Yang Qi could sense that Hailan still wanted to do something to him. However, she didnt touch the destiny of the empire to notify Proud Heaven of his presence.

Considering that she was the empress, she could do that very easily if she wanted to.

If Proud Heaven was alerted to his presence, he would need to flee immediately. And if Proud Heaven found out about the back door in the Myriad Worlds Monarch Chart, he would definitely do everything possible to close it up. In fact, he might even uncover the truth about King Immortal-Slayer. Because of that, Yang Qi had to be very careful in how he dealt with Hailan.

As such, he resorted to trickery.

Well, Yang Qi? Did I get it all right? Hailan chuckled coldly. Dont fool yourself. I know how wily and mischievous you are, and that you love fooling people. But youre crazy if you think thatll work on me.

I'm not fooling you. If I help you reach the half-Annulled level, then the two of us can accomplish a lot together. Yang Voidprime has already joined me. You see, he was tricked, and fell into a trap in which they tried to extract his fateless power. However, I helped him, so now he's on my side. If he dies, his fateless power will instantly be transferred to me, and Ill become a true Fateless One.

Oh, so thats your plan, Hailan said, looking surprised. Although, that doesnt have anything to do with me.

Yang Qi sighed. How can you say that? Yang Voidprime is still your man. Are you really willing to just watch him die?

If he dies, he dies. So what? And Proud Heavens going to die as well.

You really dont care if Yang Voidprime dies? Yang Qi shook his head.

What does his death have to do with me? she replied. I'm under Proud Heavens control right now. And you're trying to con me as well. Youve talked a lot here, but you still havent explained how you're going to help me reach the half-Annulled level. And if it involves me somehow trying to get Yang Voidprimes fateless energy for you, forget about it.

My plan has nothing to do with fateless energy. Besides, that fateless energy wouldn't do any good for you. No, my plan involves something else entirely. That said, itll take some work on your part as well. Yang Qi waved his hand, and a golden stream of light emerged, taking the form of an imp, pulsing with a most terrifying aura. What if I gave you this?

Whats that? Hailan's eyes suddenly went wide. That's the God Legion Seal. That's what fueled your growth, helping you rise from the impure lands to the immortal worlds, then from there to the god world. Thats how you founded your kingdom, and without it, you wouldn't be where you are right now. And you're just going to give it to me? Youre obviously trying to pull some kind of trick.

Its not a trick. At least not completely. The Sovereign Lord left this thing behind, and I'm convinced that hes still alive, out there hiding somewhere, watching the god world and waiting for the right moment to return. And because the God Legion Seal is his, hell definitely use it to track me down. Why do you think I've held back from reaching the half-Annulled level? Did you really think it's because I'm unable to? It's because Ive forsaken the God Legion Seal. I dont want it in me, because itll make it possible for the Sovereign Lord to possess me. However, I dont mind giving it to you. You can assimilate it and push your cultivation base to the most boundless heights. What do you say? You can look at it if you want to.

He tossed it toward her, and the golden imp became a streak of light that landed right on her palm.

Hailan drew on some of her daoist techniques, causing an immense wave of power to wash over the God Legion Seal.

As the empress, I command the will of the empire to cleanse this thing! Instantly, the destiny of the empire converged on the God Legion Seal, causing it to shine with dazzling light. Immediately, Hailan could sense the grandeur of the legion of gods, and the immense might of the Sovereign Lord.

A few hours passed, but nothing else happened.

Hailan hadnt yet assimilated it. Are you really giving me the God Legion Seal, Yang Qi? Its not trapped or anything?

Like I said, the God Legion Seal is amazing, and it helped me a lot, but in the end, it still puts me in danger because of the Sovereign Lord. And it will be dangerous for you as well. If you assimilate it, you have a one hundred percent chance of reaching the half-Annulled level. However, later on down the line, the Sovereign Lord will come for you. So you have to be very careful. And now Ill tell you something else: although Proud Heaven devoured King Immortal-Slayer, he didnt get rid of him completely. And that was a big mistake. One day, when the essence of the god world isnt there to watch over Proud Heaven, King Immortal-Slayer is going to make a comeback.

Yang Qi was telling the truth. However, it was bait, or more precisely, a trap. Yang Qi had long since abandoned the God Legion Seal, choosing to become stronger on his own merits instead. And he was just waiting to see if Hailan would actually devour the seal.

Based on all that, it seems you really are telling the truth, she said.

Given how intelligent you are, I don't think youre the kind of person who would fall for tricks. What do you think? Take the poison, or not? Its up to you. Either way, I dont want it anymore. I dont want the karma. You can give it to someone else, or even just throw it away. I dont care. From now on, I dont want to have anything to do with the Sovereign Lord.

Oh? Dont worry, I wont be giving this to anyone else. She laughed. I can accept karma like this, if that's what it takes to reach the half-Annulled level. If Proud Heaven can devour King Immortal-Slayer, then I can devour the Sovereign Lord, assuming he comes for me. By the way, what about the Halls of Heaven? Why not give them to me as well?

I already gave them to someone else, Yang Qi replied coldly. Hailan was obviously fishing for information, but he wasnt going to give it to her. As for who it is, youll have to find out on your own.

She chuckled coldly. You think I dont know who it is? Its obviously the Invincible Dugu.

Good guess, Yang Qi replied. Youre right, I gave them to the Invincible Dugu. The Invincible Dynasty is now linked with my Sage Monarch Empire. I'm giving them the resources they need to solidify their empire and grow their destiny.

I guessed that some time ago, she said with a sneer. Seems to me youre getting nervous. You cant reach the half-Annulled level, so youre working with the Invincible Dugu. Sadly, thats asking a tiger for its skin. Maybe he was your Master in the impure lands, but personal relationships like that dont matter when you reach our level. Youre plotting against him, arent you? To him, the Halls of Heaven are poison, and even though he knows it, he can't help himself. Well played, Yang Qi. Youre in such danger that youre grasping at whatever straws lay about. Youre even going so far as to get rid of the Halls of Heaven and the God Legion Seal. What about the Mahtm Jade? Are you getting rid of that as well? Are you really going to rely solely on yourself to achieve your breakthroughs?

I am. Once I free myself from everything else, Ill be strong on my own merits. And that means you have a chance to take the God Legion Seal. Are you going to assimilate it or not?

I am. Unlike you, I dont feel the need to give up on everything. And did you really think I'm scared of the Sovereign Lord? Hes half-Annulled, but not truly half-Annulled. And I have a chance to reach the true half-Annulled level.

And what about the two of us working together against Proud Heaven, with the God Legion Seal being my down payment.

Down payment? All youre doing is giving me a catastrophe in the waiting. In any case, yes, Ill work with you. But first, I need to be in the half-Annulled level. Theres no time to waste.

Alright, Ill help you, Yang Qi said.

No thanks. I'm not going to fall for your tricks. Ill assimilate the God Legion Seal on my own, without any help from you. Watch.

She waved her hand, and a stream of vital energy flew out. Out-of-Body Incarnation: Soul of the Ancestor God!

All of a sudden, a mighty figure appeared behind her, which reached out and grabbed the God Legion Seal, instantly causing it to melt.

The legendary Soul of the Ancestor God?! he said, shocked.

Thats right. The Soul of the Ancestor God is the actual soul of the ancestor of all gods, which existed before the god world came to be. The ancestor of all gods isnt a person, but rather a conglomeration of vital energy. Although it didnt exist at the ultimate beginning, after encountering certain almighty entities, that vital energy turned into a god. And this is the Soul of the Ancestor God! Hailan threw her head back and laughed. I bet you never guessed this would happen, did you, Yang Qi?