The Undying Guhuo Bird (3/5)

"To be able to talk about 'turning others into your own clones' so casually"

"You, the so-called Great Xia Witch King and the Common Lord of the Central Continent, don't seem to be as open and benevolent as Yue described!"

With a disdainful sneer, Li Boyang's current expression of disgust and disdain was exactly like the attitude a child his age should have.

"The Common Lord has never been a symbol of benevolence, and Great Xia has never been a peaceful nation."

"Witch" represents wisdom, and "king" represents power.

"With the wisdom and ability you've demonstrated, you shouldn't find it difficult to understand the true meaning behind the title 'Witch King,' right?"

Looking at the red-haired boy opposite him, the Witch King spoke in an irrefutable tone.

"Each Witch King will pass down their wisdom and power."

"I am merely a part of the collective entity of the Witch King, and Yue is simply an executor of my will."

"This is the fundamental reason why the Great Xia has been able to exist for thousands of years, and the basis upon which humans and gods can stand on equal footing—"

As he said this, the Witch King's gaze went straight past Li Boyang and landed on the pregnant woman behind him.

"You should know what she's carrying. I hope you won't stop me."

With a slight frown, Li Boyang remained motionless, standing between the Witch King and the pregnant woman.

"I don't know, so you'd better explain."

The Heavenly Mandate Bone Plastron spun in his palm, and Li Boyang's tone successfully silenced the Witch King.

The Witch King, of course, did not believe that the other party would be unaware of what the pregnant woman was carrying.

But he could tell from Li Baiyang's tone that the other party's attitude was right.

"The fox's true form is the Guhuo Bird from a thousand years ago," and it was born with the Divine Ability of having a split soul that could not be destroyed.

"In the Qingqiu Kingdom, he transformed a wisp of his soul into Hou Yi of Nine-Tailed Fox, and attempted to regain his nine-tailed form through the infants there."

"However, the act of destroying the kingdom alarmed the true Nine-Tailed Fox, which led to the extermination of the wicked priest in the Qingqiu Kingdom."

It was as if to prove his own words.

Suddenly, the Witch King raised his hand and pointed, and a clear bird call came from the pregnant woman's belly behind Li Boyang.

"Chew!"

The sound, resembling a bird's call or a fox's cry, instantly stunned the pregnant woman, who lowered her head in disbelief and stroked her belly.

Unfortunately, relying on its Divine Ability, the Guhuo Bird had already divided its soul into countless parts.

"Besides these, there are many other fragmented souls that the Sikou is investigating, and the fetus in this woman's womb is one of them."

"If it cannot be eliminated in time, more fragmented souls will appear when the fetus is born."

"They can't be killed off completely, nor can they be driven out completely---"

"That's the most troublesome thing about the Guhuo Bird, and the fundamental reason why we've been chasing it all this way."

After listening to the Witch King's account, Li Boyang suddenly gripped the Heavenly Mandate Bone Plastron in his hand and asked a question.

"I only have one question now: was this baby born as Guhuo Bird?"

Sensing the implication in Li Boyang's words, the Witch King silently looked at that youthful face once more.

Although the Witch King knew that as long as he answered "yes," he would most likely be able to destroy the Guhuo Bird's soul.

But given the Witch King's character and pride, he could not give such an answer against his conscience.

"No, the growth of the Guhuo Bird's divided soul takes time."

"Without external help, it would take at least ten years for the divided soul to awaken the Guhuo Bird's consciousness and memories."

In this respect, the Lu Gui is clearly the best example.

With the help of the Six-Tailed Fox, he first gained immense vitality, and then with the power of the Yin-Yang Talisman Incantation, he successfully transformed into the incarnation of the Guhuo Bird.

"So, until this baby grows to be ten years old, he is still himself?"

Silently gazing at Li Boyang, the Witch King did not answer his question this time.

"What you're doing is sowing the seeds of future problems; you're creating trouble for your own future."

"Killing this pregnant woman now is the best option."

Nodding knowingly, Li Boyang also ignored the Witch King's advice and instead asked and answered his own question.

Even if this child awakens the memories of the Guhuo Bird, he will only obtain the memories of the fox before its soul was split.

"In other words, he wouldn't remember how the Six-Tailed Fox died, and he probably wouldn't even know about the Lu Gui's existence."

"To go even further, if this child can actively process those memories from the Guhuo Bird before the age of ten..."

"Is it possible to make the Guhuo Bird's consciousness a part of him, just like our relationship?"

Faced with Li Boyang's explanation, the Witch King simply asked a question in return.

"The Guhuo Bird was a deity a thousand years ago, and has undergone countless Soul-Splitting Reincarnation."

How could a child under ten years old possibly process his memories?

After a slight pause, the Witch King continued to explain.

"Besides, my situation is just a special case."

"No matter how the outside world calls me or sees me, I am ultimately a human being, not a god."

"He has never been my alter ego; he is merely the executor of my will, the Sikou Bei who maintains the order of the Great Xia in my stead." Only when he actively uses the Gluttonous Feast Mark can he briefly awaken the power I bestow upon him.

Before the Witch King could finish speaking, Li Boyang interrupted him.

"To me, there is no difference."

"This is not the Great Xia; this is the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."

"You and the Guhuo Bird are both outsiders. On my territory, only my word counts."

"No matter what I do with this fetus, you have no right to interfere."

At this point, Li Boyang glanced back at the pregnant woman who was tightly protecting her belly, and finally said in a resolute tone.

"You have two choices: leave or die."

Li Boyang's attitude left no room for doubt, which made the usually serious Witch King smile.

It was a smile that wasn't exactly friendly.

It seemed like it had been a long time since anyone had dared to defy his decisions, and the Witch King's smile was filled with amusement.

"It's just a fragment of a soul; it's not that serious."

"If you can really defeat me, then you can do whatever you want with this pregnant woman."

The Witch King was telling the truth.

If Li Boyang truly demonstrated the strength that matched his tone.

The Witch King felt that even if he handed over the unborn split soul to the other party for disposal, it wouldn't be a big deal.

After all, the reason why the Witch King slaughtered all the incarnations of the Guhuo Bird was because...

The root cause is that ordinary people simply cannot handle the harm caused by the other party.

Conversely, the Witch King was also quite curious whether Li Boyang was spouting nonsense.

"Your attitude and tone are really making me uncomfortable."

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