The feathered monkey foamed at the mouth, thirsty for blood. He had already sensed Darren's flesh and blood and would by no means be letting him go.
"I'm afraid you're not capable of eating me," Darren announced, his face darkening.
"Humph! Don't bother pretending to be strong! I can feel your cultivation stage clearly; merely at the upper-level of the Domain God Realm," the feathered monkey revealed with contempt for him.
He brimmed with confidence, believing that he would be able to kill such a weak opponent with just a single blow.
'The Domain God Realm?' Darren thought to himself. He was surprised that his revelation was so inaccurate, but soon realized the feathered monkey had not sensed the strength of his body but rather his soul.
"The Domain God Realm is enough to take on the likes of you!" Darren said calmly, clearly unshaken.
"You must be out of your mind! Just yesterday I destroyed someone at the top level of the Star God Realm and absorbed his strength into mine. You still dare challenge me?" questioned the feathered monkey proudly.
A sense of relief washed over Darren when he heard this.
It turned out this monkey was only at the top level of the Star God Realm. He had thought the creature was at the Celestial God Realm, but that was probably because he had sensed traces of the powerful laws left on his body.
He knew there was no need to be afraid of the monkey now; his body strength had already reached the low-level of the Celestial God Realm, so this monkey would be no problem for him.
"I think it is time for you to die now," Darren said with a menacing grin creeping across his face.
"How dare you!"
screeched the feathered monkey as he pounced at Darren.
Bang!
He struck Darren square in the chest with his claw, all his strength behind the swing.
Darren remained dead still, standing up straight; a motionless obelisk.
"What?! What's going on?"
The feathered monkey began back-paddling, wide-eyed and astonished.
"You are not at the Domain God Realm!" he squealed in disbelief. Even with all the strength he could muster, he could not break through Darren's defenses. He was shocked and rattled to his core. "This is impossible. I sensed so clearly that your soul is at the top level of the Star God Realm. How could your body be so strong?"
"Quite a surprise, isn't it? Does my flesh and blood still smell so good? Come on, let's see what you've got!" Darren said, calm and composed, towering over as he stepped towards the quivering monkey.
"Ha-ha," the monkey laughed nervously. "I think there's been a misunderstanding. I didn't mean to offend you." He stretched a fake smile across his face and began retreating.
"Oh, I don't think there's been a misunderstanding. What were you just saying? What amazing skills were you boasting about?" Darren asked, smiling devilishly.
"I don't have any great skill. I have to go now. Bye!" said the feathered monkey hurriedly, before taking off in the opposite direction.
Whoosh!
Did he really think he would be able to outrun Darren? In a flash, Darren was in front of the monkey and stopped his escape with little to no effort.
"By the way, I forgot to mention, I possess an ability capable of ripping your merging ability away from you. Perhaps I should give it a try," Darren said, pondering.
"No, please! I was wrong. I was a fool! Please, don't kill me!" pleaded the feathered monkey, kneeling down and crying out for his life.
"Your remorse appears truly sincere. All right. I won't kill you if you swear to believe in the Conflicting Chief God for the rest of your life." Darren would leave the monkey here and let him go on with his life if he could become a believer. That way Darren would benefit greatly if the monkey grew quickly.
"Believe in the Chief God?" The monkey was utterly confused. He was born to be a Defiant Master, so how could he then believe in the Chief God? More to it, he had no memory of a figure such as the Conflicting Chief God.
"You are a Defiant Master as well!" the feathered monkey exclaimed, suddenly realizing what was going on.
"As well? Do you mean you are the same?" Darren asked.
"Of course! I have known since the day I was born. My existence is not permitted by heaven and earth or chief gods. Alas, it seems that we are fellow sufferers. It is fate that our paths have crossed. If you would be so kind as to spare me, I will serve as your attendant. However, you know that Defiant Masters can't believe in each other, so..."
the feathered monkey said, raising his head and looking at Darren as a devout servant.
"I would be glad to call you my friend," Darren agreed, nodding. He walked up to the monkey and helped him to his feet. "You are wise. You may follow me from now on."
"Yes, yes, yes." The feathered monkey nodded repeatedly, grateful for his life.
Bang!
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