Prehistoric: The female saint Shiji, brilliant and talented

As time has passed, there has been no news of my junior sister's wisp of spirit since then, and I wonder what happened to her afterward.

Shi Ji immediately tried to communicate with the divine imprint left by her junior sister using a secret method, but her divine sense was like a mud ox entering the sea, without any response.

The subtle connection between him and his distraction seemed to have been completely severed.

"It seems that my junior sister's distraction has been severely damaged, and she may even be..."

Shi Ji's heart sank, and an ominous premonition arose. "Otherwise, there would be no reason why she couldn't even find a trace of it."

"Humph!

Kid, are you still dreaming of getting outside help to deal with me? Hahaha... How naive and laughable!

Unless you can summon a supreme being at the quasi-emperor level to descend personally, no one in this world of death can harm me!

The sneer of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was full of mockery and disdain. It was inherently suspicious and did not believe that Shi Ji could have any backup plan.

Shi Ji suppressed her anxiety and calmly replied, "Whether you believe it or not is up to you."

Our goals are different. I intend to subdue that ferocious Primordial Soul-Devouring Sword, while you should seek to completely destroy the foundation of the world occupied by those alien creatures.

If we can cooperate sincerely, we may each gain something; but if we distrust each other and cannot work together, then we can only part ways and accept our fate.

Upon hearing Shi Ji's analysis, the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast fell into a brief silence.

It had to admit that Shi Ji's words hit the nail on the head.

If the two sides cannot establish the most basic trust, cooperation is nothing but a castle in the air, and the final result is likely to be a lose-lose situation with nothing gained.

After a long pause, the deep voice of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast rang out again, carrying an undeniable tone: "Cooperation is not out of the question."

But the prerequisite is that you must first help this person to reshape their physical body!

Only after I have recovered some of my former divine power will I have the resources to discuss the details of our cooperation with you.

Otherwise, there's no point in discussing anything!

Shi Ji's brows furrowed instantly, her sharp eyes fixed on the direction from which the voice came, and her tone turned cold: "Heh, it seems you never truly intended to cooperate from the beginning; you were just toying with me."

Since you're showing no sincerity, then there's really nothing more to discuss!

"Boy!
Don't be so arrogant!

Do you really think I'm afraid of you? Although your cultivation is outstanding among humans, in my eyes you are still nothing more than an ant!
"You can't even scratch me!"

Enraged by Shi Ji's attitude, the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast let out a low roar.

Shi Ji was not angry, but simply said, "Whether I can hurt you or not, words are not enough."

Let me give it a try.

If you can withstand my attacks unscathed, then the cooperation will proceed as you requested, with priority given to helping you restore your physical body.

What do you think of this suggestion?

Shi Ji's words were not truly intended to defeat this ancient beast in one fell swoop, but rather to demonstrate her power, instill fear in it, and increase her bargaining power in possible subsequent negotiations.

"it is good!

boy!

I will grant your request!

"Let's see what extraordinary methods you possess to dare utter such arrogant words!"

Enraged, the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast laughed. Before it could finish speaking, its enormous phantom suddenly twisted and appeared less than three feet away from Shi Ji in the next instant!

fast!
It was faster than the limits of divine sense!

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast opened its enormous maw, which seemed capable of swallowing the heavens and earth, and a terrifying suction force suddenly erupted!

This is not an ordinary physical devouring, but a plundering force that directly targets the very essence of the soul!

Shi Ji felt a sudden tightness all over her body, as if she had instantly fallen into an invisible swamp abyss, with the surrounding space collapsing into the giant mouth, and even light could not escape.

His soul seemed to be leaving his body and heading towards that giant maw!
"What a terrifying devouring technique!"

Shi Ji felt a chill run down her spine and dared not be negligent in the slightest. The vast magical power within her surged like a river, instantly setting up multiple layers of defense around her.

At the same time, with a thought, the Daoist aura around him flowed, and the phantoms of the Three Thousand Great Daos appeared and disappeared, intertwining into a dazzling light screen, struggling to resist the all-pervasive devouring power.

However, the attacks of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast were like a storm; one attack failed, and another arrived!
Its seemingly illusory claws suddenly shot out, their sharp winds creating faint ripples in the space they passed through. They carried a terrifying will to shatter stars and destroy all things, and slashed down at Shi Ji!

