Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 886

It was becoming obvious that the Misty Emperor was entertaining the idea of retreating. And yet, something seemed to be holding him back.

He thought of Darren, gritting his teeth as he debated between letting him go or pushing on.

In the end, however, the Misty Emperor decided to follow the aura to get close to Darren.

Meanwhile, Darren was finally coming down from his powerful state. It was at this time that he realized just how strong the effects of the light red liquid was. It was so powerful that just a drop of it would be enough.

'It can boost my power and realm in an instant, but it burns up real fast.' He made a mental note to himself.

It was a good thing that Darren was able to gather twelve drops of the liquid. Now that he had used one, he still had eleven. Surely, this precious liquid would be enough to get him through many crises.

"Such a pity that I had to use a drop already," he sighed. "But I wonder...would I be able to defeat the Misty Emperor if I use just one drop of this?"

A plan began formulating itself inside his head. The memory of how such power surged through his body after taking that one drop was enough to push him to do something unthinkably risky.

Finally, he had decided. The Misty Emperor was chasing him, while he, on the other hand, wanted to fight him now.

By taking one drop of the liquid, he saw two outcomes in his confrontation with the Misty Emperor. Either he could win against the latter, or he could lose, but he would be able to escape the Misty Emperor.

Determined now more than ever, he flew back.

Back to the Misty Emperor, the emperor seemed surprised.

"What?"

With his Spirit Power covering the entire hundred feet around him, he could sense Darren's location.

"Ha-ha, I've finally found this guy."

Excitement welled up inside him upon the prospect of seeing the human once again.

He had been feeling cooped up inside the forbidden domain. Any longer and he feared he might provoke the thing.

Not wanting to wait a second longer, he met with Darren halfway through.

In a blink of an eye, he now stood behind the latter. With his raised hand, he delivered a forceful slap on the human's back.

Unfortunately for Darren, his spiritual sense was suppressed so he didn't sense the incoming attack.

It sent Darren reeling through the air.

The impact had caused his back to collapse and blood spewed out of his body.

The Misty Emperor let out a sinister laugh at that.

"Human brat, let me see if you can escape that!"

But Darren only stood his ground. Determination was flaring in his eyes, so bright that it threatened to consume him.

"No running this time. I'll be dealing with you now," he yelled as he charged at the Misty Emperor.

This wasn't the retort that the Misty Emperor was expecting.

'What?! Is this guy crazy? How can he dare threaten me to my face?' he thought to himself. On the other hand, he voiced out, "Do you really want to die, boy? You obviously don't stand a chance against me. Or have you already forgotten the feeling of having your soul tortured? If so, let me remind you how it goes. This time, I'll make sure to torture your soul forever!"

But Darren seemed completely unfazed by the his threat. He, instead, sneered.

"Really? If you really are as powerful as you claim to be, you can torture me now. Otherwise, you're just full of talk."

This blatant disrespect enraged the Misty Emperor. His soul power was rearing to pounce at Darren. "What did you just say, you little brat?

Since you are masochist, let me help you fulfill your desire for torment!"

Darren remained motionless and unbothered.

It was enough to make the Misty Emperor hesitate. He was stunned by Darren's display of composure.

Was it possible that Darren was hiding something that he couldn't see?

Despite those doubts, dozens of soul attacks shot towards Darren.

But these were blocked off by the strange stone inside Darren's mind.

"You!"

The Misty Emperor pointed at Darren in agitation.

"How did you manage to block off my attacks? Were you only acting all along?"

Darren stared at him contemptuously. "Are you that stupid? Why do you still ask? Idiot!"