Chapter 1857: Chen Ling Emperor Recognizes His Master

“We might not necessarily lose. Let's not worry about it.”

With the Dragon Bone Divine Spear, the Ruthless Man, Ancient Sage Huoxu, and Ancient Sage Moline on their side, even if the opponent had shattered the void, they might not be able to kill everyone. If that were the case, what was there to worry about?

His tense mood recovered in the blink of an eye. His face showed no joy or sorrow, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

The “Deity's” gaze lingered on the two. After a moment, he frowned and said, “You prayed to the heavens using your own vital blood. Give me the blood, and I will surely be able to determine the truth!”

He had thought they were merely a group of natives, easily seen through with his abilities and status. He never dreamed that after observing for a long time, he couldn't discern anything.

He felt both of them were real.

It was impossible for there to be two Spirit Emperors in the world. But if one was fake, even if the disguise was perfect, their bloodline couldn't be completely identical, could it?

Soon, two drops of blood flew over. As his divine consciousness swept through them, the “Deity's” confident face became bewildered.

They were identical!

What was going on?

“Deity, this fellow is impersonating me and deceiving the envoy. His crime is unforgivable...” Seeing him examine the blood, Emperor Chen Ling thought he had discovered something and gritted his teeth.

“Shut up!”

The “Deity” slapped him across the face, sending him spinning in circles where he stood.

“You have no discernment at all! Can't you see I'm already awkward? Are you looking to die by blabbering on like this?”

“I...” Covering his face, Emperor Chen Ling trembled with rage.

“The true Emperor Chen Ling, who performed the sacrifice to the heavens, allowed me to descend. The fake one certainly wouldn't know how many treasures were used or their exact value... Both of you write down the details and let me see. The one whose value is accurate is naturally the true one!” the “Deity” said, hesitating for a moment. Since Emperor Chen Ling had sacrificed to the heavens, praying for his injuries to heal and spending a great price for his descent, he must have known the exact cost of the sacrifice.

“This...” Emperor Chen Ling was stunned for a moment, then nodded. “Alright!”

He then took out a jade token and, with a thought, etched onto it the value of the treasures he knew.

Seeing him begin, Zhang Xuan paused for a moment, also took out a jade token, and started writing.

He didn't know how to perform a sacrifice, how to communicate with the heavens, or how much it would cost. It had to be said that this “Deity” was very clever; from this point alone, he had seized the impostor's weakness.

However, when he had previously disguised himself as Appraiser Wu Tao, he had seen all the treasures. Also, the souls of those who had just died from the sacrifice had been absorbed by the Saint Ascension Stone, and then by him and his clone. Thus, the exact quantities and levels were crystal clear to him.

After a moment of thought, he immediately recorded the exact value and quantity on it.

At the same time, the “Deity” took both jade tokens. As his divine consciousness swept over them, his eyes immediately narrowed, fixed on Emperor Chen Ling nearby, as if he could kill him at any moment.

“Senior...” Seeing his expression, an ominous premonition arose in Emperor Chen Ling's heart. Before he could finish speaking, he saw the opponent's palm descend, tearing through the air.

“You dare to deceive even me? You're seeking death...”

Boom!

As if the sky and earth were collapsing, Emperor Chen Ling's body was restrained, making escape impossible. Boundless power surged forth, seemingly about to crush him into paste.

“No...” He never imagined that the real one would be killed by the “Deity” he had paid a huge price to invite. Emperor Chen Ling was so distraught he almost fainted. With a roar, all the acupoints in his body opened, and his True Qi surged out fiercely.

In the blink of an eye, his body grew over two zhang tall, and the power of the Blood Reincarnation realm burned like flames.

Thud!

The flames extinguished, and Emperor Chen Ling fell from the sky, crashing into the center of the royal city. The altar collapsed, and a huge deep pit appeared.

“So strong...” Zhang Xuan's eyebrows twitched.

Being so close, he could clearly see that the “Deity” before him hadn't used his full power. With a casual strike, Emperor Chen Ling, at the peak of the Blood Reincarnation realm, couldn't resist even with all his might...

Was this the power of Shattering Void?

He had previously thought that with the Dragon Bone Divine Spear and Ancient Sage Huoxu and the others, they could put up a fight. Now he understood... it was impossible.

The difference was simply too vast; it couldn't be overcome by sheer numbers.

It was like the difference between an Ancient Sage and a Grand Sage; the gap was in their life levels, not their quantity.

His heart was shaken, and he was filled with doubt. Could it be... that Emperor Chen Ling didn't clearly know the value of his own sacrificial items? And instead, he himself had written the correct amount?

Otherwise, why would this “Deity” attack him?

Zhang Xuan's guess was accurate. Emperor Chen Ling was truly collapsing at this moment.

He had prepared countless treasures, practically inviting all the reputable appraisers in the Spirit race, yet he still couldn't figure out their exact value... Why did this imposter know?

His appearance, soul aura, bloodline... not even this was off by a single bit. He even began to feel that he was the fake one, and the other was real.

Boom!

He burst out of the massive pit, his teeth grinding audibly. Emperor Chen Ling wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, then abruptly raised his head. Under the impact of his aura, his hair stood on end, and his gaze was filled with unwavering resolve.

“It seems the Deity from the heavens believes I am the imposter?”

“What, you still don't want to admit it?” The “Deity's” eyes narrowed, a swirling power in his palm ready to burst forth and atomize the latter at any moment.

“If Senior thinks so, I cannot refute it. I can only say that the other party's disguise technique is too powerful, but...”

Taking a deep breath, Emperor Chen Ling's face was ferocious. “I am willing to sacrifice my life, offer it to the Deity, and willingly become your servant, your attendant, obeying your commands for my entire life without regret. As for him...”

He paused here, then coldly looked at Zhang Xuan nearby. “Does he dare?”

After speaking, a drop of vital blood immediately flew out from between his eyebrows, shooting straight towards the “Deity” before him.

If the latter accepted it, he would become a subordinate, just like a contracted sacred beast, callable at any time.

His life and death would no longer be his own.

“This guy...” Zhang Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

No wonder this fellow had said earlier that Emperor Chen Yong wasn't as ruthless as him, that he didn't even care about his own life... Zhang Xuan had thought he was talking about the sacrifice, but he never expected that he had already made up his mind to offer his entire being to the other party!

No wonder he didn't care or show any panic when those kings he had recruited died. It turned out his biggest trump card was this “Deity.”

Becoming a subordinate or servant would naturally earn 100% trust. As the master, it would then be natural to help the subordinate quell a rebellion.

Whoosh!

The “Deity” extended a finger and drew the blood into his glabella. The next moment, he gained control over the other's will and soul, capable of killing him with a single thought.

Having done this, he turned to look at Zhang Xuan nearby. His gaze was no longer calm as before, but filled with coldness.

Zhang Xuan's heart tightened accordingly.