While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 390 News from an Old Friend

"The Great Thousand World is not like the Dou Qi Continent. Think twice before you act. I am saving you today because we both come from the Dou Qi Continent. This is a one-time thing. Fortunately, you only provoked a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign. If it were a Heavenly Sovereign, I would not be able to save you today."

Watching Qing Yanjing's retreating figure, Chen Xiao then turned his gaze to the Soul Emperor.

At this moment, the Soul Emperor simply nodded in silence, showing no trace of his former arrogance, and looked exactly like a lonely old man whose dreams had been shattered.

After being chased by Qing Yanjing for a whole day, his pride, which was etched into his bones, was crushed and he finally realized the cruel reality of the world.

Back in the Dou Qi Continent, when had he ever been so disheveled?

Even when he was severely injured by Xiao Xuan a thousand years ago, he was still the victor.

"I will not say anything more. The reason I kept you here earlier was to ask you, since you have been in the Great Thousand World for so long, have you heard any news about others?"

During this period, Chen Xiao focused on restoring his strength, and only today did he finally come to an end. He never deliberately inquired about the whereabouts of the other nine people. The only thing he was sure of was that they were all still alive.

For him, that was enough.

However, since we've encountered the Soul Emperor today, it wouldn't hurt to ask him a question.

The Soul Emperor said slowly, "To be honest, True Emperor, in the past few months, I have been converting spiritual energy to recover my cultivation while also gathering information, especially the whereabouts of Xiao Xuan and Gu Yuan. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. However, I unintentionally learned the whereabouts of the Dragon Emperor and Young Master Chen Lin."

"Go on."

"Just over half a month ago, a place called the Divine Beast Plain appeared in the Great Thousand World, attracting countless spirit beast races to flock there. It was an unprecedented spectacle. It was at that time that two figures, an old man and a young man, appeared. Their origins were a mystery, but they had extremely pure divine beast blood flowing through their bodies. None of the powerful figures from various races present recognized them, and this matter caused quite a stir."

The Primordial of Divine Beasts —

Chen Xiao lightly twirled his fingers, a knowing glint in his eyes; he did have some recollection of this place.

In the distant past, there once existed a vast and boundless supercontinent called the Divine Beast Continent.

At that time, seven or eight out of ten spirit beasts and divine beasts in the vast world lived here.

Later, the evil race from beyond the realm invaded the Great Thousand World, and the flames of war spread to the Divine Beast Continent, thus igniting an unprecedented war that would destroy the world.

In that battle, the Divine Beast Continent shattered and split apart. Even so, the many continents that evolved from its fragments are still among the top supercontinents in the world.

It is said that in ancient times, the Divine Beast Continent was so vast that even a supreme expert, traveling at full speed for decades, might not be able to traverse it.

The Plains of Divine Beasts was once an unparalleled treasure land on the Divine Beast Continent.

That land was once home to countless powerful mythical beasts, including many super mythical beasts that dominated their respective regions.

In terms of combat power alone, this region is equivalent to 30% of the power of the entire Divine Beast Continent!

It was precisely for this reason that, during that cataclysmic war, the extraterrestrial evil race also sensed the terrifying power of the Divine Beast Plains.

In the end, they actually joined forces with dozens of clan kings and took advantage of the Divine Beast Continent's weakened defenses to launch a fierce attack, shattering the Divine Beast Origin and then swallowing it with a black hole space.

After this battle, the Divine Beast Continent was severely weakened, and in subsequent battles against the extraterrestrial evil race, it suffered repeated defeats, with countless divine beast groups being wiped out and perished.

After the catastrophe ended, some of the top experts in the vast world took action and sensed the aura of the Divine Beast Origin that had been swallowed by the black hole space.

Since then, the Primordial of Divine Beasts has appeared in the world every so often. Each time it appears, it attracts countless spirit beasts and divine beast races, who rush to enter and seek opportunities.

However, the appearance of the Divine Beast Plains is completely unpredictable, and only a few clues will be revealed in the moments before its birth.

And each of its arrivals is destined to cause a huge uproar in the entire spirit beast race.

In short, this is a place of genuine opportunity.

This is true for powerful humans, and even more so for spirit beasts and divine beasts—an opportunity not to be missed.

"This kid's got some good luck," Chen Xiao smiled, without saying anything more.

He agreed to let the Chen brothers, Chen Xiao and Chen Lin, enter the Great Thousand World, intending for them to gain experience and better adapt to it. Now, only a few months later, Chen Lin has already gotten together with the Old Dragon Emperor. Fortunately, they happened to encounter the appearance of the Divine Beast Plains, which is quite fortunate.

Chen Xiao had no intention of going to the Divine Beast Plains. With the Old Dragon Emperor there, there was no need to worry too much about that place.

