Chapter 640

Chi Xi, the divine being, naturally refused to hand over Ban Gongcuo for the Blade of God Execution ritual. He snorted, "It's not out of the question for you to keep the Blade of God Execution for now. However, should you face its backlash in the future, you will bear the consequences yourself."

Qin Mu put away the box, his eyes glinting. "Since Senior Chi Xi was the execution supervisor during the Chimming era and has controlled this treasure for hundreds of thousands of years, you must surely know how to eliminate the lingering grievances surrounding the box, right?"

Chi Xi nearly exploded with rage. "You stole my precious item, and now you're asking me how to use it? Why don't you just go rob someone? Oh, wait, you already did!"

Qin Mu glanced at the First Ancestor Human Emperor, subtly suggesting they beat Chi Xi again to force him to reveal the method for dispelling the grievances.

The First Ancestor Human Emperor understood his meaning, yet wore a troubled expression and shook his head. "He's already been beaten severely enough; we shouldn't hit him again. At most, you simply won't use the Profound Blade from the box in the future. This malevolent artifact grows fiercer the more blood it drinks, and it can never be sated. Should you kill fewer people one day and it can't drink its fill, it will consume your blood instead."

Qin Mu was startled. If it was truly as the First Ancestor described, nurturing this malevolent blade was indeed incredibly perilous. The Chimming Celestial Heavens must have used such a fearsome artifact to execute numerous gods and devils on the God-Slaying Platform daily, which is how they could sustain it.

Yet, even so, Chi Xi's words conveyed a deep fear of this small box; evidently, he couldn't fully control it!

When he previously commanded the alien star and encountered the demon race in Luofu Heaven, he was injured during the great battle. Consequently, his vital energy was absorbed by the God-Slaying Platform and the Blade of God Execution, nearly causing his physical body to wither and die. He was forced to seal himself, transforming into a mummified corpse.

Thus, it was evident that even with the proper method, the malevolent blade remained exceedingly dangerous.

Nevertheless, Qin Mu couldn't bear to discard the small box.

The First Ancestor Human Emperor then said to Chi Xi, "Brother Dao, let us join forces. Please discuss the specifics with Human Emperor Qin so we can reach a suitable arrangement."

Chi Xi looked at Qin Mu, recalling all the ways Qin Mu had poisoned him, and suddenly declared, "No alliance. This boy is far too cunning; allying with him would certainly lead to disadvantage."

"Teacher is absolutely right!"

Ban Gongcuo appeared in the distance and called out loudly, "If you ally with him, you'll be sold out and still end up counting money for him! I've experienced it firsthand!"

Qin Mu was enraged, pulling out the small box and preparing to open it to sacrifice Ban Gongcuo to the blade. Chi Xi calmly stated, "If you fail to kill him, it will be you who is slain by the Profound Blade."

Qin Mu hesitated, then put the small box away, stammering, "His Eminence and I have repeatedly faced life and death together, fighting side-by-side; he is like a sworn brother to me. How could I possibly harm him?"

Ban Gongcuo was enraged. "Who is your sworn brother? Don't you dare spread such malicious lies!"

The First Ancestor Human Emperor had a headache; he genuinely did not want to negotiate the alliance with Chi Xi.

Qin Mu suddenly chuckled. "Since Senior Chi Xi is unwilling to speak with me, how about conversing with the Emperor of Eternal Peace? This is the Eternal Peace era, and for the Emperor of Eternal Peace himself to speak with you, an envoy from the Chimming era, would be considered a sign of ample respect."

Chi Xi's heart stirred slightly, and he nodded. "Before we go to see the Emperor, you must transmit your Creation Art to me."

The First Ancestor Human Emperor was about to nod, but Qin Mu shook his head, and the First Ancestor immediately fell silent.

Qin Mu's eyes glinted. "I hear there's also a Chimming God Child in the Chimming era? He should be the one truly in charge, correct? Let's discuss the terms first. Regarding the Creation Art, the First Ancestor can help you treat your tribesmen to see if they can be rescued and have their memories restored. However, it's impossible to transmit it to you before you meet the Chimming God Child."

Chi Xi reluctantly agreed, "There's no time to waste; let's depart immediately to see the Emperor!"

Qin Mu looked towards the Chimming Heaven-Suppressing Tower, observing the divine weapons piled high like mountains beneath it. He silently lamented, "What a pity. It would be wonderful if I could pick up a few of those. And that Divine Creation Wheel… if activated in reverse, it would likely be a method to seal physical bodies and primordial spirits, changing species. If it fell into my hands, it would be excellent for dealing with enemies..."

