124: Chapter 124 Change Forms, Treat Others as They Treat You.

Thus, under the Rat King's persuasion, Mother Tiger left the central area and sprinted toward the border of the Dragon Kingdom.

Meanwhile, high up in the sky.

The Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor changed his form, taking on a demi-human appearance.

His entire body was a deep blue, covered in ice crystal armor, with countless crystal eyes densely packed across his chest.

A long tail extended from his waist, covered in sharp centipede legs; it was so dense that anyone with trypophobia wouldn't be able to bear the sight.

Standing a hundred meters tall with a three-hundred-meter tail, he held a long spear condensed from absolute ice. His head remained in beast form, and his crimson eyes were filled with overwhelming killing intent.

Behind him appeared various Zerg spiritual tools of high quality, forged from rare metals and materials, emitting a terrifying pressure.

At this moment, he had been completely enraged:

"You are the first one who has been able to push this Emperor to such a point."

With that, his figure flashed, teleporting behind Bai Xuan in the next second. Holding the ice spear with both hands, he swung it down heavily. With a loud tearing sound, blood splattered everywhere.

Feeling the pain in his back, Bai Xuan turned and delivered a whip-like kick, striking the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor heavily on the neck and sending him flying. Immediately after, he flapped his wings and charged at the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor at terrifying supersonic speeds.

The Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor brandished his ice spear, trading blows back and forth with Bai Xuan. The clanging of metal rang through the sky. "Roar!"

With an enraged roar, several centipede tentacles grew from the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor's back. They snatched up spiritual tools and attacked Bai Xuan, their speed and frequency constantly increasing.

Not to be outdone, Bai Xuan used both hands and feet, fighting the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor to a standstill, with neither gaining the upper hand.

This was even without spiritual tools; if fighting solely on their own strength, the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor would have lost long ago. However, external items were also a part of one's strength, so there was nothing more to be said.

"In your current state, you probably won't be able to hold on for much longer," Bai Xuan said with a cold sneer.

This state placed an immense burden on the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor's body; it wouldn't be long before he died of exhaustion. Meanwhile, Bai Xuan, with his super recovery and Automatic Cultivation skills, could restore spiritual energy while fighting. Victory was only a matter of time.

"Don't worry, I will kill you before I am exhausted," the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor retorted, refusing to back down.

But it was merely a bluff.

In his current state, he could only hold on for another hour at most.

This form was too taxing on the body.

Even though he had reached the sixth rank and become a Beast Emperor, he couldn't sustain such high-load consumption. Even if he were lucky enough to survive, his vitality would be severely damaged, requiring years of recuperation to possibly recover.

By then, their plan to occupy the Blue Star would be nothing but nonsense.

"Fine, I'll wait and see," Bai Xuan replied.

...

Over an hour later.

The Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed to the ground.

His massive body lay belly-up in a pool of blood, dying. His eyes revealed a deep sense of exhaustion as he looked at the sky above. It was now night; stars dotted the sky, and heavy snow fell, flakes landing on his body.

At this point, he didn't even have the strength to stand. His injuries were extremely severe; the bleeding was incessant and couldn't be stopped, and his ruptured internal organs were spilling out. Finally, the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor gave a bitter laugh. "This Emperor has lost. Do with me as you wish."

From the moment he stepped into cultivation, he had anticipated this day. After all, if one often walks by the riverside, one's shoes are bound to get wet eventually. No matter how cautious he was, there would come a day when he failed, and he knew well that he couldn't escape.

The space of the Blue Star had been sealed. For an expert of this level, where could he even escape to?

Because of this, he hadn't thought about running away but instead wanted to fight his way to survival. However, reality did not go as he wished; he had ultimately lost, and only death awaited him.

What he was most unwilling to believe was that he was dying at the hands of a Blue Star creature. Naturally, he couldn't accept such a thing, but the fact was right before his eyes, and he had to accept it.

Bai Xuan dragged his scarred body toward the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor:

"If you beg for mercy and submit to me, I might give you a path to survival."

"Are those words true?" After a moment of silence, the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor asked about the authenticity of the offer.

"Make your choice," Bai Xuan said with a serious expression.

"Please spare me, I am willing to submit to you." Hope was rekindled in the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor. After all, he was one of the few sixth-rank powerhouses and could rule the Zerg; he would be of great help to Bai Xuan. He would submit temporarily to stay alive.

"It's fake, I lied to you." Bai Xuan gave a cunning smile and ripped off one of the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor's arms and a leg, giving him a taste of his own medicine.

Bai Xuan was well aware of the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor's previous actions.

Naturally, he had to let him taste the bitterness of having hope rekindled only for it to be shattered again; otherwise, it would be difficult to appease Bai Xuan's anger.

"Actually, I am very useful. The Zerg can all submit to you, and I can tell you everything about them, big and small. After all, knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in every battle. You wouldn't want to be as passive during the next Zerg invasion as you were this time."

The Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor's hope for survival was stirred, and he spoke of his own utility, begging Bai Xuan to spare his life.

His previous pride and self-esteem as a powerhouse vanished in an instant, disappearing without a trace.

"It seems you're nothing special after all. I thought you would face death calmly with the final dignity of a powerhouse," Bai Xuan laughed heartily.

This guy was truly interesting; he used to call himself "this Emperor" in every breath, but now he had become so humble just to cling to life.

"The Eagle Emperor is right," the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor said with a forced, placating smile.

"However, I still don't plan on letting you go. As for information, I can just interrogate other Zerg monsters. There's bound to be one that can't take it and will be willing to talk."

Bai Xuan continued to torture the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor, tearing apart his body and eating it in front of him, or stuffing it into his mouth, making him eat himself.

This was truly a case of adding insult to injury.

"You will die a horrible death! Don't think it ends this easily. When the Zerg army arrives, you will all die. The Blue Star will eventually be completely destroyed and become a purgatory! Hahahaha!"

The Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor began to curse at Bai Xuan, laughing loudly in mockery.

"I'll kill as many as come, just like I'm killing you lot."

Bai Xuan dug out his heart while he was still alive. The green heart throbbed in the Eagle Claw before being crushed by Bai Xuan. Then, he dug out the demon core and swallowed it in one gulp.

The physique of a sixth-rank Beast Emperor was powerful; even without a heart and a demon core, he didn't die on the spot, though he was in extreme pain.

"Kill me, I'm begging you." Finally unable to endure Bai Xuan's torture, the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor pleaded for a quick death.

Wanting to commit suicide but being unable to—that was the ultimate agony.

After all, committing suicide under Bai Xuan's watchful eye was as difficult as climbing to heaven; in the Heavenly Centipede Beast Emperor's current condition, it was absolutely impossible.

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