gargantuan beast clad in golden armor, wielding a golden staff engraved with mysterious runes. The monstrous figure strode forward one step at a time.
“Roar!”
“Found you!”
The words did not come from Godzilla’s mouth but directly invaded Xueshenzi’s mind.
For the first time since its emergence, this Godzilla initiated communication with a human. But this wasn’t out of admiration—it was pure rage.
Regardless of whether they were older or newer iterations, Godzilla’s stance toward Xueshenzi was simple and unanimous: he must be pummeled!
“This really does resemble a replica of the Sea-Calming Divine Needle. Yet the power it contains is utterly insignificant!”
The black-eyed entity didn’t care in the slightest about Godzilla’s appearance. Instead, it fixated on the golden staff with obsessive intensity. The radiant gold shimmered, and large characters were clearly inscribed on it: Sea-Calming Divine Needle!
“Don’t harm me! Only I know the secrets of the Central Origin Realm! Only I know the truths of the Immortal Gods Realm!”
Xueshenzi shouted desperately, hoping Godzilla would spare him.
But all he received was a mountainous-sized fist. With one punch, his face was smashed out of shape, followed by a second and a third.
After a full ten punches, Godzilla finally stopped. It hadn’t used any cultivation techniques, relying purely on raw physical power. Although Xueshenzi was beaten beyond recognition, his life was not in danger.
A massive claw descended, gripping him like a small chicken, and with a flick, Godzilla vanished into the void, carrying him away in an instant!
Minutes later.
On the Sword Sect’s Second Peak, atop the Eastern Continent’s mountains.
A Saint Realm Godzilla strode with swagger, its stubby legs kicking in satisfaction as it tossed the battered Xueshenzi onto the ground like a rag doll.
“Roar!”
Seemingly triumphant, this Godzilla’s mood was exuberant, as if it had avenged a long-standing grievance, bringing visible relief to its whole being. This left Li Xiaobai marveling.
But what amazed him most was that they had actually managed to capture Xueshenzi.
“So, Sect Master Xue, would you say this is our first meeting… or our third?”
Looking at the grotesquely disfigured Xueshenzi before him, Li Xiaobai smiled faintly.
But the response that came wasn’t from Xueshenzi. Instead, a black mist coalesced into an eye and spoke: “You must be Li Xiaobai?”