Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 1337

Chapter 1337 Negotiation & Action

'Life Stealing Technique?' Paragon Jimin thought before realizing the latter was talking about his [Existence Stealing Spell]. Jimin hesitated after hearing this request. His technique was not unique since he knew there were different ways to achieve the same effect. However, he has gotten away with it for so many years due to his Dao.

Thievery is a minor Dao, meaning most people do not expect much from it, given its unpopularity or unknownness. Because of this unfamiliarity, people haven't figured out his technique. If more people started using this technique, its effects would be reduced.

'I agree with your request, but only you can use it,' Paragon Jimin decided.

'That's not possible,' Wang Wei replied. He needed to use it for his Fate Guards. Although he would fuse it with his own technique, he did not want any restrictions on its utilization. 'I understand your reservation, but after today, many people will know about your Dao; they will be precautious, so if you don't update that technique, most of your other identities will be discovered.'

Jimin was quiet. He knew Wang Wei was correct. He sighed. 'Fine. What else?'

'Secondly, I need you to sacrifice yourself to curse one of these people,' Wang Wei stated.

'I thought you came to rescue me,' Paragon Jimin sneered.

'I do, but how I do it is up to me.'

'And how is this saving me?'

'Let's not play useless mind games,' Wang Wei continued. 'With a clever person like you, I'm sure you anticipated, to some extent, how dangerous becoming a Paragon in the current political climate would be. So, I'm willing to bet all my wealth that one of your [True Avatars] has a peak Empyrean Cultivation Realm. So, even if you die, that Avatar would not take long to return to the Paragon Realm.'

Paragon Jimin was briefly quiet. His mind remembered the first time he had met that young man. He knew the latter was extraordinary, and he even predicted the latter might be the [Chosen One] that would end this era.

Paragon Jimin sighed. 'You're right. However, if being rescued required me to abandon this body, what's the point of you helping me? I can just do it myself.'

'Try it.'

'Excuse me?'

'I say try to end your life to see if you can,' Wang Wei reiterated. Jimin's heart skipped a beat as if he thought of something. He observed his opponent briefly before a look of determination flashed in his eyes. His fighting became more reckless while his soul was brewing to explode itself.

"Have you become impatient, or did you realize something?" Time Eater suddenly said. He waved his hand, and Jimin's preparation to blow himself was dismissed. "Well, it doesn't matter either way." The group continued besieging him while Time Eater continued to trace the latter's Time Mark. The process should have ended by now, but Jimin's destiny was working extra hard to keep him alive.

'Do you see now?' Wang Wei said.

'Fine, I agree with your terms,' Jimin said. Although he tried to remain calm, Wang Wei could sense the anger in his tone. It was understandable. Jimin had just reached the pinnacle of his life, and he suffered such humiliation immediately afterward.

'Excellent,' he uttered. 'You only need to sign this contract, and I'll hold these people long enough to buy you time to cast the curse.'

Jimin looked at the binding contract in his Sea of Consciousness, and his lips twitched. With this contract, he couldn't go back on his words or use Wang Wei as bait to escape. There is no honor among thieves, so why would he easily keep his word? Unfortunately, Wang Wei never trusted him — especially after knowing what his Dao was.

Paragon Jimin swiftly read every corner of the contract and frowned; 'What is this clause about erasing my memory? Are you trying to take advantage of my situation?'

'Calm down,' Wang Wei replied. 'I need you to use a specific Curse Technique on the target, and I don't want this technique to flow out. The clause is just a precaution.'

'Can't you change it to me never distributing your technique?'

'No,' Wang Wei was adamant. Paragon Jimin pondered briefly. 'What if I refuse to sign this?'