169: Chapter 169 Turning Point: The Immortality Project

"Is there really no way to deal with your lifespan?"

After experiencing the intimacy of the night, the White Empress had returned to her state as a Fairy and Devilish Concubine, as if reigning supreme above the Nine Heavens.

However, the lingering aftertaste had not yet faded; she was flushed, delicate and charming like a lotus rising from the water, her cheeks glowing with an added radiance.

It was evident that she was very satisfied and approving of the brilliant results Gu Qingge had achieved through his vigorous efforts last night.

At this moment, she asked with concern.

"Unless..." Gu Qingge lowered his eyes in deep thought.

It wasn't that there was no turning point, just that it was extremely troublesome.

"Unless what?" Hearing the tone in Gu Qingge's voice, the White Empress felt there might still be a chance, and couldn't help but ask.

"Unless I use special means; otherwise, even if I achieve a Breakthrough in my Realm, it will be of no use," Gu Qingge said straightforwardly.

Demon Sovereigns Blood Song Funeral!

This Divine Ability of the Heavenly Demon Emperor Body was not named for nothing.

Once unleashed, it wasn't just a funeral for his enemies; it was a funeral for himself as well.

However, Gu Qingge was not yet at the point of complete despair.

Because, there was still a turning point for everything!

As for the room for maneuver, it did not come from the System, but rather from his Heavenly Demon Emperor Body itself.

As long as he devoured the Soul of a powerhouse at the Venerable Realm or higher, he could extend his lifespan a little.

It was easy to say, but extremely difficult to do.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he had encountered many enemies in the Transcendent Realm along the way; in reality, most of them were either near death or half-crippled.

Either they were just a wisp of a remnant Soul, or they had just broken their Seal, and their strength could not reach its Peak state at all.

Otherwise, even with the many trump cards he possessed that were unimaginable to ordinary people, it would not be enough.

Even this time, if any one of the Dark Flame Vajra, Flower-Faced Underworld God, or Undying Blood Demon King had been in their Peak state...

Then, even if he had ultimately used the Heavenly Demon Emperor Body's Divine Ability, the Demon Sovereigns Blood Song Funeral, he still would have been finished.

It was precisely because they couldn't unleash their full strength that they gave him an opportunity to take advantage of, allowing him to glimpse a glimmer of survival amidst the chaotic slaughter.

"Half a month later, during the Night of Ten Thousand Heavenly Demon Corpses, soak in the Spring of Ten Thousand Demons."

"In this way, the Pill Emperor's Possession plan will come to nothing."

"By absorbing a massive amount of Devilish Qi there, perhaps you can extend your lifespan."

"I've already told you such an untold secret; how are you going to repay me?"

She leaned in, her beautiful eyes darting about, and as her soft, gentle voice whispered into his ear, a breath that could bewitch all living things began to diffuse once more.

Facing such temptation, Gu Qingge felt as if dry firewood had been added to the raging fire in his heart, and his clear rationality was being consumed bit by bit by the rapidly rising flames.

Sure enough, in this world, there are only exhausted oxen, not ruined fields.

However, a pungent smell of blood disturbed their pleasant mood.

"It's the smell of blood. And it's very strong."

"Could it be that some shocking event has occurred nearby?"

Temporarily escaping the White Empress's clutches, Gu Qingge did not relax at all; instead, his vigilance was raised to the highest level.

How could anyone capable of slaughtering on such a large scale in the Ancient Battlefield of Heavenly Demons be a minor character?

Moreover, he could not unleash his full combat strength in such a short time.

Just as the two were talking, they saw an anomaly suddenly arise in the distance.

A bloody aura shot up into the sky, reflecting against the sunlight!

"What should we do?"

Under normal circumstances, the White Empress wouldn't care about these things.

As long as it didn't threaten her own interests, who would want to add trouble to their life?

But right now, Gu Qingge's condition was not optimistic.

Although the injuries inflicted upon him during the great battle were not serious, the loss of his lifespan was real.