The people of the Chimming era regarded the Divine Creation Wheel merely as a tool for unsealing. However, in Qin Mu's eyes, this artifact was an unimaginably powerful weapon. If the wheel were reversed and its runes cast upon an opponent, even ordinary gods and devils would likely have their physical bodies and primordial spirit structures altered by the runic light, transforming them into different species with greatly diminished power.

Even more crucially, this divine wheel's attack was omnidirectional; its runes would illuminate an area thousands of miles in every direction. If deployed on a battlefield of gods and devils, it wouldn't be long before all the gods and devils transformed into large fish or monstrous sea creatures, ready for slaughter!

This was the true marvel of the Profound Creation Art!

Chi Xi and his people were merely using it for unsealing, which was truly a gross underutilization of its potential!

"Once we reach the capital, I must ensure the Emperor gets his hands on this divine wheel!" he thought to himself.

Chi Xi forcibly activated his magical power, and countless divine weapons from beneath the Heaven-Suppressing Tower flew up, reattaching themselves to the thousand-tiered structure. They shimmered with radiant brilliance, dazzling to behold.

Chi Xi roared, channeling his magical power. The towering, thousand-foot divine tower began to shrink, slowly lifting into the air, until it settled in his hand. The tower emanated a ten-colored precious light, appearing like countless luminous strands swirling around the miniature structure.

Qin Mu was intensely envious.

Chi Xi summoned Ban Gongcuo, and the group promptly departed the undersea divine city, setting off immediately for Eternal Peace.

Both the First Ancestor Human Emperor and Chi Xi were incredibly swift, carrying Qin Mu and Ban Gongcuo as they flew. Their speed far surpassed Fan Yunxiao's fast ship, and the mountains below rapidly receded behind them. Within a few hours, they arrived at the capital city of Eternal Peace.

Qin Mu had originally intended to find an opportunity to eliminate Ban Gongcuo and use him for the blade's ritual, but no such chance arose.

"I really want to kill a few people..." the young man thought, touching the small box inside his Taotie Pouch.

Ban Gongcuo remained on edge throughout the journey, fearing Qin Mu might suddenly attack him. Fortunately, Chi Xi protected him meticulously.

Upon reaching the capital, the First Ancestor Human Emperor and Chi Xi descended directly before the Imperial Palace. Qin Mu summoned an Imperial Guard and instructed him to announce their arrival. A moment later, Yan Zhigui rushed out from the palace, greeting them with a hurried smile. "Human Emperor Qin, esteemed guests, His Majesty is already waiting in the imperial court for the envoy from the Chimming era! Please, come in quickly—"

Qin Mu solemnly stated, "Lord Yan, please lead the way."

Yan Zhigui led the way, glancing back at the three-headed, six-armed Chi Xi. His heart was filled with trepidation, and he whispered, "An envoy from the Chimming era? What's his origin?"

Qin Mu quietly explained, "Three hundred and fifty thousand years ago, the Chimming era established a Celestial Heavens. However, it later collapsed into the South Sea, with only a small number of gods and devils managing to escape. This Chi Xi was the execution supervisor of that Celestial Heavens, possessing the strength of a true god or a celestial god."

Yan Zhigui's heart was filled with awe.

Upon reaching the imperial court, Emperor Yanfeng was already seated on his dragon throne. Chi Xi ascended the steps, bowed in greeting, and declared, "Chi Xi, envoy of the Chimming Celestial Heavens, greets the Lord of Eternal Peace!"

Emperor Yanfeng raised a hand and smiled, "Rise and speak. As an envoy from a former dynasty, you must not be treated lightly; be granted a seat. To the First Ancestor Human Emperor of the Human Emperor Hall, this humble king offers his respects!"

He rose and bowed to the First Ancestor Human Emperor, who returned the bow and said, "Human Emperor is merely an honorary title; Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. There is no need for such formality."

Emperor Yanfeng then instructed, "Please offer a seat to the Human Emperor."

A nearby guard brought a chair. Chi Xi took his seat, Ban Gongcuo stood by his left, and the First Ancestor Human Emperor also sat down.

Emperor Yanfeng's gaze drifted to Qin Mu, and with a slight headache, he smiled. "My dear Minister Qin, please come closer. It has been a long time since I've seen you. Come speak by my side."

