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

Chapter 414 Slaying the Demon

The voice that suddenly rang out was not loud, but it carried a deep, invisible power that swept across the snow-covered, ice-bound square, suppressing the shock and commotion surging in everyone's hearts.

Even the air, which had been frozen solid, trembled slightly at the sound, shattering the deathly silence of the entire place.

The next moment, everyone was shocked to discover that a towering figure had appeared before the body of the Heavenly Emperor.

With his back to the crowd, his broad shoulders were ramrod straight, drawing all eyes to him.

"Striving for opportunities is only natural, but if you fall into the Demon Emperor's trap, you'll just be throwing your life away." The calm voice spread out again, carrying a deep and powerful force.

Chen Xiao slowly turned around, his moon-white robes sweeping lightly across the ice, stirring up fine snowflakes. His imposing figure, which had been facing away from everyone, was now fully revealed to them.

At that very moment, all the Earthly Sovereigns who were frozen, except for the Holy Demon Emperor Lu Yuan, had their bodies encased in shattered and melted away. The shattered ice fell to the ground and turned into wisps of cold air that dispersed into the wind and snow.

The freed Earthly Sovereigns, still shaken by the lingering chill, turned their gazes toward Chen Xiao with awe.

"True—True Emperor!" A supreme being met Chen Xiao's gaze, his throat tightened, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Oh? You recognize me?" Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow, glancing at him with slight surprise.

The Earthly Sovereign immediately bowed and clasped his hands, his posture extremely respectful, not daring to conceal a single word: "Reporting to the True Emperor, half a year ago on the Yaoqing Continent, this junior had the honor of witnessing the True Emperor's astonishing battle with the War Emperor, an experience I will never forget."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly. He had been chasing the War Emperor across dozens of continents, including the Yaoqing Continent. Countless people had seen him, so it wasn't surprising that he happened to run into someone who recognized him.

He raised his eyes and swept them over the silent Earthly Sovereigns, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable pressure: "Since you recognize me, then we can save ourselves a lot of trouble. You may all step aside. I need to have a proper talk with this Demon Emperor."

Upon hearing this, none of the powerful Earthly Sovereigns dared to hesitate for a moment. They bowed respectfully, concealed their auras, and quickly retreated to the far side of the plaza. Their previous covetousness had vanished, replaced only by fear and apprehension when they looked at the remains of the Heavenly Emperor.

Chen Xiao spoke only a few words, yet he had already revealed the key points of the matter, leaving everyone in awe.

The situation here is far more complicated than it appears on the surface. It seems that the Demon Emperor who once invaded the Tianluo Continent has not truly perished!

Only then did they belatedly realize that they had fallen into a cold sweat. It turned out that their earlier scramble was nothing more than falling into the Demon Emperor's trap. Chen Xiao's sudden appearance was not to monopolize the opportunity, but clearly to save everyone's lives.

For a moment, everyone stared at the figure in the arena with even greater awe, not daring to even breathe loudly.

As all the powerful figures retreated to the edge of the plaza, the once noisy and chaotic world suddenly became empty, leaving only Lu Yuan still firmly imprisoned by the Xuanbing ice, standing stiffly in place. His demonic energy was completely suppressed by the ice, and only the shock, anger and unwillingness surging in his eyes revealed his predicament of wanting to move but being unable to.

Chen Xiao glanced at him with his eyes down, his gaze indifferent and without any ripples, then raised his hand and waved it lightly.

In an instant, an invisible force enveloped Lu Yuan's frozen body, as if pulled by a gale, and swept straight toward Mandala, landing steadily a few steps in front of her.

"This traitor is yours to deal with." Chen Xiao's voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable decisiveness. "However, there's no need to rush to take his life. Let him witness firsthand how the Demon Emperor, whom he betrayed his own kind to save, will ultimately perish in this world. Then he can pay for his blood debt."

Mandala looked at Lu Yuan, who was unable to move, with intense killing intent surging in her eyes. Upon hearing this, she immediately bowed and nodded, her voice filled with undisguised gratitude.

"Thank you, Emperor Zhen, for granting my request!"

