Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 979 - 64: Crossing Swords Again [1]

[Extra Chapter for April Vote]

"You mean, the Emperor... that old thief the Holy Emperor Venerable, not only diverted our mana for his own use but also... transformed it into some kind of life being that parasitizes our bodies, absorbing our strength?" Zhao Xiangshen's eyes were red with anger, losing the initial calm, peaceful, and naive charm.

Few can remain naive and joyful in the face of life and death.

All of this completely exceeded their understanding. "Transforming mana into a life being" directly overturned their understanding of the Great Dao of life.

Ru Tianqi couldn't help but touch his chest and shoulders, feeling as if there was a poisonous Gu lurking inside him. However, he still questioned Wang Qi: "Mr. Wang, are you sure there's no mistake? We haven't shown any symptoms of being spiritually uplifted or mistakenly believing we've achieved Enlightenment."

Wang Qi shook his head: "That's the difference between my methods and the Holy Emperor Venerable's. I have merely acquired the priority control over their mana without depriving them of their original control. The Holy Emperor, however, has completely severed your perception of the mana, so it's normal that you sense nothing."

"Very normal..." Ru Tianqi only felt a chill in his heart.

No one would want a "life being" residing within their body.

The mere thought of having a malicious "enemy" within would send shivers down one's spine.

Most people would panic out of fear. The three Great Elders only wavered momentarily before regaining their composure, indicating their exceptional mindset.

Mei Sicheng remained composed. He said, "Mr. Wang called us over, is it related to the parasitic entity within us?"

"Yes," Wang Qi nodded: "I want to actually test the parasitic entity within you."

Experimentation is the only means to verify an idea.

Although Wang Qi could sense the presence of the mysterious spiritual body within them through the Heart Demon Curse, the Supreme Heart Demon's nature was too singular and pure to conduct detailed tests.

After all, you can't expect a biology lab to solve everything with just a high-powered microscope, can you?

Mei Sicheng said, "This involves our lives... Mr. Wang, whatever you need to do, just instruct us."

Wang Qi laughed heartily: "Don't be so downcast, you three. If you cooperate, and I understand this thing thoroughly, it's not impossible to help you get rid of it."

Great Elder Mei Sicheng stepped forward, standing before Wang Qi. Wang Qi circled around Mei Sicheng a few times, then used both hands to strike various acupoints on Mei Sicheng.

At this moment, Wang Qi had shed his disguise, adjusting his mana to peak condition. Having achieved Unity of My Method, the quality of his mana did not lose out to Mei Sicheng's. Strands of mana condensed into lines, like heavy mercury, infiltrating Mei Sicheng's body.

After sensing the nature of this mana, Mei Sicheng was astonished. This mana was not only solidified but also contained a strong will, with a sense of spiritual essence faintly revealed.

—This guy, clearly only at the Golden Core Stage, yet this Qi Intent...

—Aren't they saying that heterodox methods have only peculiar spells, far inferior in foundation compared to righteous skills?

Once Wang Qi's mana flowed into Mei Sicheng's body, it circulated for a whole cycle, each going to specific positions before unfolding. Mysterious spells generated within Mei Sicheng, interconnecting with each other. Initially, Mei Sicheng felt his foundation shaking, and mysterious parts of his body throbbed with pain. He intended to channel his mana for resistance. But Wang Qi spoke up: "Don't interfere with my spells."

Mei Sicheng had no choice but to suppress his urge to resist, enduring this discomfort.

Wang Qi's spells were meant for detecting mysterious power and collecting data. With numerous spells interconnected, the power unknown even to Mei Sicheng gradually revealed itself to Wang Qi.

"Indeed..."

Wang Qi nodded, confirming his hypothesis.

Within Mei Sicheng, there indeed existed a Negative Entropy System.

He extended his hand again, concentrating a point of black-red spirit light in his palm, imprinting it onto Mei Sicheng's back. Instinctively sensing danger, Mei Sicheng stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Wang, this is an attack spell, isn't it?"

"Indeed. I want to test the reaction of that parasitic god," Wang Qi nodded, but soon realized the inappropriate nature: "It's indeed not very wise... The Holy Emperor Venerable might still have a perception link with those parasitic gods, testing this way could alert the enemy."

Wang Qi's palm harnessed the dark red spirit light, which was the entropy-increasing ability of the Heavenly Entropy Technique. Wang Qi intended to stimulate the parasitic gods, to judge whether they had biological instincts like "seeking benefits and avoiding harm." Now, with the nature of parasitic gods being unclear, no one knew how to provoke them. However, the Heavenly Entropy Technique still retained some lethality for such a Negative Entropy System.

However, before proceeding, Wang Qi realized the issue and abandoned this notion.

This might expose him.

Wang Qi did not want to expose Luochen Sword Palace. Luochen Sword Palace was an ideal base for Wang Qi. Especially with the Tai Chu Sword God Array, no other sect would be so reckless as to refine a Sect Protection Array, providing Wang Qi an opportunity to breach.

