Undying Life

Chapter 905: Human Nature

Only enough to redeem one person?

Chen Zihao and Chen Xiaoqian both frowned.

Chen Xiaoqian looked at Chen Zihao with a hopeful gleam in her eyes, while Chen Zihao's brow furrowed deeply.

"Xiaoqian, why don't you go out first? Once you're out, immediately find something to redeem me! Quickly!" Chen Zihao suddenly suggested.

"But, Brother Hao, where can I find something to redeem you? Maybe you should go out instead!" Chen Xiaoqian responded, bewildered.

From these two sentences, Zhong Shan could see that Chen Zihao was no ordinary person. No wonder he could plot against the Time and Space Dojo. Using a strategy of retreat to advance, he subtly shifted the opportunity to himself. That phrase "once you're out, immediately find something to redeem me! Quickly!" was spoken with urgency, directly targeting Chen Xiaoqian's weak spot.

Quickly? The Time and Space Dojo was no more; where could she find treasures of celestial weapon level to redeem him? And not just one, but two? Chen Xiaoqian hadn't even reached the level of a celestial. How could she find such items quickly?

Chen Xiaoqian considered herself and Chen Zihao as one entity. To get both out, one had to be redeemed first to then rescue the other. She definitely couldn't manage it, so only Chen Zihao could go out.

"Alright, I'll go out first. Once I find two celestial artifacts, I'll come back to redeem you immediately!" Chen Zihao said smoothly.

At this moment, Chen Zihao might have been in a hurry to leave, showing no hesitation, which made Chen Xiaoqian suddenly realize something.

Although Chen Xiaoqian wasn't highly intelligent, she wasn't a fool.

Looking at Chen Zihao, Chen Xiaoqian suddenly felt a slight loss of security.

"Don't worry. With me, I'll come to save you. I'll find the items as quickly as possible to redeem you!" Chen Zihao comforted her softly and reached for the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl in Chen Xiaoqian's hand.

Chen Xiaoqian clutched the pearl tightly, reluctant to let go. This was the last memento Luo Xingchen had given her.

"Really?"

"Of course. I know some friends! I can borrow from them!" Chen Zihao said.

"But which celestial would be willing to lend their artifact?" Chen Xiaoqian asked worriedly.

"Don't worry. I have my ways! They're my friends. I saved their lives; they'll surely lend to me," Chen Zihao assured her.

Gradually, Chen Zihao pried the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl from Chen Xiaoqian's grip, holding it with her.

"You really can borrow celestial artifacts from friends?" Zhong Shan suddenly asked with a smile.

Seeing Zhong Shan's question, Chen Xiaoqian also looked at Chen Zihao, waiting for him to say 'yes.'

Chen Zihao frowned slightly and said, "Yes!"

Chen Xiaoqian's face relaxed.

"Very well. Originally, I was satisfied with the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl and the sword. The life or death of the other one didn't concern me much. However, if I can get two more celestial artifacts, why wouldn't I want them? You stay, and Chen Xiaoqian goes to fetch them!" Zhong Shan suddenly said.

"Her?" Chen Zihao was at a loss for words.

"Yes. Why not record a video for her to take to your friends?" Zhong Shan suggested.

"That works too!" Chen Xiaoqian nodded.

At this moment, Chen Zihao's expression turned uncertain.

"What's wrong?" Chen Xiaoqian frowned.

Looking at Chen Xiaoqian, Chen Zihao sighed slightly and shook his head. "I'm sorry, the friends I mentioned don't exist. I just wanted to get out!"

Chen Xiaoqian's eyes showed an expression of disbelief.

"But don't worry, I will keep my word. I will definitely obtain the celestial artifacts. With my strength, I can even rob if necessary. Believe me, really. I just want us to get out together because only if I get out first can I save you!" Chen Zihao quickly explained.

Chen Xiaoqian's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Brother Hao had just lied to her? A sudden fear sprouted in her heart. Why did Brother Hao lie to me?

"Only if I get out first can I save you. Let me go first, okay?" Chen Zihao pleaded.

Seeing this expression on Chen Zihao for the first time, Chen Xiaoqian's heart softened, but the sadness in her heart wouldn't go away. Was this the Brother Hao she had always admired? The Brother Hao with a heroic spirit? She had been willing to sacrifice herself to Luo Xingchen for him, but now?

Was what he said true? It must be true, it had to be true.

"Okay?" Chen Zihao implored.

"Alright," Chen Xiaoqian nodded with difficulty.

She still held onto a glimmer of hope for Chen Zihao.

Receiving Chen Xiaoqian's affirmation, Chen Zihao immediately showed a gentle smile and nodded.

Zhong Shan looked at the two of them and sneered coldly.

"Liu Wushuang, tell me, can I trust someone who is so good at lying?" Zhong Shan asked disdainfully.

"No!" Liu Wushuang responded promptly.

"Exactly, I can't. I've decided. Chen Xiaoqian will go. She will find enough treasures to redeem Chen Zihao and bring them back. I will release Chen Zihao immediately upon receiving them!" Zhong Shan said firmly.

"What?" Chen Zihao's face changed dramatically.

Chen Xiaoqian was slightly stunned.

"Holy King Zhong, you didn't specify who earlier," Chen Zihao said urgently.

"I said only one person could be redeemed, but I never said you could choose," Zhong Shan shook his head.

Chen Zihao was speechless.

Chen Xiaoqian, on the other hand, had a peculiar expression. Me? Let me go?

"Me?" Chen Xiaoqian asked in disbelief.

"Yes, you," Zhong Shan confirmed.

Chen Xiaoqian felt no joy; she simply looked deeply at the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl in her hand again.

