Chapter 2372: Skill Penetrating Eyes

A bit of surprise flashed through the Monster Lord’s eyes. “You actually know about this object?”

Not even he had recognized this object when he first obtained it. When he first learned about its effects, he hadn't even been able to sleep for several days because of how happy he was! And yet the native of a weak world like this knew about it? How could he not be surprised?

With that confirmation, Zu An became really shocked. This was an artifact from a novel in his previous world,

Investiture of the Gods!

Because of its incredible effects and how pivotal its use could be, it had often appeared in novels written after that book. Zu An had never expected to actually see it in this world! It really was as the stories claimed, being able to make all sorts of treasures fall and lose effectiveness.

Zu An had always felt that after he transmigrated, this world had a mysterious connection with his previous one. Now, that feeling of familiarity grew stronger and stronger.

Inside the temple, Jing Teng had just mentioned the Treasure Sinking Coin as well. She looked at the figure in the sky.

How does he know about that?

Salamay looked at the sky, and then at Jing Teng. Why did everyone but her seem to know about this item?

Doesn’t that make me look as if I don’t know anything?

Jing Teng especially had spoken the name of the treasure so casually too. She was beautiful to begin with, and it was now apparent that she was extremely knowledgeable too. That made Salamay feel even more envy.

Because of those thoughts, she pretended to know about the Treasure Sinking Coin too. She asked Mojard, “Uncle Mo, since the Monster Lord has the Treasure Sinking Coin, doesn’t that make him invincible?”

Hmph, those women only have that man on their minds. Aren’t they going to lose their heads out of panic now?

Sure enough, the women turned in their direction and perked up their ears.

Mojard replied gravely, “With this weapon in hand, no artifacts or weapons will be usable against the Monster Lord anymore. That means an opponent can only fight with their physical body. Meanwhile, the Monster Lord can still continue to use all sorts of treasures without any problems. That means victory is already completely his to seize.”

He was actually feeling a bit of admiration now.

As expected of my greatest enemy over all these years. He is strong after all.

Salamay was feeling a bit emotional. Her father was unmatched in close combat. If he had this Treasure Sinking Coin, who could still defeat him across the endless realms?

I wonder where he is, or if he already really encountered an accident and...

...

Up above, the Monster Lord had a victorious smile as he said, “Regent, since you know about this artifact’s effects, you should understand that you are definitely not my match. Of course, you have the world’s authority, so it won’t be that easy for me to kill you either. In that case, how about we work together?”

“Work together?” Zu An laughed. “Is there really a possibility of us working together?”

“Why not?” The Monster Lord pointed at the temple. “The only conflict we can't reconcile involves the women that need to be sacrificed. However, I’ve already fully studied this formation, and they aren’t the only ones needed for the sacrifice. I can return them safely for you, and we’ll look for some random substitutes among the Demon race. Wouldn’t the two of us no longer have any conflict then?”

Zu An felt a chill run through his heart. He wouldn’t let Pei Mianman and the other women suffer, but he wouldn’t just watch as innocent bystanders suffered either.

“Hah, they were under my protection to begin with. You're using my own things as a bargaining chip? How generous of you,” he said with a sneer. “Besides, you want to enter that spacetime fragment to steal this world's World Law Beacon, and yet you want me to work with you?”

“The fragment of history is our Monster World’s inheritance to begin with, so it’s only natural that I inherit it. As for the World Law Beacon...” The Monster Lord paused for a moment before continuing, “Forget about whether or not I'd really be able to obtain the World Law Beacon, even if we did find it, I could divide up the territory, allowing you to have countless worlds and become an overlord in your own right. Wouldn’t that be far better for you than hiding in this small world?”

Zu An replied with a smile, “But as far as I know, the worlds you’ve conquered are already close to being destroyed by the Annihilation Beast, right? Your only hope is actually this world you call small. This empty promise you’re giving me isn’t all that convincing.”

The Monster Lord’s face darkened. “I believe you understand that this is the only world where you have a chance against me in a fight. You are not my equal in any other world, so you have no right to negotiate with me. My offer to let you be below one, but above all others is already beinf made with a lot of sincerity.”

