The Lord of Death's gaze seemed to hold a hint of reminiscence, and an indelible complexity.
Jiang Li felt as if his entire being was laid bare, with not a single secret left undiscovered.
Though she harbored no malice, Jiang Li still felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles, as though facing a peerless empress.
Such a gaze from a forbidden realm powerhouse was truly terrifying.
As if noticing Jiang Li's unease, the Lord of Death slowly retracted her imposing aura.
As her aura receded, the aloof and commanding demeanor she exuded gradually dissipated.
She became like a neighboring elder sister, and though shrouded in mist, a gentle softness could still be felt.
"Sit, I wish to make a deal with you!"
The Lord of Death waved her right hand gently, and a soft chair formed from peach blossoms materialized beside Jiang Li.
Jiang Li made no ceremony, and sat down directly, feeling the Lord of Death's goodwill.
"May I ask what kind of transaction Senior wishes to make?" Jiang Li asked after sitting down.
He truly hadn't expected such a terrifying being, to go through so much trouble, merely to strike a deal with him.
"First, try this peach blossom wine!" The Lord of Death's voice was ethereal and melodious, giving Jiang Li an extremely gentle feeling.
As the Lord of Death finished speaking, a jade table appeared out of thin air before Jiang Li.
Upon the jade table sat a silver wine cup, filled with peach blossom wine that exuded a rich and captivating fragrance.
Looking at the peach blossom wine before him, emitting such a strong aroma, Jiang Li felt as though his soul were about to ascend.
Just the scent alone seemed to allow his soul to undergo a significant transformation.
"Senior, then I shall respectfully accept your offer!" Jiang Li picked up the wine cup before him and drained it in one gulp.
The moment the peach blossom wine touched his lips, Jiang Li felt his soul immersed in an incredibly warm environment.
A sense of fragrant intoxication permeated Jiang Li's entire body.
Jiang Li's [Tai Ling Ju Shen Jue] circulated to its utmost, continuously absorbing the terrifying power from the peach blossom wine.
Jiang Li felt groggy, his spiritual power increasing wildly and explosively.
After an unknown period, Jiang Li finally regained his senses, discovering that his Divine Sense Master realm had broken through to the Saint intermediate stage.
This peach blossom wine was truly potent.
Jiang Li swallowed, a single cup had allowed his Divine Sense Master realm to advance by a small tier.
"Thank you for the peach blossom wine, Senior!" Jiang Li took a deep breath and then thanked the Lord of Death.
"Is it delicious?" the Lord of Death continued to ask, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
Jiang Li blinked. Was it delicious?
"Senior, this peach blossom wine is the most delicious thing I have ever tasted!" Jiang Li declared, his tone filled with conviction.
Upon hearing Jiang Li's words, the Lord of Death seemed to fall into a daze.
The Lord of Death felt as if she had returned to that time, when someone similarly sat amidst a peach grove, savoring the peach blossom wine she had brewed...
The same tone, the same answer... no... impossible, I saw him perish with my own eyes... the Lord of Death murmured inwardly, it must be my delusion...
In a mere moment, a multitude of thoughts flashed through the Lord of Death's mind.
Before long, the Lord of Death regained her composure, suppressing her inner thoughts, and once again became like a world-dominating empress.
"Now let's discuss our transaction. I want you to destroy the Samsara Divine Hall!" The Lord of Death took a deep breath and spoke directly.
Jiang Li: ??????
Destroy the Samsara Divine Hall... Is she joking?
"Senior, are you referring to the Samsara Divine Hall in the Central Continent?" Jiang Li asked.
The Lord of Death nodded and said indifferently, "You have learned their Samsara Immortal Scripture and killed their people. No matter where you go, they will be watching you!"
Upon hearing the Lord of Death's words, Jiang Li fell silent.
What she said was indeed true. Even if he joined the Primordial Demon Sect, he would still be targeted by them.
The Primordial Demon Sect might provide him with a powerful background, but they couldn't protect him at all times.
There would always be times when they couldn't reach him.
He still needed the subsequent cultivation methods of the [Samsara Immortal Scripture], which he would also have to obtain from them.
"Furthermore, if you have the opportunity to touch upon the Emperor realm in the future, they will be an obstacle you cannot circumvent!" the Lord of Death continued.
The Emperor realm... Jiang Li's heart sank. The Samsara Divine Hall...
"Senior, with my current strength, it is still somewhat difficult to destroy the Samsara Divine Hall..." Jiang Li began.
Jiang Li was supremely confident in his talent, but destroying such a colossal force was still rather challenging for him at his current strength.
"It's for when you have that capability. I don't expect you to destroy them all now!" the Lord of Death replied.
Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief. When he has the capability, then it would be no problem.
In any case, he would eventually have to face the Samsara Divine Hall.
So, let's do it...
"Senior, I agree to the transaction!" Jiang Li stated.
The Lord of Death nodded and said, "This is the subsequent part of the [Samsara Immortal Scripture]. Consider it a portion of your reward in advance. After you destroy the Samsara Divine Hall, you may seek me out again, and I will provide you with a reasonable subsequent reward!"
With that, the Lord of Death waved her right hand, and a golden spiritual light entered Jiang Li's mind.
The subsequent part of the [Samsara Immortal Scripture]! Jiang Li's eyes lit up.
He hadn't expected this Lord of Death to possess the subsequent cultivation methods of the [Samsara Immortal Scripture].
As the golden spiritual light entered, Jiang Li's mind was enveloped by countless abstruse and profound messages.
These messages were precisely the subsequent cultivation methods of the [Samsara Immortal Scripture], covering everything from the Saint King realm to the Great Emperor realm, without any omissions.
The [Samsara Immortal Scripture] within his body seemed to be nourished, emitting joyous energy and erupting with mysterious power.
Jiang Li's body was enveloped by endless Samsara energy, and golden spiritual light flickered within him.
These messages were too vast, and even with Jiang Li's Saint intermediate stage Divine Sense Master realm, it was difficult to digest.
After an unknown period, Jiang Li finally assimilated all the information in his mind.
A powerful force flowed within Jiang Li's body.
Jiang Li felt his physical condition reach its optimal state. Although his realm had not advanced, the completion of his cultivation technique had still brought him immense benefits.
"You can have Ye Tian as well. I believe he will be of considerable use to you!" the Lord of Death said slowly, her beautiful eyes flickering with a strange light.