"Brother Hao, don't worry. I will definitely get you out. I will find the celestial artifacts," Chen Xiaoqian quickly comforted Chen Zihao.

Chen Zihao looked at Chen Xiaoqian helplessly and nodded. His face showed indescribable frustration.

Looking at the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, Chen Xiaoqian said, "Holy King Zhong, may I ask you for one thing?"

"Speak."

"If I find three celestial artifacts, could you return this Sea-Stabilizing Pearl to me?" Chen Xiaoqian asked.

Zhong Shan smiled with satisfaction and nodded, "Yes."

"Alright," Chen Xiaoqian nodded and reluctantly wiped the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.

"Holy King Zhong!" Chen Zihao suddenly regained his energy and called out.

"What is it?" Zhong Shan frowned.

"I want to know if what you just said is true," Chen Zihao asked.

"Which words?"

"You just said that if we hand over these two treasures, you would release one person and immediately unseal their cultivation, allowing them to leave without hindrance?" Chen Zihao asked seriously.

"That's right, a promise is a promise," Zhong Shan confirmed.

"Brother Hao, you...?" Chen Xiaoqian looked at him, puzzled.

"Xiaoqian, I have something to tell you. Come closer," Chen Zihao said, taking a deep breath.

"What is it?" Chen Xiaoqian asked as she walked over, confused.

Suddenly, a white light flashed.

"Shing!"

Chen Zihao's sword suddenly pierced through Chen Xiaoqian's heart.

"Ah?" Liu Wushuang's face changed dramatically.

In another area, within the invisible Path of Beasts, Luo Xingchen's eyes widened and he roared furiously, but no sound could be heard outside.

Chen Xiaoqian looked at the sword in her chest in disbelief.

"Brother... Brother Hao!" Chen Xiaoqian's eyes widened in shock.

"Only one can leave. With your cultivation and strength, it would take you a million years to obtain a celestial artifact. I can't wait here for a million years," Chen Zihao shook his head.

"I... I..." Tears streamed down Chen Xiaoqian's face.

This sword not only pierced her heart but also shattered her soul. The man she loved deeply had killed her.

Why did it turn out this way?

"I'm Xiaoqian!" she said with great difficulty, her final words.

"Xiaoqian? Hmph, just a useless woman. Did you think I would still treat you the same? How could I, Chen Zihao, be infatuated with a worthless woman?" Chen Zihao said coldly.

"Shing!"

Chen Zihao pulled out the sword, his eyes now cold and devoid of any previous tenderness.

"Boom!"

The divine sword stabbed into the ground as Chen Zihao looked back at Zhong Shan.

"Holy King Zhong, I hope you keep your word. Chen Xiaoqian is dead. My divine sword will destroy her soul instantly, and not even celestial elixirs can save her. These two treasures can only save one person. Now that Chen Xiaoqian is dead, it's just me. I hope Holy King Zhong keeps his promise!" Chen Zihao said solemnly.

After looking deeply at Chen Zihao, Zhong Shan nodded, "I, Zhong Shan, always keep my word. Liu Wushuang, unseal his cultivation and release him!"

"Yes!"

Liu Wushuang, stunned by Chen Zihao's ruthlessness, snapped out of it at Zhong Shan's command. Despite his own harsh nature, he had never been so cruel to his loved ones.

Not daring to disobey Zhong Shan's order, Liu Wushuang quickly walked up to Chen Zihao and performed a special seal-breaking technique.

"Boom!"

A powerful aura erupted from Chen Zihao. Even an injured celestial was still a celestial.

Chen Zihao felt the power coursing through him as he glanced at Zhong Shan. He didn't have the courage to fight Zhong Shan, who had defeated Luo Xingchen and could easily kill him.

Turning, Chen Zihao gave Chen Xiaoqian one last cold look.

At this moment, Chen Xiaoqian seemed completely broken, her tears uncontrollable as she clutched the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl against her chest. Blood from her heart stained her hand and the pearl.

Suddenly, amidst her tears, Chen Xiaoqian managed a smile.

"Heh, heh heh," Chen Xiaoqian laughed and cried simultaneously, appearing dazed.

However, upon closer inspection, it was a smile of deep pain.

"My husband, my husband, Xiaoqian is coming to join you. Wait for me, husband!"

"Husband, I'm sorry!"

"Husband, please forgive Xiaoqian!" she said weakly.

"Hmph, wretched woman!" Chen Zihao snorted coldly.

Turning away, he ignored Chen Xiaoqian and left the hall. As promised, Zhong Shan did not stop him.

But as Chen Zihao stepped out of the hall, a sudden cry echoed inside.

"Xiaoqian!"

Hearing this, Chen Zihao's face stiffened. That voice?

Filled with dread, Chen Zihao turned back and saw a sight that made his hair stand on end.

"Reverse Time!"

Luo Xingchen, holding Chen Xiaoqian, shouted. The blood around her flowed back, and even her wound started to reverse as if turning back to the moment before she was stabbed.

Seeing this, Chen Zihao's face turned pale. Luo Xingchen wasn't dead? He had been in the hall the whole time.

Terrified, Chen Zihao fled, flying far away. Why wasn't Luo Xingchen dead?

He didn't dare linger and quickly escaped. As promised, no one from Great Dazhen stopped him.

Chen Zihao flew out of Changjing, frantically heading further away.

But as he lost sight of Changjing, he suddenly felt a chilling danger enveloping him.

"Whoosh!"

A golden arrow shot through his chest. Chen Zihao's hair turned grey.

Looking at the golden arrow in his chest, Chen Zihao managed to utter in his final moments, "Luo... Xing... Chen!"