Eternal Life as False Emperor

Zheng Yi shook his head with a wry smile; he never intended to leave the impression that he only knew how to sling sharp tongues.

Alas, his current strength was insufficient.

When facing a formidable enemy, could he truly do nothing and wait here to die?

Unlike these purely focused Cultivators.

For a Cultivator, strength was everything. Their sole objective was to grasp more power to become stronger.

In Zheng Yi’s eyes, power was not just about Cultivation.

Everything in this world, as long as it could be utilized by me, why couldn’t it be considered my strength?

Whether it be Cultivation, Cultivation Techniques, Divine Powers, Elixirs, Magical Treasures, wisdom, or even other Cultivators and the Nether Spirit Race whom he could use, all could be considered his power.

If he could simply move his lips and scold a Divinity Transformation Expert to death, wouldn’t that be a manifestation of power as well?

Of course, Cultivation itself was the foundation of everything; if one’s Cultivation were sufficient, they wouldn’t need all these messy tactics.

"Senior, please rest assured, I’m not like those brawny Nether Spirits. I know what can be said and what can’t be said."

Seemingly speaking to Zui Jiu quietly, yet covertly taunting the Resentment Book Demon Monarch.

The Resentment Book Demon Monarch gritted his teeth, his cold, sinister gaze fixed precisely on Zheng Yi.

If it weren’t for Zui Jiu’s protection, the gaze of a Divinity Transformation Expert might indeed have torn Zheng Yi, this little Crystal Stage fellow, limb from limb.

Detecting the Demon Monarch’s utmost fury towards him, Zheng Yi felt the moment was ripe.

He promptly transmitted a message to Zui Jiu, saying, "Senior, seize the opportunity soon and strike this guy hard."

Zui Jiu paused in surprise at the words and quickly objected, "Boy, are you out of your mind? This guy’s Cultivation is higher than mine, and the Elixirs he consumed are treasures."

"His current strength nearly matches Mid-stage Divinity Transformation. Trying to ambush him is like seeking death."

"If we must make a move, we can only wait for the Elixir effects to subside; then perhaps we might have a slight chance."

Even Zui Jiu didn’t seem to realize that he, a dignified Divinity Transformation Expert, was patiently explaining to Zheng Yi rather than simply dismissing his opinion.

"Rest assured, Senior." Zheng Yi’s lips curled slightly: "I have a way to make him expose a flaw, just strike when I give the sign."

"You only have one chance. Whether it succeeds or not, we have to leave swiftly after the attempt."

"Senior, even if you eliminate the Resentment Book Demon Monarch in one strike, and the opponent is severely injured with just a breath remaining, you must not linger in battle; leave immediately." As if worried Zui Jiu didn’t understand, Zheng Yi explained solemnly once more.

Zui Jiu couldn’t quite grasp Zheng Yi’s true intentions.

But thinking back, it was this kid who previously effortlessly trapped the Huiyue Demon Venerable, a Golden Core Expert, to death. He decided to believe in Zheng Yi.

"Alright!"

Upon receiving Zui Jiu’s response, Zheng Yi suddenly laughed arrogantly.

That unique arrogant laugh of a grand villain.

"Hahahahaha!"

Upon hearing the laughter, the originally anger-consumed Resentment Book Demon Monarch was suddenly surprised, inadvertently halting his pursuit.

Such an effect, naturally, wasn’t solely due to Zheng Yi’s infuriating laughter.

It was because, all along the way, Zheng Yi had shown a performance unexpected from a Crystal Stage Cultivator whom the Demon Monarch originally wouldn’t even regard.

Initially, the Demon Monarch hadn’t considered Zheng Yi at all.

Although this kid had utilized Bai Zhirui to eliminate many Cultivators of the Nether Spirit Race,

but at that time, the Demon Monarch was still the unrivaled chess player, with everyone merely pieces on their board.

Even if these pieces were removed by various means, the player would at most be annoyed, having lost a piece and made the game slightly more challenging, and nothing more.

To the Demon Monarch, Zheng Yi’s tactics were nothing more than schemes beneath mention.