The group of Earthly Sovereigns at the edge of the square suddenly remembered the rumor circulating outside that a Heavenly Sovereign was visiting the Great Luo Heaven Domain, and they were suddenly lost in thought.

When they looked at Lu Yuan, who was frozen in ice, they saw more clearly the three blinding demonic energy attacks beneath the ice. This was irrefutable proof of his traitorous identity, leaving no room for argument!

Throughout history, everyone in the world has held the same attitude towards traitors who have sided with evil races from beyond the realm.

They must be executed!

"The Holy Demon Palace has long been a spy for the evil races from beyond the realm. Such a scourge must not be allowed to remain!" A high-ranking Earthly Sovereign with white hair and beard spoke first, his tone impassioned. "When the Great Luo Domain Lord wipes out the Holy Demon Palace one day, I am willing to lend a helping hand!"

"That's exactly what I was thinking! The Holy Demon Palace has committed numerous evils and must be eradicated!"

"Me too!"

Immediately, all the supreme beings echoed the sentiments, their words earnest, seemingly genuinely willing to contribute to the eradication of the Holy Demon Palace.

In response, Mandala merely curled the corners of her lips into a faint, enigmatic smile, neither refusing outright nor readily accepting.

She knew perfectly well that Lu Huan was doomed. The remaining three lower-level Earthly Sovereign Elders of the Holy Demon Palace had already been crippled by Qing Yanjing. The Holy Demon Palace was now just an empty shell in name only. It would be easy to wipe it out completely. Why would she need anyone else's help?

These people are rushing to express their opinions now simply because they want to gain favor with Chen Xiao, the Heavenly Sovereign, and make a good impression, while also taking advantage of the pretext of purging the Holy Demon Palace to get a share of the spoils.

Mandala saw right through these thoughts, but simply didn't bother to point them out.

the other side.

Chen Xiao's gaze had already returned to the towering figure trampling on the black skull.

Everyone believed that this body, imbued with supreme pressure, was that of the ancient Heavenly Emperor, and that the withered, black skull beneath his feet must be the remains of the Demon Emperor who had invaded back then.

However, the reality is quite the opposite!

This so-called Heavenly Emperor's suppression of demons is nothing but a fabricated illusion that turns black into white!

"The Heavenly Emperor of yesteryear was a figure of such splendor; even in his final moments, exhausted and dying, how could you, a demonic race from beyond the realm, dare to desecrate him like this!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiao's energy suddenly surged. He raised his foot and kicked out with a force as heavy as a mountain, landing directly on the chest of the "Heavenly Emperor's remains".

Bang!

A muffled thud echoed across the square. The seemingly imposing figure was kicked away like a puppet with its strings cut, crashing into a distant, frozen pillar and shattering into a shower of ice shards and faint magical mist.

This scene came so suddenly that everyone at the edge of the square had their pupils shrink. Their previous doubts and guesses were instantly confirmed, and their hearts were filled with shock.

It turns out that the one they revered as the Heavenly Emperor was actually a demon!

Those things trampled underfoot are the true remains of the ancient Heavenly Emperor!

In their shock, everyone stared intently at the scene, their breaths catching in their throats.

Only Lu Yuan, who was frozen in front of the mandala, suddenly burst into wild joy, dispelling all his despair.

He had already given up hope, thinking that Chen Xiao's appearance would completely ruin his plans. After all, he had long been corrupted by demonic energy and was unable to get close to the Demon Emperor's body, which was suppressed by the Heavenly Emperor Sword. He could only rely on others to move the Demon Emperor's body out of the Heavenly Emperor Sword's suppression range.

However, to everyone's surprise, things have taken a dramatic turn for the better!

Chen Xiao clearly saw through the illusion, yet he was so arrogant that he kicked the Demon Emperor's body out of the area suppressed by the Heavenly Emperor Sword!

Lu Yuan's heart was churning wildly. He knew that the Demon Emperor was bound to rise again!

Even though the Demon Emperor's strength was greatly reduced after his resurrection due to the lack of blood to replenish his energy, he knew all too well how powerful this Heavenly Demon Emperor had been in the past.

