Primordial Era: The Holy Maiden Shiji, a woman of exceptional talent and beauty

"Oh? I see. I have obtained the Emperor Mark of the Sovereign Emperor!"

Shi Ji revealed a look of joy as she took out the nine pieces of the Sovereign Emperor's Vein.

Nine dominant imperial veins danced around Shi Ji's body.

After the nine dominant imperial veins appeared.

Nine dazzling rays of light illuminated all directions.

When the Dark King saw the nine Sovereign Emperor Veins, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. These were actually Sovereign Emperor Veins, and there were as many as nine of them.

The Dark King looked at Shi Ji in disbelief, "You actually possess the bloodline of a Sovereign Emperor! Who exactly are you?"

Shi Ji said indifferently, "You will find out soon enough!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shi Ji gestured with her right hand.

The nine Sovereign Emperor Veins flew towards Shi Ji in an instant, and Shi Ji integrated the nine Emperor Veins into her body.

Suddenly, Shi Ji felt a strange connection between herself and this ancient starry world, a connection that was extremely powerful.

The entire starry sky has been transformed into her own magical artifact, allowing Shi Ji to mobilize its power for combat.

"What exactly have you done? How could you possibly control the entire dark world?"

The Dark King cried out in shock, finding it hard to believe what he was seeing.

Shi Ji sneered, "You'll soon find out how I did it!"

The words fell.

Shi Ji raised her left hand and pointed, and a destructive beam of light condensed, instantly piercing the Dark King's brow.

Accompanied by a tearing sound.

The Dark Lord's head was destroyed.

The Dark King's soul escaped and attempted to flee into the void.

Shi Ji flicked her finger and unleashed a sword aura, easily annihilating the Dark King's soul.

The Dark King fell, his physical body crashing to the ground and transforming into a stone statue.

Meanwhile, the storage ring left behind by the Dark King floated up.

Shi Ji took the Dark King's storage ring.

He then opened the storage ring.

Inside, there are mountains of various rare minerals.

There are also various magical treasures and elixirs.

These resources are enough for Shiji to squander for a long time.

Among these resources, the three storage rings are the most valuable.

One of them is the Dark King's natal imperial weapon, the "Dark Magic Mirror".

Besides the Dark Mirror, there are four or five other celestial-grade magical artifacts.

The remaining two storage rings contained, one with medicinal herbs and materials for cultivation, and the other with some strange and unusual items.

After examining them carefully, Shi Ji realized that the quality of those items was not very high.

Shi Ji put away these several celestial-grade magic treasures.

She stuffed the rest of the items, including the Dark Magic Mirror, into her storage ring.

Then Shiji took out Bai Ze Demon Lord and released the restraints on his body.

Bai Ze, the demon lord, got up and ran outside.

"Trying to leave? Not so easy! Stop him!"

The Dark King roared, his arm sweeping outwards, dense runes intertwining to seal off the void and prevent the White Ze Demon Lord from escaping.

Shi Ji threw a punch at the Dark King.

The two sides collided violently, and the Dark King was blasted hundreds of feet away by Shi Ji.

"You brat, I will kill you today!"

The Dark King roared furiously, his face contorted in a grotesque howl...

The Dark King had never suffered such a severe injury before, so he harbored boundless hatred for Shi Ji. At this moment, he only wanted to kill Shi Ji to vent his anger.

But would Shi Ji let him have his way?
She stepped forward and charged at the Dark King once more.

He unleashed three consecutive punches.

The Dark King's body was covered in dense cracks.

Black blood flowed from the crack.

"No, don't kill me! Spare my worthless life, please!"

The Dark King pleaded in a mournful voice.

Shi Ji did not stop, and continued to rapidly approach the Dark King.

"The Blood of the Sovereign Emperor! Ignite!"

Shi Ji's divine thoughts surged.

The power of the Emperor's lineage flowed into her body, and blazing flames rose around her.

Her skin gradually turned golden.

"You are actually a descendant of the ruling imperial family?"

The Dark King gasped – the lineage of the Sovereign Emperor was far too rare; he even suspected that Shi Ji was a direct descendant of the Sovereign Emperor clan.

