Hun Tiandi spoke calmly, "Aren't you Yao Ming, the former Leader of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan, and now the older brother of the current Leader?"
"Or perhaps, do you have other identities?" he continued.
"Hmm? Do you know me?" Yao Ming was astonished when he heard Hun Tiandi mention his name. Did this person really know him? But why didn't he have much of an impression of him? He didn't recognize this person at all!
Hun Tiandi said, "Know you? You don't have the qualifications for me to know you."
Did he know Yao Ming?
No, he didn't know Yao Ming at all. In fact, he hadn't even heard of Yao Ming's name.
After the battle against Xiao Xuan and his self-explosion that left him seriously injured, he had been in seclusion for a thousand years, with no thoughts to spare for anything else.
The Soul Clan had also been operating under the control of the Four Demon Saints, and only in the last hundred years had he gradually recovered from his injuries.
To infuse the Soul Clan with some younger blood, he had given birth to Hun Feng and Hun Yu.
Yao Ming didn't have the qualification to know him. Maybe Yao Ming had heard of him, but there was no way Yao Ming had ever seen him.
If Yao Ming had seen him, he wouldn't be so calm right now. He would be shocked to the core.
After all, Hun Tiandi is a figure that resounded throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent, and was practically at the limit of strength in the Dou Qi Continent.
No one could surpass him.
...
As for how Hun Tiandi knew about Yao Ming, it was from the "Divine Book." He had also learned about Yao Ming's suppression in the Underworld Yellow Spring Pool from the "Divine Book."
Otherwise, with just Yao Ming, the former Leader of the Underworld Yellow Spring Pool, how could he gain Hun Tiandi's attention?
It was absolutely impossible.
...
"I...," Yao Ming was slightly startled by Hun Tiandi's words, murmuring in his heart, "This guy seems a bit arrogant!"
"Who gave him the courage? Is it just because of his handsome appearance? If I weren't sealed and bound right now, I would definitely teach him a lesson."
However, Yao Ming could only think these words in his heart and not say them out loud. After all, whether he could leave this place depended on the person in front of him.
This person could come to the bottom of the pool and speak so arrogantly; he should have some strength.
Though it was not certain whether he could really rescue him or not.
Hun Tiandi asked, "I'm asking you, do you want to leave here?"
"Of course!" Yao Ming replied, "I naturally want to leave this place. I dream about leaving here every day. But just relying on you... can you really..."
"Can you really rescue me and get me out of here?"
With those words, Yao Ming couldn't help but doubt. He believed, yet he also doubted.
"You don't have confidence in me? Do you look down on me?" Hun Tiandi asked, somewhat surprised. As the peak existence in the Dou Qi Continent, he was known to all. So, how could someone doubt his strength?
This doubt led Hun Tiandi to question himself. Was it really the right decision to come here and save Yao Ming? Wasn't it better to let him remain suppressed here?
He was just the former Leader of the Nine serene Ground Python Clan. The Soul Clan had countless means, and they could easily support a puppet as the Leader who would be obedient.
Why bother dealing with this situation and enduring such anger?
With these thoughts in mind, Hun Tiandi felt that coming here was unnecessary and prepared to leave.
Seeing Hun Tiandi about to leave, Yao Ming panicked. After such a long time, finally, a person with considerable strength had arrived, seemingly wanting to rescue him. Setting aside whether this person could actually save him or not, just the intention was heartwarming.
If Hun Tiandi left like this, what would Yao Ming do?
To escape from his current predicament, he might have to wait for countless years again, having been suppressed in this place for over two hundred years already. He truly didn't want to endure any longer.
He desired freedom!
...
"Wait!"
"This friend, please wait, don't leave! I misspoke earlier, it was my mistake."
"I beg you, please save me and let me leave. Yao Ming is willing to cooperate with you and serve under you as the Leader of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan!" Yao Ming pleaded desperately.
Hun Tiandi, who had been ready to leave, turned around and looked at Yao Ming.
Seeing Hun Tiandi's change of direction, Yao Ming thought to himself, "There's a chance!"
