The Blood Locust King’s real body and his clone were both on high alert.
They did not believe this person had arrived here inadvertently—their conversation clearly indicated they were the targets.
“Human, what exactly is your purpose in seeking us out?” The Blood Locust King’s bad feeling escalated.
Upon hearing the Blood Locust King’s words, Wang Sheng understood something and said, “We’ve had dealings twice before, yet you do not recognize me. It seems your clone’s memories cannot be shared!”
“Twice before?” The Blood Locust King’s heart instantly sank as he thought of his two missing clones.
Indeed, there was no memory sharing between his clones and his real body, which allowed for more clones to perform various tasks. Normally, the things known by the clones had to be conveyed, and there had never been a problem.
However, about twenty and ten years ago, there were two clones that were obliterated, even their most essential cores were lost.
He had always remembered this incident; he simply hadn’t paid much attention due to his plan, confident that he could retrieve them once his plan was complete.
But now his plan had encountered problems, and someone had tracked him down.
After realizing the situation, the Blood Locust King’s voice deepened, “Human, we did not come looking for you, yet you have come to find us. That means the item must be on you, right?”
Wang Sheng’s face revealed a smile, then he summoned his two flying swords.
“Are you talking about this? I must say, it’s quite useful.”
If the scene were appropriate, he would even dare to exclaim how comfortable it was.
The Blood Locust King, looking at the flying swords beside Wang Sheng, roughly understood why he had been sought out.
The item had come into his possession accidentally, and at first, he didn’t understand its specific purpose. But after some time, he realized it could hold almost any kind of power.
He thought of the Clone Secret Skill he had conceived unwittingly, which at that time merely lacked a core capable of holding his own power.
So, he modified it, using his seven emotions to create seven different clones.
In fact, he was aware that such use did not maximize the potential of the item, but it didn’t matter—the item was in his possession, and he could continue using it once he recalled the clones.
Now, he had provoked an unknown and powerful enemy. Although the enemy’s strength had not been fully revealed, it was obvious they were formidable.
The Blood Locust King himself also had spiritual cultivation techniques, and at this close distance, he could communicate with his clones.
“Prepare to leave; two of you stay behind to buy time.”
He had guessed that the person in front of him was the one who had effortlessly slain the four elders of the Shao family.
For someone capable of killing the four elders of the Shao family and finding out his real location, their power must be greater than his own currently injured state.
The Blood Locust King did not want to gamble.
“Understood!”
Clones would not defy the real body’s demands, even if it meant their death.
The Blood Locust King spoke again, “It seems you’ve also discovered the item’s function. If you’re sensible, you’ll return it to us, otherwise…”
What he needed to do now was create an illusion.
To make this person believe he would not leave.
What the Blood Locust King didn’t know, however, was that there were no secrets when using mental communication techniques in front of Wang Sheng.
Under the coverage of Divine Thought, the communication between him and his clones was crystal clear.
Wang Sheng did not bother with courtesies, speaking directly, “Thinking of escaping? You can try!”
Even if he hadn’t overheard the communication, neither the Blood Locust King nor his clones would be able to escape.
His Divine Thought had already enveloped the area; everything was under his control.
Suddenly, the Blood Locust King realized something. Just as he attempted to act, he found himself unable to move. Not only that, but the three clones beside him also began to be squeezed as if subjected to immense pressure.
Boom!
A dull sound echoed as the three clones were crushed to pieces, leaving behind only three cores.
Immediately after, the three cores drifted in a direction—and that direction was where stood the young man with a full-face smile.
Wang Sheng naturally smiled, as he had hurried here primarily for the Black Wood.
To collect three at once made him quite happy.
As for leaving behind the real body, he also wanted to ask some questions.
“Now there’s only you left. I just don’t know if plant-type members of the Demon Clan can be controlled…”
He and the Blood Locust King were already mortal enemies; a normal inquiry obviously wouldn’t reveal much, so he could only hope that mind control techniques would work on a plant-type Demon King.
What he didn’t notice, however, was that at the moment the three clones disappeared, the Blood Locust King’s real body seemed to fall into silence.
When he regained consciousness again, a sinister face appeared on his body, its expression seeming to understand everything.
At that moment, Wang Sheng directly used his Divine Thought, attempting to control the Blood Locust King.
