Chapter 1005: Waiting for You Through Endless Ages

"I only received a message from my clansmen. I didn't know such a terrifying monster was hidden here, Father. What exactly is the origin of this thing? I've never heard of it!"

Qin Qipeng looked towards Qin Changqing.

Qin Changqing stared in the direction where the flesh-and-blood monster had disappeared, saying nothing, but his brows gradually furrowed.

On the distant ground, the remnants of flesh and blood continued to writhe. They had not lost their vitality from being crushed by Qin Qishuo; instead, they seemed even more bizarre.

"Nuwa, don't you find this thing somewhat familiar?"

Bodhi swept his gaze across the surrounding world of flesh and blood as he slowly asked.

Nuwa frowned and also nodded slightly. "I seem to sense an aura here similar to those strange insects… Could it be that this thing also comes from the world beyond the heavens?"

The world beyond the heavens!

Hearing this, everyone's hearts were shocked.

However, before they could speak further, a sudden change occurred.

"Your Majesty, move aside quickly!"

Bodhi suddenly looked at the ground beneath Qin Changqing's feet, letting out a startled cry as he transformed into a streak of light and swiftly rushed to aid him.

Seeing this, the others were also startled, flashing over from all directions.

Just as Bodhi gave the warning, two fleshy tendrils suddenly sprouted from beneath Qin Changqing's feet, instantly wrapping around his ankles. Their tips transformed into sharp spikes, viciously stabbing into Qin Changqing's flesh.

This change was too sudden. Even a Heavenly Venerate might not have reacted in time, let alone Qin Changqing, who was currently only at the God Emperor Realm.

Although Qin Changqing constantly had protective Divine Power circulating around him and wore precious armor, these two fleshy tendrils were completely different from the flesh-and-blood monster that had attacked Qin Qipeng earlier. Each tentacle displayed a crystalline, blood-red color like glass, surrounded by a bizarre aura. Qin Changqing's protective Divine Power and armor only blocked them for a moment before being instantly pierced, stabbing into his flesh.

Qin Changqing's pupils instantly dilated. He could feel that as the fleshy tendrils pierced in, something seemed to have entered his body, rapidly burrowing upward, as if heading straight for his Spiritual Platform.

"What is this thing!"

Qin Changqing, having lost his usual composure, now wore a look of horror. He swiftly mobilized his Divine Power, trying to expel the foreign object from his body. However, this thing seemed utterly unaffected by his Divine Power, directly breaking through its blockade and continuing its charge.

"Your Majesty, do not panic! This old man will help you!"

Seeing Qin Changqing in trouble, the others panicked as well. Bodhi and Nuwa both flashed forward, each grabbing one of Qin Changqing's arms, channeling their magic power to help expel the foreign object.

But it was already too late!

This thing burrowed too fast. In the blink of an eye, it had already reached the Spiritual Platform and took root there, tightly connected to Qin Changqing's original Divine Body as if it were innate.

At the same time…

Everyone clearly saw a bloody slit slowly crack open on Qin Changqing's forehead. Something inside was wriggling, seemingly trying to squeeze its way out.

Sure enough, under everyone's stunned gazes, a blood-red eye squeezed out from that bloody slit. Within it, nine pupils slowly rotated, emitting a bizarre light.

"Heh~"

Qin Changqing's expression suddenly turned strange, as if he were talking to himself. "I thought that kid's aura felt familiar before. So it really is you… I let you escape twice back then, and someone even erased the mark I left. I've hidden here for endless ages, and I've finally waited for you!"

Hearing Qin Changqing's strange words, everyone was momentarily stunned.

"Father, what are you talking about?"

Qin Qishuo stepped forward and asked.

Qin Changqing suddenly turned his head to look. A beam of bloody light shot from the vertical pupil on his forehead, but it inexplicably retracted after extending only half an inch. "So many Innate Beings… This truly is a wonderful world. If I can seize it, how many years of bitter cultivation will I save? I won't need to slowly accumulate flesh and blood to refine a new Physical Body… Hmph, still daring to resist? If it weren't for the presence of 'Him' within your body, how could I possibly take a fancy to such an inferior Physical Body!"

Only then did everyone finally react.

Qin Changqing had been Possessed!

"Damn it, what kind of ghostly thing is this?! Give my father back!"

Qin Qiming, Qin Qixian, Qin Qishuo, Qin Qixin, Qin Qitian, Qin Qishou, Qin Meng'an — all were enraged. They swiftly surrounded Qin Changqing but hesitated to act rashly.

This thing had occupied Qin Changqing's Physical Body, which indeed made them afraid of harming him in the process.

Bodhi and Nuwa tightly gripped Qin Changqing's hands, their magic power swiftly sweeping through his entire body. However, they found nothing unusual. They immediately exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with horror.

This thing seemed to have truly merged with Qin Changqing's Divine Body, becoming a part of him. Even his own cells and Divine Power showed no rejection.

How was this possible?

Was this the method of a lifeform from beyond the heavens?

For a moment, they were also at a loss, unsure of what to do.

Thinking about it, this was actually their first close contact with a lifeform from beyond the heavens, and it had occupied Qin Changqing's body. They didn't dare to use force.

Suddenly, Qin Changqing's expression changed again. He roared with immense anger, "I don't care what you are. Get out of my body immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Impoliteness? What can you do? This is your body, after all. If you're not afraid of death, go ahead! Let me tell you, I've had my eye on you for many years, always waiting for you to appear. Now that I've finally waited for you, how could I possibly let you escape again? I am now connected to your Physical Body and Divine Soul. If you want to get rid of me, then destroy your own Physical Body and Divine Soul!"

Qin Changqing's expression kept changing. To everyone, it looked as if he were completely talking to himself, incredibly eerie.

"This is bad!"

Bodhi's expression was extremely grim.

If this thing had merely occupied Qin Changqing's Physical Body, it would have been easier to handle. At worst, they could destroy Qin Changqing's Physical Body and later use Spirit Medicine to reconstitute a Divine Body.

But now, this thing had actually bound itself to Qin Changqing's Divine Soul as well. That made things extremely tricky!

The Physical Body could be destroyed, but the Divine Soul could not.

If the Divine Soul perished, that was true death. The foundation of a deity was the Divine Soul!

"Being chosen by me is your honor. Once I use 'Him' to devour this world, I will not only recover my Peak strength but also far surpass it. Just quietly enjoy it; everything you possess is now mine!"

Qin Changqing let out a wild, roaring laugh.

Everyone's expressions were extremely grim. The Qin Family disciples especially pressed their lips together, saying nothing.

Qin Qipeng's eyes were now red, filled with immense self-blame.

If it weren't for him, his father wouldn't have come.

If his father hadn't come, how could he have fallen into such a great crisis, his Physical Body occupied by this ghostly thing?

He would rather be the one suffering at this moment!

However, at that very moment, Qin Changqing's laughter abruptly ceased. The corner of his mouth curled into a cold smile. "Is that so?"