But the next words from Hun Tiandi were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing Yao Ming's hopes.
Even the extremely cold Underworld Yellow Spring Pool water couldn't give him the same chilling feeling as Hun Tiandi's words did.
Hun Tiandi calmly said, "The current Nine Serne Ground Python Clan has become my subsidiary force. The entire Nine Serne Ground Python Clan belongs to me. Do I still need to share it with you?"
"I have to say, your idea is very dangerous. It's like daydreaming, wishing for the impossible!"
Yao Ming was left speechless by Hun Tiandi's words.
Hun Tiandi's words descended like a shocking thunderbolt, hitting Yao Ming's heart heavily.
Yao Ming's heart trembled with great shock. It was hard for him to accept what Hun Tiandi had said.
How could the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan, one of the three supremes in the Demon Beast World, become a subordinate force to others?
It was simply impossible, given the immense background and power of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan.
"Yao Ming, times have changed," Hun Tiandi replied calmly. "The current Dou Qi Continent is not the same as the one you knew over two hundred years ago."
"Times may change, but only a little over two hundred years have passed. It cannot change so quickly! Nine Serene Ground Python Clan cannot become a subordinate force to others, and my Nine Serene Ground Python Clan will never become a slave," Yao Ming retorted, refusing to believe Hun Tiandi's words.
To him, becoming a subordinate was equivalent to being enslaved; there was no difference.
Hun Tiandi stated, "Nothing is impossible. The times have changed, and absolute strength rules over everything. Everything will either submit or be destroyed. The Nine Serene Ground Python Clan is smart; it chose to submit."
"Absolute strength?" Yao Ming grasped onto the key point, his eyes filled with disbelief. "Someone on the Dou Qi Continent has broken through to become a Dou Di?"
Absolute strength?
Either submit or be destroyed?
Who possessed such power?
This made Yao Ming doubtful. Only a Dou Di could truly suppress the entire Dou Qi Continent and dominate an era.
"Dou Di?" When Hun Tiandi heard Yao Ming mention "Dou Di," his eyes revealed a hint of indifference.
Dou Di?
It used to be his goal, something he had strived and fought for. But since obtaining the "Divine Book," he learned that although the Dou Di was the ruler of the Dou Qi Continent, there were other worlds beyond it.
Perhaps in those other worlds, a Dou Di might not be considered all-powerful, maybe nothing at all.
Furthermore, there were no Dou Di-level experts left on the Dou Qi Continent now. Those vanished Dou Di-level experts had not perished; they had left the Dou Qi Continent to explore other worlds.
Therefore, Hun Tiandi's vision had broadened, and his perspective had grown wider.
His goal had changed...
He no longer sought to be a so-called Dou Di. Instead, he aspired to a realm beyond Dou Di. He didn't want to be the ruler of the Dou Qi Continent; he wanted to be the ruler of all the worlds.
One day, Hun Tiandi would lead the armies of the Soul Clan and the entire Dou Qi Continent to conquer all the worlds.
He would leave his name in every corner of the multiverse. All living beings in the countless worlds would praise his name, the name of Hun Tiandi!
...
Returning from his vision, Hun Tiandi looked at Yao Ming and said, "You're saying too much. I just asked a simple question: Do you want to leave this place?"
"I want to..." Yao Ming didn't think much at this moment and hurriedly replied.
He knew that if he missed this opportunity, he might have to wait for an indefinite period before another chance to escape presented itself. He had to seize this opportunity firmly.
"Good!" Hun Tiandi nodded and waved his hand.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
...
The iron chains that bound Yao Ming broke apart, and he regained his freedom.
Yao Ming raised his hand and looked at the disappeared chains, feeling as if everything was unreal. It was like he was dreaming, indescribably overwhelming.
Slap!
Yao Ming slapped himself hard, feeling the pain.
His bewildered face was now filled with joy. He burst into laughter and said, "This is not a dream... I'm free... I'm truly free..."
Slap!
Hun Tiandi waved his hand, slapping the excited Yao Ming away. His voice sounded at this moment, "Stop laughing so obnoxiously, got it?"
