Chapter 157 - The Invitation.
The moment the shadowy figure appeared, Sima Yun had suddenly fallen unconscious. As such, she couldn't see or hear anything.
"Hehehe! You are indeed a frightening little fellow. I can't believe you were able to find out about my existence within the little girl's sea of consciousness." The Shadowy figure of the Sun Demi-God couldn't help but look at the little body standing in front of her, who was not even in his twenties yet with an astonishing look on his face.
Even though Ling Chen was disguised as an old Wandering Monk, he couldn't fool the Sun Demi-God. She was able to clearly see the real appearance of Ling Chen without him changing back.
This technique had never failed before. It was something that not even a Demi-God rank expert could see through. Yet, that little fellow was able to figure it out with just a glance.
This battle technique was known as one Hundred Soul Plunder. It was a nameless battle technique she found in a ruin two thousand years ago.
Just like the name implied, this battle technique allowed her to split a portion of her soul into a hundred little souls which she would then use to take possession of other people and devoured their spiritual power to increase hers.
It was also like having a hundred little clones. Even if her main body was to die, as long as one of the clones was still alive, she could then use that clone as her main body. However, her cultivation would be the same as that clone.
It was because of that battle-technique that it was able to quickly rose to the rank of Demi-God. Though that battle technique could be considered as a heaven-defying battle technique, it wasn't complete.
She only got one half of it. As for the other half, she had no clue where it was and has been looking for it for more than a thousand years with no avail. So far, she could only create about thirty soul plunderers with half of the battle technique.
She believed the battle technique to be invincible and flawless as no one was able to see through it. She could use her soul plunderers to absorbed others' spiritual powers to increase her own and no one would be able to find out.
However, his time-tested Hundred Soul Plunder had met its nemesis. The little bastard was able to see through it the moment he was trying to read Sima Yun's memory with just a glance. This was simply too unbelievable!
This battle technique was her greatest secret. If it wasn't for the fact that the little bastard was going to kill the little girl in an effort to force her out, she wouldn't have come out.
The bad thing about that technique was that once the clone died, the little soul would die along with it. Not to mention she didn't want to lose that clone or that seed as the little girl had the potential to become a peak Martial Saint in the future.
Looking at Ling Chen's calm demeanor and casual expression, the shadowy figure of the Sun Demi-God understood that this little boy wasn't the least bit afraid of her.
Even if she were threatening him, he wouldn't think much of it.
"There aren't many things that can escape my eyes." Ling Chen answered nonchalantly.
"Such a big tone!" The Sun Demi-God scowled while looking at Ling Chen. A bit later, she continued on: "I didn't come out to talk about such trivial matters. We need to talk about the Key of the Great Luo Martial Tomb that's in your possession ."
Upon hearing the Sun Demi-God's words, Ling Chen couldn't help but reveal a surprised expression on his face despite trying to stay calm.
Seeing the surprised expression on Ling Chen's face, the Sun Demi-God couldn't but chuckle as she said: " You don't have to be surprised, we all know you have the key ever since you killed the Saint Demon Beast Bai Wudi."
"Little guy, it seemed like there's still so many things you don't know. Almost half of the fifteen great influences in the Heaven Desolate Region are nothing but puppets of the Ten Demi-Gods. They created them for the sole purpose of looking for that key which they already knew was somewhere in the Heaven Desolate Region. We have eyes everywhere in the Heaven Desolate Region."
"However, we would have never thought that the key was in the hand of that little tiger all that time. By the time we found out, you've already exterminated the Saint Tiger Demon's Clan and took possession of the key."
"And when we were about to look for you in the Heaven Desolate Region, you were already long gone. As the saying goes, a monk might be able to flee, but the temple cannot. Ever since you disappeared, we've placed the Heavenly Demon Sect under heavy surveillance just in case you came back."
Upon hearing the last sentence of the Sun Demi-God, Ling Chen hostility suddenly soared with crimson killing intent. At the same time, a cold glimmer flashed in his eyes creating a chilling and penetrating air that dug all the way to one's bones as he spoke: " If you guys dare to touch the Heavenly Demon Sect, I'll make sure you all die in the most gruesome and inhumane way."
Meanwhile, the Sun Demi-God was gazing intensely at Ling Chen to catch every action of his to judge whether these words were just an empty threat. However, seeing the solemn and determine expression on Ling Chen's face as well as the insane murderous intent that was emanating from his body, she knew that Ling Chen wasn't joking.
"It seems that you are confident enough." The Sun Demi-God slowly spoke. It was rare for someone to bluster like this in front of her; even the other Demi-Gods would not necessarily be able to speak such arrogant words to her.
Ling Chen glanced at her and said with a chilling smile on his face: " Then try me." They were such dull words yet they carried an imposing and majestic aura that shot straight to the sky.
Looking at the confident look on Ling Chen's face, the Sun Demi-God couldn't help but laugh as she shook her head and retorted: "Hehehe, you are a feisty one, aren't you? But don't worry little guy, we wouldn't stoop so low as to use your families to threaten you. Just like you, we have families that we also care about. We only care about one person and that's you."
"Anyway, I can't stay long outside in that state. Why don't you stop by the Sun God Palace so we can have a little chat? This Empress has a business proposal to offer you and I'll also tell you everything you want to know, whether it's about the Great Luo Martial Tomb or why they called you the Fateless Monster."
Having said that, The Sun Demi-God didn't even give Ling Chen the chance to answer as her fiery shadow abruptly receded back within Sima Yun's body.