The term 'senior brother' was filled with respect, affection, and an indescribable sense of security. It melded into one's heart and made one feel comfortable from inside out.
Before this, this was also the only name Wang Baole had for Chen Qing.
In the past, it had been his senior brother who had protected him. It had also been Wang Baole's wish for the Dark Sect after he had awakened from the Dark Dream. It had strengthened his yearning for the Dark Sect. It had made the Dark Sect's dream no longer an illusion. It had become real, and he had acknowledged it.
Deep in his heart, Wang Baole even felt a little proud. He felt that he was different from the rest. He was accepted as a disciple by a big shot in the Dark Sect and had a senior brother who could kill a Divine Emperor.
On many occasions, this had become his trump card and his background. At the same time, it was the place that gave him warmth and security. Therefore, deep down, Wang Baole respected his senior brother greatly and trusted him completely.
Therefore … with a single signal from his senior brother, he would go to the array formation without hesitation. With a single word from his senior brother, he would complete it without hesitation.
Even though his senior brother had merged with the Heavenly Dao, his personality had changed, and he had become a complete stranger to Wang Baole, no matter how confused Wang Baole was and how complicated his thoughts were, he was still determined … to help his senior brother.
It was because of these reasons that he had gone all out and come to the Dark Emperor's Tomb this time.
But at this moment … Wang Baole's words seemed calm. They seemed to be just five words, but the emotions contained in those five words were extremely complicated.
There were complicated feelings, hesitation, and confusion.
What was complicated was the fact that his senior brother had once treated him so well and had changed so much. If this happened to him, he would feel terrible, but it wasn't as if he couldn't accept it. But if it happened to his master, he … couldn't accept it!
He was hesitant because he was facing his master and his former senior brother. What should he do? What should he do? What should he do?
He was confused because he didn't know why things had turned out this way. His senior brother hadn't done anything wrong, his master hadn't done anything wrong, and he hadn't done anything wrong either. But why … did it end up in such a heart-wrenching and painful way?
But in the end … Wang Baole's eyes filled with determination. He didn't think about the hesitation, didn't think about the confusion, and pushed down the complicated feelings. The only thing on his mind was ….
Absolutely not allowed!
I won't allow Shixiong to be so unscrupulous. I won't allow Shizun to fall because of this!
Therefore, when he opened his mouth, he didn't call out 'senior brother', but … Chen Qing's name!
These three words represented his determination, represented his choice, and also represented his anger. Therefore, the moment the words left his mouth, Wang Baole's cultivation base erupted. His Divine Soul surged and a tall illusory figure appeared behind him.
His physical body erupted, and his Qi and blood roiled, forming a storm that rumbled and spread out in all directions, shaking the heavens and earth.
Above his head, the Demonic Eye appeared. In the void behind him, the Dao Star appeared. Nine Dao Stars lined up, and the tens of thousands of special stars shone brightly, forming the image of a divine bull with a majestic aura!
Right now, Wang Baole's hair was moving despite the lack of wind. The aura emanating from his entire body was a wave of spirit energy that would terrify even ordinary star domains. That was especially so for his eyes, which were extremely sharp.
In the blink of an eye, all of the Underworld Sect cultivators in the area fell to their knees, as did the man and woman who were split into Yin and Yang. Then, step by step, a tall, slender, handsome man with a boundless Dao aura emanating from him. He was the Dao of Heaven, and he had the mark of a black fish on his forehead … came to a stop!
In this world, there were only a handful of people who could cause him to stop. The weakest of them all was Wang Baole.
He stopped, remained silent, and stared at Chen Qing.
Chen Qing stared at Wang Baole, and Wang Baole stared back at him. One of them had a calm look in his eyes, while the other had a fierce look in his eyes. Neither of them spoke.
After a long moment, a sigh came from behind Wang Baole.
"Baole, let Master take a look at your Elder Brother."
Wang Baole, who was standing in front of Ming Kunzi and shielding him from his gaze, was silent for a few breaths. Then, he moved away silently. Even though he was standing aside, his aura didn't dissipate in the slightest. As he moved away, Ming Kunzi's eyes met his master's in the next instant.
"Master." This was the first time Chen Qing had spoken since arriving. His voice was as gentle as ever, without any hint of hostility. However, there was something incredibly warm about it, as well as something unfamiliar and cold.
"Chen Qing, what would you do if you obtained the remains of the Underworld Emperor?" Ming Kunzi looked at his disciple, and a dazed look appeared on his face for a moment. Then, he recovered and spoke in a low voice.
"Master …." Wang Baole immediately grew anxious. Just as he was about to speak, Ming Kunzi suddenly lifted his right hand and pointed at Wang Baole. Instantly, a monstrous power surged out from his body. The coffin behind him rumbled, and its aura erupted. The flames of the three Soul Lamps on top of it flared up, illuminating the entire Underworld Emperor's Tomb.
Wang Baole's fleshly body was powerful, his soul was extraordinary, and his cultivation base and divine abilities were equally shocking. However, all of his attention was focused on Chen Qing. Naturally, he wasn't on guard against his Master. Furthermore, there was a huge gap between their cultivation bases. Therefore, when Ming Kunzi pointed at him, Wang Baole's body trembled violently. Countless invisible threads appeared around him and wrapped around him. Even his ability to speak was sealed!
"Your Little Junior Brother is a sentimental person. Don't blame him." Ming Kunzi turned his head and looked at Wang Baole kindly. His eyes were filled with admiration and emotion. Then, he retracted his gaze. When he looked at Chen Qing, all of the warmth and kindness disappeared, replaced by a complicated look.
Chen Qing was silent for a moment. He didn't look at Wang Baole. Instead, he bowed to Ming Kunzi from several hundred feet away and spoke calmly.
"Master, your disciple will not blame Little Junior Brother. As for your previous question, I already have an answer in my heart."
"Your disciple has fused with the Heavenly Dao, but I can't leave the Nine Underworlds for long periods of time. A large part of the reason I'm bound here is that I don't have an item that can bear the weight of the Heavenly Dao."
"Therefore, your disciple needs the remains of the Underworld Emperor to fuse with myself so that the Heavenly Dao of the Underworld Sect can unleash its full power. It will be able to protect the Underworld Sect from the Nine Underworlds and reincarnate in the Realm of Life."
"Please … grant my wish, Master." When Chen Qing finished speaking, he continued to bow.
Wang Baole's body trembled. He wanted to speak, but he couldn't. He couldn't send out his Divine Will either. He could only see his Master fall silent for a few breaths. Then, his Master lifted his head and looked deeply into his eyes. There was determination and gratification in his gaze.
The determination was because he had made a decision. The gratification was because he had seen himself.
Wang Baole's body trembled even more. He heard his Master, Ming Kunzi, murmur softly.
"Chen Qing, I can give you the remains of the Underworld Emperor, but I have a request. You must agree to it!"
"Please speak, Master." Chen Qing no longer bowed. He lifted his head and looked at Ming Kunzi.
"The Heavenly Dao of the Underworld Sect contains a mission. All the cultivators of the Underworld Sect, including yourself, can seal the stone tablets. You can do whatever you want, but … you cannot harm your Little Junior Brother in the slightest. If there comes a day when he wishes to leave the world of the stone tablets, you cannot investigate, stop, seal, or disturb him!
"If you can do that, then today … I will grant your wish. What harm is there in that?" Ming Kunzi lifted his head. An intimidating light shone from his eyes. His bright will turned into a sharp blade that locked onto Chen Qing's eyes!
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