In the past, this Heavenly Demon Emperor roamed beyond the realms. When he invaded the Tianluo Continent, even the ancient Heavenly Emperor who mastered the One Qi Transformation into Three Pure Ones had to risk his life to barely suppress him. Even after his resurrection, his strength was reduced to less than a hundred percent, and he was still far beyond the reach of anyone here!

When the Demon Emperor regains control, how could he, the great hero who helped him escape, not receive some benefits?

Within his frozen body, Lu Yuan strained his pupils, his gaze fixed on the demonic body that had crashed into the pillar, now surging with wisps of dense black demonic energy, waiting for that terrifying pressure to sweep across the entire area.

In the distance, the Demon Emperor's body was shaken out of the suppression range of the Heavenly Emperor Sword. The crystal-clear sword immediately trembled slightly, as if it wanted to revive on its own.

"There is no need to be agitated. I will deal with this demon. The greatest credit for eliminating him today belongs to the Heavenly Emperor, and he should be allowed to witness this outcome."

Chen Xiao raised his hand and gently gripped the sword hilt, his voice gentle yet reassuring, and did not rashly draw the sword.

This Heavenly Emperor's sword has long surpassed the level of ordinary sacred items. Even though it is already damaged, it is still a treasure of the world. Ordinary people need to meet certain conditions to draw it and control it.

While Chen Xiao could forcibly remove it, it would damage the Heavenly Emperor's remaining imprint, making it a losing proposition.

Moreover, Chen Xiao has never been particularly attached to weapons. In the future, when Zixiao Palace truly establishes itself in the Great Thousand World, it may be possible to create a symbolic sacred object.

The Heavenly Emperor Sword seemed to understand his words. It trembled for a moment, hesitated for a second, and then completely suppressed its revived aura.

It is already damaged and its power is limited, far less than that of a true Heavenly Sovereign. Since Chen Xiao is confident in dealing with it, this is naturally the best outcome.

Chen Xiao's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the edge of the square, causing a collective tremor in the hearts of all the powerful figures present.

This means that the ancient Heavenly Emperor didn't truly perish after all?!

Mandala, in particular, was filled with an overwhelming excitement. She took a small step forward as if to ask him questions, but dared not disturb him. She could only suppress her eagerness and dare not utter a sound.

Just then, Chen Xiao's gaze swept over.

The next moment, Mandala felt her body lighten and was moved to Chen Xiao's front by an invisible force.

"The Heavenly Emperor has indeed fallen, but a trace of his remains remains here, guarding the seal. To you, he is like a brother and a father. Take this opportunity to say a few words to him. After I exorcise the demon, I will seal this trace. From now on, you may only have one last chance to meet."

Upon hearing this, Mandala's face instantly dimmed, unable to hide the bitterness in her heart, but even more so, gratitude.

For Chen Xiao to do this much was already an immense favor to her.

Seeing her expression, Chen Xiao said nothing more and turned to look at the huge black head covered in demonic energy behind him.

"This Demon Emperor is extremely cunning. Not only did he transform himself into the appearance of the Heavenly Emperor to bewitch the world, but he also twisted the remains of the Heavenly Emperor into this form, attempting to lure outsiders to seal and destroy him. However, since the opening of the Ancient Heavenly Palace is led by me, I will not allow his evil scheme to succeed."

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and a cold white flame suddenly swept out, instantly enveloping the black skull layer by layer.

The raging flames surged and the black skull rapidly melted away in the flames. The wisps of foul-smelling demonic energy were evaporated by the flames and scattered into the wind and snow.

Soon, the black skull completely dissipated, eventually condensing into specks of crystalline light. As the light converged, a figure in white robes slowly emerged.

The figure's robes fluttered, his demeanor was elegant and composed, yet he exuded an aura of imperial dominance that commanded respect and awe from all who beheld him.

The group of top experts at the edge of the square all looked over with solemn gazes, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity.

This is the Heavenly Emperor who created the ancient Heavenly Palace and whose name is known throughout the world.

"Back then, I sacrificed myself to seal the demon, yet I still failed to completely annihilate this fiend. Instead, I had to trouble a descendant ten thousand years later to take action. I am truly ashamed."