Yao Ming, who fell to the ground, sobered up and quickly nodded, saying, "Yes... I won't laugh anymore!"
Yao Ming showed no signs of resentment; he didn't dare to show any resentment. The other party had effortlessly freed him, which showed how powerful he was. Although Yao Ming didn't smile on his face, he was secretly delighted and excited.
He was free.
He finally escaped from this cursed place.
Yao Xiao Tian and the Grand Elder...
These two despicable individuals, he would not let them off. After getting out of this predicament, he would definitely seek revenge against them. Blood debts must be repaid with blood.
Yao Ming approached Hun Tiandi with a pleasing expression and said, "I wonder what orders you have, my lord?"
Yao Ming's attitude towards Hun Tiandi became exceptionally respectful.
Strength.
It always gained respect.
Yao Ming knew that the person who had saved him was incredibly powerful, and he understood that there must be a reason for this person to help him. He was sure that he couldn't be rescued for no reason.
Hun Tiandi nodded and said calmly to Yao Ming, "You are clever! Let's go! This is not the place to talk; we will discuss it above ground."
"Yes!" Yao Ming replied, and then Hun Tiandi and Yao Ming left the Underworld Yellow Spring Pool.
...
On the surface, inside a cave, Hun Tiandi spoke, "The Nine Serene Ground Python Clan is now under my control."
"However, Yao Xiao Tian is not so obedient. So, I want to replace him as the leader of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan. You should feel lucky that I chose you!"
"I hope you will be obedient and sensible. Can you do that?"
"Yes!" Yao Ming nodded and said, "I understand."
He thought to himself, "It seems that the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan has truly become a vassal to someone else. I wonder which force stands behind Hun Tiandi?"
Hun Tiandi continued, "Good. Go and check on your younger brother! If you don't go, you might never see him again."
"Remember, don't go to the wrong place. The Nine Serene Ground Python Clan has moved to an outer location."
"Yes!" Yao Ming nodded. When Hun Tiandi mentioned his "younger brother," Yao Ming clenched his fist.
Yao Ming would never forget that he was in this wretched state and suppressed in the Underworld Yellow Spring Pool for over two hundred years, all thanks to his good younger brother and the Grand Elder of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan.
Yao Ming left, harboring a heart full of anger.
Watching Yao Ming's departing figure, Hun Tiandi murmured, "I hope he makes it in time!"
Saying this, Hun Tiandi's figure gradually faded and disappeared.
...
On the other side!
The scene shifted!
After receiving Hun Tiandi's orders, Hun Mie Sheng and Hun Douluo went to the headquarters of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan.
They arrived at the grand hall of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan, where they were personally received by Yao Xiao Tian and the Grand Elder.
The Nine Serene Ground Python Clan is now relying on the Soul Clan for its survival.
Yao Xiao Tian and the Grand Elder naturally wanted to please the representatives of the Soul Clan, Hun Tiandi's emissaries. It was crucial to gain their favor!
...
Facing Yao Xiao Tian and the Grand Elder's attempts to please them, Hun Mie Sheng and Hun Douluo remained calm and exchanged glances.
Suddenly, a change occurred.
Hun Mie Sheng and Hun Douluo suddenly made their move.
Their actions were incredibly fast and shocking.
Yao Xiao Tian and the Grand Elder didn't have time to react. By the time they realized what was happening, they had already been suppressed by Hun Mie Sheng and Hun Douluo.
Yao Xiao Tian and the Grand Elder were completely bewildered.
How could this happen? They were perfectly fine, but they were suddenly suppressed without any warning. It came so unexpectedly, even more sudden than a raging tornado.
Yao Xiao Tian couldn't understand why he was being suppressed. It all seemed so sudden and incomprehensible.
He questioned in confusion, "Master, what is the meaning of this? What have we done wrong? Why are you suppressing us?"
The Grand Elder was also in disbelief. He hadn't even had a chance to report anything, yet he was already suppressed. Who betrayed them? How did the information leak to the Soul Clan?
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