When they focused their attention back on that anomalous area and looked from afar, they discovered that as the thick clouds of blood mist dissipated, it was revealed to be a giant skeleton walking!

Its whole body exuded a terrifying aura capable of burning mountains and boiling seas.

What was even more terrifying was that hanging from its waist were countless heads, some fresh, some shriveled.

The severed parts were jagged, and some even had internal organs attached, looking as if they had been forcibly twisted off!

"How did even he pop up to stir up trouble?" the White Empress muttered to herself, uncertain and suspicious.

Hearing this, Gu Qingge beside her roughly understood that the White Empress clearly knew some inside information.

At the very least, she could distinguish what that giant skeleton actually was.

"Who exactly is this guy?" Gu Qingge asked without hesitation.

"A necromantic mutant creature from the border between the outer and inner areas of the Ancient Battlefield of Heavenly Demons, the Ruined Skeleton Monarch."

As she stated the other party's identity, the White Empress's expression was solemn and cold.

Clearly, this was not a character to be trifled with.

"Its strength is between the Peak of the Soul Transformation Stage and the half-step Body Integration Stage."

"How does it compare to you?" Gu Qingge asked.

"It cannot be compared. Because what you see now, including what I am describing, is merely its first-stage form."

"If the first-stage form is on the verge of death, it will directly cross the threshold of the second-stage form and appear in a brand-new posture."

"Furthermore, this is not its highest limit; rumor has it that it can reach up to the fifth-stage form, possessing the power to destroy the heavens and extinguish the earth."

"In terms of difficulty to deal with, it's simply not on the same level."

Hearing this, Gu Qingge pondered for a moment, weighing things in his heart, and then slowly said: "If the first stage is already at the Peak of Soul Transformation, the second stage should at least reach the Body Integration Stage, or even a higher cultivation Realm."

Assessing the situation, Gu Qingge decided to avoid it.

Provoking the other party at this time, if they had any trump cards hidden up their sleeve, they might not be able to withstand it.

Even if he had the Sacred Weapon, the hundred thousand star-shattering halberd, in his hand.

It still couldn't give him a complete sense of security.

For instance, Sect Master Min Qingrou's Three Thousand Illusory Demon Body could perfectly resonate with the Sacred Weapon Gu Qingge had given her, the sea-quaking heaven-nirvana seal, and the power of the Sacred Weapon unleashed was naturally incomparable.

So much so that it made the Min Family Grand Elder, who suppressed the world, feel wary.

However, he wanted to avoid danger, but reality did not allow it.

Or rather, that Ruined Skeleton Monarch seemed to have sensed something; it was originally moving in the opposite direction to where they were currently located.

However, it suddenly turned around and headed towards the direction of Gu Qingge and the White Empress.

Its pace was neither hurried nor slow, yet it gave people a strong sense of oppression!

"[Ding, detected; specifically issuing an unlock series mission to the Host. Upon completion, you can obtain the corresponding lifespan.]"

"[Do you wish to accept and start the mission? This mission opening is a one-time choice; if canceled, it will not appear again.]"

"Start!"

Gu Qingge only knew one thing: compared to the method of extending lifespan through the Heavenly Demon Emperor Body, which required him to catch the Soul of a complete Venerable Realm powerhouse, the System might be more reliable.

Of course, he hoped the System could be as reliable as possible.

Otherwise, Gu Qingge would really only have one year to indulge in debauchery and experience the final glory of his life.

[Mission drawing in progress...]

[Ding, Eternal Life Project series mission retrieval complete!]

[Eternal Life Project (I): Kill the first-stage form of the Ruined Skeleton Monarch! Mission Reward: Ten years of lifespan.]

Gu Qingge felt a trace of "malice" from the System.

This Ruined Skeleton Monarch definitely occupied the position of an overlord-level character on the outskirts of the Ancient Battlefield of Heavenly Demons.

And in the field, the battlefield changed in an instant; the distance between the Ruined Skeleton Monarch and the two of them was slowly and continuously closing.