The white-robed figure froze, his gaze immediately falling on the demonic body churning with demonic energy in the distance. His expression was slightly solemn, but when he sensed the cultivation aura around Chen Xiao, the solemnity in his eyes turned into relief, and he sighed softly.

"Senior, your righteousness is unparalleled. If it weren't for your self-sacrifice to seal the demon, the entire world would have been slaughtered by this scourge long ago. The deaths and injuries of hundreds of millions would be the least of our worries. We, the younger generation, have all benefited from your kindness. It is my good fortune, Chen Xiao, to be able to finish things off for you today."

Facing this powerful figure who once stood at the pinnacle of the Great Thousand Worlds, Chen Xiao also abandoned his usual composure and solemnly clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

The stronger one's abilities, the broader one's horizons, and the different one's mindset becomes.

If it were Chen Xiao decades ago, he certainly wouldn't have easily revealed such a profound place as the Ancient Heavenly Palace. He would have already considered it his own possession. Even if he and his people couldn't use the opportunities and resources there, he could still use them to train people under the command of the Purple Cloud Palace.

But now, without realizing it, he has changed a lot.

If Zixiao Palace wants to become a top super power in the Great Thousand World, there are countless ways. The Heavenly Emperor sealed the demon with his own body, benefiting the entire Great Thousand World. The ancient Heavenly Palace he founded should not become someone's collection.

As Chen Xiao finished speaking, the group of powerful Earthly Sovereigns in the distance, including Qing Yanjing and Chen Xiao, all bowed respectfully to express their gratitude to this ancient Heavenly Emperor for everything he had done to protect the Great Thousand World.

The Heavenly Emperor watched this scene with a look of satisfaction on his face. Finally, his gaze fell back on Chen Xiao, and he slowly said, "This demon is called the Devouring Heaven Demon Emperor. Among the evil races outside the realm, he is enough to rank among the top ten."

"In ancient times, he also had another name: the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor!"

"He hailed from the Devouring Demon Clan, an extraterrestrial evil race. His clan once boasted nine Demon Emperors. In pursuit of ultimate power, they chose to merge into one, achieving unparalleled strength. This is the origin of the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor. In a sense, he is not one person, but nine—nine true Demon Emperors!"

"To my shame, I only managed to kill seven of the demons back then, even though I gave it my all. Therefore, he still has two lives left. You must be careful."

The Heavenly Emperor's tone was tinged with self-reproach, but apart from Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing, who already knew the inside story, everyone else was deeply shocked and horrified.

So, the Heavenly Emperor didn't just fight one Demon Emperor back then, but a full nine!

And he, single-handedly, killed the seven demons!

Such a splendid record not only did not diminish the Heavenly Emperor's prestige, but instead aweeded people even more.

The Heavenly Emperor truly deserves to be one of the Nine Emperors of antiquity!

At this moment, the value of his supernatural ability to transform one breath into three pure beings was pushed to its extreme!

Hearing the Heavenly Emperor's instructions, Chen Xiao nodded slightly, his expression still calm: "Thank you for the reminder, senior. However, senior has already laid such a foundation for future generations. If we, the younger generation, cannot even solve these remaining troubles, then the future generations of this great world will be too disappointing to senior."

The Heavenly Emperor sensed the absolute confidence in his words, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and a touch of curiosity appeared.

"The younger generation is truly formidable. Go forth, for this scourge is about to rise again."

Just as the Heavenly Emperor finished speaking, the dark demonic energy in the distance surged into a tide, covering the sky and the sun, as thick as an unyielding ink blob.

pat!pat!

The crisp sound of footsteps slowly emanated from the depths of the demonic energy, each step seeming to tread on the hearts of everyone present.

The next moment, a figure pushed aside the dense demonic mist and slowly walked out.

He was dressed in a green robe, with long hair cascading over his shoulders, and was none other than the Heavenly Emperor that everyone had previously thought he was! But at this moment, his tightly closed eyes were now fully open, and there was no light or shadow in his eyes, only pure blackness, surging with the most ferocious evil aura in the world.