Because only direct descendants can obtain this imperial lineage.

"Death!"

Shi Ji shouted sternly.

An endless, terrifying pressure spread out, as if it would destroy all the heavens and myriad worlds. Its aura was extremely frightening and suffocating.

Shi Ji stomped and shattered the Dark King's body.

However, her expression suddenly darkened—the Dark King's last-ditch counterattack was truly terrifying.

Although the powerful energy of the Sovereign Emperor's lineage withstood the final backlash, it still failed to destroy the Dark King.

Shi Ji frowned.

It seems that one must improve one's own level of cultivation in order to completely suppress the Dark King.

"This body is becoming more and more compatible with me; I hope it will not disappoint me!"

Shi Ji raised an eyebrow and then used the power of the Sovereign Emperor's Vein to temper her body.

Although the Dark King is dead, his body still contains immense energy.

This energy is enormous for anyone.

Therefore, Shiji wanted to use this vast energy to help herself transform.

She began to absorb this immense energy.

Soon, the massive amount of energy was absorbed by the Sovereign Emperor's Bloodline.

Shi Ji's body became even more powerful.

"This body's potential is truly astonishing, several times stronger than the blood of a Sovereign Emperor. Perhaps in the future, when it breaks through to the peak of the Emperor Realm, it can transform into a 'Half-Emperor Body'!"

Shi Ji murmured to herself, filled with anticipation for her future.

As your cultivation level increases.

She felt that her control over the bloodline of the Sovereign Emperor was becoming increasingly skillful.

This is a good thing.

In the past, Shi Ji paid a huge price to refine the blood of the Sovereign Emperor, but gained immense benefits.

If we don't benefit from such a heaven-defying treasure as the Blood of the Sovereign Emperor, wouldn't it be a waste?

Shiji continued to search for a way out, but after trying for a long time, she was still unable to leave.

The Dark King set up a great array to seal off the void.

Shi Ji was unable to break this formation.

The Dark King's methods were indeed terrifying, and Shi Ji wanted to kill him.

It is probably extremely difficult.

Even if the Dark King is defeated, there is still a risk of being cursed and suffering a backlash.

Shi Ji roared in anger—"The great formation set up by the Dark King is truly despicable."

"You brat! Want to get out? Don't even think about it! I've said it before, if you want to leave the Dark World alive, you're dreaming!"

The Dark King grinned maliciously.

He met Shi Ji's gaze.

Their gazes were sharp as knives.

Shi Ji sneered, "So that's why you dared to chase me all the way here! You think you can trap me with this Dark World Formation? You're really delusional! Others might be helpless, but to me, a mere formation is nothing to fear!"

"What? A mere moment is nothing to fear? How is that possible? How is that possible?" Upon hearing Shi Ji's arrogant words, the Dark King was immediately horrified.

The Dark King clearly could not believe what Shi Ji said.

He was convinced that Shi Ji was exaggerating.

The Dark King sneered, "Since you're so confident, then come and attack my great formation! I'd like to see how you break it!"

His face held a mocking expression.

Shi Ji sneered: "You think your mere scrap metal from the Dark King can stop me? What a pipe dream! Watch me break your crappy formation and send you on your way!"

The words fell.

She stepped forward and punched the array set up by the Dark King.

With a violent impact, the Dark King's formation trembled violently.

A sudden, loud cracking sound rang out.

The Dark King's grand formation.

It was broken by Shi Ji's punch.

She darted toward the Dark King.

"Ah, how can your body be so powerful? What kind of body-refining technique do you cultivate? It's terrifying!"...

The Dark King screamed in terror, his face filled with disbelief.

Shi Ji's physical body was so strong that it was beyond comprehension and completely beyond reason.

The Dark King was puzzled by this—could it be that Shi Ji's body was made of a special material?
Otherwise, how could they be so domineering?

Shi Ji sneered, "Why is my physical body so strong? Because I have devoured the corpses of all the powerful beings in the world! You filthy and despicable people have harmed countless innocent lives, and I will make you pay for your blood debt!"

