Chapter 263

Chapter 263: To Kill Regardless

Feeling the penetrating gaze, Chen Ansheng felt as if struck by lightning, his entire body stiffening and growing numb.

Following that, Chen Ansheng sensed that the floating Natianshen Stone in his dantian began to tremble.

He understood now.

The Snow-Haired Elder was after the Alien World inside him!

“I was careless.”

Chen Ansheng didn’t need to guess how the other party knew; he had unfolded the Alien Immortal Realm multiple times in the martial arts arena. How could someone as strong as the Snow-Haired Elder not perceive that?

At this moment, Chen Ansheng regretted deeply. If only he had found Zhong Li sooner and understood the situation, he wouldn’t have exposed the Alien Immortal Realm to anyone.

But now, it was too late for regrets.

“May I ask, Your Immortal King Highness, what do you require?”

Chen Ansheng forced himself to bow and pretended to be ignorant as he asked.

“Hahaha.”

The Snow-Haired Elder withdrew his gaze and laughed heartily.

“Providence aids me! Young lad, as long as you hand over the Natianshen Stone to me, you can have as much ink crystal as you want.”

The Natianshen Stone was given to Chen Ansheng after the Alien Immortal recognized him as its master. It contained the laws of the Alien Immortal Realm, and it was precisely because of this that Chen Ansheng could manipulate it to release the Alien World.

Indeed!

Chen Ansheng’s heart shivered.

Since the old man knew about the Natianshen Stone, feigning ignorance would not work anymore.

Should he hand it over or not?

If he didn’t agree, the other party would surely kill him and seize it.

Even if he activated the cross-border stone to escape, that would just be temporary.

Moreover, even if he saved his life, this old man would definitely not let it go, and would certainly pursue him afterward.

Chen Ansheng was at his wits’ end.

He hadn’t expected to attract the attention of a Peak Immortal King.

After contemplating for a moment, Chen Ansheng forced himself to calm down, smiled, and said, “Your Immortal King Highness has sharp eyes. I do have a Natianshen Stone here. If you like it, I would naturally offer it without asking for ink crystals.”

He could only temporarily hand over the stone and see if he could save his life.

After speaking, Chen Ansheng moved his mind, and the Natianshen Stone floated out from his mouth.

A hint of excitement flashed in the Snow-Haired Elder’s eyes.

He opened his palm, and a powerful immortal force firmly locked onto the Natianshen Stone. After a few tremors, the stone lost its luster and fell into his hand.

“Hahaha!”

It was clear that the Snow-Haired Elder was extremely excited to obtain this treasure.

Then, he looked at Chen Ansheng and asked, “Young lad, where did you get this item?”

Chen Ansheng replied, “I stumbled into a forbidden area and obtained it by chance. Your Immortal King Highness, is this item of great use to you?”

“Very useful, extremely useful.”

The Snow-Haired Elder played with the Natianshen Stone.

“With this item, I can complete the incomplete world and merge with the Alien Immortal Emperor. At that time, I will take vengeance!”

Chen Ansheng was momentarily stunned.

So this old man also wanted to merge with the Alien Immortal!

Not long ago, in the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion, the sleeping Dong Xianwang also wanted to merge with the Alien Immortal to awaken.

Wait a minute!

Why is he telling me this secret?

Chen Ansheng reacted suddenly, and a chill ran down his spine!

He quickly said, “I have no idea what Your Immortal King Highness is talking about. If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave.”

“Take your leave?”

The Snow-Haired Elder glared at Chen Ansheng with narrowed eyes.

“I have a rule: anyone who knows this secret must remain silent and keep it a secret for me.”

Damn it!

Chen Ansheng cursed inwardly. It’s not like I asked you; you said it yourself! You clearly want to kill me!

You old, cruel man.

Buzz!

The space trembled slightly as Chen Ansheng was imprisoned by a powerful immortal force.

What to do?

Chen Ansheng had already thought of activating the cross-border stone.

But… when he returns, he would still appear in this palace. By then, the Snow-Haired Elder would probably snatch the cross-border stone again and kill him!

It seemed… he had walked into a dead end!

In a moment of panic, Chen Ansheng shouted, “Wait! The Natianshen Stone contains a treasure that might greatly help you. If you kill me, that treasure will shatter!”

“Oh?”

Hearing this, the Snow-Haired Elder, who was about to grind Chen Ansheng into ashes, halted his actions.

“What treasure? As long as it’s useful to me, you can use it to exchange for a life.”

“Hehe!”

Chen Ansheng sneered. “If I give it to you, my life will be gone immediately. If you want that treasure, please let me leave first, and then I will give you that treasure.”

“Hmph.”

The Snow-Haired Elder snorted coldly.

“You have no qualifications to bargain with me. Hand it over, or you will die immediately. If you hand it over, I may spare your life and just imprison you.”

Chen Ansheng frowned.

He naturally didn’t believe that the old man would spare his life.

He needed to buy some time.

“It seems I have no choice. Please return the Natianshen Stone to me first. After I unfold the world, I will naturally prepare an Alien Immortal Emperor weapon for you.”

Chen Ansheng said with a feigned look of helplessness.

“Emperor weapon?!”

Upon hearing the term “Emperor weapon,” the Snow-Haired Elder was visibly excited.

If he were to merge with the Alien Immortal Emperor and then acquire an Emperor weapon, how could that old thief of the Celestial Court contend with him?

He would surely die!

However, the Snow-Haired Elder did not return the Natianshen Stone but said, “Young lad, do you think you’re the only one who can control the Natianshen Stone? Since the Emperor weapon is inside, I will obtain it myself. There’s no need for you! Speaking of which, you helped me a lot, so I’ll let you die with some dignity and leave you with a complete corpse.”

This old thing wants to kill me no matter what!

Since that’s the case, why am I still pretending?

“The Emperor weapon has long recognized me as its master. Once I die, the Emperor weapon will shatter as well. If you don’t believe me, you can try. Do you have any idea of the value of my life compared to an Emperor weapon? Are you that confused in your old age?”

Chen Ansheng spoke without holding back.

“You dare to speak to me like that!”

The Snow-Haired Elder was quite surprised by Chen Ansheng’s change in attitude.

Moreover, this brat had not shown any fear from the beginning and had not knelt to plead for mercy, which showed some backbone.

“I’m going to die anyway; why should I care? Am I afraid of you?”

“You do have some guts; I admire those with spirit. Here’s the deal: you hand over the Emperor weapon, and I not only won’t kill you, but I will also take you as my closed-door disciple. How about that?”

A hint of appreciation surfaced in the Snow-Haired Elder’s eyes.

Take me as a disciple?

I don’t believe you one bit!

This old man is a ruthless character. He might fool some naive young kid, but he thinks he can trick me? No way!

Chen Ansheng already had a plan in mind, believing that this old man was definitely trying to deceive him.

However, on the surface, he appeared delighted and continually said, “I am grateful that you accept me, Senior! I am willing!”

“Good, good, good.”

The Snow-Haired Elder displayed a kind smile once again.

“You are indeed a rare talent. From now on, as my disciple, you must cultivate diligently.”

“Disciple obeys.” Chen Ansheng cupped his hands and then said, “Please lend me the Natianshen Stone for a moment. I will now retrieve the Emperor weapon and dissolve the recognition of it to present it to you.”