War God Long Ao

Chapter 444: Chapter 444: Refusal

Long Ao and the Fire Qilin breathed a sigh of relief, but they didn’t dare let their guard down for a moment.

For three consecutive days, the Dark Qilin didn’t show itself again, leaving Long Ao and the Fire Qilin to wonder what it was planning.

Although the Dark Qilin and the Fire Qilin shared a deep enmity and had once fought a battle to the death, the Fire Qilin still felt a touch of sorrow now that the Dark Qilin had been corrupted by a Divine Spirit.

No matter what, the Dark Qilin was still a member of the Qilin Race.

Long Ao knew full well what the Fire Qilin was thinking, but he didn’t say anything. He simply didn’t know what he could say.

"Long Ao, what have you been doing for the past three days?"

Seeing Long Ao working without a moment’s rest, the Fire Qilin was quite surprised. He never knew Long Ao was an Array Master, and in his eyes, Arrays were hardly a respectable discipline.

Array Masters were an extremely rare existence on the Celestial Martial Continent. However, they were incredibly powerful; it was no exaggeration to say that one could take on a hundred enemies alone.

"Brother Qilin, I’m setting up a Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array."

With Long Ao’s current skill in Array Formation, it was impossible for him to set up a large-scale Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array like the one Ye Wushuang had created.

However, Long Ao was fully confident he could set up a small-scale version of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array. He didn’t know if it could withstand the Divine Spirit’s attacks, but it was far better than just sitting around waiting to die.

"I’d advise you to get some rest. An Array won’t work at all."

Long Ao just smiled. He didn’t rest, instead continuing to set up his so-called "small-scale Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array."

In truth, Long Ao knew very well that let alone his own small-scale Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array, even the large-scale version created by Ye Wushuang might not be able to withstand the attacks of a Divine Spirit.

After a full three days, Long Ao finally completed the setup.

The small-scale Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array.

Since he knew the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array couldn’t kill the Divine Soul Puppet, why did Long Ao insist on setting it up?

The Fire Qilin couldn’t understand it either, but he didn’t ask. He knew Long Ao’s personality well enough—the type who would never give up until he hit a dead end.

With the Array successfully in place, Long Ao wasn’t finished.

According to his master, the Soul-Catching Array, the Spirit Capturing Array, and the Ten Thousand Ghosts Soul-devouring Array were the bane of all souls.

In any case, a Divine Spirit was an evolution of a soul. If he could just find the right opportunity, he might actually succeed.

Not only that, but Long Ao also purified the Thunder Tribulation Power within his body and fused it into the Array.

After all that, Long Ao still felt he lacked complete confidence.

’It’s still missing something.’

’What exactly is it missing?’

He thought and thought, but Long Ao still couldn’t figure it out.

"Long Ao, are you sure about this?"

Clutching at straws, the Fire Qilin had no other way to deal with the Divine Soul Puppet. He could only pray that the Array Long Ao had built would be of some use.

"No."

’No?’

Hearing Long Ao’s answer, the Fire Qilin nearly died of frustration. ’No? Then what the hell are you wasting your time setting this thing up for? You would’ve been better off saving your strength and thinking of another way to deal with the Divine Soul Puppet!’

"I’ve got it."

"Long Ao, what is it?"

"Wait."

Long Ao had been racking his brain, unable to figure out what was missing. Just now, in a flash of inspiration, he suddenly remembered an Array that could help him: the so-called small-scale Endless Life Gathering Yuan Array.

The Endless Life Gathering Yuan Array was quite simple. Once deployed, it could absorb the surrounding energy and power for its own use, allowing it to endlessly fuel the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array. That way, even if he couldn’t kill the Divine Soul Puppet, he might be able to trap it.

He immediately put his thoughts into action. Without the slightest hesitation, Long Ao began the Array Formation.

"Boy, don’t waste your energy. Another Divine Spirit might be harmed by your Array, but as for me... you can stop dreaming."

Long Ao, who was concentrating on setting up the Endless Life Gathering Yuan Array, heard the sudden voice and his expression changed. He didn’t try to hide anything, stating frankly, "My only hope lies in this Array Formation."

"As I’ve said, I am also an Array Master. Do you really think the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array and the Endless Life Gathering Yuan Array you’ve set up will have any effect on me?"

Long Ao’s heart sank. A moment ago, he still hadn’t believed his opponent was an Array Master. But now that the Divine Soul Puppet had named both Arrays, Long Ao knew that the puppet before him was a genuine, bona fide Array Master.

A Divine Dao Array Master.

Just the thought of it was terrifying. Long Ao was utterly dismayed. It was bad enough to encounter a Divine Soul Puppet, but for it to also be a Divine Dao Array Master... The Endless Life Gathering Yuan Array and Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array he had worked so hard to create were nothing but trash in his opponent’s eyes.

"Boy, I have to admit, for someone of your age and talent to be able to set up the Endless Life Gathering Yuan Array and the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Slaughter Array is quite impressive. I’ll give you a chance. Swear allegiance to me as your master, and I will spare your life."

Hearing this, the Fire Qilin’s heart leaped with joy. He shot meaningful glances at Long Ao, his intention crystal clear.

But Long Ao ignored the Fire Qilin’s signals. ’What a joke,’ he thought. ’Am I supposed to sell my soul just to save my own skin?’

’The reason I took Heaven-Burning as my master was, first, he didn’t force me, and second, we truly shared an affinity. But this Divine Soul Puppet... everything about it rubs me the wrong way.’

If becoming its disciple was the only way to survive, Long Ao would rather take his chances and fight.

Because of this, Long Ao refused without the slightest hesitation. "I’m sorry, but I refuse. I will not take you as my master."

Hearing Long Ao’s refusal, the Fire Qilin sighed. He should have known. After all, that was just Long Ao’s personality—he responded to kindness, not coercion. Especially in a situation like this, it would have been more surprising if Long Ao had actually agreed.

"Hahaha! Good. Not bad. Not bad at all. I like that."

Despite being rejected to its face, the Divine Soul Puppet showed no anger. Instead, its expression was one of appreciation. In that moment, the Divine Soul Puppet was not in the form of a Qilin, but that of a tall, thin, middle-aged man with a deathly pale face. His body looked so frail it seemed a gust of wind could knock him over.

"What is your name?"

"Long Ao."

Nodding, the Divine Spirit said, "Just as I thought. You must be a disciple of the Long Clan. A Dragon Martial Artist, no less, who has even manifested Talent Divine Abilities. If I’m not mistaken, you must be one of the disciples the Long Clan is grooming for greatness."

Long Ao was shocked. He never imagined his opponent could see that he was a Dragon Martial Artist who had manifested Talent Divine Abilities. The former was understandable, but he couldn’t fathom how the latter was possible. How could it know he had already manifested Talent Divine Abilities?

As if reading Long Ao’s mind, the Divine Spirit spoke coldly, "Are you surprised? Wondering how I know you’ve manifested Talent Divine Abilities and that you’re a Dragon Martial Artist?"

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