Published: August 15, 2025
Chapter 56: Battle of the Light Spheres
“Yu Zitong, I just want to remind you one last time—if something happens to me, you won’t fare any better.”
“Remember, your primordial spirit form can’t last much longer. Without my help to find a suitable body, you might really dissolve and vanish. So, if there’s any omission or falsehood in the cultivation method I passed to you, now’s the time to tell me. It’s not too late—I won’t hold grudges against you. I can even swear a poison oath right here in front of you.”
Doctor Mo refused to give up, still earnestly trying to reason with the young man.
Han Li finally understood a bit. Doctor Mo’s painstaking talk was driven by fear that Yu Zitong had tampered with the transmission of the technique, causing mistakes that could bring disaster upon himself. That was why, at this critical moment, he hesitated and tried to verify things from Yu Zitong before he could relax.
“The soul seizing method I passed to you has not been altered in the slightest. If I lie to you and cause the downfall of my entire clan, may we all be struck by heavenly punishment, die an awful death, and be wiped out forever.” Yu Zitong did not hesitate at all. He swore a resolute oath, clearly understanding Doctor Mo’s worries.
“Moreover, after you use the seven ghosts devouring soul grand method, although it grants you a certain amount of magical power for a short time to cast some simple spells, it is ultimately feeding your body to the ghosts, sacrificing your vital essence. But the residual essence in your body—is it enough for you to use this technique again next time?” After swearing his oath, Yu Zitong blocked Doctor Mo’s objections with this statement.
After these words, the stone house fell silent once more. Only the restless pacing of Doctor Mo could be heard.
Han Li prayed silently in his heart. Though he had never believed in gods before, this was the first time he made a wish to a passing deity, hoping it would be frightened and abandon its ill intent toward him. Even knowing this was absurd and self-deceptive, it was all he could do at that moment.
“Fine, trust when appropriate, distrust when necessary. Since you want to seek such a great advantage, risking a little is only natural.” Doctor Mo finally made up his mind.
When he said this, Han Li felt utterly hopeless. If his face had feelings, it would surely have turned pale with despair.
Yu Zitong, however, appeared pleased, his words full of excitement.
“That’s how it should be. Think about it: you were originally a vulgar person without a spiritual root, with no chance to tread the path of cultivation. But after the technique succeeds, it’s different. With a body carrying a spiritual root, you can seek out a cultivation family or sect, attach yourself to them, and thus have a chance to escape birth, aging, sickness, and death. At worst, you’ll live much longer than ordinary people.”
“Heh, I’ll take you at your word then. Don’t worry, I, Mo Juren, keep my promises. Once it succeeds, I’ll immediately help you find a body with a spiritual root and won’t shortchange you, my dear brother Yu.” Doctor Mo was swept away by Yu Zitong’s words. Thinking of the bright prospects after casting the spell, his heart grew warm and he treated Yu Zitong with much more respect, even hinting at cultivating their alliance.
“Thank you, Brother Mo. After success, I’ll share all cultivation techniques with you, no secrets kept.” Yu Zitong was equally sly, seizing the opportunity to deepen their bond.
Han Li listened nearby, furious to the point of steam coming from his ears. These two were truly partners in crime, shamelessly treating his body as their possession without a shred of regard for its owner. But now, he was truly powerless.
Putting aside his doubts, Doctor Mo decided not to delay any longer.
He produced several fine golden needles from somewhere and swiftly inserted them into secret acupoints behind Han Li’s head, filling himself with a radiant glow and boosting his energy to perform magic without error.