Sect Master's Immortal Journey-Chapter 741: Curse

Meng Zhang remembered that Daoist Master Luo Ye had told him before. This bead is a Soul Bead commonly used by the Dark Alliance, capable of absorbing a cultivator's soul aura and using it to control them.

Members of the Dark Alliance come from diverse backgrounds, and their conduct varies. To ensure control over their subordinates, they resorted to this tactic.

Due to its ability to control members within the organization, the Soul Bead cannot be used recklessly. Typically, Soul Beads are kept in the Dark Alliance's secret treasury. Even the higher-ups in the organization do not have the authority to use them privately.

This particular Soul Bead was left in the black market's treasury due to the unexpected invasion by the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan years ago.

Over the years, many within the Dark Alliance might have forgotten about the existence of this Soul Bead. However, judging from Book Mountain's True Monarch's reaction, it was evident that his soul aura was trapped within the bead.

Their subsequent conversation confirmed Meng Zhang's suspicions.

"Brother from Book Mountain, if I remember correctly, this Soul Bead contains the soul aura you left behind back then."

"Who would have thought that when you left that trace of soul aura, you were just an ordinary Gold Core cultivator? Today, you have become a Divine Ability-wielding Primordial Spirit True Monarch."

"Of course, with your current Cultivation Base, we cannot do anything to you just with that trace of soul aura within this Soul Bead."

"But don't forget, within the Dali Dynasty, there are experts proficient in curse techniques."

"If we were to deliver this Soul Bead to such a master, Brother from Book Mountain, can you guess what would happen?"

"I've heard that curse techniques are always mysterious and unpredictable. Even a Primordial Spirit True Monarch might meet a miserable end if they accidentally fall under its influence."

"Brother from Book Mountain, would you like to experience it firsthand?"

True Monarch White Crow wore a smug expression, thinking he had caught True Monarch Book Mountain in a desperate situation.

"What are you saying? We are fellow disciples with Brother from Book Mountain. How can we use such methods to threaten him?"

Dong Qiang, True Monarch, pretended to scold True Monarch White Crow and then spoke sincerely, "Brother from Book Mountain, rest assured, White Crow is always reckless with his words. He is just bluffing and will definitely not go that far."

"We are brothers; we won't resort to such despicable means against you."

"Those experts from the Dali Dynasty and their curse techniques, just forget about them. Don't take it too seriously."

Listening to Dong Qiang's reassurance, Book Mountain True Monarch remained silent for a while before speaking slowly.

"Dong Qiang, there's no need for you to say more. I understand your intentions; you just want to force me into submission, right?"

"Don't pretend to be a good person either. This Soul Bead has been in your possession for quite some time."

"You've been keeping this secret and haven't returned the Soul Bead to the organization, all for this moment, right?"

"I've always cherished the brotherhood among us, thinking that you would have some principles in your actions. Unexpectedly, you've been scheming against me all along, truly cunning."

After listening to Book Mountain True Monarch's accusations, True Monarch White Crow looked disdainful. A hint of embarrassment flashed across Dong Qiang True Monarch's face, followed by a look of cruelty.

"Brother from Book Mountain, since you refuse to give us face and insist on exposing everything, I won't say much either."

"In short, do you want to join us or not?"

"Oh, by the way, let me remind you, even though I'm not very proficient in curse techniques, I know a bit of it. With just this bit, along with this Soul Bead, I can still take away half of your life."

Book Mountain True Monarch's expression remained calm but with a touch of indignation as he spoke, "Dong Qiang, you don't need to be modest. Your proficiency in curse techniques is no longer a secret. Show me whatever means you have and let's see if I can withstand it."

This made Dong Qiang True Monarch fall silent, and True Monarch White Crow wanted to say something but was stopped by a gesture from Dong Qiang. Their goal was to bring Book Mountain True Monarch under their control and have his faction join theirs. They didn't want to escalate the situation unless absolutely necessary.

Book Mountain True Monarch was like a stubborn stone in a dung heap, difficult to deal with, leaving them with few options. In this situation, they planned to deal with third-party forces before engaging in a war with Red Pig True Monarch's group.

Without needing Dong Qiang True Monarch to say anything, True Monarch White Crow understood his intention and threw the Soul Bead toward him. Dong Qiang True Monarch held the Soul Bead firmly in his hand, feeling confident that he could control Book Mountain True Monarch.

Among the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs in the Jiuqu League's Dark Alliance branch, Book Mountain True Monarch was the youngest and achieved Primordial Spirit the latest. He always appeared indifferent to worldly disputes and rarely got involved in conflicts. Many people had hardly seen him take action, knowing his interest in reading was greater than anything else.

Dong Qiang True Monarch had known Book Mountain True Monarch for a long time and had some knowledge of his background. He knew that he was not someone easily swayed, which was why he had persistently tried to persuade him to join their side. Since Book Mountain True Monarch didn't listen to good advice, Dong Qiang decided to make him suffer a bit before considering other options.

True Monarch White Crow took a few steps forward, keeping a close eye on Book Mountain True Monarch to prevent any sudden moves. Dong Qiang True Monarch held the Soul Bead in his left hand and formed a hand seal with his right hand, rapidly chanting an incantation.

Inside the Soul Bead, there was not only Book Mountain True Monarch's soul aura but also the soul auras of the other cultivators who were affected by the spell when they were with him. Relying on his familiarity with Book Mountain True Monarch, Dong Qiang quickly identified his soul aura and began casting the curse using his proficiency in the art.

During this process, Dong Qiang felt uneasy as Book Mountain True Monarch remained motionless, seemingly allowing him to proceed without resistance. This attitude and response were completely unexpected.

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True Monarch White Crow stared at Book Mountain True Monarch with a mocking expression. He had long disliked this bookish fellow, finding him always pretending. Now that he was facing imminent death, he still acted calm and composed, but White Crow wondered who he was trying to impress.

Since Dong Qiang True Monarch had already taken action, he couldn't stop midway. He suppressed his doubts and continued casting the curse. In his view, no matter how strong Book Mountain True Monarch was, now that his vulnerability had been exposed, he couldn't resist the curse. Once affected by the curse, Book Mountain True Monarch would undoubtedly be severely wounded. Whether they captured or killed him afterward depended on their own choice.

Dong Qiang's Primordial Spirit power extended along the soul aura like a venomous snake, about to strike Book Mountain True Monarch's soul with the sinister curse.

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