Ding Hu's past

These people were really retards, any treasure of heaven and earth has some sort of defense mechanism, in many forms.

The reason Long Chen did not enter was that he wanted to use these people to probe. If they couldn't get it then he would enter and if they did get it he would just have to snatch it.

"Brat I just woke up, what the fuck did you do to these creatures or fiends whatever you call them" The Yama Emperor's untimely voice broke Long Chen's concentration.

"Old man what do you think ?"

The Yama emperor fell silent for a moment.

"Brat are you from the immortal realm ?"

The Yama emperor spoke in a small cautious voice.

"Haha you are not completely dumb "

The Yama emperor felt conflicted, he wanted to beg for Long Chen's assistance but he simply couldn't put his pride down.

"I am a reincarnated individual if that makes you feel better"

Long Chen knew what he was thinking so he made him feel better.

"Old man lemme ask you this what's your current situation like ?"

"Huh, what do you mean ?"

"Currently you are in my sea of consciousness which isn't even in function yet, you do cultivate like a ghost and can be let out but only temporarily considering the fact that you are under my thumb"

The Yama emperor grumbled lightly but did not deny.

"Now lemme ask you this, are you happy with this situation ?"

"Why are you asking this brat "

"Listen old man what I am presenting to you is an opportunity,

You could ignore what I say and drift through life with mediocrity maybe I will even help you revive one day but without me how far you think you can go."

"Tch brat doesn't dream of this old master submitting to a brat who hasn't even grown his pubic hear"

The Yama emperor growled in a threatening voice.

"Well pardon me then"

Long Chen replied in a light tone, not mad at all

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"Hey Poison did you comprehend the intent"

"Yes" Poison answered in a low voice but his face showed he was hesitating over something finally a determined expression came across his face.

"Long Chen I need a favor. I want your help to kill Yun Gou. If we can do that I can agree to any of your requests I will share my cultivation method, treasure, and everything I own"

An expression of hatred and malevolence spread across his face when he thought of Yun Gou.

Long Chen pondered for a moment before replying.

"It's not any of my business but you mind sharing what's your history with Yun Gou. I may be able to help you"

After that Long Chen bit on his tongue.

"I can swear a Dao oath that I can even revive a dead person for you"

Long Chen was not lying reviving a mortal person was possible for an immortal.

Hearing this Poison's eyes widened for a moment, he opened his mouth but he could not say anything for a good while and his voice started choking.

He then hurriedly nodded

"Alright, I will tell you so my real name is Ding Hu I come from Firmanent city's Ding Clan…

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In the Ding Clan training ground

A couple of boys were beating a little girl.

"Hey stop why are you beating her stop " Suddenly they heard a little boy shouting at them and quickly made their way.

"Young master this little servant girl has no respect for us "

"Yes young master please teach her"

"Alright I will see to it also next time don't be so vicious we are members of the same clan"

Ding Hu smiled adorably but naively.

After everyone left, Ding Hu saw that the little girl was holding onto a piece of shiny jade and tears were flowing from her eyes as she defended it.

"Hey it's okay they are gone now what's your name"

The little girl saw his earnest expression and eventually answered.

"Ding Yunfei"

"Ahh, you are the late third elders' daughter, right? let's get you healed up and from now on don't worry nobody will bully you.

The third elder was a great man this is the least I could do for him"

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A small boy and girl about, around the age of 8 were huddled together in bed.

"Yunfei eat this fruit" The little boy happily passed a fruit to the little girl.

"Young master I don't deserve this "The girl rejected the fruit.

"What you deserve this and also call me big brother, what young master"

Saying that the boy lightly shoved the fruit in the young girl's mouth.

"If you don't eat it that means you don't like me"

Listening to the boy the girl panicked but eventually yielded she slowly nibbled on the fruit.

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A young teenager is practicing in the playground with many of his peers.

His strength seems to be sorely lacking as compared to others.