Qin Mu ascended the Golden Imperial Hall, approached the dragon throne, and positioned himself to the Emperor's right.

Emperor Yanfeng smiled broadly, his voice barely a whisper. "What exactly is going on? What's his background? What era was the Chimming era, and how long ago was it?"

Qin Mu's spiritual energy subtly fluctuated, and using the Celestial Feather Tribe's mental communication method, he explained the entire situation. "Your Majesty, Chi Xi is in need of our assistance, so we can make extravagant demands."

Emperor Yanfeng's mind was put at ease, and he laughed heartily. "I have long known that the Chimming Celestial Heavens sank into the South Sea, and I often lament the disappearance of that glorious divine dynasty. I frequently visit the South Sea to remember the ancestors, and seeing the three-headed great fish swimming in the waters, I can't help but sigh and shed tears. I never imagined I would meet such an esteemed figure from the Chimming era today! Mr. Chi Xi, you are a guest from afar. Since you wish to form an alliance with Eternal Peace, that is truly excellent. However, my nation of Eternal Peace is weak and struggles to protect itself. Externally, demon tribes are rampant in the Grand Emperor Heaven, and internally, celestial god-devil stone statues could revive at any moment. With such internal strife and external threats, my nation genuinely lacks certain treasures to stabilize its destiny..."

Qin Mu cleared his throat and said, "Your Majesty, what Mr. Chi Xi holds in his hand is none other than the Chimming era's palace-suppressing treasure, the Chimming Heaven-Suppressing Tower. It has a thousand layers and is adorned with hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of divine weapons."

Chi Xi's expression subtly changed, and he quickly tucked the Chimming Heaven-Suppressing Tower into his sleeve. He then said, "Your Majesty, I am merely an envoy. I did not bring any treasures with me for this visit..."

Emperor Yanfeng leaned forward and whispered, "My dear Minister Qin, the envoy came to see me, but he didn't bring any tribute, did he?"

Qin Mu hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and replied, "He's poor."

Emperor Yanfeng suddenly understood and said, "This alliance lacks sincerity."

Chi Xi frowned, gritting his teeth, and was about to retrieve the Chimming Heaven-Suppressing Tower to offer it as tribute. Ban Gongcuo quickly whispered, "Teacher, don't let them provoke you. This Emperor and the one named Qin are cut from the same cloth, full of ill intentions! Teacher, you only need to cater to their desires."

Chi Xi restrained himself and took out a dragon-shaped jade pendant from the Chimming Heaven-Suppressing Tower. He then said, "A small, humble gift, presented to Your Majesty!"

A court official stepped forward, presenting it. Emperor Yanfeng examined the jade pendant, which suddenly split into six, transforming into six true dragons that soared and danced within the imperial court. Once their dance concluded, each dragon coiled itself around a pillar.

Emperor Yanfeng was overjoyed. Qin Mu tugged at his dragon robe, secretly slipped him a piece of paper, and whispered, "Your Majesty, this is merely a drop in the bucket! Your humble servant prepared a list on the way; Your Majesty should use this list to negotiate with him."

Emperor Yanfeng discreetly unfolded the paper, his dragon eyes widening in astonishment. "My dear Minister Qin, is this what you call 'poor'? My nation of Eternal Peace couldn't amass this much wealth even if we sold everything we owned!"

Even as the Emperor of Eternal Peace, he couldn't help but gasp at the sheer extent of the list.

"The envoy has traveled a great distance; please, go and rest first."

Emperor Yanfeng composed himself and stated, "The specific details of the alliance will be negotiated by Lord Yan Zhigui. Court adjourned." With that, he hastily rose and headed towards the back of the hall. After taking a few steps, he turned back, vigorously waved at Qin Mu, and gave a meaningful tilt of his head.

Qin Mu followed him. The two arrived behind the hall, where Emperor Yanfeng, holding up his dragon robe, stomped his foot and exclaimed, "That rich?!"

Qin Mu promptly replied, "They'll be poor soon enough."

Emperor Yanfeng gesticulated wildly, practically flying with quick steps, and laughed heartily. "The Imperial Preceptor's war in the Grand Emperor Heaven has completely depleted my national treasury. Now, at last, funds are returning!"

Qin Mu was stunned. "The Emperor has truly gone mad with poverty... Hmm, I wonder if the Heavenly Saint Cult still has money. Should I share some with him?"