After saying that, she charged at the Dark King again.

"Don't kill me! I'll submit to you! Please spare my life!" the Dark King cried out in terror, hastily kneeling before Shi Ji—what did dignity matter as long as he could live?
"Heh! Too late! You've angered me! You're doomed!"

Shi Ji said calmly, raising her right leg to sweep towards the Dark King.

With a soft "pfft".

With a tearing sound, the Dark King's head exploded.

Its soul also collapsed.

"Oh God, don't kill me! Spare me! Have mercy!"

Seeing Shi Ji annihilate the Dark King, the remaining three remnant souls of the Dark King trembled with fear.

Despite facing the power of the Dark King, Shi Ji was still able to deal with it calmly.

At this moment, dealing with these few remnants of their souls would be as easy as crushing ants for Shi Ji.

"Don't worry! I'll keep you alive! I'll slowly process you after I leave the dark world!"

Shi Ji sneered and then leaped out of this illusory realm.

When she opened her eyes, she found herself standing on an altar.

This altar is an ancient battle formation platform.

Shi Ji was sitting cross-legged on the top of the altar at this moment.

Thick, chaotic mist swirled all around.

The mist emitted a power that even Shi Ji feared.

"The Ancient Lamp of Chaos?" Suddenly, a lamp appeared floating in the center of the altar.

The lamp body is cast in gold.

It emits a chaotic glow and is surrounded by mysterious runes.

The effect of this lamp is not clear on Shiji.

Because its aura was too eerie.

This gave Shi Ji a chilling feeling.

She walked toward the Chaos Ancient Lamp, intending to take it, but when she reached out to grab it, the lamp turned into a ray of light and vanished into the void without a trace.

"They escaped quickly." Shi Ji couldn't help but smile wryly.

She attempted to use the Heaven-Mending Technique to deduce the results, but ultimately obtained no information.

"Huh, this is actually a supreme innate treasure! It must be the Primordial Chaos Pearl! I never expected to find the Primordial Chaos Pearl here!"

An excited cry came from inside the stone egg.

Hearing the voice of the insect inside the stone egg, Shi Ji was also delighted.

She asked urgently, "Master Insect, do you recognize this?"

The insect inside the stone egg said, "This thing is called the Chaos Pearl, a top-tier immortal artifact, specifically designed to counter the Dark King's treasure!"

"Oh? Really?" Shi Ji asked in surprise, though she had previously guessed that this object might be the Hunyuan Pearl.

But I dare not be certain.

However, at this moment she was 90% certain.

"Of course it's true! Kid, you're lucky! If I were to swallow this bead, perhaps my injuries could be healed!"

"I don't plan to give this to you for the time being!" Shi Ji said with a sneer.

"You scoundrel! This is the Chaos Pearl! A priceless treasure! How can you bear to refuse it? Do you even know what the Chaos Pearl is?"
This is a supreme innate treasure, and a top-tier one at that! You don't want me to devour it? Do you know how precious a supreme innate treasure is?

Insect Lord wished he could rush out and bite Shi Ji hard.

A rare innate treasure.

This item is extremely rare.

Each innate treasure possesses heaven-defying power.

Shi Ji said, "I don't need this Chaos Pearl right now, so why don't you absorb it? Anyway, we are friends, and I will help you recover your cultivation. Then we can search for the people of the Samsara Immortal Sect together!"

After saying that, she took out the Chaos Pearl.

"Hehe, you're really on the right track!" Insect Lord chuckled sinisterly, then unleashed a terrifying suction force.

In an instant.

The Chaos Pearl was then devoured by the Insect Lord.

"My power is gradually increasing, wonderful! My injuries will soon heal, and then I will definitely help you find the people of the Samsara Immortal Sect!"

"I'm delighted," said Insect Lord.

Meanwhile, the remnant soul of the Dark King had already escaped, but was caught up by Shi Ji and destroyed with a single palm strike.

Meanwhile, the Dark King's storage ring and the pitch-black demonic sword fell into Shi Ji's hands.