Moreover, Wang Qi's Virtual Divine Country was currently impeccable, not having given the Holy Emperor Venerable any trace to notice.

If there's an accidental exposure that makes the Holy Emperor Venerable aware and prompts him to improve his Divine Country's laws, it would become several times more difficult for Wang Qi to invade again.

Next, he replicated the same process on the second and third elders to obtain data.

Wang Qi dismissed the three great elders and then handed the data to Jarvis to begin analyzing the various attributes of these parasitic gods.

Now, he controlled the entire Tai Chu Sword God Array, and every disciple of Luochen Sword Palace was his computing unit. The powerful computational power allowed his model to improve rapidly.

Wang Qi's understanding of the Holy Emperor Venerable's mysterious technique also grew deeper and deeper.

"This undefined parasitic entity seems more like 'hardware' and even more like an 'optional component'..."

"The Holy Emperor Venerable's technique is to turn those cultivators into molds for producing this 'component'!"

"I can be sure that this parasitic god definitely plays an important role in that Divine Country technique. However... its specific role is still unclear."

After all, no one can determine the specific function of a computer just by a circuit board.

"I still have to test it... overall..." Wang Qi's eyes shifted to the floating phantom of Mi nearby.

Mi's human clan form was currently attempting to cultivate a cultivation technique from the Shenzhou Continent. However, for Mi, the mental energy consumed by human cultivation was negligible compared to its body's vast mindset. What humans needed to meditate and concentrate on to manage cultivation, she could do as easily as breathing. Thus, she could still leave projections all around.

Noticing Wang Qi looking at her, Mi frowned and said, "Junior brother, are you going to trouble me with something again?"

"Senior sister, I'm just asking." Wang Qi sincerely inquired, "With the strength of your current body around Spirit Phoenix Island, can you defeat the Holy Emperor Venerable?"

"The last time I managed to contend with the Holy Emperor Venerable was mostly because he couldn't comprehend my life form," Mi explained, "I am actually still weaker than him now."

Wang Qi continued, "Under the premise of protecting me, how long can you fight with him? Can you support me long enough to escape?"

Mi questioned, "You're not thinking of running away, are you?"

Wang Qi shook his head, "How could I? There are still so many empirical life forms unused here! Actually, my plan is this..."

Wang Qi whispered his plan to Mi, who widened her eyes in disbelief, "No way... you're going to..."

Wang Qi waved his hand, "Don't rush to say I'm reckless, the key still lies with you, senior sister. Senior sister, can you stop that guy?"

Mi thought for a moment, then nodded in earnest.

...

On the east side of Spirit Phoenix Island, the waves roared, shattering the half-reflected red sun on the sea, dyeing the whole sea surface in a blood color.

Beneath the sea reflecting the rising sun, the seawater had a faint emerald hue. Alien sea algae from beyond thousands of stars adapted to the ocean's composition on this planet using the divine skills of the ancient local race, expanding in the sea. At this moment, each piece of algae spun slightly, and strands of strange power emerged from the seawater.

The power provided by each individual piece of algae was insignificant. However, these forces transmitted from one piece to another, harnessing greater natural spiritual energy in the process.

Like a rolling snowball, the mighty power had already taken shape.

This power, different from human mana and essence demon energy, evaporated from the seawater. The rich water vapor in the air naturally linked together. The climate changed for a hundred miles around Spirit Phoenix Island. That strange emerald spiritual energy stirred the mist, manifesting giant dragons. One by one, the giant dragons raised their heads from the sea.

Meanwhile, beneath Luochen Sword Palace, Mi's human body stood in front of Wang Qi, placing her hands on his head solemnly, "Junior brother, you must think it through. The Holy Emperor Venerable, after all, is a Banished Immortal; perhaps he has some hidden means. In other words, you're not entirely without risk."

"Furthermore, after this battle, regardless of win or lose, my body near this island will be overwhelmed by the Holy Emperor Venerable. I won't be able to do this again in the short term."

"I trust you, senior sister." Wang Qi, wearing a magic robe embroidered with stars, gave Mi a thumbs up, "Plus, you just need to throw me back at the last minute. There's no need to trouble yourself with anything else."

"Understood," Mi said, "Then, good luck."

Around Mi and Wang Qi, the emerald alien spiritual power condensed into talismans, connecting to form an array. Mi was confirming coordinates, constructing a teleportation array, to transport Wang Qi using the link between her human form and her Sea God type original form.

Wang Qi felt a whirlwind. In a flash, he was above the sea. Nine thousand-foot-long emerald dragons soared up and down, protecting him.

Wang Qi covered his face with the hood attached to his magic robe, his gaze piercing through the sea surface and Spirit Phoenix Island, staring directly at the underground palace of Spirit Phoenix Island.

"Alright, Holy Emperor Venerable. Let me see what exactly you're up to!"