Chapter 4428
Kai glanced over, unable to determine if the figure before him was a remnant soul or a living being. At that moment, he found himself unable to project his divine sense to investigate further.
“Senior, we mean no offense. Please forgive us,” Kai said, cupping his fists in a gesture of respect towards the man.
No matter the circumstances, courtesy was essential; after all, a hand extended does not always come with a smile. Kai understood he lacked the strength to confront the situation, so he chose to humble himself—this was not the time for bravado.
The man slowly turned, his piercing gaze locking onto Kai. Without flinching, Kai met the man’s eyes, certain now that he was facing the corporeal form of a remnant soul.
“No offense intended?” The man rose deliberately, his tone dripping with skepticism. “You’re clearly rushing here, yet you claim to mean no harm.”
As the man stood, Kai finally took in his full appearance: a long, black robe cloaked his figure, and a chill of anger radiated from him. Faced with this residual soul, Kai felt a surge of frustration—was there any point in pretending?
If not for the suppression of his power, Kai might have shouted in protest. But he understood that under the current roof, one must bow their head and feign weakness.
“Senior, we were merely curious, which is why we came here. We have no ulterior motives,” Kai pleaded earnestly.
Anticipating the man’s potential aggression, Kai figured it best not to provoke him further.
“Indeed, we are just curious. If our presence displeases you, we can leave immediately!” Lin Keting interjected, pulling Kai away in an attempt to exit.
“Leaving, are we?” the man intoned ominously. “You won’t be able to depart without my permission.”
“To be frank, your arrival here was orchestrated by me. Otherwise, how could you have found this great hall without being noticed?”
“I’m not sure what your intentions are, Senior, but what exactly do you want from us?” Kai felt a knot of apprehension tighten in his stomach.
He sensed that this devilish cultivator’s residual soul might be plotting to seize his body. Although such an act would weaken him significantly, it was better than being trapped in a limbo of existence as a mere remnant soul.
If that were the case, this man was indeed after his body.
“It’s not a grand scheme,” the man said, “I’ve been here for thousands of years, and I don’t wish to remain trapped with all my cultivation skills wasted.”
“Thus, I need to borrow your bodies for a while to escape this wretched place and experience the world outside,” he stated boldly.
Lin Keting’s face paled at this revelation, and Kai’s expression mirrored her concern. “Senior, I don’t quite understand. Are you asking us to help you leave?”
Kai feigned ignorance, hoping to buy some time.
“It’s fine if you don’t understand now. You will soon enough,” the man chuckled, his laughter sinister.
Fear flooded Lin Keting as she turned to Kai, exclaiming, “Are you dense? He’s going to take over your body! If that happens, you’ll be done for!”
Kai looked at Lin Keting, a sense of helplessness washing over him. Of course, he understood the gravity of the situation; he was merely pretending not to. If this man intended to seize his body, Kai welcomed the challenge.
As soon as the man entered his sea of consciousness, he would have to face the Red Cloud Demon Monarch, who would undoubtedly intervene. And even if the Red Cloud Demon Monarch wasn’t an equal match for this remnant soul, the Da Luo Golden Code within his consciousness was more than capable of defending itself.
“This young lady is quite sharp and impressive,” the man remarked, directing his gaze toward Lin Keting with a nod of approval.
“What’s your intention in seizing him and bringing me here?” Lin Keting asked incredulously.
“After being stuck here for so long, I haven’t had the pleasure of a woman in ages. Once I reclaim my body, I’ll need someone to satisfy my desires,” the man said, leering at Lin Keting.
Instantly, Lin Keting’s cheeks flushed with anger, her indignation boiling over as she glared at the man.