"Tch the son of the patriarch is really second rate"

"Young master Hu you better stop your poetry and focus on this"

"Hey don't blame the young master maybe he will grow up to be a male geisha"

A bunch of young boys dressed in luxurious clothes, presumably the descendants of upper echelons is mocking him.

"How dare you a bunch of mongrels mock young master"

Before the laughter even got over a young girl ferociously attacked everyone.

When she was done all there was left was a pile of bodies.

If she wasn't afraid of the consequences she would make them regret being born.

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"I was the young clan master all my clansmen were fierce warriors but I under my mother's upbringing was gentle and kind.

Ding Yunfei was the opposite she was the bastard daughter of a late elder always behaving unyielding fighting everyone.

A lot of people despised her as they felt she did not have the qualification to be a direct lineal descendant of our clan."

When talking about Yunfei there was a rare smile on poison's scary face.

"Time passed, we grew up, I did not have much talent and because of my nature, I was despised by a lot of people.

Due to the passing of my mother my father also grew a bit distant from me.

Initially, most elders were also very dissatisfied with Yunfei.

The 2 of us fell in love and were the only support for each other.

Although I remained the same, Yunfei grew up to be a swan she was the most beautiful girl in the city her talent for cultivation for off the charts for our clan.

Even I sometimes wondered if Yunfei will ever leave me.

Boy oh boy was I wrong she became the best woman a man can ask for.

She fiercely supported me pulling a lot of the elders into my faction.

Then the tragedy happened.

One of the elders who knew of Yun Gou lured him into the city.

He was instantly head over heels for her and demanded her to be made his concubine.

She fiercely refused which led to a massacre.

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A boy and a girl were running in a dark forest the girl was profusely bleeding but had a content smile on her face.

The boy had tears flowing it looked like he had lost his soul.

"Ding hu listen to me" Yunfei spoke in a small voice.

"Yunfei don't worry I-I will save you believe me"

"Ding Hu listen to me I never said this but getting to know you were the best thing that ever happened to me.

As a child, you were the sun of my life all my hard work was for your sake.

Don't feel guilty I regret nothing I just hope if there is a next life we can be together again" Saying that a rare gentle smile shown on her face.

Saying that she fell from this world.

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When Ding Hu was done with this story his body was fiercely shaking.

His eyelids were violently flapping

Long Chen was also moved by this story and made up his mind to help the guy.

"Ding Hu I Long Chen can swear a Dao oath that I am capable of reviving Yunfei the moment I step into to peak of this world.

Now listen do you wish to follow me I can assure you limitless power.

Where you can not only destroy Yun Gou but also destroy his family.

The price is your loyalty do you accept."

Long Chen said in a serious tone he was releasing a pressure which even suffocated ding hu

Ding Hu did not hesitate before kneeling down.

"I Ding Hu solemnly swear that I pledge my eternal loyalty to Long Chen unless he goes back on his word may the heavens smite me if I lie"

One man standing and one man kneeling beside a magma lake created a unique scene It looked like a devil making a deal with a mortal.

Even the fiery winds got fiercer as if welcoming the birth of a new era in the world.

Long Chen passed him the Nine-Headed Poison serpent art.

Along with Myriad Poison Physique art for the body

All the information was eventually digested by Ding Hu.

"This this is-"

"Don't fret these are heaven-grade cultivation methods for both your essence qi and body.

What you normally use is degrading for your body and damage your foundation take it really slow with these 2 arts.

Your body is naturally inclined towards poison you must really comprehend these arts as well.

But first, we are gonna have to cripple your Essene art alright ?".

Ding Hu nodded he had a new spirit in his eyes and untold determination waved in his eyes.

His respect and trust for Long Chen also increased because not only did he have such an amazing method.

But he also gave them away so easily showing his great resolve.

Long Chen was also quite satisfied with his new subordinate.

He also decided that he would do his best to bring talented people under his fort in the form of disciples, subordinates, and even wives.

This would generate both power and influence for him.

"All alright enough of the mushy talk time for some payback with these guys"

Saying that Long Chen showed a sadistic smile.