The Man’s Decree

“Sir, may I know what's the point of setting these tests to evaluate my body?” Jared asked.

He was, without a doubt, utterly clueless about why the elder of Archaic Body cultivators was so intent on assessing his physical performance.

“Didn't you want me to help you destroy my brother?” the elder replied.

“Yes, but didn't you also mention that your powers will be greatly reduced once you leave your world and that you won't be able to defeat him?”

“Yes, I did say that. However, there's a way for me to leave my world and still retain all my powers.”

In an instant, everything fell into place for Jared. “Sir, are you planning to possess my body?”

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of us would be controlling your body simultaneously, and there's no way we'd be my brother's match! Therefore, what we need is a perfect fusion. Only then can our consciousness and thoughts merge as one. Don't worry... When everything's over, and you can free yourself from this realm, my soul remnant will automatically disappear. I can't leave this place unless I restore my physical body, possess or merge with a person. Do you trust me?” he explained as he stared calmly

would readily agree to. After all, Jared would still have control over

physical appearance, Jared would lose control over everything else, so it was no surprise

time to think about it,” the elder added before walking into the hall to wait for Jared's decision. As he watched the elder's retreating figure, Jared finally gritted his teeth and spoke up. “All right. I agree,

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“You must be willing to go through with this and not harbor a single ounce of resistance. Otherwise, we won't be able to merge as one. You see... My divine soul has weakened a lot over the years, so there's no way I can forcefully fuse with another body. I need your full cooperation,” he explained, eager to know if the latter was really willing to carry out the

Jared answered with a firm nod. “I'll leave my body

You'll feel some discomfort during the merging process...” the elder said before gently placing a finger between