Tian Hua, pinned to the ground by Yu Ming's single hand and unable to move with his physical strength suppressed, felt the humiliation at this moment sting his pride. Under such suppression, Tian Hua sensed that the slightest act of resistance would get him killed. There was no chance of survival, an even greater despair than when he had faced absorption beneath Yuan Zhi's residence.
With such immense energy within him now, given enough time, Tian Hua would surely become as powerful as Yuan Zhi.
For the sake of survival, he chose to continue submitting despite the humiliation.
"Just give me one day, and I will definitely become as strong as Yuan Zhi. Then I will serve you wholeheartedly. I can even sign a Soul Contract. I, Tian Hua, am willing to assist you! Please give me a chance."
Yu Ming pressed Tian Hua's head down and brought his face closer.
"It seems you still do not truly understand what I mean. The key word in what I just said was 'Zhang Chen.' You are enemies with my good friend, so helping him take revenge is simply what friends do for one another, isn't it? Besides, I prefer Yuan Zhi's character over a treacherous little man like you."
Smack!
Yu Ming switched from using his palm to stepping on Tian Hua's head with the sole of his shoe.
"Yuan Zhi had already thoroughly comprehended death and could have become my capable assistant, yet a petty man like you found an opening to exploit. Yuan Zhi himself was indeed partly to blame, but you are the most detestable one... As a reward for mastering death, I will give Yuan Zhi another chance. The risk is a little high, but fortunately, Yuan Zhi has mastered death. Otherwise, if a dead spirit died,