“Oh? Then should I be thanking you?” Zu An retorted, giving him a look of ridicule.

When he sensed that Zu An wasn’t tempted by his conditions in the slightest, the Monster Lord’s voice began carrying a bit of killing intent. He said, “The reason I am giving you so many chances is merely out of my respect for you as a strong individual. You should drink the toast before you are forced to drink a forfeit!”

Zu An’s expression grew serious too as he replied, “What a coincidence. I'm someone who drinks what I want to drink. I’ve never liked being forced by others.”

“Since you're seeking your own doom, don’t blame me for being rude!” the Monster Lord exclaimed, full of killing intent. He instantly appeared in front of Zu An and struck at his vitals evem while speaking.

Zu An had already witnessed the Monster Lord's absurd speed, so he didn’t dare to be careless as he brandished his sword at his opponent. The Treasure Sinking Coin had powerful effects against his artifacts, but he wouldn’t be affected too much if he attacked with his sword in close combat without letting go.

“Big brother Zu’s sword skills are truly amazing!” Suolun Shi exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she watched from the temple below.

Jiang Luofu frowned slightly. “That Monster Lord is just too fast, to the point that Ah Zu is forced to change his mind before his attack has fully displayed its power.”

Jing Teng gave her a look of praise.

This black silk beauty seems to have good insight. But her taste in the color of that silk is less than impressive.

Dark Jing Teng shouted in her head, “What did you say about her taste in color? Black silk looks so good! White silk is heresy. Only old women who want to act young wear them!”

White Jing Teng was speechless.

At the moment, Zu An could imagine the demoralizing feeling of the great battle between Ren Woxing and Dongfang Bubai[1]. His opponent was just way too fast. Many times, he couldn't even finish his strike before he was forced to change his stance. Even outstanding sword strikes became practically useless, and he wasn’t able to fully release the power of his sword at all. The Monster Lord was so fast that Zu An couldn't use the Heaven Devouring Sutra either. Whenever he tried to suck away his opponent’s cultivation, he found that the Monster Lord had already moved to a different location.

Meanwhile, the Monster Lord was also shocked. Zu An’s sword skills were of the highest quality. Those sword strikes were clearly countered to a great extent by his speed, and yet the sword somehow managed to shift from one move to another without pause. All the sword skills being used seemed completely disconnected, and yet Zu An always found some way to naturally combine them together, leaving the Monster Lord with no opportunities to exploit. There was also the terrifying absorption force around Zu An that seemed to constantly suck in the surrounding ki. It even made the ki within the Monster Lord show signs of instability. On top of that, it even ended up affecting the surrounding space, occasionally distorting it and affecting his movements.

If not for his great strength and his combat experiences gained from dominating countless worlds, the Monster Lord would likely have already died.

But just how old is this regent? How is he already this powerful?

“Your eyes seem to be able to see through my next move,” Zu An suddenly said after being stuck in the stalemate for a while.

A hint of shock flashed through the Monster Lord’s eyes.

This kid’s insight is quite sharp. He quickly deduced the source of the problem!

“That’s right. These Skill Penetrating Eyes of mine can see through the weaknesses of moves and other things. Unfortunately, what I obtained wasn’t the highest-level eye technique, or else I would be able to see through all fabricated things, and you wouldn't have fooled me previously.”

In the earlier fight, he had seen some of Zu An’s weaknesses, but those weaknesses often disappeared in an instant and were really hard to exploit. Trying to do so could even end up inviting a string of attacks. Strictly speaking, they weren’t even real weaknesses anymore.

𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

“Since you have this miraculous skill, it seems I really would have a hard time winning against you.” Zu An suddenly sighed, sounding discouraged.

The Monster Lord was pleasantly surprised. “Oh? Then you’ve reconsidered my proposal?”

Zu An opened his mouth. He completely changed his tone as he met the Monster Lord's expectant gaze and spoke.

“What you lookin’ at?”

Then, a dazzling sword radiance pierced the heavens.

1. A major event in the classic novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. ☜