He stepped out from the overwhelming demonic energy, his gaze sweeping across the entire scene. When it landed on Chen Xiao and the Heavenly Emperor, the composure on his face suddenly froze for a moment.

"Heavenly Emperor, you are indeed a ruthless character. Your divine power of 'One Breath Transforms into Three Pure Ones' is truly well-deserved. If I had not been more skilled, I would have been defeated by you and completely annihilated that day."

Faced with these venomous words, the Heavenly Emperor merely smiled faintly, raised his hand to rub the head of Mandala beside him, and whispered something to her, completely ignoring the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor's intentions.

Clearly, the Heavenly Emperor was also an arrogant person and had no interest in talking to corpses.

On the other side, Chen Xiao stepped into the air at the right moment, his moon-white figure standing at the boundary between the wind and snow and the demonic energy. His spiritual power quietly spread out, and the pressure belonging to the Heavenly Sovereign spread out silently, suppressing the surging demonic energy around him and making it retreat inch by inch.

He glanced down at the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor, his gaze indifferent and calm, his voice deep and resonant like an ancient bell, proclaiming the arrival of his doom.

"A crippled body, yet you dare to swagger in my vast world?"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Xiao had already raised his hand, his index and middle fingers held upright, and a wisp of icy blue spiritual power, refined to the extreme, condensed at his fingertips. It seemed like a casual gesture, but it was filled with an aura that looked down on the world, and he pointed directly at the brow of the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor!

Before the wind even arrived, ripples spread through the surrounding space, and the surging demonic energy around the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor was forcibly torn apart, creating a vacuum.

As the attack aimed directly at his brow hurtled towards him, the Nine Corpse Demon Emperor's eyes blazed with a dark, malevolent light, and he roared angrily, "Insolence!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a black demonic seal, ten thousand feet long, suddenly condensed in his palm, carrying a bone-corroding evil power as it struck the incoming finger shadow.

However, at the moment the finger shadow collided with the black light demon seal, there was no earth-shattering sound, only a piercing tremor.

The demonic seal that contained all the power of the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor shattered inch by inch in full view of everyone. The icy blue finger shadow was unstoppable, piercing straight through it and then pointing at his brow!

puff!

The Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor's body trembled violently, a wisp of black blood bursting from between his brows, his eyes still holding an incredulous look. Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, his body was reduced to dust and scattered by the wind!

Waaah~

The demonic energy that filled the world suddenly surged wildly, and soon the figure of the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor reappeared. However, his once upright body was now hunched over, his eyes were dimmed with evil light, and he had a look of bewilderment that he could not understand.

He never imagined that a mere Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereign could take his life in a single encounter!

It should be noted that at his peak, he was equivalent to a Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme level Heavenly Demon Emperor. Even though his current condition is extremely poor, he is still no less than an ordinary Spirit-grade Heavenly Supreme.

Even so, it couldn't even withstand a single blow?

This cruel reality left the Nine Corpse Demon Emperor utterly perplexed.

The crowd at the edge of the square was also shocked. Although they already knew that Chen Xiao was very strong, the fact that he could make the War Emperor run all over the Great Thousand Worlds was proof of that.

But only one person witnessed that scene.

As the saying goes, seeing is believing. Only after witnessing it firsthand did they realize how incredibly powerful the True Emperor truly was!

Even Qing Yanjing and Chen Xiao, who were extremely close to Chen Xiao, were somewhat dumbfounded at this moment.

The Heavenly Emperor, standing in the distance beside the mandala, seemed to be deep in thought, as if he had discerned some of the true meaning.

"Who are you?" The Nine Corpse Demon Emperor asked in a low voice as he stepped forward again.

Behind him, a monstrous demonic aura surged, and even space itself began to crumble. A terrifying demonic power quietly began to spread.

Chen Xiao met his terrified yet resentful gaze, raised his hand and made a grasping motion. The surrounding space suddenly froze, and a massive palm print tens of thousands of feet long immediately appeared, firmly locking onto the Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor.

"The Demon Slayer, the True Emperor, Chen Xiao!"