Shi Xiao reacted extremely quickly. Faced with this unavoidable attack, he lowered his waist and stood up straight, clenched his right fist, and his blood and qi roared. A phantom of a dragon and elephant emerged from his fist, letting out a deafening roar, and fiercely met the claw that was tearing through space!
"Boom!"

Fists and claws clashed, unleashing a deafening roar!
A visible energy shockwave suddenly spread outwards from the point of impact, stirring up a sky full of lifeless dust.

Shi Ji felt an indescribable force travel up her arm, causing her entire right arm to ache and go numb. She was sent flying backward uncontrollably for dozens of feet before she could barely regain her balance.

"This beast's strength is terrifyingly powerful!"

Shi Ji glanced at her slightly trembling right arm and was horrified.

No wonder even a powerful Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast had to be sealed here back then. If it had been allowed to roam freely in its prime, it would probably have caused a catastrophe long ago.

In a flash, Shi Ji tapped a floating boulder with her toes, using the force to propel herself backward, trying to create distance.

At the moment of ejection, a slight clicking sound came from the joints of his legs, and six sharp tentacles that gleamed with a cold metallic luster suddenly sprang out, piercing deep into the void and providing a fulcrum for secondary acceleration.

At the same time, the muscles in his arms bulged, and fine dragon scale patterns appeared on the surface of his skin. A primordial and savage power emanated from his body, which was the manifestation of him pushing his body-refining technique to its limit - the Dragon Elephant Arms!
"Roar!"

Shi Ji let out a low roar, like a dragon's cry and an elephant's howl, and with a punch that gathered all her strength and carried the force of wind and thunder, she once again slammed into the pursuing Primordial Soul Devouring Beast!

This punch is enough to shatter mountains and split the earth!

"Oh!"

Another head-on clash without any fancy moves!

Amidst the deafening roar, Shi Ji felt as if her fist had struck an immortal divine mountain. The recoil caused her blood to surge, and a sweet taste rose in her throat, almost causing her to spit out blood.

His body was once again thrown backward, carving a deep furrow in the barren ground. The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was faster than imagined, relentlessly pursuing him, giving him no chance to catch his breath!
Its massive body flickered and it caught up with Shi Ji in an instant. Its huge mouth, filled with sharp teeth, opened again. This time, it didn't use its devouring power, but instead bit down directly at Shi Ji's body, intending to swallow her whole!
A foul stench filled the air; the scent of death was palpable!

At the critical moment, a resolute glint flashed in Shi Ji's eyes!
Instead of backing down, he completely unleashed a long-dormant, obscure, and cold power within his body!

Instantly, a dense, impenetrable black aura surged forth from the pores of his body. This aura carried an aura of decay, curse, and death, as if it came from the deepest depths of the underworld!

"Crack!"

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast's sharp teeth, capable of crushing divine metal, emitted a teeth-grinding cracking sound the moment they came into contact with the black energy!
Several sharp teeth snapped off instantly!

"Hooooo——!"

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast let out a roar mixed with pain and rage, and its enormous phantom retreated rapidly, putting distance between itself and Shi Ji.

For the first time, its eyes, which were originally filled with violence and greed, revealed an expression of disbelief and horror.

"What...what exactly is hidden within you that could damage my Dharma Form Tooth!"

The voice of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Shi Ji slowly calmed the surging blood and qi and the restless curse power within her body, a cold smile curving her lips: "Telling you won't hurt."

This is the original curse power of the cursed ship!
It is a manifestation of the most yin and evil power in the world!

"Ship of the Curse?!"

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast's phantom image fluctuated violently, revealing the intense shock in its heart. "You actually managed to use the power of that ominous ship? You think you can deal with me with the cursed power of this mere broken ship? That's utterly delusional!"

Do you really think a curse of this magnitude can truly threaten my existence? You are far too underestimating me!

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast let out a deafening roar, the sound waves rolling through the deathly silent world, filled with violence and rage.

"Hehe, things are probably not as absolute as you think."

"I haven't even truly unleashed the full power of the cursed ship, and you already show such apprehension?"

Shi Ji steadied herself, wiped away a trace of blood from the corner of her mouth, and responded with a cold smile.

