Chapter 1222
Zhang Xuan frowned .
The brain was the command center of a body . Even if Vicious' body was divided into many parts at the moment, the authority that the brain had over the other body parts still remained . In other words, even if the Vicious in the Book of Heaven's Path was stronger than the other Vicious, it would still have no choice but to submit to it .
Furthermore, while the fighting prowess that the brain wielded was severely limited, the sheer amount of knowledge it retained granted it many other means, which made it a frightening opponent to go against .
For one, it was due to the means that the other Vicious possessed that allowed him to make the Qingtian Emperor his subordinate, control so many Soulless Metal Humanoids and puppets simultaneously, and cast soul arts with superior proficiency that could nab even Zhang Xuan's soul .
Fortunately, while Zhang Xuan had been powerless against the other Vicious' soul nabbing secret art previously, the advancement of his cultivation to Embryonic Soul realm pinnacle had granted him the strength to withstand the technique, making it impossible for the other party to kill him with the soul nabbing secret art anymore . Nevertheless, that did not mean to say that the other Vicious did not have any other means that he could use against him .
After all, how could an old monster who had rivaled Kong shi in his peak possibly only know the soul nabbing secret art?
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before asking the Vicious in the Book of Heaven's Path, "Let me confirm again, you won't be able to defeat him in a direct encounter?"
"That's right . Even if he's weaker than me, I don't think that I'll be able to disobey the commands of the brain blatantly . In a direct encounter, he'll be able to control me easily . The only time I will stand a chance against him is when he's unconscious . As long as I can erase his consciousness and replace it with mine while he's out, I'll be able to possess him," Vicious replied .
"Unconscious?" A helpless smile surfaced on Zhang Xuan's lips .
How could that be possible?
The other party's soul was so strong that it could even drag his massive soul into a black hole; how could he possibly knock a soul that powerful unconscious?
That was an impossible mission!
Hu!
Since the two of them had conversed directly with their souls, even though it seemed like they had chatted for some time, in truth, only half a breath had passed so far .
Back in the hall, making use of the opportunity while Zhang Xuan's clone was preoccupied, the other three puppets swiftly dashed forward to encircle Zhang Xuan . One of them raised its fist and flung it forcefully toward him .
"Golden Origin Cauldron!" Knowing that there was no way he could defend against three puppets with his current strength, Zhang Xuan bellowed loudly, and the Golden Origin Cauldron immediately appeared before him .
It swiftly charged forward with its bottom facing a puppet .
Peng!
The fist collided with the Golden Origin Cauldron's bottom, and with a deep chime, the puppet was forced to retreat several steps back .
The reason the Golden Origin Cauldron had not been a match for the Qingtian Emperor was due to the superior combat skills that the latter possessed . With his opponent being a puppet that was only capable of relying on its brute strength this time around, the Golden Origin Cauldron's outstanding defense granted it a huge advantage in the battle .
Nevertheless, the puppet was not weak . The both of them fought on equal grounds with one another, but it seemed like the Golden Origin Cauldron currently held the upper hand .
However, before Zhang Xuan could ease up, the remaining two puppets charged at him .
Hualala!
Overwhelming auras gushed out from the two puppets, creating a powerful gale in the area . It felt as if a devastating storm was brewing within the hall, preparing to bring a catastrophe upon those present .
In face of such strength, Zhang Xuan's face paled . He swiftly pointed forward and exclaimed, "That person over there is the real Zhang Xuan, so go for him! I mean, just look at how powerful he is…"
"…" Zhang Xuan's clone .
However, the two puppets seemed to remain unconvinced . They continued charging toward Zhang Xuan furiously, launching attack after attack .
Dodging their attacks in a fluster, Zhang Xuan exclaimed desperately, "I am really just the clone! Have you ever seen a clone more powerful than the main body before?"
Thinking that there was some logic in those words, one of the puppets hesitated for a moment before heading over toward Zhang Xuan's clone, collaborating with the previous puppet to launch a barrage of devastating attacks . It did not take long before the head of the Zhang Xuan's clone was flattened once more .
Zhang Xuan's clone was truly on the verge of tears . The main bodies of the other clones were powerful and selfless, diving unhesitatingly into danger to uphold their beliefs . On the other hand, his main body…
Heavens, just what kind of crime did he commit in his previous life to be born to such a main body?
But thinking back again, it seemed like he had done the same thing to the main body back at the Qiu Wu Palace, so he did not have any right to complain .
With a weary heart, Zhang Xuan's clone could only swallow his frustrations and try his best to deal with the two puppets . Nevertheless, it did not take long for several dents to appear all over his body .
It was fortunate that he was forged out of the Nine Hearts Lotus, or else he would have really lost his life there and then!
Just as Zhang Xuan's clone was about to explode from frustration, the main body suddenly sent a telepathic message to him . "Clone, try to stall those two puppets for the time being . I'll come and help you as soon as I get rid of this one!"
"… Fine!" Hearing that his main body was not intentionally abandoning him, the stifling sensation that Zhang Xuan's clone felt in his chest finally alleviated slightly .
Boom boom boom!
Despite abandoning his defense altogether and devoting his full strength to offense, Zhang Xuan's clone only barely managed to rival the two clones .
"Interesting…" The voice of the other Vicious echoed eerily in the hall . "But regardless of which of you is the main body and the clone, none of you will get out of here today!"
He had not expected Zhang Xuan's clone to wield such strength, fighting on equal terms with two puppets . With a cold harrumph, he was just about to continue speaking when he suddenly froze . "Y-you… What are you doing? Kill him!"
Sensing the anxiety in the other Vicious' voice, Zhang Xuan's clone was bewildered . He quickly forced back the two puppets with two powerful punches before hurriedly turning a glance to his main body . And then… dumbfounded .
At some point in time, the puppet that had been chasing after his main body mercilessly, seeming as if it would not rest until it butchered the latter, was suddenly kneeling before his main body with a look of reverence on its face .
On the other hand, his main body seemed to be saying something that caused the puppet to tremble uncontrollably in excitement .
"The heck…" Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Zhang Xuan's clone widened its eyes in shock .
It had fought so desperately that its head had even been flattened multiple times throughout the course of the battle, and it did not even manage to scratch his enemy . Yet, his main body had made the puppet willingly kneel down to him just by uttering a few words . They originated from the same soul, so how could there be such a huge gap between them?
Overwhelmed by frenzy, Zhang Xuan's clone focused its hearing to find out just what words of sorcery the main body was saying, only to hear some unexpected words . "… Go! Remember, your teacher loves you!"
Right after those words were spoken, the puppet that had been chasing his main body around suddenly rushed straight for him .
"I…" Horrified, Zhang Xuan's clone immediately began to run away, only to see the puppet charging past him to clash with one of the puppets it had been dealing with .
Peng peng peng peng!
The two puppets were equally matched, and it did not seem any one of them would emerge victorious anytime soon .
The mouth of Zhang Xuan's clone twitched upon seeing that sight . Taking a deep breath, it was just about to deal with the other remaining puppet when the main body suddenly appeared before it . With a melodious tone, the main body began speaking . "Born as a puppet, doomed to obey the commands of others for life . What a tragic fate it is, don't you think? Come, listen to me…"
It did not take long before that puppet knelt earnestly before his main body as well .
"Go!"
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