"Damn it..."
"I can't believe my luck. Even in death, it's worth it to see Xiao Xuan. I can now die without regrets."
"Snap out of it! You're already dead, not just dead, but thoroughly dead. If you want to die again, your energy entity will disappear."
"Hehe... Sorry, I forgot. I'm already thoroughly dead." Yang Chidian scratched his head awkwardly after the reminder.
Then he quickly changed the subject. "Xiao Xuan appeared here to welcome that outsider. It seems that the outsider's identity is quite remarkable."
"No kidding, of course, it's not simple. Haven't you heard? It's Hun Tiandi, the leader of the Soul Clan, at the pinnacle of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng."
"Xiao Xuan was also at the pinnacle of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng when he was alive. Do you think his identity is simple?"
...
As they watched Hun Tiandi and Xiao Xuan walk away, the energy entities couldn't stop discussing and whispering among themselves.
Hun Tiandi and Xiao Xuan, former rivals and enemies arrived at the depths of the Celestial Tomb.
This was Xiao Xuan's territory, where no energy entity dared to wander. It was desolate and filled with a solitary atmosphere.
Xiao Xuan was a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, a former powerhouse at the pinnacle of the continent.
Every strong individual experience loneliness.
A true powerhouse must endure loneliness and solitude, and not just ordinary loneliness but hundred-times loneliness, or even more. Only then can one become a true powerhouse.
Xiao Xuan was also a true powerhouse, but he had already been defeated.
Defeated by someone higher and stronger than him, that was Hun Tiandi. Although the methods and means by which Hun Tiandi caused Xiao Xuan's downfall were not honorable, he was a true powerhouse.
And he always aimed for the results.
Does the process really matter?
No...
It doesn't matter.
To achieve extraordinary accomplishments, extraordinary means must be employed.
Means are not important, the result is.
...
Xiao Xuan turned to face Hun Tiandi, their eyes met, and the atmosphere around them became eerie, incredibly cold. It felt as if these two individuals were about to engage in a legendary duel.
Xiao Xuan said, "Tell me, what brings Hun Tiandi to the Celestial Tomb? You, Hun Tiandi, never act without a motive. There must be something here that you desire."
Hun Tiandi smiled at Xiao Xuan and replied, "Xiao Xuan, you truly understand me. Nothing can escape your notice. But before I tell you..."
"I want to share something with you."
"Something?"
"What is it?"
Xiao Xuan became intrigued upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words.
Who was Hun Tiandi? Sharing something with him? Was he being serious?
Whoosh!
Without answering Xiao Xuan's question, Hun Tiandi raised his hand, and a beam of light swiftly entered Xiao Xuan's mind.
...
"This..."
Xiao Xuan's body trembled slightly. Although he was just an energy entity, he survived in the Celestial Tomb in a different way.
The information transmitted by Hun Tiandi was absorbed by him in an instant.
After absorbing it, Xiao Xuan's eyes flickered as he looked at Hun Tiandi and asked, "What is this information you've given me?"
The information contained details about the Soul Clan, the Xiao Clan, the Lei Clan... and many other things, including himself. Xiao Xuan wanted to believe that it was all fake, but he couldn't refute it. It felt undeniably real.
To say it was fake?
The information felt too real to be denied.
...
The information given to Xiao Xuan by Hun Tiandi was naturally obtained from the "Divine Book." As "good friends," Hun Tiandi naturally wanted to share it with Xiao Xuan.
In Hun Tiandi's eyes, Xiao Xuan was already a dead person. There was no harm in telling him, as this energy entity of Xiao Xuan would soon disappear and become nourishment for his breakthrough into the Emperor Realm of the Soul.
Hun Tiandi asked, "How is it? Isn't it exciting?"
"This is the divine book I obtained by chance. Following the instructions in the book, I killed someone named Xiao Yan and destroyed the remaining power of your entire Xiao Clan."
"All those women in the divine book who had the potential to become Dou Di-ranked fighters have also been brought into my harem, eliminating any threats to my Soul Clan."
"You..."
Upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words, Xiao Xuan clenched his fist tightly and glared at him with anger.
But he is just an energy entity now, nothing more than an ant in front of Hun Tiandi. He wouldn't be able to cause much harm to him.
Despite that, he still wanted to teach Hun Tiandi a lesson.
This guy, Hun Tiandi, truly resorted to any means necessary to achieve his goals!
After a while, Xiao Xuan released his clenched fist and concealed his anger. He was now just a soul entity, nothing more. What was the point of fighting against Hun Tiandi?
Although he was invincible in the Celestial Tomb, he was nothing in front of Hun Tiandi.
Xiao Xuan was no longer the number one powerhouse beneath the Dou Di of the Dou Qi Continent.
And Hun Tiandi had also changed drastically.
...
Xiao Xuan said, "So, what exactly are you here in the Celestial Tomb for? What do you want to do? I believe you didn't come just to share the contents of the divine book with me, did you?"
"Hmm."
Hun Tiandi nodded slightly with his hands behind his back and said calmly to Xiao Xuan, "I came to the Celestial Tomb not just to share the contents of the divine book with you."
"I'm sure you've seen it from the divine book as well, right? I came to the Celestial Tomb to achieve the Emperor-ranked soul according to the instructions in the book."
"Huh..."
Xiao Xuan took a deep breath and exhaled, saying, "Hun Tiandi, for someone as intelligent as you, how could you believe the contents of a book? It's clearly fabricated by someone. You're supposed to be the supreme ruler of the Soul Clan, and yet you believe it?"
Hun Tiandi replied, "Xiao Xuan, you should understand me. No one can deceive me. Since I call it a divine book, it means I have already verified its contents. I have confirmed that the contents of this book are true."
"So, Xiao Xuan, considering our many years of acquaintance, how about helping me achieve the Emperor-ranked soul? If you assist me, I won't forget your favor."
Xiao Xuan shook his head and said, "It's impossible. I won't help you achieve Emperor-ranked soul cultivation."
As he spoke, Xiao Xuan contemplated self-destruction. Even if he self-destructed, he didn't want to become nourishment for Hun Tiandi's breakthrough to Emperor-ranked soul.
Xiao Xuan wanted to self-destruct.
But why would Hun Tiandi allow it?
Xiao Xuan, as an energy entity at the pinnacle of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng, would be the greatest and most crucial nourishment for Hun Tiandi's breakthrough to Emperor-ranked soul.
How could Hun Tiandi let Xiao Xuan self-destruct?
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