Such lowly tactics were mere jokes in the face of his absolute strength.

It wasn’t until he acted personally that he truly sensed Zheng Yi’s measures.

Zheng Yi’s previous provocation of the Demon Monarch was initially just to prompt a quick confrontation, allowing him a chance to seize an opportunity amid chaos and escape alive.

Even Zheng Yi hadn’t expected that when their gazes met, the Demon Monarch would perceive his potential.

[Immortal-like Appearance!]

This was his Innate Divine Power, occasionally glimpsing the talent level of a Cultivator. Though it didn’t necessarily mean the Cultivator could achieve that level through Cultivation.

After all, in a Cultivator’s practice, countless factors determined their attainable heights.

Even possessing an Immortal-like potential, if luck was unfavorable and no suitable opportunities arose, it might come to naught with the possibility of perishing in the Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment stages.

But regardless, those with such potential had vastly greater chances than those without.

Take Zui Jiu, for instance.

The Demon Monarch had also seen it.

[Divinity Transformation Talent.]

Without exceptionally fortuitous encounters, Zui Jiu’s Cultivation in this lifetime could only reach this level.

At most, it might just peak at the Divinity Transformation.

He had never disclosed this innate attribute to anyone in Canglan Realm except Lord Nether King.

And as for the Immortal-like potential.

The Demon Monarch had only seen it in two people: one was His Excellency the Nether King, the other was humanity’s strongest, the Sword God Fang Zhuo.

An opponent on humanity’s side with such extraordinary potential.

It’s logical to eliminate him while he’s yet to grow.

He was even prepared to sacrifice all Golden Core Experts for this.

Even if His Highness the Nether King knew about this, he believed he wouldn’t be blamed.

Yet what the Demon Monarch never anticipated was Huiyue Demon Venerable being the first to fall.

But after the initial shock, the Demon Monarch even secretly rejoiced.

Just troubled by how to get those Golden Core Cultivators to commit fiercely, and humanity inadvertently gave him such a great assist.

With just a few remarks, he successfully incited the Golden Core Cultivators to fight to the death.

At the start, things seemed to go well.

Yet it was this Crystal Stage ant Zheng Yi who upset his plans, managing to stabilize the battle situation for humanity.

He had previously engaged with Zui Jiu, resulting in mutual injury, not because their strengths were equal.

The Demon Monarch had initially intended to use this method to reassure both sides’ Golden Core Cultivators.

Since we Divinity Transformation experts are injured, you can fight freely without concern.

Yet Zui Jiu simply refused to cooperate, turning and fleeing without hesitation.

Originally, his plan to corral human experts into their encirclement as a final move had to be advanced.

While pursuing Zui Jiu, the Demon Monarch thought that such unhesitant escape couldn’t have been Zui Jiu’s doing, clearly related to the Crystal Stage ant.

Now Zheng Yi was laughing so boisterously, which could mean...

No sooner had the Demon Monarch considered this than he heard Zheng Yi boast smugly, "Demon Monarch, do you still think at this point that we’re caught in your trap, fleeing pathetically from your pursuit?"

"Please, the minor antics you play at our borders, you think we wouldn’t know?"

"Tch!" Zheng Yi scoffed disdainfully: "We know things far more thoroughly than you do."

Then he adopted a posture as though listening attentively: "By now, it should already be over there, right?"

As he spoke, Zheng Yi’s expression shifted abruptly, shouting sternly, "Seniors, act now!"

"Not good!" The Demon Monarch was taken aback and instinctively spread his senses to guard against attacks from all directions.

However, what he never expected was that the one to act would be the fleeing Zui Jiu.

"Heaven-burning Finger!"

Zui Jiu joined his fingers and pointed towards the Demon Monarch from afar.

The next moment, concentrated flames blazed like lasers across the sky.

By the time the Demon Monarch realized something was amiss, it was already too late.

The power contained within the flames was so immense that his Protective Treasure activated against the attack.

But in an instant, the Heaven-burning Finger pierced through, shooting through his body.

Having succeeded, Zui Jiu swiftly fled, vanishing from sight.