Chapter 6554: An Idea

“Can we not dwell on this dark past? Just let it go.” The skull said irritably.

Li Qiye chuckled and turned back on the liquid of desire.

“Going to destroy it?” The skull asked.

“It can be precious.” Li Qiye smirked.

“Obviously, a ghost intent made from desires fused into Primal Desire Art, a high requirement necessitates someone with an incredible dao heart. It is connected to the old geezer’s power but also possesses a primordial power in and of itself. Thus, it is a type of primordial water.”

“Not everyone can do it, gazing at the abyss constantly and enduring the reciprocal gaze.” Li Qiye said.

“You make it sound so profound when it’s just a matter of selling one’s soul.” The skull said.

“Maintaining sanity and lucidity is the hard part.” Li Qiye said.

“I suppose it’s not just selling the soul but becoming a devil. When a human makes a deal with the devil, the soul is used as collateral. When it’s a devil doing it with a devil, then the soul is not worth mentioning.” The skull said: “I suppose it’s still difficult to tell who the real devil is in this case. The old geezer claims to be, hmph, but who knows?”

“If you all loosen your restrictions, no different from devils.” Li Qiye smiled.

“If we indulge, it’s a matter of craving for food. Mortals’ desires are more than that.” The skull said.

“There’s some truth to that.” Li Qiye said: “The stronger one becomes, the simpler their desires. Love can be an answer for you all.”

“Who’s lacking love, not me.” The skull said.

“It must be the other three then, that’s why they chose to raise a disciple. It wasn’t just because of external circumstances.” Li Qiye smirked.

“Not my disciple.” The skull acted as if he didn’t care.

“This has everything except love.” Li Qiye stared at the liquid.

“Then just destroy it, it’s nauseating to look at.” The skull said.

“They severed yet still kept it around. Why is that?” Li Qiye asked.

“Unwilling to give up, still a matter of greed.” The skull said.

“Greed is the origin of all desires, so that’s not surprising.” Li Qiye said.

“They want to refine it further until it can be of use. Hehe, still trying to squeeze more power out of the old geezer.” The skull said.

“I don’t think it’s that simple.” Li Qiye smirked; an idea began to take shape in his mind.

“A genius junior couldn’t have pulled this off alone.” The skull said.

“This idea didn’t come from him. Nevertheless, his ambition was great, so courageous too.” Li Qiye said.

“A gambler is often brave, going all in on a single bet.” The skull said dismissively.

“Yes, and the gamble involved primordial immortals.” Li Qiye chuckled.

“Not me, just those two.” The skull said.

“This severing method is interesting too.” Li Qiye said.

“Looks like something left behind by the three immortals but bypassing the old geezer, it’s not enough.” The skull said.

“Pointers from others.” Li Qiye said.

“It should be that brat, Zhan Sansheng who was taught by him. Perhaps this is the origin of the method to remove our sources. No one else can do it.” The skull said.

“Big Eye and the others won’t be happy to hear this.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Not my fault their disciple is incapable and still not an immortal, unable to see through the geezer’s mysteries.” The skull said.

“I don’t disagree.” Li Qiye nodded.

“Very ambitious, fleeing after expending enough power. Most likely came to find Xian Chengtian who is aware enough to recommend him to Supreme Heaven. As for how they convinced Zhan Sansheng, I have no idea. The whole thing must have been carried out by the three immortals’ disciple.” The skull said.

“Cooperating.” Li Qiye smirked.

“It’s a bit strange. Xian Chengtian couldn’t have seen through it. The other guy, an immortal, but still wasn’t at the right level. He couldn’t see through the whole thing and required someone to teach him. It must be Zhan Sansheng.” The skull said.

Li Qiye only stared at him without responding.

“Is there a problem?” The skull said.

“Don’t forget about who is closest to whom.” Li Qiye reminded.

“Hmm...” The skull’s eye sockets flashed brightly as he realized something: “That makes sense too, but not quite.”

“It makes sense to those who understand.” Li Qiye said.

“Zhan Sansheng can slay immortals with the help of Evil Transformation and Fiendish Ground so in theory, he wouldn’t have done anything to antagonize him.” The skull said.

“Anything is possible.” Li Qiye smiled.

“You mortals are so treacherous, there’s no solving conflicts with a direct fight, have to scheme all the time.” The skull said.

“I’m not involved this time.” Li Qiye shook his head: “But it might have been waiting for me.”

“Zhan Sansheng was definitely waiting for you.” The skull said without hesitation.

“Not just him. They might need me too.” Li Qiye smiled.

“The two old geezers? For what?” The skull asked.

“You’re a step too late, they might have made a major discovery regarding a better option.” Li Qiye said.

“A better option.” The primordial immortal understood immediately: “Damn it, don’t tell me they’re thinking of shifting.”

“Why not? It’s a historically rare opportunity.” Li Qiye said.

“They’ve underestimated you too much then. It could have worked in the past.” The skull sneered: “If you were in your old state and that light was gone, I could have taken a shot myself and wiped that smug smirk off your face.”

“You were that confident?” Li Qiye said.

“Hmph, the primordial light was what prevented us from taking action, not you.” The skull said.

“That’s why their idea is understandable. The shift might make them stronger too.” Li Qiye said.

“True, they didn’t have the chance before but he left. Putting myself in their shoes and after a shift, I’d go for it too, taking you down that is.” The skull murmured.