Chapter 537: No Way Out
by xennovelA fierce gust of wind swept across.
In the blink of an eye, Hakechi was terrified to see Yenir appear right before him.
Even though Yenir had shed all his enhancements, his power had reverted to Third-Stage Mid-level.
But for some reason, when Hakechi finally came to his senses, his gaze at Yenir was filled with deep terror.
“You… I… won’t!”
So shaken was he that, despite being a Peak Third-Stage, he could barely get his words out.
No one who witnessed that scene would have been any less shocked than he was.
Even now, the spot where Yinglong fell was still smoldering!
And that was Yinglong—the very Yinglong, far mightier than him!
In a flash, the youth before him had taken Yinglong down! Well, maybe not instantly, but almost so!
Putting himself in that position, he thought that if he had faced such an attack, he’d have died even faster than Yinglong!
“Sir! I didn’t see anything!”
“I’m leaving immediately!”
“I didn’t make a move against you!”
With his legs trembling and struggling to steady himself, Hakechi babbled rapidly.
He had no idea what Yenir had planned by suddenly appearing, but he knew that this terrifying youth meant business.
And after all, it made sense.
Having seen the opponent kill Yinglong, he feared that as a witness he might soon be silenced!
He simply couldn’t understand who this rival really was or how powerful he truly might be!
Aren’t there Fourth Stage cultivators in this world!?
He chuckled lightly.
Seeing the White-Robed Third-Stage cowering in fear, Yenir remained utterly unsurprised.
He obviously knew what Hakechi was thinking and what he feared.
Still carrying the lethal aura of Yinglong’s slayer, it was unthinkable that his opponent wasn’t terrified.
But it was precisely for that reason that he planned to give his foe a scare.
“Submit, or die.”
He spoke coolly.
Yenir regarded Hakechi and the others with a calm, authoritative air as he spoke.
Not a word of wasted speech.
Having witnessed his own act of killing Yinglong and seeing his trump card fully revealed, Hakechi knew there was no way Yenir would let him go.
Especially when he suddenly recalled the conversion ability of his Legendary Suit.
If he could bluff his opponent, he might just cash in big time!
Uncertain of Yenir’s intentions, he dared not move an inch. As he listened to Yenir’s words, his heart pounded in dread.
“Submit?! Die?!”
Was this monstrous youth trying to subjugate him?!
Instinctively, a surge of refusal welled up inside him.
What are you kidding? As a Peak Third-Stage, he could never submit to anyone!
Before he could even shake his head, Yenir’s eyes turned ice-cold. With a sudden burst, the Elemental Blade in his hand erupted in raging flames, aimed straight at Hakechi’s forehead.
“Not willing? Then die!”
Feigning that he was about to channel his power, Yenir instantly sent Hakechi and the Alien Awakeners behind him into a state of alarm.
“No! Nooooo!”
“Sir! Hold on!”
Lost Soul Rampage.
Seeing that Yenir left him no room to bargain—ready to kill and silence him at a moment’s notice—Hakechi let out a bitter laugh, convinced that his luck had completely run out today.
Damn it! As a Peak Third-Stage, he’d never thought disaster could strike him!
Knowing that escape was off the table and that he wasn’t about to grovel, Hakechi took a deep breath and prepared for one last desperate attempt.
“Sir!”
“I admit, I’m terrified of dying! But honestly, you expect me to follow you? How is that even feasible?!”
“Let’s not even talk about whether I agree— even if I did, would you be satisfied?!”
“How about this: you let us go, and I’ll sign any contract you demand. I swear to say nothing about what happened today. And if you want anything—my equipment, my items, whatever you like—I’ll give it to you!”
In a display of pathetic humility, Hakechi nervously stared at Yenir and immediately began to strip off his gear.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to submit—deep down, he believed that only by keeping Yenir at bay could he keep living!
After all, as a Peak Third-Stage, even if he consented to submit, would this monstrous youth really let him off?
What are you kidding? None of us are idiots—who would believe that a word like ‘submit’ meant you’d have no hidden agendas?
With no way to guarantee loyalty, he was even more convinced that Yenir planned to trick him into giving up the fight, capture him for interrogation, and then kill him!
Which is why he was willing to pay dearly for his life!
If Yenir truly intended to let him go, he might agree. But if not, it would surely mean his death!
But to his surprise, Yenir appeared to read his mind. With a light chuckle, he then displayed details of two pieces of equipment before him.
Though partially concealed, Hakechi instantly recognized the Otherworldly Ghost Legion Skill.
What is this!?
Damn it?!
Fuck me?!
Like a bolt from the blue, Hakechi stared blankly at the equipment details, instantly realizing that Yenir really meant to subjugate him.
And not just that—he aimed to transform him into a loyal monster!
For the love of God, in all his days surviving the end times, he had never seen an ability so twisted and repulsive!
Instinctively, he recoiled in refusal once again.
Being transformed into a loyal monster was far worse than death!
But before he could act on that thought, he sensed a surge of mental power locking onto him once more.
“Last chance.”
“Submit, or die.”
“Or if you’re gravely injured, I’ll forcefully transform you.”
The words slithered into his ear like infernal whispers.
Listening to Yenir’s cruel threat, Hakechi shuddered, frozen in place.
Unable to gauge Yenir’s power, he despaired, realizing he had no choice.
Especially now…
Two Legendary Suits! He’d never encountered an Awakener with a pair!
The demon-like youth before him possessed a twisted, nearly unimaginable power!
What do I do?! What can I do?!
…
Forget it; even an ant will fight for survival—if you’re alive, that’s all that counts!
……………..
Three minutes later.
A series of shattering screams echoed across the sky.
“Ahhh!! Sir, why have my belongings vanished? My little Keki!”