I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 1097: Just Because They Haven’t Shown It, Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Have It

Lingming Ancient Buddha finished speaking, and summoned all the Divine Power within him.

The bright golden light flashed in his eyes, even ignited, finally turning into two clusters of dancing flames.

The string of Buddhist Beads in his hand began to float gradually as Divine Power infused into it.

A special pattern on each bead, hard to notice, started to appear at this moment.

"Immortal King, in your eyes, I’m afraid the concept of partners doesn’t exist, does it? Since that’s the case, let’s settle today who comes out on top, to see how much the gap in our power has truly widened over these years."

The state of Lingming Ancient Buddha resembled a highly-stressed cat.

What the Immortal King didn’t expect was that merely proposing the Spirit Crossing Mountain faction to carry out a task would provoke such strong aversion from Lingming Ancient Buddha.

On every Buddha Bead, there are arrays etched which serve different functions.

As long-term strategic partners, both clearly understood each other’s skills and methods.

Usually, no one dares to show disrespect to the Immortal King.

Except for Lingming Ancient Buddha.

The Immortal King was not in a hurry to make a move.

If things can be resolved with words, then there’s no need to act.

Moreover, seriously injuring Lingming Ancient Buddha would be very detrimental to his upcoming plans.

"I thought we’ve been working together for so many years, but I didn’t expect that you’re harboring such thoughts about me. We agreed to share honors and jointly rule the Three Realms and Six Paths."

"Yet here you are, so wary of me."

The moment the aura was released, the Immortal King’s guards sensed it.

Where would the guards allow anyone to be presumptuous in front of the Immortal King?

They immediately surrounded Lingming Ancient Buddha.

"Haha, these low-rank creatures dare to treat me with such attitude. You must admit, the subordinates you have trained are indeed foolish to a certain extent. Would these fools think they can suppress me with their low-leveled Divine Artifacts, their pitiful Divine Power Level, and their numbers?"

The Immortal King did not deny this statement.

Indeed, just relying on the guards alone could not solve Lingming Ancient Buddha.

Even if they are blindly loyal, so what.

At least they’re better than Lingming, this rebellious fellow.

"Lingming, after all, you’re the leader of a faction. Why don’t you understand? In this world, there’s only one "King," and that is me."

"All others can only carry out their duties within my arrangements. You’re clearly the faction closest to me; as long as you follow my lead, wouldn’t you be under one person, above millions?"

Saying this, the Immortal King gestured for his men to retreat for now.

If they’re not Lingming’s match, there’s no need to send them to their deaths.

The guards, although fiercely loyal, still harbor some fear of death.

If they can avoid unnecessary death, they certainly should.

Watching the obedient retreat of the guards, the Buddhist Beads in front of Lingming started to glow again.

Looking at that luster, it was clearly poised for action.

Once the Immortal King made a move, he would immediately release his skills to seize the initiative.

The Immortal King noted all of this without showing much reaction.

He casually removed the crown representing absolute royal authority over the Three Realms and Six Paths.

"Lingming, we have known each other for over ten thousand years. I didn’t expect that throughout these abundant years, you have not figured out even the simplest things."

"I can become the ruler of these Three Realms and Six Paths not merely by talking."

"In ordinary days, choosing not to act is to give you all a chance to show yourselves, a chance to prove your worth."

As soon as the words fell, the Immortal King vanished suddenly.

Without Lingming Ancient Buddha noticing, he appeared behind him, placing one hand on his shoulder.

How did he move so fast!

Intense coldness arose from behind.

Even though the Immortal King did not make additional moves, Lingming Ancient Buddha felt as if his destiny was choked, the Immortal King only needed to exert a little force to end his life.

"What hasn’t been revealed doesn’t mean others don’t have it."

Lingming Ancient Buddha didn’t hear much of the Immortal King’s words.

His Lifebound Divine Artifact clearly has an array designed specifically for defense.

Once activated, the defensive array of the Lifebound Divine Artifact will be activated, only breaking through the array would provide the opportunity to get close to Lingming Ancient Buddha.

But now, obviously the array wasn’t damaged, yet the Immortal King had already touched Lingming Ancient Buddha’s body—unbelievable.

"Originally, you were my first choice for joint rule over the Three Realms and Six Paths. Along this journey, you’ve significantly helped me resolve troubles. I could disregard your indulgence of your subordinates defying my orders, after all, everyone makes mistakes."

The heavy breathing grew more intense.

The Immortal King’s calm voice seemed like a blade of doom, relentlessly piercing Lingming Ancient Buddha’s body.

"Reaching this height and standing in this position is never accidental. Aren’t you curious why your Lifebound Divine Artifact is ineffective? That’s because I have another item that perfectly restrains yours, prepared even ten thousand years ago." The Immortal King explained.

Suddenly, he exerted great force, the visibly strong Divine Power transformed into sharp blades, mercilessly piercing Lingming Ancient Buddha’s body, blood continuously oozing out.

Lingming Ancient Buddha’s proud defensive measures did not work in the slightest.

"What exactly are you trying to do!"

The severe pain distorted Lingming Ancient Buddha’s features.

He was somewhat hysterical, somewhat desperate.

He had thought he was a person in control of his own destiny, yet reality harshly slapped him in the face.

Suddenly retracting his Divine Power, withdrawing his own pressure, the Immortal King reverted back to his previous warm smile.

Allowing Lingming Ancient Buddha to regain his mobility.

"Of course, there’s something I need your assistance with. If you do it carefully, there might still be a chance for survival."

"Have you heard of Nuwa Spirit?"

Nuwa, Ancient Great God.

A true super powerful being that once stood at the pinnacle of the Three Realms and Six Paths, whose strength exceeded even Fu Xi’s.

As for the term "Nuwa Spirit," only truly veteran powerhouses have heard of it.

It is Nuwa’s Lifebound Divine Artifact, like the Fu Xi Talisman, it is an External Divine Artifact.

And the effects of both artifacts are quite similar.

After the Ancient Great God fell, the residual Source Power on them, and the resources in their personal spaces, remained highly valuable.

But the most valuable are the Lifebound Divine Artifacts they left behind.

The Divine Skills they once used and parts of their Divine Power would be left within the Lifebound Divine Artifacts, and whoever possesses them can inherit part of their powers; with diligent practice, they can surpass them, gaining even greater power.

"Ha, I naturally know about this thing."