His heart pounded, his face etched with nervousness and fear.
Within Zhou Yan's heart, boundless terror and despair surged. He hadn't expected to stumble upon the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's lair and be trapped here by it.
"Am I truly finished this time?" Zhou Yan despaired, his expression becoming rigid.
No matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't break free from the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's control. Zhou Yan's despair intensified, eventually leading to complete breakdown.
The faces of his parents flashed in Zhou Yan's mind. Imagining them meeting a terrible fate while trying to save him, his eyes welled up, tears brimming.
"Father, Mother, your son is unfilial, I am sorry to you..."
His heart was filled with regret and remorse. If he could have a second chance, he would never have run away from home, never left his parents' side. He was just an ordinary person, utterly incapable of changing anything, much less daring to defy the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's command. He could only wait to die!
"Father, Mother... your son is truly unwilling to accept this..."
At this thought, a sinister smile flickered on his lips, his eyes radiating intense resentment and killing intent. He cried out in his heart, "I want revenge, I will definitely avenge myself, I will kill everyone who bullied us!"
"Nine Nether, you despicable beast, today I will slay you and make you pay!"
"My parents, Zhou Yan's parents, were a couple. You beast, to have harmed them in such a way, today, I will pay the price even if it costs me my life!"
"Kill!"
Zhou Yan let out a low roar, spiritual energy surging wildly within him. The skin on his body began to change, transforming into hardened scales that covered him.
"Little brat, you truly haven't disappointed me. You possess combat power comparable to a Golden Core stage cultivator. Very good, very good!"
The Nine Nether Demon Dragon displayed a hint of satisfaction on its face.
"Nine Nether Demon Dragon, though your cultivation is superior to mine, my physical body far surpasses yours. Therefore, I will never be killed by you!"
Zhou Yan's face bore a look of determination.
He knew the Nine Nether Demon Dragon couldn't kill him, so he had to buy time and find a way to escape.
"Alright!" The Nine Nether Demon Dragon shrugged and said, "Since you wish to play this cat-and-mouse game, I shall continue to indulge you!"
"Hmph! I'll let you witness my might. I can devour the vital essence and souls of cultivators to enhance my cultivation, so you are no match for me!"
Zhou Yan sneered coldly, then his gaze fell upon the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's retreating back, his expression grave.
"Little brat, don't you want to know how I became so powerful? Now I'll tell you. It's because I've devoured the primordial spirits of too many powerful beings, which has led to my current state. My strength is far from what you see now," the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's voice echoed.
"You scoundrel, whose primordial spirits of powerful beings have you devoured?" Zhou Yan was immensely shocked, his face grim. He hadn't expected the Nine Nether Demon Dragon to have devoured so many powerful beings.
"Those I devoured were all human cultivators. This human cultivator was named Lin Chenfeng. His strength was far inferior to yours, so his primordial spirit became my nourishment. Furthermore, my rapid increase in strength is due to his primordial spirit, which is why I've become so powerful!" Da Feng Novel Network
"So that's how it is. No wonder I felt you were somewhat strange. So you've actually devoured the primordial spirits of so many human cultivators!" Zhou Yan suddenly realized, then asked, "I want to know, why do you devour so many human cultivators' primordial spirits? Also, I recall that in the Nine Heavens Immortal Mansion, human cultivators are scarce. Why did you specifically choose to devour them?"
"Hahaha, little brat, do you think you can understand? You are merely a commoner, what do you know?" the Nine Nether Demon Dragon laughed heartily. "The reason I require so many cultivators is that their primordial spirits possess special uses!"
"Special uses?"
Zhou Yan looked at the Nine Nether Demon Dragon in confusion, not understanding what the Nine Nether Demon Dragon meant by special uses.
"Indeed, their primordial spirits contain potent life force. This life force can nourish the human spirit, greatly increasing its potential, and even providing an opportunity to advance to the Nascent Soul stage."
"Such an opportunity, how could I possibly let it go?"
"These cultivators are all mediocre talents. Their cultivation is not very diligent either. Thus, after devouring them, I can rapidly increase my strength. Therefore, I naturally need to absorb more of their primordial spirits to further myself and achieve an indestructible body!"
"I see!"
"Hmph, human cultivator, do you really think I'm afraid of you?"
The Nine Nether Demon Dragon's tone suddenly turned icy. Its body trembled slightly, and a torrent of demonic energy surged skyward, engulfing the entire city and plunging it into darkness.
"Rumble!"
The Nine Nether Demon Dragon's arms stretched out, and streaks of black light flashed, resembling thick tentacles that directly coiled towards Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan's face changed drastically.
The Nine Nether Demon Dragon had released a demonic energy barrier that enveloped the entire ancient city. Demonic energy intertwined around its body, forming a massive wall of black mist that protected it.
"Damn it! The Nine Nether Demon Dragon's strength has increased again!" Zhou Yan cursed inwardly. He found that he was utterly incapable of breaking through this defense, and could only watch as the black mist barrier slowly contracted, finally enclosing him.
The Nine Nether Demon Dragon displayed a smug expression, saying, "Little brat, this is not something your abilities can break. Surrender obediently and die!"
"Damn it! How can I die here!"
Zhou Yan roared in fury, his gaze fixed on the Nine Nether Demon Dragon, a sense of despair rising within him.
He could already feel that some kind of restraint technique had been cast upon his body by the Nine Nether Demon Dragon, rendering him unable to mobilize any cultivation. Now, the Nine Nether Demon Dragon was leering at him, and he couldn't even move, forced to watch as the Nine Nether Demon Dragon slowly approached.
"Little brat, it's not that I want to kill you, I'm giving you a final chance. If you submit to me, perhaps I can make your soul my mount. This way, the path ahead will be much easier!" Greedy flames flickered in the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's eyes.
Upon hearing the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's words, Zhou Yan grew anxious.
His soul could become the Nine Nether Demon Dragon's mount? Would his future path become incredibly smooth?
No!
He absolutely could not let the Nine Nether Demon Dragon control his body. Within his body, there was the residual will of Su Chenfeng. If he were controlled by the Nine Nether Demon Dragon, wouldn't he be completely subjugated?