Moreover, even if something does go wrong, there is still room for redemption.

"Has the True Emperor considered which continent we should establish ourselves on in the future?" After a long hesitation, the Soul Emperor asked.

He clearly remembered Chen Xiao saying that he would create a force in the Great Thousand World in the future to protect the people of Dou Qi Continent. Even if he did not force them to join, it would definitely be the first choice for people from Dou Qi Continent after they entered the Great Thousand World.

Chen Xiao glanced at the Soul Emperor again; this was the first time the Soul Emperor had revealed his desire to form a group.

Sure enough, once bitten, twice shy!

"In the far north of the Great Thousand World, there is the Burning Sky Mountain Range, which has the most volcanoes in the entire Great Thousand World. If nothing unexpected happens, that is my target."

What Chen Xiao was referring to was actually the location of the Endless Fire Domain in the original trajectory.

Xiao Yan is currently still at the Dou Sheng realm, and his growth trajectory has changed significantly. He will not be able to enter the Great Thousand World in the short term. Even if he does come someday, he will not be able to develop in the same way as in the original trajectory.

Chen Xiao, on the other hand, has always adhered to the principle of fulfilling his duties in his position.

Since Xiao Yan's fate has been changed because of me, I should also take on some of the responsibilities that originally belonged to Xiao Yan.

Whether the Burning Sky Mountain Range suits his taste is not important.

For the Earthly Sovereign and the Heavenly Sovereign, transforming a region is far too easy.

The Soul Emperor nodded and silently memorized this place.

"If there's nothing else, that's all for now. I'll be leaving."

Before the Soul Emperor could say anything more, Chen Xiao's figure vanished like a wisp of smoke.

The Second Middle School is located on the mainland, in a nameless, secluded valley.

Chen Xiao's mind returned to normal, his Supreme Dharma Form faded, and he slowly opened his eyes.

Without hesitation, Chen Xiao stood up and took a step forward, disappearing from the spot.

This recovery to the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm has caused quite a stir, and it's inevitable that nearby powerful figures will sense it and come to investigate.

Chen Xiao was fearless and had no grudges against those powerful figures, but he had no interest in staying to engage in their mutual flattery. So he decided to leave early and return to the mall once again.

However, this time, Chen Xiao was prepared. He came quietly without alerting anyone, exchanged another hundred million drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid, and then left quietly using the teleportation array in the shop.

And their destination was the Tianluo Continent!

In today's vast world, the ten super continents are the most famous, forming the core region of the entire world. They are incredibly prosperous, and powerful beings are as numerous as the stars.

Tianluo Continent is one of the ten super continents!

Chen Xiao chose that destination not only because it was close to the Shang Continent, but also because the Tianluo Continent contained the ruins of an ancient heavenly palace!

That was the Daoist temple of one of the Nine Ancient Emperors, the Heavenly Emperor, and once the true overlord of the Tianluo Continent.

If given the chance, Chen Xiao would really like to see the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, one of the thirty-six peerless divine abilities in the hands of the Heavenly Emperor, which he believes could give him a lot of inspiration.

The Tianluo Continent is divided into four realms: east, south, west, and north. Each realm is home to countless forces, large and small.

In the Northern Realm, there exists a top-tier power called the Great Luo Heavenly Domain.

But strangely enough, the domain lord in the Great Luo Heaven Domain is extremely mysterious, and he is rarely seen.

The Great Luo Heaven Domain, the Great Luo Heaven.

In a palace shrouded in shadow, a man with unparalleled handsome features, dressed in a simple, ancient robe trimmed with gold and green, sat upright.

In contrast, there was a girl dressed in a black gauze dress. She was petite and had a delicate face like a porcelain doll.

At this moment, however, her large golden eyes were filled with deep confusion as she looked at the warm smile on the man's face, as if she couldn't understand the situation at all.

After a long silence, the man finally broke it.

"Domain Lord, you need not doubt my intentions. Now that I have joined the Great Luo Heaven Domain, I will do my duty as long as I remain here. Not only that, I can also help you resolve the curse within your body."

"Who exactly are you?!"

Mandala, dressed in a black gauze dress, suddenly narrowed her eyes, her heart trembled, and her voice involuntarily rose a few decibels.

Her background is mysterious, traceable back to the ancient Heavenly Palace. Her vision is far beyond that of ordinary people, so she can naturally see that the young man in front of her is definitely not an ordinary high-ranking Earthly Sovereign.

At the same time, Mandala felt a little regretful. She had been in seclusion deep within the Great Luo Golden Pool, cultivating and suppressing the curse within her body. However, today, she sensed a strange and familiar aura and came out to investigate out of curiosity.

Unexpectedly, upon emerging from the building, she encountered the man before her.

