“Meng Qingzhou, how could you possibly break free…”
“Divine Imprisonment Seal, Heavy Pupils Technique lock, Dao Gu erosion, and the Celestial Master’s Blade of Will. Even if an ancient Great Emperor returned, they’d face certain death at the same realm.”
“No, wait… cough, cough, when did you regain your peak strength!?”
Ji Wushuang’s neck was gripped tightly, the Sword Sense of Time and Space piercing through his meridians, shattering countless acupoints around his body, even penetrating his dantian and Sea of Consciousness.
Only Ji Wushuang’s World’s Dao remained elusive, like a rootless duckweed, impossible to capture.
Meng Qingzhou’s rapid recovery to peak strength was largely due to his Primordial Creation Bloodline, a terrifying regenerative power that even Ji Wushuang’s meticulous plans couldn’t foresee.
“Dao of Puppets—Dao Seed?” Meng Qingzhou murmured to himself.
Ji Wushuang’s limbs hung limp, but he managed a difficult smile and said, “You do have some knowledge.”
“The Dao of Puppets comes from the head of a top-tier faction in Sky State. I had someone hunt him down to seize this principle for me.”
“It allows my World’s Dao to spread ‘Dao Seeds,’ enabling even my false bodies to wield a fraction of its power.”
“Meng Qingzhou, don’t think you’ve won this battle.”
“Let me be frank, I’ve buried numerous false bodies throughout the Wilderness, each containing a dormant Dao Seed. With a single command, they can awaken at any time.”
At this, Ji Wushuang, even as a lamb to the slaughter, remained crazed, his eyes filled with pity as he said:
“Don’t worry, it won’t be long.”
“The false bodies will awaken one by one. When that happens, you’ll have to be wary of everyone around you, because anyone could be my disguise.”
“Perhaps… one day, all the citizens of Great Jin, including your loved ones and friends, will feel like strangers to you. But don’t worry… because that’s me watching you.”
Ji Wushuang’s eyes turned blood-red, his mouth twisted into a deranged grin.
This was his first defeat in life, and even though it was just a false body, he couldn’t accept it!
The first Human Emperor was invincible his entire life, never knowing defeat. Ji Wushuang’s goal was to catch up to him, and such a blemish was intolerable!
Meng Qingzhou frowned slightly, pondering deeply.
In the original book, he had followed Zhao Gou’s perspective and witnessed the terror of the Dao of Puppets. It was like dandelions, scattered across the world, taking root and blooming everywhere one day…
There was once a great divine power wielder of the Dao of Puppets who, for revenge, spent over a hundred years planting Dao Seeds around his enemy. He gradually turned the enemy’s friends, family, and countless citizens into puppet Dao Seeds.
Even though the divine power wielder’s realm was much lower than his enemy’s, he still managed to turn everyone around his enemy into puppets without anyone noticing.
The seemingly filial and lively children, the virtuous wife sharing the same bed, the respectful and faithful citizens, parents, friends, and siblings—all were puppet false bodies! Every pair of eyes was under the divine power wielder’s watch.
It was like… the Truman Show.
No! Even more tragic than the Truman Show, because in that world, the people were alive, but under the divine power wielder’s gaze, everything precious in life was hollowed out and made into puppets.
In the end, the enemy was killed by the countless citizens, friends, children, and wife of his entire nation.
Even though the strong enemy had the power to kill everyone, he couldn’t bring himself to do it when faced with familiar faces. He died with tears in his eyes, without any resistance…
Thinking of this, even Meng Qingzhou felt a chill.
“Kill me, and I’ll become your nightmare, haunting you for life…” Ji Wushuang laughed maniacally.
The battle between the Great Jin Dynasty and the World Sect Alliance had not yet begun but had already tacitly ceased, with both sides retreating to their original positions.
Upon hearing Ji Wushuang’s words, everyone felt an inexplicable shiver in their hearts.
Who wouldn’t fear such a terrifying opponent?
“Minister Meng, kill him! As for the false bodies and Dao Seeds he mentioned… I will turn over the entire Wilderness, inch by inch, and find them all,” Dongfang Liuli said coldly from above.
An official from the Ministry of Justice stepped forward, cupping his hands:
“Sword Saint, Your Majesty! I believe we should imprison this incarnation for life, not kill him. Let him experience all the techniques of the Ministry of Justice, then strip him naked and make him a eunuch in front of everyone!”
“I don’t believe he can endure that! He will surely reveal the hiding places of the false bodies.”
At these words, Ji Wushuang’s previously unrestrained smile froze, and he looked woodenly at the official from the Ministry of Justice.
What the hell, another expert?!
He wasn’t afraid of torture, but being castrated in public… what proud genius could endure such humiliation?!
“That makes sense. Let’s do as you say,” Dongfang Liuli nodded after a moment of thought.
Ji Wushuang’s face changed drastically, and he roared:
“Meng Qingzhou, if you’re a man, just kill me! Let’s have an honorable duel, no need for these underhanded tricks!”
This time, even the World Sect Alliance didn’t speak up for him.
The elders fell silent.
The Dao of Puppets was truly terrifying. Even though they wanted to lick Ji Wushuang’s boots, what if one day Ji Wushuang was in a bad mood and turned the entire World Sect Alliance into puppets?
“Ji Wushuang’s false bodies buried in the Wilderness must be rooted out. Otherwise, even if we unify the Wilderness, we won’t be able to sleep peacefully.”
“Agreed! Let’s have our people retreat and watch from a distance!”
The elders exchanged divine sense messages, reached a consensus, and ordered the World Sect Alliance to collectively retreat a thousand miles, watching from afar.
Seeing this, Ji Wushuang abandoned his last hope and felt a deep sense of sorrow and resentment.
World Sect Alliance… I supported you in vain!
When I break through to the Sky-Reaching Realm, you’ll be the first I settle accounts with!!
Suddenly.
Like a chick being lifted by the neck, Ji Wushuang caught sight of Li Guanyan and Wang Xianjia out of the corner of his eye. His eyes lit up, and he quickly sent a divine sense message:
“Are you Heaven-Watching Pavilion’s hidden agents?!”
“I am Ji Wushuang, the next Human Emperor designated by Heaven-Watching Pavilion. Kill this incarnation of mine immediately.”
Li Guanyan’s eyes were strange as he looked at the disheveled Ji Wushuang, hesitantly sending a message:
“If you’re the next Human Emperor, why don’t you withdraw the Dao Seeds yourself, instead of needing our help?”
“We are Heaven-Watching Pavilion’s hidden agents, meant for great use in the future. How can we expose ourselves now?”
Ji Wushuang angrily replied, “Meng Qingzhou has sealed my Dao Seeds with the Dao of Space-Time. I can’t recall them. Act quickly! This concerns my honor, and it’s Heaven-Watching Pavilion’s top priority!”
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