Chapter 1779

Everyone was scheming; Tiandu Longwang and Diewumeng joined forces against Wutian Shizun, both resolved to kill him, so they would not be courteous nor hold back—there was no other threat here; once Wutian Shizun was dead, they could handle everything as they pleased.

Corpse-born Lotus cannot escape; only after Wutian Shizun dies will they feel at ease.

As for the Second Corpse General, Tiandu Longwang never took them seriously; one who has not entered the Tribulation Realm cannot fathom their state of mind, and within the Tribulation Realm there is no threat whatsoever—even if the Second Corpse General were a genius, it would still be so.

"Wutian Shizun, you are no match for us; how about this: kneel and beg for mercy, become our slave, and we might… spare your life." Tiandu Longwang spoke to humiliate Wutian Shizun, his aim simple: to provoke him and make him angry.

Diewumeng followed: "Exactly, Wutian Shizun, you are already injured; you cannot possibly be our match. We admit you were strong before, but now you pose no threat."

"If I were you, I would immediately lower my head and surrender; as long as I can stay alive, any humiliation is no problem."

"Besides, we won't humiliate you; no matter what you say, you are still a Strong One like us."

Among Strong Ones, proper respect should still be maintained; we would not humiliate the other.

Wutian Shizun, hearing this, gave a cold snort: "Hah, dreaming, Tiandu Hun, Diewumeng, you are dreaming."

"Even if I die, I will never bow my head, let alone become your slave."

"You are not worthy enough to enslave me."

"Like this: I give you a chance—kneel and beg for mercy, and I will take pity and spare your lives."

Between the three, when it's time to act, they act without holding back; each wants to kill the other—Wutian Shizun, Diewumeng, Tiandu Longwang are all like that, each harboring murderous intent toward the others; humiliation is merely a means of killing.

None of the three are fools or ignorant; naturally they know… what the other intends to do.

Bang.

After the three separated, each stared at the other; Diewumeng stood beside Tiandu Longwang and coldly said: "Wutian Shizun, you are no match for us; if you continue, you will only be killed by us."

Tiandu Longwang coldly replied: "Diewumeng is right; the two of us versus you gives us the advantage. How about this: we give you a chance—leave this place now, and we will let bygones be bygones and not trouble you further?"

The spent arrow that is Wutian Shizun has reached his limit; he needs a way out, to see hope, so that he will not fight desperately.

At their level, once they go all out, it is terribly frightening; Bai Zhongsheng's self‑destruction is still vivid in their minds, and the two do not want to experience that again, nor do they want… an accident with the Corpse-born Lotus; although Wutian Shizun's weapons are all shattered, after all he is… a Tribulation Realm Strong One.

An existence of this level, even a slight disturbance, is extremely… frightening.

To avoid an accident with the Corpse-born Lotus, the two can only do this.

"Hah, Tiandu Hun, Diewumeng, you… stop dreaming; the Corpse-born Lotus is mine."

"You cannot take it away; everything belongs to me. If you provoke me, hum, I will destroy everything here; you cannot hope to obtain what I cannot get."

Wutian Shizun stared straight at the two, showing no fear, threatening them.

It's only a threat; he will do that too.

Diewumeng and Tiandu Longwang exchanged a glance and immediately knew this would happen; Wutian Shizun was indeed forced into a corner—otherwise he would not speak like… this; the two understood at once what they needed to do.

The three stared at each other, each fixing their gaze on the other.

No one wanted to point it out, no one wanted to break this calm; each wanted to see what the other would do.

The Second Corpse General and the Golden Corpse began to move, heading toward the Corpse-born Lotus; they wanted to act against Wutian Shizun, but that was unlikely—even if Wutian Shizun were injured, they could not handle him.

Hongchen and Heishanyang were also acting; they watched the Second Corpse General's movements and followed them, their target likewise being the Corpse-born Lotus.

The Corpse-born Lotus is very important; after approaching a certain distance, they stopped.

Because the people above were staring at them, their gazes extremely frightening.

Wutian Shizun charged straight at the Second Corpse General and the Golden Corpse, moving very fast; Heishanyang noticed immediately, said nothing, and at once led Hongchen away from this place, not allowing any delay.

"Retreat, we've been targeted."

Hongchen offered no resistance, simply following Heishanyang in flight; she trusted Heishanyang completely.

The Second Corpse General and the Golden Corpse sensed danger, lifted their heads, and in an instant their faces changed.

"Damn it."

"He's coming."

"He has spotted us."

Their scalps went numb; in an instant both reacted and split up to flee.

The Second Corpse General and the Golden Corpse both knew that only this could give them a slim chance of survival.

Tiandu Longwang and Diewumeng reacted, immediately moving to stop Wutian Shizun; they acted swiftly, but they were still a step too late.

"Hah, trying to run."

Wutian Shizun fixed his gaze on the Golden Corpse; the Second Corpse General moved too fast and dashed away in an instant.

Inside the Classic of the Mysterious Yin Corpse there is a divine ability called the Mysterious Yin Escape Technique; performing it once leaves a white light.

Wutian Shizun could not catch the Second Corpse General; it wasn't that he didn't want to kill him—his original target had been the Second Corpse General, but unable to catch up, he had to settle for second best and turn to pursue the Golden Corpse; the Golden Corpse's body is heavy and strong, yet its speed is far inferior.

Feeling the piercing chill at his back, he needed not turn to know what was there.

"Damn it, sure enough, he's still after me."

"Second Senior Brother's escape art is too fast; he can't catch up."

On the other side, Heishanyang moved even faster, vanishing instantly from the spot and hiding within space.

Only he was the slowest, and moreover the most… cumbersome; at such a close distance, he will surely…

"Golden Corpse, invincible."

The Golden Corpse had no choice; it turned to face Wutian Shizun, knowing it could not flee; in combat there was still a slim chance—if it could withstand a single strike, it might escape calamity.

"Overestimating oneself."

"Wutian."

"Bang."

Wutian Shizun extended his hands, both palms emitting a strange qi; as soon as his hands pressed against the swollen body of the Golden Corpse, the supposedly invincible form cracked, and immediately he realized he could not control himself—his body began to vanish outright.

"No."

"'Swallow.' Wutian Shizun knew he could not delay; he had to devour him quickly."

He opened his mouth and swallowed him whole.

Bang bang.

Heaven Capital Dragon King and Diewumeng attacked simultaneously, striking his back directly; the Heavenless Corpse Venerable's body flew out immediately, taking the Golden Armored Corpse with it.

During flight, the Golden Armored Corpse's body was swallowed; after the Heavenless Corpse Venerable's body expanded, it quickly began to contract, and its aura changed accordingly.

Hum.