What's even more baffling is that this person actually offered to join the Great Luo Heaven Domain without making any demands!

The fact that a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign had voluntarily pledged allegiance was a momentous event for the Great Luo Heaven Domain. Mandala dared not neglect it and personally brought him back to the Great Luo Heaven for a detailed discussion.

But to her surprise, the moment the other person opened their mouth, she was shaken to her core.

She could sense that the other person truly meant no harm; on the contrary, there was a hint of coaxing a child in their tone. The smile and the doting tone gave her a strange feeling.

The amount of information contained in these words was astonishing. Not only did the other party see through the curse in her body at a glance, but they also claimed that they could break it for her.

You must know that she is also a Supreme Being of the Upper Realm, and even she finds this curse extremely troublesome. Where does this guy in front of her get such confidence?

As the saying goes, there's no such thing as a free lunch. The man's unusual behavior instantly heightened Mandala's vigilance.

Sensing the girl's wariness, the man chuckled nonchalantly, "My name is Bodhi. I know you find it strange, but you'll understand after reading this."

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint blue light rippled around him, and within the soft halo, the phantom of an ancient Bodhi tree, shrunk countless times, slowly emerged on his body.

"You—you're one too!"

Upon seeing this scene, the fog in Mandala's heart suddenly dissipated, and the wariness on her little face vanished, replaced by unconcealable shock and astonishment.

Bodhi smiled and nodded. With a slight thought, the azure light surrounding him quietly disappeared.

The essence of the mandala is the datura flower, which has existed since ancient times.

She was once favored by the Heavenly Emperor, the ruler of the ancient Heavenly Palace, and was regarded as an adopted daughter, receiving great affection.

After the ancient Heavenly Palace was destroyed, she escaped in an avatar. After many years of wandering, she finally established the Great Luo Heavenly Domain in the northern border of the Tianluo Continent. She ascended to the position of Domain Lord by her own strength and became a powerful figure in the region.

The true form of Bodhi is the ancient Bodhi tree, which carries supreme wisdom and vitality. With Chen Xiao's help, it was able to gather its spiritual intelligence, transform into human form, and step into the vast world.

In this vast world, there are countless races and billions of beings, each with their own origins. But if we're talking about true kindred spirits, Mandala and Bodhi are the only ones who meet the criteria for each other!

Bodhi, in particular, was deeply moved when he discovered the curse hidden within the mandala.

The negative emotions of the Dou Di that had plagued him for tens of thousands of years, like maggots clinging to his bones, eroded his intelligence. For him, wasn't it a curse?

Having personally experienced such pain and loneliness, his feelings of closeness to Mandala, who might be the only one of his kind in the world, grew even stronger, leading to the scene before him.

"That's right, we are of the same kind!" Seeing that Mandala was no longer on guard, Bodhi's face showed a smile.

After Mandala suddenly realized what was going on, her eyes curved into crescents, and her delicate doll-like face was full of relieved smiles. She gently patted the hem of her skirt, and her tone became much lighter: "No wonder I felt so close to you. It turns out we are of the same kind. I was too cautious. Please forgive me, Brother Bodhi."

It's difficult to verify who is older or younger between the two.

However, after its transformation, Bodhi would definitely look larger.

Bodhi waved his hand, his smile still gentle: "As the lord of a region, it is only right to be cautious. After all, the world is a mixed bag, and people's hearts are unpredictable. If I were you, I wouldn't easily trust the other party if they didn't reveal their true form."

He paused, his gaze falling on Mandala's brows, where a faint black aura seemed to linger, and his tone became more solemn.

"I was also once affected by a negative emotion, which you can think of as a curse, but I was able to get rid of it with the help of a friend. Your situation is more serious than mine, but quite similar. It will take some time to completely get rid of it, and there should be hope."

Mandala's power is slightly stronger than Bodhi's at present.

Therefore, he could guess that the curse within him was certainly not simple.

Although he had experience and could help the mandala with bodhi seeds, he was also prepared for a protracted battle.

Thinking of this, Bodhi couldn't help but miss Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao has a better understanding of the world; if he were here, he might be able to offer more effective advice.

Just as he was thinking this, Bodhi's expression suddenly changed slightly.

"Brother Bodhi, has something happened?" Noticing Bodhi's expression, Mandala couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

It wasn't just because Bodhi was of the same clan, but also because of Bodhi's strength.

If something can make a supreme being change color, then it must be something significant.

Hearing Mandala's words, Bodhi snapped out of his daze. Looking at her slightly tense face, he knew she had misunderstood, and immediately shook his head and laughed.

"It's nothing. I just suddenly sensed the presence of a friend. And coincidentally, it's the friend I just mentioned who helped me get rid of the curse. He has also arrived in Tianluo Continent, or perhaps even earlier. I just sensed it today."