These seven words, carried by the biting wind and snow, seemed to strike the Nine Corpse Demon Emperor's heart with immense force. The fear in his eyes instantly surged into extreme terror, and his demonic energy surged wildly, even corroding the space around him with a hissing sound. Clearly, he had the idea of ​​fleeing for his life.

"True Emperor—Chen Xiao, very good, I will remember you!"

The Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor roared fiercely, his body surging with black light, and he actually tore open a rift more than ten feet wide in the outer realm. Behind the rift, black mist surged, which was the outer void he wanted to escape to.

He leaped forward, about to transform into a black rainbow and plunge into the rift, but as soon as he moved an inch, he felt the space around him suddenly solidify, as if he had fallen into a cage of ten thousand pounds of cold iron, and he could not even move his fingertips an inch.

Looking up, the enormous palm print, tens of thousands of feet long, had already covered the sky and sun. Pure spiritual power flowed between the palm lines, and its pressure was like an ancient divine mountain crashing down, firmly locking him and the extraterrestrial rift together.

Wherever the palm print passed, the surging demonic energy melted away inch by inch, the sound of space cracking stopped abruptly, and even the crack slowly closed under the power of the palm, as if it had never existed.

"No! This is impossible! You are merely a Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereign, how can you be so powerful!"

The Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor went hysterical, his demonic body trembling wildly. He used all his strength to unleash his demonic energy to impact the palm print, and billions of demonic energies crashed into the palm print with a force that seemed to devour the heavens and the earth.

However, aside from creating a few ripples, it had no other effect and was instantly extinguished by spiritual power!

Chen Xiao stood high in the sky, his moon-white robes fluttering without wind. His palm strike was casual yet carried an undeniable resolve: "Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor, annihilate here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his palm sank slightly.

The enormous palm print, which blotted out the sky, suddenly pressed down. It wasn't fast, but it carried the power to crush everything. The roar of the Nine Corpse Demon Emperor grew weaker and weaker. His demonic body collapsed section by section under the palm's power. The thick black demonic energy was squeezed into wisps of black smoke, and even a trace of his remnant soul could not escape.

At this moment, the only sounds on the plaza were the deep, resonant sound of palm prints pressing down on the wind and snow, and the subtle crackling sounds of the demonic body shattering.

Mandala clenched her fists, gazing at the sky-covering palm print with eyes full of reverence. She knew that the culprit who had destroyed the ancient Heavenly Palace was finally about to be brought to justice!

Qing Yanjing's eyes shone brightly; the man she had set her sights on was just like him!

Chen Xiao clenched his fists. The answer to the question of why he needed to cultivate was clearer than ever before!

The Earth Sovereigns at the edge of the square all bowed deeply, not daring to even breathe loudly. The divine might of the Heaven Sovereign had long been etched into their hearts, transforming into the utmost reverence.

Beside Mandala, the Heavenly Emperor, his white robes fluttering, looked on with satisfaction. He seemed to have anticipated this outcome, yet he was still amazed by the strength of this junior.

Only Lu Yuan, frozen in place, had his last glimmer of hope extinguished, leaving only boundless despair.

The Demon Emperor, whom he risked everything to save, couldn't even withstand a single palm strike from Chen Xiao, and he himself ultimately couldn't escape the fate of paying for his blood debt.

"Bang!"

A muffled thud reverberated throughout the Heavenly Emperor's Mausoleum as a massive palm print crashed to the ground, stirring up a cloud of snow mist and spiritual light.

When the light dissipated, there was no trace of demonic energy left in the arena. The Nine Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor's figure was crushed without leaving a trace of dust, completely annihilated under this palm strike!

Chen Xiao slowly withdrew his palm. He lowered his eyes and looked towards the plaza, his gaze sweeping over Lu Yuan, who stood frozen in the center like a dead ashes, over his eldest son, whose eyes were filled with adoration, over Qing Yanjing, whose eyes shone with excitement, and over the Earthly Sovereigns who bowed in worship—

Finally, his gaze fell upon the Heavenly Emperor, and he bowed slightly: "Senior, I have not failed in my mission."

The Heavenly Emperor smiled and nodded, his body shimmering with light, as if filled with countless emotions: "The younger generation is truly formidable. How fortunate it is that the world has someone like you!"

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