Divine Emperor of Death

The Empress Hex Arachnid had absorbed Davis and Evelynn's expression and saw that they didn't overestimate themselves, making her satisfactorily nod her head.

"Almost everyone from the immortal world is here for that heaven-defying manual."

The Empress Hex Arachnid's expression became solemn as she focused her gaze on Evelynn, "However, I'm not here for such a thing. I'm here to make only one request of Evelynn, and that's to save my race from peril no matter what kind of sin they may have committed in their quest for survival."

Davis raised his brows, "In other words, you don't want your species to become extinct despite the heart of vengeance your race holds for the world."

"Precisely." The Empress Hex Arachnid majestically nodded.

The both of them turned to look at Evelynn. After all, it was her decision.

"I know that I have done something wrong to you. However, if you don't accept this request of mine, then I really can't place my hope on you, even if it's fate. Come back when you have the heart to accept my-"

"I will abide by my words." Evelynn indifferently answered, "However, where is Empress Hex Arachnid's sincerity? After causing me much harm, don't you think making me go through the trial is rather overreaching?"

The Empress Hex Arachnid couldn't help but giggle, "I can't allow you to take the inheritance without a trial for such a reason."

"Then-"

"However, I can see that you're plenty strong, having created a Supreme Immortal Rune from using the Unshackled Vicious Poison Canon in a short amount of time. In that case, there's no need for you to pass through the trial to take my immortal inheritance."

Evelynn perfunctorily nodded.

After all, since she had reached a prowess capable of battling above five levels above her base cultivation base, the sealing prowess of the trial's third eye will be unable to seal her cultivation and hence, cause practically no damage to her while she would be able to overcome the trial with ease.

She had already fulfilled the requirements of the Empress Hex Arachnid by just getting this strong, but she just wanted to check how far the Empress Hex Arachnid would go for her since she appeared rather protective.

"All is good," Davis smiled, "However, how are you going to be sure that your heart demon won't sneak into Evelynn's body again?"

"A blood essence contains the remnant will of its owner. Normally, you would have to just defeat, pacify or tame that remnant will in order to refine it, but for my blood, it's different. So as long as there's a single strand of remnant will remaining in my blood essence, I can influence or possess the target and resurrect using one of my Emperor-Tier species techniques that are available to none in my species, not even King-Tier Three-Eyed Chromatic Hex Arachnids in the history of my race."

"However, my heart demon that knows everything went ahead and used the secret species technique and almost completed the resurrection process if it weren't for being found halfway by you and Fiend Myria."

Davis raised his brows, "Why didn't you take action and save Evelynn?"

"I cannot. The technique was cast by my heart demon. I cannot interrupt it halfway or risk accidentally killing Evelynn altogether, not to mention that I haven't used this technique before, so how am I supposed to know how it would go? I could only guess with my meager ability that fell short of protecting my clan, and even then, it was doubtful if I could save Evelynn even after the resurrection was complete. That's why I said… it's embarrassing… just how many times are you two going to make me say it?"

Davis blinked at the blushing Empress Hex Arachnid as she lowered her head, her seductive charm at max that made him almost swoon.

If the Empress Hex Arachnid's words were true… then… she really was a pitiful existence targeted by everyone for her terrific ability, chased down till she contracted herself to the world master to gain a chance at peace for her clan, but her clan was also persecuted here and now, placed all her hope on Evelynn only be thwarted by her own heart demon.

However, his expression couldn't help but change as he stared at Empress Hex Arachnid.

"By any chance, were you planning on possessing Evelynn after she completely absorbed all or most of your blood?"

"Of course not." The Empress Hex Arachnid waved her hand in an amused way, "I'm bound by an unbreakable karmic chain. Even if I am ten times stronger than now… heh… forget about resurrecting and executing my plans, for I would be captured and killed once I appeared in the outside world. However, for my heart demon who wishes for pure destruction, such things are irrelevant."

Davis and Evelynn's hearts shook. Captured and killed?

That meant… the Fire Phoenix Mistress and Ice Phoenix Mistress were killed…? Not captured…?

"Oh? Are you two perhaps worried for me? How nice of you. Perhaps, it's the nicest thing that ever happened to me in my life."

