Berserk God of War

Qu Hanming’s old fists clenched and unclenched, clenched and unclenched again...

In his mind, he frantically weighed the pros and cons, desperately considering if there was any other solution, but the sword wounds left on him by Little Demon Sikong seemed to whisper to him that the tide of Demon Intent was irreversibly overwhelming.

Little Demon Sikong’s actions had far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people.

He would keep his word; if Qu Hanming were to desperately break through the barrier, Sikong would also desperately kill him and everyone including Xu He.

Even if they were only seriously injured, Qianwang Holy Tower would no longer value them, and Beiming Hanshan would be pressured to collapse by the crazy women of the Wunian Saint Sect, their archenemies. The future would be nothing but darkness.

Forget about the Ten Emperor Battle; Beiming Hanshan might gradually fall because of this.

Thinking this over, Qu Hanming looked up again at Sikong Jing, and his fear and panic grew even stronger...

At this moment, Sikong Jing still exuded continuous Sword Shadows, coupled with the terrifying Beastly Might he showed during the previous melee. This made Qu Hanming’s heart tremble uncontrollably, the pressure making him instinctively feel fear.

Sikong Jing’s figure seemed to grow taller and taller in his eyes.

Finally, Qu Hanming felt his mind and spirit about to be crushed.

The result of weighing the options gradually came out; recklessly fighting to the death would bring more harm than benefit to Beiming Hanshan.

Finally, Qu Hanming’s eyes slowly reddened, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Even if I declare allegiance to Overlord Commerce, how can you ensure that we won’t betray you after leaving?"

This statement immediately shocked Cold Soul Old Ghost, Xu He, and others to the core. Was the Mountain Master about to succumb?

In fact, Xu He and the others had also weighed the situation in their hearts, realizing that they could only compromise; the Mountain Master simply couldn’t bear being manipulated by a youngling.

Once he got past this mental hurdle, the Mountain Master would have no choice but to submit.

Listening to Qu Hanming’s question, a faint smile appeared on Sikong Jing’s face. A flash of dark light glinted in his hand, and suddenly he had a bottle, a piece of Black Jade Paper, and a block of Green Jade Stone Bricks.

"As long as you pledge your allegiance to my Overlord Commerce, you can immediately have these three items."

As he spoke, Sikong Jing first pointed to the bottle and said, "This is poison, a type of poison that Qianwang Holy Tower cannot cure. You understand what I mean, right?"

Qu Hanming sharply raised his head; of course, he understood.

This poison was a means of control; as long as he dared to report to Qianwang Holy Tower after leaving, Sikong Jing could immediately cause his death from the poison—a guarantee against betrayal.

To this, Qu Hanming coldly said, "I don’t like this method; I don’t like having my life held in someone else’s hands."

This kind of method would be disliked by anyone.

It’s akin to if Sikong Jing wanted him dead, he’d have to die at any moment, without any room for retreat.

However, Sikong Jing gently shook his head and said, "First, listen to me introduce all three items, and then make your decision."

With that, Sikong Jing then pointed to the Black Jade Paper and said, "This is the Sixty-Percent Qianyuan Map..."

In a short sentence, Qu Hanming’s entire body trembled again.

He stared fervently at the Black Jade Paper in Sikong Jing’s hand, almost unable to restrain himself from snatching it away.

Before he could react, Sikong Jing pointed to the Green Jade Stone Bricks and said, "This is... a complete Holy-grade cultivation method!"

Buzz...

As these words fell, Qu Hanming’s mind buzzed continuously, staring incredulously at the Green Jade Stone Bricks in Sikong Jing’s hand.

His lips trembled, unable to speak for a moment.

"Why did you come to Qianwang Holy Tower? To compete for a spot in the Ten Emperor Battle, right? As long as you pledge allegiance to my Overlord Commerce, you can get what you want."

"And the Sixty-Percent Qianyuan Map, which Qianwang Holy Tower cannot provide."

With Sikong Jing’s words, Qu Hanming’s mind was still buzzing incessantly...

The reward for the Ten Emperor Battle is a Holy-grade cultivation method, and it’s impossible for it to be complete. Qianwang Holy Tower would absolutely never give a complete method, at best just a portion.

But now, just by pledging allegiance to Overlord Commerce, Little Demon Sikong would directly give it.

Looking at Qu Hanming’s old face, Sikong Jing continued...

"The poison is merely my surefire means of assurance."

"I believe Mountain Master Qu can understand. As long as you leave the domain of Qianwang Holy Tower after the Ten Emperor Battle and publicly declare enmity with Qianwang, I promise to give you the antidote immediately."

"Now, please make a decision, Mountain Master Qu. Will you completely submit or choose... mutual destruction?"

Sikong Jing’s voice lingered like a devil’s in Qu Hanming’s ears...

Gulp...

Qu Hanming couldn’t help but swallow.

At this moment, he had completely lost the dignity, even the respect of a Top-level Emperor; his muddled old eyes were nearly lost.

From afar, Xu He and others were also furiously swallowing their saliva, now hoping to make the decision for the Mountain Master.

Xu He finally understood that what Sikong Jing said in front of the Wanlu Sect courtyard was about whether they could survive, depending on the Mountain Master’s attitude. If the Mountain Master didn’t agree, they all would face a dead end.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

Qu Hanming seemed still unable to make the final decision. Xu He and Cold Soul Old Ghost, among others, didn’t dare to prompt.

Time continued to slip away, and Sikong Jing calmly waited patiently.

Finally, after a full half a moment, Qu Hanming finally extended his finger towards the bottle with the poison, but he immediately said, "I want to see the Holy-grade cultivation method and the Sixty-Percent Qianyuan Map first..."

To this, Sikong Jing nodded indifferently and casually tossed the items over.

He was now so confident, showing no fear that Qu Hanming might take the items away, such composure and calmness adding immense pressure and intimidation, making Qu Hanming feel even more fearful of Sikong Jing.

And so, the two items fell into Qu Hanming’s hands.

The request to inspect them first was naturally to avoid being tricked by Sikong Jing...

Thus, Qu Hanming’s mind quickly probed into the two items; since he had bought a portion of the Qianyuan Map, he undoubtedly confirmed the Sixty-Percent Qianyuan Map immediately.

And he quickly confirmed that the Holy-grade cultivation method in the Green Jade Stone Bricks was genuine as well, for he was a Top-level Emperor.

True or false, he could naturally discern.

He even mumbled to himself, "Desert Sea Holy Rock Technique, it’s actually Holy-grade Middle Stage..."

The voice was incredibly hoarse as it emerged from Qu Hanming’s mouth,

He hadn’t expected that the Holy-grade technique wasn’t a Low-level, but a Holy-grade Middle Stage, which filled his heart with shock and joy, delivering a powerful impact on his spirit...

Finally, Qu Hanming looked again at Sikong Jing’s bottle, slowly reaching out to grasp it, and held it in his hand.

In the end, he gently opened the bottle cap...

But at that moment, Sikong Jing suddenly stopped him and said, "There’s one more thing I must mention. After pledging allegiance to Overlord Commerce, Beiming Hanshan must change its ways; is that acceptable?"