After roughly a dozen breaths, Qin Ge suddenly withdrew his hand, pulling his power back from Chu Yun's body.
Chu Yun was like someone who had dived into the seabed and nearly drowned, desperately trying to fly back to shore. After breaking through the surface, he greedily gulped down great mouthfuls of air.
Qin Ge returned to his seat and sat down again. Like a deity passing judgment on all things, he looked at Chu Yun and said, "Chu Yun, This Emperor can give you a chance."
"You—and all these people with you—every one of your lives rests in your hands alone."
"If you succeed, This Emperor will release all of you. Whether you stay or leave, you may choose freely."
"If you fail, then there is nothing to be done."
"All five of you will die."
After listening to Qin Ge, Chu Yun steadied his breathing and hurriedly asked, "What chance?"
"Do not rush. When the time comes, you will naturally know."
"Before then, you will stay at Luo Ziming's residence. I will undo the seals on your powers, but each of you bears my soul imprint."
"If any one of you dares entertain the slightest restless thought, This Emperor guarantees that everyone will pay the price."
After Qin Ge finished speaking, he swept his sleeve. A strand of Supreme Order rolled up Chu Yun and the others like a demon wind, Luo Ziming included, turning into a spatial vortex as they left the Divine Palace.
Only after they had all departed did Lord Jun speak. "Master, you have given Chu Yun a chance. If he succeeds, will he truly help you?"
"Rather than gamble on such an illusory chance, why not devour all five of them?"
"Five Heaven-Stepping Realm cultivators—if that is still not enough, everyone in the