But the instant his Divine Thought made contact, it was abruptly repelled.
He became very serious instantly.
To repel his Divine Thought, there was only one possibility: either the Blood Locust King’s spirit was stronger, or its essence was more powerful than his.
He couldn’t sense any formidable spiritual strength from the Blood Locust King, who still appeared weak, so it must have been a case of formidable essence, of a high level.
He had already investigated and knew that the Blood Locust King’s spiritual essence was not substantial.
How could it suddenly change?
At this time, the Blood Locust King burst out laughing.
“Heh heh heh, who would have thought I’d fall so low—as a human, aren’t you curious? You sense my spirit as not strong, yet you can’t break through?”
Wang Sheng didn’t reply, but indeed he was thinking the same.
The Blood Locust King continued, “Of course, you can’t break through. If The Ancestor of Seven Emotions’ psychic barrier could be broken by you, then why bother existing at all? It’s a pity my true body isn’t in this world, otherwise, I would’ve studied you in depth—to understand, in this world so despairing for cultivators, how did you manage to break through…”
The Blood Locust King’s words set off a tumult in Wang Sheng’s heart.
“True body,” “a despairing world,” just these two terms alone revealed a lot of problems.
He finally spoke, “Who are you exactly? Not from this world?”
“Truly, a Breakthrough person knows so much, but why should I tell you? Nevertheless, some things I can indeed tell you, to leave you wandering… Your world has no hope…” The Blood Locust King seemed to know something, but clearly didn’t wish to share with Wang Sheng.
Right after that, he glanced at the flying sword and Black Wood beside Wang Sheng.
“What a pity to encounter such treasures in this world and not be able to truly possess them—you benefit… no, perhaps not even you…” The Blood Locust King seemed to have thought of something intriguing.
“You’re not the Blood Locust King, possessed? Body seized?” While the “Blood Locust King” was talking to himself, Wang Sheng was also thinking, guessing his identity.
“Although some accidents occurred, bringing me here, I indeed am the Blood Locust King, but I didn’t expect that you had already been targeted.”
The “Blood Locust King” was somewhat wistful.
“This world is actually not bad, but seeing as rivals have their sights on it, I’ll let go. However—”
Saying this, the Blood Locust King looked at Wang Sheng again.
“I can’t let them off easily.”
“Human Race, you must have guessed something by now. You’ve been watched for a while, but everyone in the universe is an adversary. Adding a bit of trouble for them is something I’m pleased to do.”
Wang Sheng did not know if the “Blood Locust King” was speaking the truth, but just the fact that his Divine Thought had been repelled made it worth continuing to listen.
“What do you want to say?”
“Your enemy behind the scenes is very powerful. I could only deduce that you were targeted through analysis. If you want to ensure your safety, then eliminate the Demon Clan. Your Human Race seems intent on turning all races into nourishment, but in reality?
I have proven that the Demon Clan can also establish their own dynasty and can even devour humans to progress. Tell me, is not the Demon Clan becoming stronger just one more method than the Human Race has…”
The Blood Locust King didn’t say much more.
He didn’t know who had tracked him down, but someone capable of a Breakthrough could surely see the crux of the matter.
After hearing this, Wang Sheng didn’t shift his focus, but continued staring at the “Blood Locust King.”
The “Blood Locust King” seemed aware of this.
He chuckled lightly, “There’s no need to keep watching me. There are some things I can’t clarify, but what I’ve said is the truth. If you want to verify it, do it yourself. The survival of this body is no concern of yours… what a pity…”
As he spoke, the “Blood Locust King’s” body began naturally disintegrating, soon turning to ash. What remained were two small pieces of Black Wood and one larger piece—Wang Sheng’s original target.
But after the Blood Locust King’s words, his mind wandered from these concerns.
“Being watched?” He thought of the eyes he once saw, “I wonder if there’s any connection.”
His complexion grew heavy, the joy of obtaining the treasures greatly diminished.
Sadly, for some reason, the “Blood Locust King” deliberately spoke in half-truths, not providing key information, leaving Wang Sheng to speculate on his own.
After a moment of hesitation, Wang Sheng collected all the Black Wood. After all, treasures were still to be taken.
As for the information gained—
“Start the investigation with the Demon Clan!”
Meanwhile, in a distant space, a figure sighed.
“The problems are becoming ever more serious…”