Chapter 88: Surrender

Red Genesis Qi surged around Tun Tun's feet, and within it, black light seemed to emerge, giving it a mysterious appearance.

Potent Genesis Qi appeared beneath Tun Tun's four hooves, lifting it into the air. It transformed into a streak of red light, shooting directly towards the Black Poison King.

This ferocious charge was naturally noticed by the Black Poison King immediately. His gaze swept over, nearly scaring him out of his wits. His battle with General Wei Canglan was already a stalemate; if another, even fiercer Genesis Beast joined, he would be completely at a disadvantage.

Although he had been locked in combat with General Wei Canglan earlier, he had witnessed the giant python battle puppet being torn apart, so he clearly understood how terrifying this mysterious Genesis Beast was.

"Fighting me, and you dare to get distracted?!" Just as the Black Poison King's thoughts churned, General Wei Canglan's cold laugh echoed. He unleashed a punch, and golden Genesis Qi, carrying a sharp aura, whistled fiercely towards the Black Poison King's vital points.

The Black Poison King flicked his sleeve, and black Genesis Qi swept out, deflecting the golden Genesis Qi. However, he was still jolted back repeatedly.

"General Wei, why be so aggressive? This is all a scheme by Prince Qi's Mansion!" the Black Poison King quickly said, his words full of submissiveness, clearly aware of his dire situation.

"Heh, then go tell that big fellow behind you!" General Wei Canglan smirked with satisfaction.

The Black Poison King's heart tightened as he immediately sensed a foul wind rushing towards him from behind. He quickly turned, his hands moving, and potent Genesis Qi gathered in his palms. He unleashed a palm strike: "Poison Devil Palm!"

A beast claw, glowing black, slammed down, colliding heavily with the Black Poison King's poisonous palm strike.

A tremendous sound echoed in mid-air. The Black Poison King's body shot backward like a cannonball, crashing into a mountain peak, causing the entire peak to collapse.

In the air, Tun Tun, its four hooves stepping on red Genesis Qi, was also pushed back half a step. Foul-smelling black Qi wrapped around its beast claws, seemingly trying to burrow into its body.

From the collapsed mountain, the Black Poison King slowly rose. Five deep bloody claw marks marred his chest, clearly from Tun Tun's previous attack. He looked at Tun Tun, which was enveloped by the miasma demon poison, and a malicious glint appeared in his eyes.

"It truly is a brainless beast; it dares to let my poison cling to it so easily!"

However, just as he thought this, Tun Tun suddenly lowered its head, opened its mouth, and with a powerful inhale, swallowed the black poison gas wrapped around its beast claws.

*Pfft.*

Tun Tun shook its head, exhaled a plume of black mist from its nose, and let out an angry roar. Clearly, the taste of the poison had left it extremely displeased.

The malicious expression on the Black Poison King's face immediately froze. He looked at Tun Tun in disbelief, clearly not expecting his formidable miasma demon poison to have absolutely no effect on it.

Evidently, Tun Tun's resistance to poison far exceeded his imagination.

However, Tun Tun was also enraged by the unpleasant-tasting poison. Its crimson beast eyes locked onto the Black Poison King, and with its four hooves treading on red Genesis Qi, it shot forward again, pouncing on the Black Poison King.

General Wei Canglan seized this opportunity to press his advantage. Golden Genesis Qi whistled, completely blocking the Black Poison King's escape routes.

In the sky, the Black Poison King scrambled desperately to evade, while Tun Tun and General Wei Canglan continuously cut off his retreat, slowly cornering him.

"Prince Zhou Yuan, I surrender! If you let me leave, I promise to restrain the various forces in the Black Abyss and ensure they never offend Great Zhou in the slightest!" As death loomed, the Black Poison King felt true fear and urgently shouted towards Zhou Yuan.

Outside the valley, experts from various factions watched the Black Poison King, who once dominated the Black Abyss, being cornered to such an extent. They fell silent, utterly terrified, no longer daring to entertain any rebellious thoughts.

Those who had initially thought about seizing the "Fire Spirit Rice" wisely abandoned the idea.

Zhou Yuan's expression remained indifferent. The Black Poison King had caused so much slaughter within their Great Zhou Dynasty; he wouldn't be let off so easily.

Therefore, he did not stop General Wei Canglan and Tun Tun from cornering and attacking the Black Poison King.