The Demon Sword contains a portion of the Dark King's memories.

That part of the memory involves records of the dark world.

However, no mention is made of the Samsara Immortal Sect.

Therefore, Shi Ji did not know what kind of power the Samsara Immortal Sect was.

She continued searching the Dark King's storage ring for clues.
Soon, Shi Ji discovered that there was a jade tube inside the ring.

This jade tube must contain information about something extremely important.

Shi Ji took out the jade tube.

Apply it to your forehead.

In the blink of an eye.

A dense stream of information poured out from the jade tube.

"I see."

A look of understanding appeared on Shi Ji's face.

The Dark King's recent experiences are remarkably similar to her own.

They are all trapped by a curse.

Only relatively speaking.

The curse afflicting the Dark Lord is far more severe.

The Dark King was corrupted by the power of the curse, resulting in a significant reduction in his lifespan, which is expected to last for nearly a hundred or even a thousand years.

Their lifespans are all unlikely to reach their peak.

But Shiji only needs 100 million years.

It can extend one's lifespan by 50,000 years.

This is the difference.

The difference between Shi Ji and the Dark King is that the Dark King is cursed, while she is not.

But Shiji also has its worries.

As his cultivation level improved day by day.

The curse within the body seems to be growing stronger.

Shi Ji is currently eager to break through to the Emperor Realm. At that time, a curse array will be formed within her body to suppress the curse power, and only then can she lift the curse.

However, reaching the level of an emperor is no easy task.
We are now only half a step away from the level of an emperor.

But it is like an insurmountable chasm, impossible to cross.

Shiji confided her worries to Insect Master.

"A curse? Such a thing is utterly worthless to me. I am the progenitor of the Zerg! What kind of curse could possibly trap me?"

When you reach the Emperor Realm, the power of the curse within you will undoubtedly grow stronger! But at that time, you will also find yourself in even greater danger!

"That's what Insect Master said calmly."

This guy is really arrogant.

It even dares to devour and refine the power of curses.

Most living beings that come into contact with this power will survive, though at best.

And the Insect Lord.

Yet they dared to touch it.

Shi Ji nodded and said, "Very well, since you, Lord Insect, are willing to help, I will not stand on ceremony. Once I advance to the Emperor level, I will lead you to attack the Samsara Immortal Sect and exterminate those who have bullied my relatives and friends!"

Shi Ji narrowed her eyes, a chilling killing intent flashing within them.

Insect Master said, "Those old guys from the Reincarnation Immortal Sect are not easy to deal with! You still need to proceed with caution!"

Shi Ji said, "I understand!"

Shi Ji put away the Dark King's storage ring and planned to go into seclusion for several days.

Then refine the Chaos Pearl.

This time, the Dark King's storage ring contained a blood-red crystal.

This crystal contains destructive energy.

Shi Ji examined the blood-red crystal closely but could not figure out what was special about it.

"What is this?" Shi Ji murmured.

suddenly.

Her mind suddenly jolted.

This is a cultivation method recorded in the Reincarnation Immortal Scripture.

This technique is called the Blood River Scripture. It is said to be a heaven-defying technique created by the ancient gods, which allows one to cultivate by absorbing blood.

Cultivators can use the Blood River Scripture to condense the power of blood evil.

The power of the Blood Fiend is extremely strong; once it erupts, its power is astonishing.

Furthermore, this technique can temper the physical body, making the physique stronger and even forging the body, making the physical body increasingly powerful.

Shi Ji had not previously cultivated the Blood River Scripture.

Because the conditions for practicing this technique are too demanding.

Moreover, the amount of blood required for cultivating the Blood River Scripture is far too much.

Even Shi Ji's bloodline power could not withstand the consumption of this technique.

Although Shiji's mother's bloodline was strong, it was still insufficient to support the cultivation of the Blood River Scripture.

It's only because the Blood River Scripture is too powerful.

But now the Blood River Scripture has fallen into the hands of the Dark King. How he obtained it is unknown, but he is certainly no ordinary person, if not for this treacherous Blood River Scripture. (End of Chapter)