Despite the surging of his blood and qi, his eyes were exceptionally sharp, fixed on every subtle movement of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast.

"Cunning humans!"

"How dare you trick me!"

The Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast was thoroughly enraged by Shi Ji's words, feeling that its authority had been challenged.

The enormous phantom suddenly solidified, opening its enormous maw—a maw that seemed capable of swallowing heaven and earth—once again, bringing with it a stench, and fiercely lunged at Shi Ji, intending to completely devour him into the endless darkness.

However, Shi Ji was prepared. Just before the giant mouth closed, he subtly changed his footwork and his figure flashed backward like a ghost, retreating hundreds of meters in an instant, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

"Humph!

Trying to escape? Not so easy!

Upon seeing this, the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast let out a disdainful snort.

It did not pursue, but instead raised its huge head sharply, and endless eerie light gathered deep in its throat, then spewed out a ball of extremely strange flame!

This flame was not blazing and bright, but rather a deep, deathly black. The flame leaped and twisted in the air, as if it had a life of its own, emitting an extremely evil and filthy aura. Even the surrounding space was scorched and slightly distorted, emitting a sizzling sound.

The black flames seemed to possess sentience; as soon as they appeared, they locked onto Shi Ji's aura and hurtled away at a speed faster than lightning!

Shi Ji's pupils contracted slightly, and she moved swiftly, trying to avoid the trail of flames.

But the black flame was too fast, and like a persistent ailment, no matter how he changed his position, it eventually caught up with him!
"call--!"

Black flames instantly enveloped Shi Ji, and she began to burn fiercely.

This is no ordinary flame. It does not burn clothes or flesh, but penetrates directly into the meridians and soul, emitting a chilling aura and containing an extremely vicious curse!

Shi Ji immediately felt her magical power become sluggish, her soul felt as if it were bound by countless cold chains, her body became heavy and difficult to move, as if she had sunk into an invisible swamp.

"Hehehe, you ignorant brat, now you know how powerful I am, right? Obediently give up resisting and hand over control of this body, and you might suffer less from the torment of soul refining!"

Upon seeing this, the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast let out a triumphant yet ferocious laugh, its massive body slowly approaching, its enormous beastly eyes filled with greed and a desire for destruction.

But just as the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast thought victory was assured and was about to pounce for the final possession, Shi Ji, enveloped in black flames, showed no despair or pain on her face. Instead, a colder, more sinister smile appeared on her face.

"You want to possess my body? You think you're worthy? That's wishful thinking!"

Shi Ji's voice came through the flames, carrying a resolute mockery.

Before he finished speaking, he stopped trying to dispel the black flames on his body and instead focused all his attention on the depths of his body, fully activating a profound and unpredictable technique!

In an instant, a power far more ancient, deeper, and more terrifying than the black flames entwining his body awakened from the depths of his dantian, like a slumbering ancient beast opening its cold eyes!

This power is the very source of the cursed ship's original curse power!

In the past, outside that ancient city of death, Shi Ji had witnessed the terrifying power of the cursed ship. The cursed aura that permeated the heavens and earth and caused all things to wither left an indelible memory for him.

At this moment, when he actively activated this hidden power, his guess was immediately confirmed—the power of the cursed ship, in terms of its attributes, did indeed have a strong restraining effect on the strange ability of the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast!
"Om-!"

A visible gray-black ripple suddenly spread out from the rocky islet!
The black flames that had been burning fiercely on his body, upon contact with this grayish-black ripple, quickly dimmed and shrank, like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun, finally emitting a hissing sound.

The mournful cries were completely extinguished and dissipated!

An even more noticeable change occurred in the Primordial Soul-Devouring Beast!
As the gray-black ripples swept across its enormous phantom, its forward momentum abruptly halted, and its movements noticeably slowed, as if it had become stuck in invisible glue.

Its originally solid phantom image rippled and became somewhat unstable, and for the first time, a hint of surprise and uncertainty appeared in its beast eyes.

"It really works!"

Shi Ji was reassured, but dared not relax in the slightest.

He knew perfectly well that the power of the curse he had summoned through his secret method was ultimately limited and could not possibly trap this terrifying beast for long.

We must seize this opportunity to either cripple them completely or flee a thousand miles away immediately! (End of Chapter)