117: Chapter 117: The Seed of Strange Fire!

"It's not convenient to tell you the specifics, Fellow Daoist, but you only need to believe that I do indeed have such means, and this method requires Madam Wen's cooperation to succeed. Therefore, I need you to step forward and invite Madam Wen over. Originally, I planned to visit her personally at White Jade Mountain where she resides to discuss this matter, but since you are here, it is naturally better for you to handle it."

"In any case, you have some friendship with Madam Wen, unlike me. In the entire Chaotic Star Sea, besides you, I truly don't have much of a relationship with any other Nascent Soul Cultivator. Of course, my Revered Master is the exception."

Zhao Changsheng's words left Savage Beard even more bewildered, his eyes filled with doubt, confusion, and an expression of disbelief.

"Why the hell should I believe you?"

These were Savage Beard's inner thoughts, which he spoke out directly.

Because what Zhao Changsheng said was truly bizarre, shocking, and incredible—the kind of thing that was simply impossible to believe.

"Well, how about a heart demon oath?"

Seeing Savage Beard's face full of doubt and disbelief, Zhao Changsheng suggested a solution.

"With our Realm and cultivation, a heart demon oath can still be resolved if one is willing to pay a certain price. You need to tell me, what exactly is the method?"

Savage Beard shook his head, still maintaining a stubborn look that said 'if you don't tell me, I won't agree'.

"It's really not convenient to tell you, Fellow Daoist. After all, this matter is of great importance and even relates to my own Cultivation Technique and Divine Ability. If I told you, wouldn't I be revealing my weaknesses and trump cards at the same time? If we ever become enemies one day, wouldn't I be left with no means against you? That won't do."

Facing Savage Beard's questioning, Zhao Changsheng still shook his head in refusal, showing no intention of agreeing.

"Then why the hell should I agree to help you? You should know that if even a slight accident occurs, neither of our ends will be very good, especially yours. I have some confidence in being able to retreat unscathed, but do you have that ability?"

Savage Beard was not surprised by Zhao Changsheng's refusal, nor did he get angry; instead, he continued to press for answers.

"Naturally, I do; you needn't worry about that. If I couldn't even achieve that, how would I have the courage to deal with the number one figure of the demonic path, the Six Paths Extreme Saint? It's simply because if I don't kill him, I won't be able to deter those in the Star Sea who harbor ill intentions toward me. Others kill the chicken to warn the monkey, but I don't mind killing the monkey to shock the chicken!"

"Once the Six Paths Extreme Saint has been killed by me, I believe those Fellow Daoists who want to pry into my situation, uncover my secrets, or harm me will become much more well-behaved. Don't you agree, Fellow Daoist?"

Zhao Changsheng asked back with a faint, knowing smile.

Hearing Zhao Changsheng's words and his final question, Savage Beard's expression changed slightly, as he was also one of those people.

"If you truly have such strength, what you say is fair enough. However, I still find it hard to believe. But I can help you invite Madam Wen over. You might not tell me, but surely you'll have to tell her?"

Savage Beard said, settling for the next best thing.

"I indeed have to tell Madam Wen. Without telling her, this plan would have no possibility of success, so naturally, I will inform her. Alright, I'll leave the matter of inviting Madam Wen to you."

Zhao Changsheng nodded in acknowledgement and expressed his thanks.

"Aren't you afraid I'll betray you? Or sell you out and tell the Six Paths Extreme Saint about this?"

"If I were to tell the Six Paths Extreme Saint everything, perhaps he would let me enter the True Demon Pool of Holy Demon Island to Cultivate. By then, maybe I could even directly Breakthrough to the Late Nascent Soul Stage. Tell me, is that a possibility?"

Savage Beard became even more curious about Zhao Changsheng's candid admission.

"If this matter could truly help you Breakthrough to become a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, then it would be worth it. I naturally wouldn't have any complaints or resentment. But since I dared to tell you and cooperate with you, it's because I trust you."

Zhao Changsheng smiled. His answer made Savage Beard even more curious and deepened his wariness of Zhao Changsheng, as the man gave him an inscrutable feeling.

He had indeed had the thought of telling the Six Paths Extreme Saint everything and then joining forces with him to kill Zhao Changsheng.

The moment this thought appeared in his mind, an incredibly terrifying sensation rushed into his brain, completely extinguishing the idea.

The source of this terrifying sensation was none other than Zhao Changsheng before him—this Cultivator who had just advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage.

"In two months, I will bring Madam Wen to you. I hope you won't disappoint her then, and that you can get her to agree to our cooperation."

After thinking it over, driven by confidence in his own strength and wariness of Zhao Changsheng, Savage Beard finally decided to take a gamble.

"Then I shall trouble you, Fellow Daoist. Once the matter is settled, I will certainly let you Cultivate to your heart's content in the True Demon Pool of Holy Demon Island. I also wish you an early Breakthrough to become a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator."

Zhao Changsheng nodded and voiced his thanks.

"We'll see about that when the time comes."

Although Savage Beard hadn't received the satisfying answer he wanted, he still nodded and left immediately.

After Savage Beard left, the smile on Zhao Changsheng's face completely vanished, leaving not a trace of mirth.

However, he opened his hands, and in his palm appeared a cluster of flames—or more accurately, a small wisp.

It was the Fallen Heart Flame, or specifically, the Heart Flame Seed of the Fallen Heart Flame.

As long as this seed was planted inside another Cultivator's body, it could be triggered to erupt when needed.

Its power was great enough to kill most Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Even if the Six Paths Extreme Saint was a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, it would be difficult for him to suppress it in a short amount of time.

Even if he paid a price to suppress it, that price would be heavy.

That would be the time of the Six Paths Extreme Saint's death.

The reason Zhao Changsheng prepared to eliminate the Six Paths Extreme Saint was primarily to kill the monkey to shock the chicken!

It couldn't be helped; too many fellows had been coming around lately, and he especially needed to deter the Twin Saints of Heavenly Star.

These two were definitely up to no good; Zhao Changsheng was certain of this, so he had to display terrifying strength sufficient to threaten the Late Nascent Soul Stage to make them behave.

He needed to make those two understand that Zhao Changsheng was not without the power to fight back.

They shouldn't push him to a dead end, otherwise, it was hard to say who would live and who would die.