As if sensing Zhou Yuan's killing intent, the Black Poison King grew even more terrified. Casting all dignity aside, he hastily pleaded, "Prince Zhou Yuan, I am willing to surrender to the Great Zhou Imperial Family and serve them!"

Zhou Yuan's indifferent expression subtly shifted. The Black Poison King was, after all, a powerful practitioner of the Alpha Origin stage. If he could pledge allegiance to the Imperial Family, it would undoubtedly significantly bolster their strength.

"Your Highness, this villain is vicious and cunning. Be careful not to suffer a backlash," Wei Qingqing earnestly warned, her pretty face serious.

They had dealt with the Black Poison King far too often and knew his cunning nature.

Zhou Yuan nodded, naturally understanding this point. He moved swiftly, arriving beside Yao Yao, and asked, "Sister Yao Yao, do you have any method to control him, to prevent him from harboring rebellious thoughts in the future?"

Yao Yao pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then gently nodded her pale chin. "There certainly are methods, but the prerequisite is that the Black Poison King must not resist in the slightest, or none of them will succeed."

Zhou Yuan nodded and looked up, coldly stating to the Black Poison King, "If you are truly sincere, then give up your resistance and allow me to deal with you."

The Black Poison King's eyes flickered, and a look of hesitation crossed his face. If he abandoned resistance, his life would truly be completely in Zhou Yuan's hands.

"It seems you are still unwilling. In that case, go accompany the slaughtered citizens of our Great Zhou," Zhou Yuan said, coldness swirling in his eyes.

Tun Tun and General Wei Canglan's attacks became even fiercer.

The Black Poison King was forced to retreat step by step, the aura of death enveloping his heart. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, I am willing to surrender!"

As soon as his voice fell, the surging Genesis Qi around him completely receded back into his body.

General Wei Canglan appeared before him and struck his chest with a palm.

*Pfft.*

The Black Poison King spat out a mouthful of blood, his body plummeting before landing heavily in front of Zhou Yuan and the others. His face was pale, clearly indicating severe injury.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, I am willing to surrender!" the Black Poison King said urgently, ignoring the intense pain in his body.

General Wei Canglan descended, landing beside Zhou Yuan, his expression wary as he watched the Black Poison King.

Tun Tun also swooped down, its massive body rapidly shrinking until it returned to its normal form. With a light leap, it jumped into Yao Yao's arms.

However, it was clear that no one would underestimate it in this form anymore. Even General Wei Canglan, standing nearby, cast a look filled with apprehension.

"If you wish to surrender, I will implant some means to prevent you from harboring rebellious intentions. How about that?" Zhou Yuan said indifferently, staring at the Black Poison King.

Hearing this, the Black Poison King's heart skipped a beat, sensing something ominous. But under the watchful eyes of General Wei Canglan and Tun Tun, he could only grit his teeth and nod. No matter what, as long as he could preserve his life, that was the best outcome.

"Then restrain the Genesis Qi within your body; not a single trace of it may circulate, nor may you harbor even a hint of resistance," Zhou Yuan said in a cold tone. "This method will only be attempted once. If it fails... you will die."

Hearing Zhou Yuan's words, filled with profound killing intent, the Black Poison King shivered.

Zhou Yuan then looked at Yao Yao, who nodded slightly. She walked slowly forward, holding a jade-like Spirit Rune brush. Her brush tip paused three inches from the Black Poison King's glabella, and as the tip flowed, an extremely complex Spirit Rune slowly began to form.

After a while, the formed Spirit Rune slowly descended, landing between the Black Poison King's eyebrows. It then gradually eroded inwards, forming a green mark on his glabella.

"This is the God-Locking Child-Mother Rune," Yao Yao said, glancing at the Black Poison King. "If you ever harbor rebellious thoughts, merely activating this Mother Rune will instantly obliterate your spirit."

The Black Poison King's face turned ashen; he clearly felt his spirit being locked.

Yao Yao handed a jade slip to Zhou Yuan. Carved on the slip was an even more complex Spirit Rune. "This is the Mother Rune," she explained. "If you discover he has malicious intent, crush this jade slip, and he will surely die."

Zhou Yuan grasped the jade slip, a slight joy in his heart. He looked at the Black Poison King and said, "In that case, from now on, you will fight for my Great Zhou, which can also be considered as atonement for the innocent people who died by your hand."

Hearing this, a look that was neither crying nor smiling appeared on the Black Poison King's face. But in the end, he still nodded. It was better to live badly than die well; as long as he was alive, it was better than being dead.

"Yes, Your Highness!"