Battle Through the Heavens: The Beginning of the Dou Sheng Inheritance

Chapter 176 Demonic Darkness

Upon seeing the enormous iron chain, Long Yan grabbed it from a distance, and the chain was slowly pulled out. As the chain was pulled out, the ground around it suddenly began to shake.

Three more massive iron chains rose from the mud, all connected to the surrounding massive mountains, so tightly that they couldn't be moved at all.

Long Yan's gaze did not concern himself with where the chains were locked; his eyes were fixed on the center of the four chains, where there was a large mass of dark mud.

Looking at the clump of mud, Long Yan casually waved his hand, and the mud was dispersed. As the mud dispersed, what was inside was revealed, and it was a person!

A person whose entire body is withered and looks like a skeleton!

"Save me, save me, save me! I'll make the entire Nine Netherworld Python Clan serve you as their master!"

As Long Yan gazed at the withered figure, the latter's sunken eyes suddenly opened, and his gaze fell upon the former. A hoarse roar resounded throughout the depths of the Yellow Springs, like a ghostly wail, chilling to the bone.

"Huff huff..."

The skeletal figure seemed to have exhausted a lot of energy from his previous struggle, and his breathing was now somewhat rapid.

Long Yan could sense that extremely cold energy was constantly emanating from the four huge chains, consuming his fighting spirit and keeping him in a state of extreme weakness, but without harming his life. He could only eke out a living in this perpetual state of consumption.

Long Yan narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself, "Yao Xiaotian... he's really ruthless, just like Han Feng, a beast."

It could even be said that Yao Xiaotian was even more ruthless than Han Feng. Killing someone is just a matter of beheading them, but Yao Xiaotian imprisoned Yao Ming here, making him suffer endless torment.

"I am Yao Ming, the patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan..." The skeletal figure gasped for breath before finally speaking. His voice was extremely hoarse, like sand scraping against glass, extremely grating.

Yao Ming stared at Long Yan with almost pleading eyes, saying, "Save me! If you can get me out of here, I'll give you anything you want!"

"The patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan?" Long Yan remained unmoved, saying calmly, "As far as I know, the current patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan should be Yao Xiaotian, right?"

"That bastard, that son of a bitch, it was he who used his wicked schemes to steal my position and sealed me away at the bottom of this Netherworld! Ah! That beast, he made me suffer for hundreds of years under the torment of his icy power. If I am ever fortunate enough to see the light of day again, I, Yao Ming, will make him wish he were dead!"

Upon hearing the words "Yao Xiaotian," Yao Ming's eyes instantly turned blood red, and boundless resentment surged from them. His mad roar echoed endlessly in the depths of the Yellow Springs.

The chilling power of the Nine Netherworlds is like a sharp blade penetrating the human body, causing such pain that ordinary people cannot bear it. Yet, the demon in front of him has suffered this torment for hundreds of years.

Seeing that Long Yan did not respond, Yao Ming said in a hoarse voice, "I am Yao Xiaotian's biological elder brother."

"Originally, I was the most legitimate candidate for the patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, and many elders in the clan favored me. Originally, Yao Xiaotian had absolutely no chance of becoming the patriarch, and he understood this in his heart, so he usually treated me with utmost respect."

"But in secret, he plotted a vicious scheme. First, he poisoned me, greatly reducing my strength. Then he defeated me and sealed me at the bottom of the Netherworld."

"That beast even wanted to prevent me from dying easily, haha, this brother is really exceptionally good to me, his older brother!"

In the end, Yao Ming couldn't help but burst into a hoarse laugh, a laugh filled with sorrow and anger.

Long Yan remained silent, which only fueled Yao Ming's growing anxiety. He said, "I possess the Nine Netherworld Staff, the token of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan's patriarch. Only those who possess the staff can be true patriarchs. If I can escape and defeat Yao Tianxiao, I will become the new patriarch, and the other elders will not dare to attack me!"

"When I was sealed, I was only a mid-level half-saint. But the tempering of the Yellow Springs power over these hundreds of years, although it caused me countless sufferings, also made my strength increase. Now I have reached the level of a two-star Dou Sheng. As long as I see the light of day again, the Dou Qi in my body can be quickly restored and reach its peak."

"When I reached the level of a half-saint, Yao Xiaotian was only at the peak of Dou Zun. With his talent, after so many years, he should be able to reach the level of a one-star Dou Sheng. However, he has a confidant, who is the Great Elder of my Nine Nether Earth Python Clan."

"Based on my guess, this person should now possess the top strength of a one-star Dou Sheng. Back then, this old dog also helped Yao Tianxiao severely injure me and seal me away."

"My biggest obstacles are these two. Once I get rid of them, the Nine Netherworld Python Clan will surely fall under my control. At that time, you will be my savior. Although I, Yao Ming, am not exactly a benevolent person, my word is my bond. If I take control of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan in the future, I will do my best to fulfill any request you may have."

"It's not that I can't save you. I can even help you regain your position as clan leader after I rescue you, but there's a condition."

Long Yan's eyes flickered as he stared intently at Yao Ming, saying, "You will automatically release your soul so that I can place a soul imprint on it. If you lie to me, I will detonate the soul imprint. Even if you are a Dou Sheng expert, you will be severely injured and your strength will never be able to improve again."

Upon hearing this, Yao Ming's expression changed slightly. This was tantamount to handing his life over to someone else.

Yao Ming gritted his teeth, his eyes flickering uncertainly. He didn't want to be controlled by others, but when he thought about the suffering he had endured over the past few centuries, the resentment in his heart surged.

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With a sudden, forceful grit of his teeth, Yao Ming growled, "Fine, do as you say! I can no longer contain my resentment and want to tear that bastard to pieces!"

"call……"

Yao Ming took a deep breath, a light flashed between his brows, and an invisible soul power surged out, finally condensing into a giant black snake in front of him.

Upon seeing Yao Ming summon his soul, Long Yan's mind stirred, and a wisp of his soul, glowing with intense heat, drifted out and swiftly invaded the forehead of the giant black snake.

As the soul imprint swept into the giant snake's forehead, the snake's body trembled violently before dissipating and burrowing into the center of Yao Ming's brow.

When those souls were absorbed into Yao Ming's brow, Long Yan was able to sense the latter's soul fluctuations. Now, with just a thought, the soul imprint containing the power of the strange fire would explode instantly, shattering the latter's soul into pieces.

(End of this chapter)