The countdown to the Heaven-Eroding Lord's death (1/3)

The next day, Yunmeng Marsh, Bronze Island.

"Is this Xiangliu's head?"

Standing in front of the tall Human Head Tree, Xiluo looked up at the newly hung snake head with great interest.

Unlike Qingfu and Muzheng, that snake head was the genuine head of Heavenly Deity, one of Xiangliu's nine heads.

Even when combined with the Human Head Tree, its ferocity remains undeniable.

"If you ask me, that kid just likes to make trouble for himself."

"You could have just left this head in the Sea of Trees, why did you make me bring it back?"

It transformed into a black and white greyhound, perched on a tree branch.

For once Heaven-Eroding Lord showed a hint of fatigue.

Five years of tireless work had taken its toll, even on Heavenly Deity of his stature.

Moreover, in order to prevent the blood of the emperor from polluting the land along the way,

The Heaven-Eroding Lord continued to circulate the power of Yin and Yang, which is how he successfully brought it back to Yunmeng Marsh.

"Hasn't this been the child's personality from childhood to adulthood?"

"Moreover, while this Human Head Tree is a form of sealing, it is also a means of prolonging life."

"Although I'm not interested in this, my child has always enjoyed studying strange and unusual things."

"Xiangliu's head, his poisonous blood capable of corrupting everything—aren't you interested in these things?"

Upon hearing this, Heaven-Eroding Lord rolled his eyes quite swiftly.

"I'm not like that kid; he's curious about everything unknown."

"But I'm just a typical pragmatist. If that kid ever researches any new Curse or Divine Ability, I'd be interested in learning about them."

"As for now?"

"I still have to deal with another Soul Jade, so please don't disturb me for the time being."

Before he finished speaking, Heaven-Eroding Lord turned and disappeared from the Bronze Island.

Xiluo knew that he had gone to the [Yunmeng Jade Pool Realm] to refine the remnant spirit in the Yin Fei Soul Jade.

"How many years do you plan to spend this time?"

With a complex expression, they watched the Heaven-Eroding Lord disappear.

Xiluo knew she couldn't persuade him, so she could only let him sink deeper into despair.

In Li Boyang's words, finding the Soul Jade left behind by the Witch of the Huai River had become the obsession of the Heaven-Eroding Lord.

Xiluo has long since accepted Wu Yao's death.

And with Li Boyang's help, he broke free from the shackles that had bound him for thousands of years, and truly embarked on his own future.

In contrast Heaven-Eroding Lord, trapped by his past, would lose all meaning in continuing to live once he gave up his obsession with finding the Soul Jade.

"A fool who's stuck in the past will eventually drown in his own obsession."

Just then, Xiang, who was hanging on the Human Head Tree, spoke.

It is obvious that Yi Xiang, as one of Xiangliu's nine leaders, is very clear about Heaven-Eroding Lord's past.

Even in the Great Xia Dynasty, where powerful figures abound Heaven-Eroding Lord, who possessed the power to devour the heavens and the sun, was definitely among the top-tier Heavenly Deity. However, due to the death of the Witch of the Huai River, he disappeared for over a thousand years.

It is unclear what exactly happened during those thousand years.

But he could see that the Heaven-Eroding Lord had lost the vigor and courage he possessed a thousand years ago.

Gods, especially Heavenly Deity, value the enduring nature of their will.

As long as the will remains, even in death, there is a possibility of transforming into Ghost God or returning.

Although the current Heaven-Eroding Lord is more powerful and unpredictable in terms of strength, his will has reached its lowest point in his life.

"Even if that stupid dog is stupid, it's still not as good as you, a guy with only one head!"

The ribbon behind her instantly transformed into an iron fist and slammed out, as Xiluo angrily rebuked.

Boom!

With just one punch to the snake's head, the entire Bronze Island trembled.

The bronze spiders inside the Bronze Tree crawled out in fright.

Hanging Silk Lady and Lingguzi stared blankly in the direction of the Human Head Tree.

Especially Hanging Silk Lady, in her memory the last time Xiluo was so excited was when Flying Peak collapsed.

"It seems my words hit a nerve!"

Despite wincing in pain, Xiang stubbornly retorted.

After all, Xiluo's extreme anger and the fact that the other party didn't kill her were enough to show that she knew she was right.

"After transforming into natural disasters, the Heavenly Deity should theoretically possess an infinite lifespan."

"But you and I both know that's just theory."

"The Heavenly Deity insisted on retaining their pre-transformation forms is excellent evidence of this."

"Just like those great sorcerers Mind Aspect shattered, when their beliefs began to crumble and their memories began to fade, the countdown from birth to death began for the Heavenly Deity."

The snake's head slowly drooped down from the tree, but its voice remained shrill.

"The Heavenly Dog's obsession with Wu Yao's death was a harbinger of its beliefs beginning to crumble."

"At first, my personality just became paranoid and stubborn, then memories outside of my obsessions faded rapidly, until finally I couldn't even remember who I was."

"By then, if that Heavenly Dog goes berserk, are you confident you can kill him?"

His words were laced with undisguised sarcasm and regret, for he had already witnessed the demise of countless Heavenly Deity.

This even includes some of his former comrades-in-arms.

So even though he was hung on this Human Head Tree by the Heaven-Eroding Lord, he felt no hatred towards it whatsoever.

Competing with a dying god is never Xiang's style.

On the contrary, Xiang could immediately see that Xiluo was impulsive and easily angered, and it was clear that she had been well protected.

"Do you believe that you'd be willing to die with that stupid dog before it dies?"

With her eyes slightly narrowed, Xiluo was indeed thoroughly enraged, and even her tone became cold.

"Etc-""

Just as Xiluo was about to make her move, a faint golden halo appeared out of thin air behind her.

Li Boyang promptly stopped Xiluo's attack, then stepped out of the light circle with a hint of helplessness.

Behind the halo formed by the [Heaven and Earth Ring].

You can also see Li Jingshu and Chi with confused expressions, and Li Xi with a face full of joy.

"Didn't you realize he was deliberately trying to provoke you into wanting to kill yourself?"

As Li Boyang appeared, the golden halo behind him disappeared.

However, Xiang had already focused all his attention on the [Heaven and Earth Ring] on Li Boyang's wrist.

It is, after all, Ominous Deity has lived for thousands of years. The decline of its power does not mean that its knowledge will also decrease.

Therefore, he could see the true nature of the [Heaven and Earth Ring] at a glance.

"You must be that Celestial Person?"

When Xiang looked at Li Boyang again, he knew his intentions had been exposed.

"Are you deliberately trying to provoke me?"

Unable to contain her excitement, Xiluo's gaze swept between Li Boyang and the Prime Minister, and she almost immediately believed his judgment.

You want to use me to commit suicide!?

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