Tian Xie indeed severed his hand to survive.

He was almost shattered by Qin Yi’s Dragon Roar, followed by a devastating blow.

Tian Xie became nothing more than a fish on the chopping block for Qin Yi to slaughter.

At the critical moment, the Evil Lord took over Tian Xie’s body, severing his hand to survive.

If not for the Evil Lord, Tian Xie would have been dead by now.

The storm gradually subsided.

Qin Yi raised his gaze, only to see Tian Xie looking at him in excruciating pain, his face contorted.

Huh?

Qin Yi was slightly surprised that this guy didn’t escape.

"Qin Yi, you really have good means."

As soon as he spoke, Qin Yi understood that the Evil Lord was now in control of this body.

No wonder he would sever his wrist to survive. Tian Xie would never do such a thing; only the old Evil Lord would be so ruthless to himself just to stay alive.

It shows that the old Evil Lord is much trickier to deal with than Tian Xie.

Qin Yi smiled broadly, "With such praise, do you want a quick death from me?"

The Medusa Queen was utterly stunned.

She knew how terrifying Tian Xie was, yet she didn’t expect him to be defeated so decisively by Qin Yi and even lose a hand.

Qin Yi looked at the severed hand in his grasp and suddenly his eyes lit up, because the fingers bore a dark, ancient-looking ring.

Tian Xie’s Storage Ring.

Qin Yi was delighted.

Back beneath the Purgatory Trace, he had his eyes on Tian Xie’s Storage Ring, but Tian Xie ran so fast he never got a chance to snatch it.

It seems that what comes unbidden is bound to be divine, gaining it without any effort.

Qin Yi removed the Storage Ring, then his palm erupted with Purple Flames, turning the severed hand into ashes.

The Evil Lord’s gaze was sinister like a Poison Snake, fierce and terrifying.

Qin Yi asked with concern on his face, "Does it hurt?"

"Do you think you’ve won?"

Qin Yi replied with a smile, "Could it be I’ve lost?"

"Qin Yi, I should actually thank you."

Qin Yi squinted his eyes, staring at the Evil Lord, "Thank me for what? For severing your good disciple’s hand?"

"Not really, it’s because you let me completely control this body."

The Evil Lord’s smile was downright eerie.

Qin Yi’s eyes narrowed, "What do you mean?"

"Qin Yi, you really helped me out, your series of attacks, including the sonic assault, almost turned Tian Xie into an idiot, his Divine Soul now unstable, giving me the perfect chance to suppress and swallow him. Don’t you think I should thank you for that?"

"In the past, Tian Xie’s Divine Soul was intact, this body was originally his, just harboring it. But now, his Divine Soul is damaged, completely suppressed by me. Given time, this body will be entirely mine."

The Evil Lord spoke and couldn’t help but laugh aloud, the laughter wild and unrestrained.

Qin Yi’s expression turned somber because the Evil Lord was indeed much harder to deal with than Tian Xie.

He hadn’t expected his series of attacks to turn out to be a wedding gown for the Evil Lord.

"Well, congratulations then," Qin Yi said blandly.

The Evil Lord moved his body a bit, "Qin Yi, I think we should have a good talk."

"Sure, anything but romance can be discussed."

The Evil Lord slowly said:

"I originally thought Tian Xie was a brilliant talent, the most suitable candidate for my legacy, the best person to carry forward all my Cultivation."

"But ever since meeting you, I’ve realized you’re even better, you are the most suitable candidate."

"Even though you’ve inherited my legacy, you and I have no master-disciple ties, so what I’m proposing to talk about now is cooperation."

Qin Yi let out a snort of laughter, full of mockery, "Old thing, better not mention master-disciple ties and the meaning of inheritance to me, or I’ll beat you till your soul dissipates."

"Tian Xie, that fool, was utterly obedient to you but didn’t know that you’ve always coveted his body."

The Evil Lord said coldly, "Qin Yi, you’re not a kind person, so don’t preach to me here."

"Qin Yi, now that I control this body, I’m qualified to cooperate with you. As long as you and I join forces, the world will be ours."

Qin Yi knew the Evil Lord always wanted to be the Primordial ruler, this belief has never changed.

However, all he wanted was a peaceful family life, not ruling the world or enjoying beauties.

Therefore, their paths are different and cannot work together.

"Sounds good; what am I supposed to do?"

The Evil Lord said, "You need to show sincerity in cooperating with me."

"What sincerity?"

"Give me the white bone severed arm you brought from the Ancient Relic."

Qin Yi looked at the Evil Lord’s severed hand; this old thing was after this all along.

However, that white bone severed arm had already been absorbed by Yun Mengyao.

"Sure, I’ll give it to you."

As Qin Yi’s eyes flickered, suddenly, the air within a thousand meters began to roll, followed by a dazzling purple barrier rising from the ground, forming a Great Array in an instant.

This array is named Heaven and Earth Prison.

The Evil Lord and the Medusa Queen’s expressions drastically changed.

They were both trapped inside.

The Evil Lord shouted harshly, "Qin Yi, what do you mean by this?"

Qin Yi laughed, "Weren’t you asking for my sincerity? This is my sincerity."

"Qin himself is very selfish; frankly, I’m unimpressed with you. Why shouldn’t I rule the Primordial on my own instead of teaming up with someone like you?"

"Old thing, I think I’d feel more at ease with you dead. By the way, let me introduce, this array is called Heaven and Earth Prison, learned from Array Emperor Ning Tian, it’s my first time using it. Aren’t you somewhat knowledgeable about arrays? See if you can break it. If not, leave your life behind."

The Evil Lord’s gaze turned cold, raising his hand for a strike, the blood-red glow condensing into a massive serpent that slammed into the Boundary Barrier.

"Boom!"

On the Barrier, purple ripples surged, directly shattering the Evil Lord’s power.

Qin Yi was delightfully smiling, Ning Tian indeed was the Array Emperor, this Heaven and Earth Prison is truly formidable. It wasn’t in vain for him to endure the old thing’s babble for so long.

"Qin Yi, do you really need to fight to the death with me?"

Qin Yi gave a little wave of his finger, "You’re wrong, it’s just the fish dies, but the net won’t tear."

"Old thing, do you know how much I want to catch you?"

The Evil Lord’s voice was cold, "You’re certain you can kill me."

"Let’s give it a shot."

As Qin Yi’s words still lingered, he had already transformed into a stream of light rushing towards the Evil Lord, his fist ready to strike.

The fierce momentum of his punch was terrifying and domineering.

Of course, the Evil Lord would not sit idly by, roaring with anger, he fought against Qin Yi.

The two figures intertwined, locked in an intense battle.

"Boom!"

In the storm’s sweep, the Evil Lord’s figure shot out like a cannonball, crashing against the Boundary Barrier, spewing blood.

"Old thing, you’ve managed quite well even with one hand missing. As your opponent, I must say, your struggle to cling to life is earnest indeed."

Qin Yi flicked his wrist, charging like lightning.

The Evil Lord looked toward the Medusa Queen, "What are you standing there for? If he kills me, you’re next. If I die, your disciple won’t survive either."