Chapter 62: The Divine Son

Imperceptibly, an aura seemingly transcending this world abruptly manifested, carrying an incomprehensible force as if capable of dismantling everything in existence, instantly enveloping the descending will of the "divine."

At this moment, the heavens seemed to shudder, and the earth trembled invisibly. Amidst the ethereal void, only Ji Qingyou could hear the terrified, furious roar of the deity, as though it had witnessed some unimaginable terror.

That baleful mist, struggling against the wisps of the divine will, gathered into a cloud that churned and roared endlessly. The erupting pressure made this realm tremble like a shattering mirror; even a true Deity Transformation cultivator would have been shocked by it.

Yet, mighty though this divine power was, within the targeted and restraining "Divine Separation and Thought Manifestation Grand Art," it was continuously dismantled, deconstructed, and converted into streams of pure energy that Ji Qingyou absorbed.

In that instant, Ji Qingyou’s complexion flushed with the radiance of profound nourishment. Where no one could see, her soul seemed to boil, absorbing this divine strength as though about to undergo a metamorphosis!

Yet, ultimately, it fell slightly short. This was merely a wisp of divine will; after her breakthrough, relying solely on this fragment’s strength was no longer enough to propel her to the next realm again.

Moreover, while all this seemed protracted, it actually transpired in a fraction of a second.

From the descent of the will to the devouring of the deity, it took roughly the span of a few blinks. The Seven Kills Sect members behind the scenes had no time to react before it was all over!

In the blink of an eye, this wisp of "divine will" was entirely converted into nourishment for Ji Qingyou!

And the moment she swallowed this "divine will," although her soul remained unchanged on the surface, the male body she had possessed suddenly underwent a momentary, drastic transformation!

Whoosh!

Following the consumption of the divine will, a baleful aura identical to this spatial domain burst forth from her body—yet this aura was far purer than the ambient miasma outside.

Perhaps blessed by the fragment of divine will, she felt like the sovereign of this realm, stirring the baleful mist in the sky into violent churns as if compelling it to submit, causing the winds and clouds to change color!

Rumble!

At this moment, the prison cage trembled violently. As if not daring to continue imprisoning her in the face of this "sovereign baleful aura," it spontaneously flew open!

Simultaneously, the iron bars of the cell bent in unison, as though kneeling in reverence!

"Could this be the heavens showing mercy?"

Inside the cage, only a few survivors remained. Covered in blood and grime, they stared in disbelief at the scene unfolding before them, their eyes shining with a mix of yearning and incredulity. Finally, catching a glimpse of hope for survival, they could no longer restrain themselves and fled wildly like madmen.

"Run!"

"Hope is right before our eyes!"

"He who survives a great catastrophe is bound to be blessed thereafter. Heaven preserves me!"

Swish, swish, swish!

Overjoyed, these individuals exerted their meager cultivation to flee for their lives. But fast as they ran, this was the territory of the Seven Kills Sect. Though they seemingly escaped the cage, in reality, they had not gotten far before several streaks of black light pierced their skulls, obliterating them silently and utterly...

Watching the streaks of black light approach from afar, Ji Qingyou remained expressionless, reaching out a hand to gently push Gu Ya, who had cowered close to her, behind her.

She could sense that the weakest of these approaching figures was at the Great Circle of Nascent Soul, while two among them possessed an ethereal aura she could not fathom—undoubtedly true Deity Transformation experts!

As these figures transformed from the streaks of black light drew near, she secretly tightened her grip on the "Seven Kills Puppet," though she chose not to strike immediately. She sensed no murderous intent from them,

and judging by their demeanor upon arrival, they did not seem intent on executing everyone on the spot.

For the moment, Ji Qingyou made no rash moves. With her trump card in hand, she wanted to see what these people were plotting.

Under Ji Qingyou's deliberate vigilance, the group arrived by her side. Just as she anticipated, they did not attack immediately, but instead circled around her slowly, clicking their tongues in wonder.

"Who would have thought that among this batch of sacrifices, a 'divine-favored' one would emerge?"

"I'd say the deity is favoring us, knowing we are about to perform 'that ritual,' and thus bestowed a 'divine child' upon us to assist in our sacrifice."

"Hey, kid! Regardless of your background! From this moment on, we give you the chance to join our 'Holy Sect' and serve the deity in our stead. As long as you can help us communicate smoothly with the 'divine,' your future rewards will be boundless!"

Among them, an ethereal Deity Transformation cultivator spoke, his body exuding a faint baleful aura similar to Ji Qingyou's. Yet compared to hers, his presence was vastly inferior to her "sovereign baleful aura." Setting aside their cultivation realms, the gap was comparable to that between a commoner and an emperor.

Ji Qingyou's eyes flickered. While maintaining her inner guard, she weighed their words.

Judging by the current situation, they clearly mistook her for someone capable of communicating with the "divine," chosen by the "deity" itself—which explained everything that had just transpired.

"If they knew I am no chosen one, and that this identical aura is due to me having eaten their god, I wonder what they would think..."

Ji Qingyou smiled inwardly, but such words could never be spoken aloud.

With the "Divine Separation and Thought Manifestation Grand Art" imparted by her master, she had been fretting over how to find an opportunity to completely devour this "Seven Kills Deity." If she could be mistaken for their chosen one and thereby infiltrate the Seven Kills Sect,

this was nothing short of a heaven-sent opportunity for her!

Moreover, being regarded as the "divine child" and assuming the role of communicating with the "deity" would grant her access to their so-called "Seven Kills Deity" at any time. How could she worry about lacking the chance to completely devour the god?

And relying on the "Divine Separation and Thought Manifestation Grand Art" bestowed by her master, if she could thoroughly consume this "deity," she shuddered to imagine just how powerful she would become!

If all this truly came to fruition, the "grudge of gods and demons" would cease to be a threat anytime soon!

Though these thoughts raced through her mind, from start to finish she maintained a blank, dazed expression on her face, tinged with a hesitation born of incredulity.

"Hmph! We are talking to you, did you hear us?"

Seeing her unresponsive for so long, the men in black grew impatient. One of them suddenly let out a loud shout, channeling the power of the Great Circle of Nascent Soul, ringing in their ears with a deafening roar.

Only then did Ji Qingyou give a "start," acting as though she had just awakened from a dream, and said with a fearful expression mixed with reluctance: "I... I am willing."

"Hmph." The Deity Transformation elder from earlier snorted, his expression filled with disdain. "Don't put on an act for us here. You're no saint yourself; we saw everything that just happened."

"If not for the fact that you are 'favored by the divine,' we would never let you stand here alive! In short: put away all your little tricks. From now on, when we tell you to go east, you shall not go west—even in the presence of the deity itself."

"Do you understand?" As the Deity Transformation elder spoke, he directly pressed his spiritual pressure onto Ji Qingyou, the threat unspoken yet crystal clear.

"I understand." Ji Qingyou could not be bothered to feign compliance any longer, and upon seeing this, she replied expressionlessly.