CHAPTER 1046: CHAPTER 1043: THE DEAL

"You are..."

"The Undying Night Emperor!"

White Bone Dharma was incredulous.

He never imagined that after sleeping for endless ages, he would see this old rival again!

Rumble ————

At this moment, a change occurred at White Bone Dharma’s Crow Grave.

The earthy grave parted to the sides, revealing a monk with six scars on his head, sitting cross-legged. His upper body was enveloped in golden light, exuding a strong Buddha nature.

But beneath him was a completely different scene.

His lower body had no flesh, only white bones.

Demonic Qi swirled above the white bones.

This was the true form of White Bone Dharma!

Ye Xuan revealed his identity, shaking White Bone Dharma to the core, so much so that even his true form couldn’t help but emerge.

But White Bone Dharma was quite aware that on Ye Xuan’s body lay the power of the Taixu Ancient Gods. If he stepped out of Crow Grave, he could be instantly killed by Ye Xuan.

White Bone Dharma was very clear about this.

So, although his true form was revealed, White Bone Dharma had no intention of leaving Crow Grave.

As long as he didn’t leave Crow Grave, he would not die.

"Emperor Ye, our past grievances remain unresolved. Do you intend to add another?"

White Bone Dharma coldly stared at Ye Xuan and said in a deep voice.

Ye Xuan smiled calmly and said, "For me, it was resolved the moment you were suppressed in Crow Grave."

"In my eyes, you’ve always been nothing more than a mere rubble."

"You!" White Bone Dharma was ablaze with fury inside.

But he also knew that, although he regarded Ye Xuan as a rival, in the eyes of the Undying Night Emperor, he was nothing.

Still, hearing Ye Xuan say that, a fire burned in White Bone Dharma’s heart.

Rumble!

"Sir!"

At that moment, the nearby battle was nearing its end, and Daoist Zi Guan ultimately could not withstand the East Emperor’s suppression, once again calling out to White Bone Dharma for aid.

White Bone Dharma saw that and coldly said, "East Emperor, I spared you once before. If you dare suppress Zi Guan, I won’t spare you."

Hearing this, the East Emperor laughed wildly and said, "With the Night Emperor here, who do you think you are?"

With the Night Emperor as a backer, the East Emperor no longer feared White Bone Dharma.

Moreover, he had followed the Night Emperor here specifically to deal with White Bone Dharma; how could he spare Zi Guan over a few threats from White Bone Dharma?

White Bone Dharma’s gaze was incomparably grim.

This guy dared to be so arrogant!

"Night Emperor, what relation do you have with them? Why aid them?" White Bone Dharma’s eyes returned to Ye Xuan, asking in a deep voice.

"No real relation, I just dislike you more in comparison." Ye Xuan grinned, speaking casually.

These words made White Bone Dharma clench his teeth in anger.

So, all along, you can’t stand me?!

White Bone Dharma suppressed his fury and said in a deep voice, "If there are any transactions with them, you need not do this. I’ve been here longer than they have and know more. Why not set aside our grudges and become allies, what do you think?"

Ye Xuan grabbed White Bone Dharma, his expression calm, and looked down at him, speaking slowly, "You want to plead for mercy, don’t you?"

White Bone Dharma: "..."

After a while, White Bone Dharma said somewhat depressively, "Consider it that way."

Ye Xuan released White Bone Dharma, letting him fall onto the grave, and said slowly, "Bring me those White Bone Beads, and also, go retrieve the Giant Spirit Sky-Pillar Crow Grave for me."

Upon hearing this, White Bone Dharma nodded without hesitation, "Agreed."

Buzz ————

In the next moment, from White Bone Dharma’s true form, a string of prayer beads floated up.

Those beads were remarkably imbued with Buddha nature, but they were made of small white bone skulls, each the size of a palm, clearly crafted through a Secret Technique.

Buddha and demon coexisted.

This was the greatest achievement of White Bone Dharma.

Although he never carried Tian Ming, he ruled an era.

These White Bone Beads were his True Artifact.

So although White Bone Dharma gave them over readily, inside he was bleeding.

Without the White Bone Beads, his power would diminish significantly.

"Night Emperor!"

Beside him, the East Emperor’s expression changed slightly.

He hadn’t expected Ye Xuan to strike a deal with White Bone Dharma.

Ye Xuan raised his hand, indicating for the East Emperor not to say more.

The East Emperor could only hold his tongue, though he was somewhat displeased, venting it on Zi Guan.

Poor Daoist Zi Guan ended up collateral damage, suppressed by the East Emperor and eventually fell into slumber.

Seeing this, White Bone Dharma’s gaze turned fiercely cold.

Zi Guan was a powerful subordinate he had tamed, and now being suppressed by the East Emperor angered him greatly.

If not for the Night Emperor backing the East Emperor, he would have immediately acted to eliminate him.

The East Emperor naturally sensed the gaze from White Bone Dharma, coldly returning it.

White Bone Dharma ignored the East Emperor and instead looked at Ye Xuan, saying, "Night Emperor, just wait here for an hour while I retrieve the Giant Spirit Sky-Pillar Crow Grave."

"You aren’t thinking of escaping, are you?" the East Emperor said mockingly.

White Bone Dharma glanced at the East Emperor and said dismissively, "Suspecting an upright man with a petty mind."

The East Emperor laughed, "A killer like White Bone Dharma can speak words fit for a Confucian?"

White Bone Dharma replied, "Stop spouting nonsense; do you want to die?"

The East Emperor calmly replied, "Go ahead and try."

White Bone Dharma was about to say more, but felt a piercing cold gaze without looking; it was undoubtedly from the Undying Night Emperor.

Withdrawing his gaze, White Bone Dharma snorted coldly, "If you don’t believe, you can come along."

White Bone Dharma looked at Ye Xuan, saying, "Night Emperor, you decide."

Emperor Mo and the East Emperor both looked towards Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan said quietly, "You have no more than a time span of three marks."

White Bone Dharma nodded, "No problem!"

After speaking, he glanced at the East Emperor as if to say, see what true wisdom is.

The East Emperor’s gaze darkened, watching as White Bone Dharma flew away from the ancient grave, disappearing from sight.

"Night Emperor, is there no chance he’s planning to run?" the East Emperor voiced his worry.

"I’m sure the Night Emperor already has a plan," Emperor Mo mused thoughtfully.

"He won’t escape; my husband can use the White Bone Beads to destroy his true form directly," Zhou Youwei suddenly said in an ancient language.

Both the East Emperor and Emperor Mo were startled.

Zhou Youwei smiled slightly, looked at Ye Xuan, and gently asked, "Husband, am I right?"

Fiddling with the White Bone Beads in his hand, Ye Xuan nodded slightly, "Correct."

"This..."

Emperor Mo and the East Emperor were somewhat shocked.

Was such a method possible?

Even though White Bone Dharma’s true form hadn’t left Crow Grave yet.

"Some taboos can be broken," Ye Xuan said cryptically.