Afterward, Qing Chen used the demonic banner to capture Liu Lie's divine soul.
He then sealed his corpse with a Spirit-Sealing Talisman and placed it inside a coffin he had prepared earlier.
However, something Qing Chen had not expected happened!
Cao Zheng saw Qing Chen display his mighty divine abilities, sweeping away Liu Lie's mystic art like a gale crushing rotten wood.
He immediately abandoned his scholarly demeanor. While controlling the Golden-Armored War General to resist the Demon God's attacks, he actually knelt on the ground and kowtowed vigorously to Qing Chen.
"Qing Patrol Envoy, my lord, I'm willing to swear loyalty to you unto death! Please spare my worthless life! I can be of great use!"
"Your divine abilities are unrivaled, but you still need someone reliable to manage every aspect of Mysterious Constancy Island for you!
"I can help you consolidate all the resources on Mysterious Constancy Island and share your burdens! My Cao Household is willing to pledge its entire lineage's loyalty to you!"
Qing Chen clicked his tongue in wonder as he watched.
The fellow was fighting, kowtowing, and begging for mercy with flattery all at once.
He could actually split his attention three ways. That was a talent in its own right!
Qing Chen had not expected that, at this moment when life and death hung in the balance,
Cao Zheng could bend and straighten so readily, seeking a chance to survive.
"Oh? You're willing to pledge loyalty to me? To let me plant a restriction on you?" Qing Chen said without revealing anything.
Cao Zheng kowtowed even more eagerly, the flattery on his face growing more pronounced.
"Yes, yes, Lord Qing! I'm willing to pledge my entire lineage's loyalty to you. I only ask that you spare my insignificant life."
Qing Chen nodded, seemingly