Soulless Conquest: The Dangers of Power and Betrayal

The atmosphere in the banquet hall had changed after the selection process ended. Ancestor Long stood up and announced that the selection had come to an end. He stood at the center of the hall, his voice resonating across the room. "The selected warriors will first come to Long Family, where they will have the opportunity to cultivate under our tutelage. But only those who sign a contract to join Long Family can benefit from our resources according to their spiritual roots. Remember, joining Long Family means a lifetime commitment."

The room fell silent, as everyone listened intently. Ancestor Long continued, "After one month, the teleportation array will be activated. Those who have come to Long Family Manor will be transported to the main Long Family in the Immortal Region."

The young warriors who had been selected were overjoyed, while others who had failed looked dejected. But Ancestor Long's words had given everyone something to think about. They all knew that Long Family was a powerful and influential sect, and the chance to join them was a rare opportunity.

As the banquet ended, everyone started to say their goodbyes and return home. The young warriors who had been selected left the hall with happy expressions, but those who had failed looked downcast. As everyone was leaving, Qin Tian stood by the door, deep in thought. He had failed the test, but he didn't feel discouraged. He left the hall and headed back to his family's estate. As he walked, he thought about his next move.

Only Long Family members remained in the hall, and Master Long asked everyone to leave so that he and his father could discuss private matters with Emperor Azura. They all bowed and left the room.

Madam Chi's Room, Long Family

Zhang Wei sat on the bed, lost in thought. He had always been a calculating person and now that he was in the Long family, he knew that he had to make the most of it. He was thinking about Qin Tian and Prince Chang and how he could use them to further his own goals.

He knew that the Soulless technique he was cultivating was an evil one, but he didn't care. He was willing to do whatever it took to become strong. The technique allowed him to devour the souls of others to make himself stronger. But that was not all it could do.

The technique also had a way to divide his soul and use other people as hosts. When his small part of the soul entered into another body, it could devour that person's soul and turn their body into his avatar. It was a powerful ability, but it had a problem.

Since he had just started cultivating the technique, his soul hadn't grown much. If he divided his soul, he would eventually get injured and would need time to recover. This could delay his cultivation and put him at a disadvantage.

After much consideration and weighing the risks, Zhang Wei made the difficult decision to use his soul to create an avatar. Despite the dangers, he knew that the potential gain far outweighed the potential loss. It was a calculated risk, one that he was willing to take in order to achieve ultimate power and fulfill his dreams of conquest. But he could only choose one of them, either Prince Chang or Qin Tian, with the cost of soul injury. Zhang Wei was thinking in his heart, "Choosing Prince Chang is safer but Qin Tian has the possibility to be the child of destiny. Should I choose a safer route or take a risky step?"

He then looked at Madam Chi and a smile came to his lips. If he had chosen a safer route, then he could never have enjoyed beautiful Madam Chi. So why not gamble again? With that, he decided to make Qin Tian his avatar.

Zhang Wei knew that it would not be easy to use Qin Tian as his avatar. He began to make plans to manipulate Qin Tian. He began to plot and plan his next move, all the while cultivating his Soulless technique.

He knew that his path was a dangerous one, but he was willing to take the risk. He had tasted power, and he wanted more.

Zhang Wei was also considering another future risk. As he delved deeper into the alluring yet treacherous world of the soulless technique, he couldn't shake off the feeling of impending doom that crept up on him. The more he learned, the more he realized the dangers that lay ahead.

His mind raced with the possibilities of what could go wrong. The thought of making Qin Tian his avatar filled Zhang Wei with a sense of unease. The technique was powerful, no doubt, but the risks were too great. If he could make someone else his avatar, what was stopping others from doing the same to him?

What if he became nothing more than a mere pawn in the hands of the technique's creator? What if his fate was already sealed, and he was merely a stepping stone for someone else's ultimate goals?

With the knowledge of countless novels from his previous life, Zhang Wei knew that in the world of power, betrayal was always lurking around the corner. He knew all too well how easily the small villain could be used by the big villain.

As he advanced in the technique, the risks became more pronounced, and the stakes higher. What if, at a certain level, he became an avatar of another person, with no control over his own actions? The thought sent shivers down his spine.

Zhang Wei knew that he had to tread carefully. He couldn't let his guard down, not even for a moment. The soulless technique was a double-edged sword - it could grant immense power, but it could also be his downfall.

And so, before he even thought about making Qin Tian his avatar, Zhang Wei knew that he had to find a way to keep himself safe. He needed to be one step ahead of his enemies, and not fall prey to their schemes.

But how? The answer eluded him. The more he thought about it, the more he realized the futility of it all. There were too many variables, too many unknowns. He was playing a dangerous game, and he knew it.

But Zhang Wei was not one to back down from a challenge. He knew that the risks were high, but the rewards were even greater. The soulless technique was the key to unlocking his true potential, and he was not about to let anyone stand in his way. He would find a way to keep himself safe, no matter what. For he knew that in the world of power, only the strong survived.