Chapter 823 - 679: Breakthrough
As soon as these words left his mouth, not only was Emperor Tianwu astounded, but Wu Xuantian beside him was equally shocked.
They looked at the pitch-black, jade-like seed before them, the shock in their eyes accumulating to a terrifying degree.
Only those with a bit of knowledge would know what the so-called pitch-black seed represents.
It can change a person’s appearance, physique, aura; it can transform everything about a person, turning them into a completely new individual.
And this transformation is undetectable by any means.
Not only that, it can restore a person’s lifespan to their youthful years, almost as if they are living a second life.
Yet, this pitch-black seed had disappeared for so long that rumors suggested it had gone extinct; who would have thought the Celestial Demon General Envoy still had one, and that he had hidden it in this Forbidden Area.
At this moment, Emperor Tianwu finally understood what the Celestial Demon General Envoy meant.
He intended to use this pitch-black seed to change his entire aura and appearance, allowing him to evade the Daqian Kingdom’s pursuit, transforming into a new identity.
Emperor Tianwu’s expression was extremely complex; he finally understood why the Celestial Demon General Envoy asked if he was willing to change everything for revenge, even making a huge sacrifice.
This sacrifice is incomparably immense.
If he agreed, then once he became another person, it would mean all his past would become history.
There would no longer be Emperor Tianwu, nor that Emperor of the Great Zhou Country, only a completely new person.
The Celestial Demon General Envoy nodded slightly and said, "That’s right, it’s exactly as you imagined. If you agree, then head to the depths of the sea, undergo the change brought by the pitch-black seed, and you will become someone never seen in this world."
"At that time, I can teach you the strongest method of hiding your aura, making your realm look ordinary. With these advantages, you can infiltrate the capital looking for the opportunity to kill Qin An."
"This way, you can exact your revenge while helping Lord Celestial Demon complete the most important task. Consider it; isn’t this a win-win situation? And though the cost may seem great, it is not actually so large."
Upon saying this, the Celestial Demon General Envoy paused slightly, his gaze sweeping over Emperor Tianwu’s features, trying to discern his thoughts from his eyes.
Emperor Tianwu fell into silence, and after a long time, he raised his head and said, "Alright, I agree."
His gaze was very determined; upon making his decision, he was already mentally prepared.
After all, just as the Celestial Demon General Envoy said, the cost seemed great, but it was not to an unacceptable extent.
All his past would be changed by the pitch-black seed, and there would no longer be Emperor Tianwu.
But when they emerged victorious, when this world was destroyed by the Heavenly Demon, he could make a comeback and establish the Great Zhou Country with a new identity.
Most importantly, he could seek revenge; he could return to Qin An all the suffering inflicted upon him.
At that time, he would torture Qin An severely, letting him die in extreme agony, making him understand what kind of hardships he underwent.
The Celestial Demon General Envoy nodded slightly and said, "Very well, I admire your decisiveness. Now step into these ocean depths, and I will manipulate the pitch-black seed to change everything about you. This process could last about half a year, during which time the silent pain may drive you insane, but you must endure it."
Half a year, to them, is merely a fleeting moment.
However, the Celestial Demon General Envoy is well aware of the effects of the pitch-black seed.
During this half year, Emperor Tianwu will become exceedingly lucid, and in this infinite clarity, he will endure the power of constant change every moment.
He will distinctly feel every inch of his flesh, memories, and past, continuously transforming.
Half a year’s time, for anyone, would be extremely hard to endure.
Even if the Celestial Demon General Envoy himself tried it, he couldn’t withstand such a change; one could even say it would drive him crazy.
Emperor Tianwu gritted his teeth, with only one thought in mind.
As long as he can kill Qin An, everything is worth it.
No matter if he falls into unending madness, killing Qin An comes first.
The desire to kill Qin An is the strongest it has ever been; even if faced with mountains of blades and seas of fire, he will persevere.
After saying this, Emperor Tianwu spoke no more, then lifted his foot and stepped into the sea depths ahead.
The moment he stepped in, the Celestial Demon General Envoy also took action.
The Celestial Demon General Envoy pointed in the air, an invisible force hitting the pitch-black seed with precise accuracy.
Immediately, the pitch-black seed began to melt at a visible speed, transforming into a rich pitch-black hue, merging into the boundless seawater.
Emperor Tianwu felt a strong wave of pain attack, then gritted his teeth and submerged himself.
The water surface started to shake violently, clearly an outlet of Emperor Tianwu’s pain.
The Celestial Demon General Envoy nodded slightly, then turned his head to Wu Xuantian and said, "During this time, the traitors should remain inactive. Once he emerges and kills Qin An, I will assign assignments to you."
Wu Xuantian hurriedly nodded in agreement, then the Celestial Demon General Envoy sat cross-legged, waiting patiently.
The sea surface still roiled like boiling water, exuding a terrifying aura.
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Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, several months went by.