Feng Tian

After Li Huang looked at Feng Tian, he immediately asked the system, "Can you explain to me what a Son of Destiny is?"

The system responded quickly, [A Son of Destiny is someone who is truly supported by the Heavenly Dao. As long as the Dao exists, they cannot die. They are constantly aided by fortune, able to turn crises into opportunities, no matter how dire the situation. They will always survive miraculously, returning each time with greater strength.]

Li Huang nodded solemnly, his gaze shifting to the female spirit standing before him, who appeared to be Feng Tian's master. She stood calmly, easily dispelling Li Huang's fireball. However, when Li Huang attempted to examine her information, nothing appeared as usual. Growing suspicious, he asked the system, "Why can't I see her information?"

The system replied, [Because she is only a fragment of her soul, with certain unique aspects likely stemming from her original body. Attempting to examine her information could lead to significant inaccuracies, so no information has been displayed.]

Li Huang nodded slightly, then looked at his kill points.

[Total Kill Points: 34,981,481,120 points]

This immense amount came from the souls he had just destroyed in the cave, totaling around ten billion points, as well as from eliminating some forces on the White Moon Continent. After contemplating for a moment, Li Huang spoke to the system, "Raise my cultivation to Saint Emperor Level 1."

The system responded instantly, [Each minor level in Saint King cultivation requires 1,000,000,000 kill points, while each minor level in Saint Emperor cultivation requires 10,000,000,000 kill points. The total cost is 18,000,000,000 points.]

[Total Kill Points: 16,981,481,120 points]

Immediately, Li Huang's cultivation power surged immensely, the environment around him trembling as his power grew stronger.

Saint King Level 2…

Saint King Level 6…

Saint King Level 9…

Saint Emperor Level 1

The female spirit smiled slightly, her eyes filled with clear interest. She observed Li Huang, who was now radiating power, silently, making no attempt to interfere, allowing him to elevate his strength to a level comparable to her own fragment of a soul.

Feng Tian, standing nearby, glanced at Li Huang with astonished eyes, unable to believe that someone from a lower-tier continent could reach the power of a Saint Emperor.

Li Huang felt the immense power surging within him. He looked at the female spirit in front of him and asked with a challenging tone, "Who are you people, and why have you come to invade my land?"

The woman smiled faintly, her face devoid of expression, though her eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement.

Suddenly, an explosive sound echoed across the area as an immense spiritual energy was unleashed from Li Huang's body, forming a book that floated in mid-air. But before he could use the book, the formidable attack from the female spirit came at Li Huang swiftly, striking him unexpectedly. At the same time, she shouted a warning to Feng Tian, "Run quickly! This place is not safe for you."

Feng Tian looked at her with hesitation. "But Master… what about you?"

The woman smiled happily and spoke with unwavering resolve, "This is merely a fragment of my soul. Besides, if you stay here, you might perish along with this child…." Before she could finish, her spirit fragment was hit with a fierce explosion of flames infused with Li Huang's yin-yang and star power. The blast echoed throughout the battlefield, with flames mercilessly consuming everything.

Li Huang paid no heed to his own attack, instead looking up at the sky, focusing on the massive energy surging toward him with incredible speed. This power struck Li Huang with even greater force than the flames he had released. The explosion darkened the area with clouds of smoke and dust, obscuring everything around him.

When the smoke cleared, Feng Tian remained standing, though his body was covered in wounds, while his master's soul fragment had completely dissipated, and all those who had attacked him were now dead.

Li Huang, though injured, began to heal rapidly as the divine flame within him worked to mend his wounds. Slowly, his injuries faded, and he absorbed the energy from the recent attack to replenish his own power. Standing firm, Li Huang pointed a finger at Feng Tian and spoke with a mocking tone, "So this is the power of the Heavenly Dao—truly terrifying. But I hope you can protect your life with it."

Feng Tian looked at Li Huang with unwavering determination. Despite the turmoil within him, his gaze held no fear. Suddenly, a dark shadow approached Li Huang and relayed a report, prompting Li Huang to chuckle softly. He dispelled his attack and said, "I think we should end this battle here."

Feng Tian was stunned, staring at Li Huang in confusion. "Why would you stop?"

Li Huang gave a faint smile and replied, "In your current state, you're not fit to fight. Besides, I don't wish to see a genius and someone who saved the people of my land perish by my hand."

Feng Tian absorbed this in silence, recalling that he had once saved a city from collateral damage during a clash between two cultivators from outside the continent. He spoke softly, "So you're from the local forces on this continent? Then why did you attack me before?"

Li Huang sighed and explained, "I am the Emperor of the Heavenly Flame Dynasty. It's my duty to protect and care for my people. You know that battles over treasures among the powerful always bring harm to innocents, one way or another. In the worst cases, my people could lose their lives. A similar tragedy befell my dynasty; in one of my cities, only the remains of the dead and dismembered were left. Children cried as they clung to the lifeless bodies of their parents, holding onto a hopeless dream. Seeing such a scene filled me with rage and made me lose my senses for a moment."

Hearing this, Feng Tian began to understand. He thought back to his own past and realized he was no match for the man before him. Their fight seemed to be a misunderstanding, and Feng Tian had not suffered much harm in the encounter—only a fragment of his master's spirit was lost, and according to her, she could always regenerate it. After a pause, Feng Tian spoke respectfully, "You are truly brave and compassionate. My name is Feng Tian. If fate brings us together again, may I share a drink with you?"

Li Huang smiled and nodded. "Certainly, I'd look forward to it."

Feng Tian smiled back and bowed respectfully before turning to leave. However, just as he turned his back, Li Huang revealed a sly smile and quickly began gathering his spiritual energy. But at that very moment, a brilliant flash of lightning shot down from the sky, striking Li Huang with tremendous force, a thunderous impact reverberating through the ground.

Feng Tian, already in flight, turned back with a hint of surprise. He murmured softly, "What a powerful man. Even his mere movements exude strength. And he cares deeply for his people—such goodness is rare in this harsh world…"

With a sigh of wistful admiration, Feng Tian turned and departed without hesitation.