The Empress Hex Arachnid displayed a bright smile which even stunned Evelynn, making her wonder if the Empress Hex Arachnid was not purposefully doing this to influence Davis.

However, seeing Emperor Hex Arachnid acting rather apologetic and shining brightly like a benevolent woman, a hint of realization finally hit Davis.

"To remain sane, you have pushed all your malice to your heart demon, didn't you?"

The Empress Hex Arachnid's smile disappeared, "That doesn't matter. All I expect is for Evelynn to save my clan from peril and safeguard it for ten million years."

Davis gawked, "Did you just casually add ten million years there?"

"Oh? Are you saying that Evelynn would protect my clan until she dies? How magnanimous." The Empress Hex Arachnid sweetly smiled.

"That-" Davis was just about to argue when Evelynn's voice echoed.

"I would." 

She raised her hand and touched her bosoms, "If you're truthful about your words and did not betray me, I would protect your clan. That was the word I gave you."

"Sigh…" The Empress Hex Arachnid heaved a sigh as she hung her head, "Why do I feel like I'm not the master of this immortal inheritance?"

"Fine, tell me how I can show you my sincerity since letting you inherit without a trial and informing you about your opponents doesn't seem to be enough."

"No." Evelynn shook her head, "Empress Hex Arachnid seemed to have misunderstood my words. I'm not expecting anything special as I just want you to clearly say that you don't hold any malice towards me."

The Empress Hex Arachnid stared at Evelynn for a while as silence pervaded. But then, she suddenly bowed.

"I, Hexena Xylusc, sincerely apologize for my careless behavior. I am aware that I arbitrarily broke the little bit of trust between us, causing you needless hardships. However, I swear that I have no malice towards you. Once again, I apologize."

Evelynn lightly smiled, "That's all I needed."

Even if Empress Hex Arachnid would not kneel even if killed, at least a bow is in need when displaying sincerity in apologizing, no? Moreover, she got Empress Hex Arachnid's name too in the apology, which made it all the more sincere, especially for an entity that dealt with karmic nature.

"I'll receive the inheritance and protect your clan as you please, Empress Hex Arachnid."

"Very well."

Both Evelynn and Hexena Xylusc smiled brightly after having reached an agreement, their bright and beautiful faces stunning Davis, causing him to narrow his eyes as he raised his hand.

"Wait a minute. Empress Hex Arachnid said that you were unable to stop your heart demon but also said that it could come out anytime it wanted. What will happen if you're unable to stop your heart demon from using that secret technique?"

"Even if I'm unable to stop my heart demon, worry not. Since Fiend Myria seems to be your ally, just ask her to cleanse Evelynn's blood with reincarnation energy. That should allow Evelynn to remain free of any deceptive plans hatched by my heart demon."

"Oh," Hearing Empress Hex Arachnid's explanation, Davis thought that he could use his own reincarnation energy then, but he didn't stop asking questions.

"Let's say we dealt with the possession risk from your blood essence. What about your soul essence? Isn't that a quick way to be possessed from the get-go instead of waiting for it to incubate and later show up in surprise?"

To Davis's constant questioning, Empress Hex Arachnid didn't seem tired of answering but raised her brows, wondering just how protective he was of her. Consequently, she shook her head.

"I cannot clear my heart demon, and consequently, can't provide my soul essence."

Davis gawked, "Then how could my Evelynn's soul grow powerful?"

"My blood could provide a bit of assistance in Soul Forging Cultivation, and if it's not enough, my treasury has many resources. I'll wait for Evelynn's growth as I seal myself in a monument in the inheritance spatial ring. It is where the names of my sisters and brethren lay to rest."

"Oh." Davis smiled, finally about to put his questioning to rest when Empress Hex Arachnid followed.

"However, there is a catch. After I seal myself, my heart demon would most likely take over. She might try to come out and destroy every one of you within a hundred years. However, if Evelynn is ever able to reach the Immortal King Stage within that time, then she should be able to suppress the malice and resentment in my soul with her own power and will."

"That's not a problem." Davis shot a look at Evelynn, causing her to smile confidently.

"Since that's the case, follow me. I'll hand Evelynn over the inheritance after she absorbs my true essence blood."

Davis and Evelynn nodded, following the Empress Hex Arachnid deep into the palace.