Chapter 145: Encountering Xiao Xuan in the Celestial Tomb

After Hun Tiandi entered the Celestial Tomb, its grand doors slowly closed. Gu Yuan looked at the sealed entrance and murmured, "Hun Tiandi has entered the Celestial Tomb, most likely for him."

"Him?"

The person Gu Yuan referred to was naturally Xiao Xuan, the man who even Hun Tiandi held in awe.

Unfortunately...

This man, who even Hun Tiandi feared, fell under the Soul Clan's encirclement after failing to break through to the Dou Di Realm.

If the Xiao Clan still existed...

If Xiao Xuan was still alive, the Soul Clan wouldn't have become so rampant. 

Gu Yuan felt a tinge of regret. 

If the Gu Clan had aided the Xiao Clan in their battle against the Soul Clan, perhaps it would have been the Soul Clan who perished, not the Xiao Clan. 

Even today's situation would have been different!

But it was a pity.

At that time, he and the entire Gu Clan lacked foresight. They were all short-sighted, leading to their current misfortune.

Gu Yuan regretted deeply!

But...

No matter how much he regretted, he couldn't turn back time.

Now, the Soul Clan's foundation was strong, far surpassing that of the Gu Clan or any other ancient race. Even if the Gu Clan and the other ancient races joined forces, they wouldn't be a match for the Soul Clan.

The Soul Clan was united in their purpose, while the other ancient races lacked unity. Even if they formed an alliance, it would be nothing more than an empty show, incapable of rivaling the Soul Clan.

"Sigh..."

Gu Yuan glanced meaningfully at the Celestial Tomb, let out a faint sigh, and then turned around. 

What difference did it make if he was at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng? In the face of true power, he would always have to bow down.

...

As Hun Tiandi entered the Celestial Tomb, he immediately sensed the presence of the floating energy entities. 

These entities, which had initially regarded Hun Tiandi as their "food," all dissipated into nothingness.

"This..."

Hun Tiandi revealed a trace of his power, leaving the energy entities stunned and trembling. They had thought their meal had arrived, but instead, they were faced with a formidable opponent!

Trembling with fear, they quickly made way for Hun Tiandi, not daring to provoke him unless they were seeking death.

...

Hun Tiandi encountered no obstacles and continued to move deeper into the Celestial Tomb. Occasionally, some foolish energy entities tried to challenge him, only to be reduced to nothingness.

"Clan... Clan Leader!"

As Hun Tiandi ventured into the Celestial Tomb, he was sensed by the energy entities of the Soul Clan within. A middle-aged energy entity appeared before him and knelt down, its ethereal body trembling with excitement.

To see their clan leader within the Celestial Tomb was an overwhelming experience for this Soul Clan entity.

"Please rise!"

"Thank you, Clan Leader!" The Soul Clan entity quickly stood up upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words.

Hun Tiandi gazed at the Soul Clan energy entity and spoke slowly, "Hun Diao, if I recall correctly, there were many Soul Clan energy entities buried in this Celestial Tomb, right? How come only you remain now?"

Upon hearing this, the energy entity named Hun Diao lamented, "Clan Leader, you don't know. Ever since that person, Xiao Xuan of the Xiao Clan, entered the Celestial Tomb, he has been purging the Soul Clan's energy bodies. Now, I am the only Soul Clan energy entity left in the entire Celestial Tomb."

"Xiao Xuan?" Hun Tiandi murmured.

"He can only be a local tyrant within this Celestial Tomb now. When he was alive, I managed to kill him, and even now, I can still eliminate him," Hun Tiandi said casually.

"Isn't that right, Xiao Xuan?"

Within the Celestial Tomb, Xiao Xuan was undeniably the ruler, capable of appearing anywhere without being detected. However, Hun Tiandi had discovered his presence.

It was difficult for Xiao Xuan to hide from Hun Tiandi with his current strength. He was no longer the same Xiao Xuan he used to be. He was merely an energy entity that existed within the Celestial Tomb due to its unique nature.

Now, even in the face of the peak Xiao Xuan, Hun Tiandi had no fear. He was confident that he alone could suppress Xiao Xuan. With a single thought, Hun Tiandi could easily destroy Xiao Xuan.

Once a formidable opponent, now nothing but an ant!

...

As the words of Hun Tiandi fell, a phantom figure in a black robe appeared not far from him. This illusory figure appeared to be in his thirties.

He was Xiao Xuan.

Once regarded as the lifelong enemy of Hun Tiandi.

Unfortunately...

Now, everything has changed.

He still existed, but Xiao Xuan had become a mere energy entity barely surviving with the help of the Celestial Tomb.

Meeting again, Hun Tiandi was no longer the same as before.

And Xiao Xuan was also no longer the same Xiao Xuan of the past.

Now, Hun Tiandi was full of confidence, while Xiao Xuan... was just a thing of the past.

Xiao Xuan spoke, "Long time no see, Hun Tiandi. Not only have you recovered from your injuries, but you also seem stronger." Although Xiao Xuan had fallen, his keen insight remained.

Hun Tiandi replied, "To hear that I have become stronger from your mouth... I must say, it gives me a sense of accomplishment. I don't know why, but it feels quite satisfying!"

"Hehe..." Xiao Xuan chuckled upon hearing this. He said, "Hun Tiandi, it seems you are still too obsessed with fame and fortune. Is that sense of accomplishment really so important?"

"It is important!" Hun Tiandi smiled faintly and said, "Especially when I hear from your mouth, Xiao Xuan, that I have become stronger. It gives me a great sense of accomplishment and contentment."

Xiao Xuan looked at Hun Tiandi and asked, "Surely, the reason you came to the Celestial Tomb is not just to hear me say that you've become stronger, right?"

"Not bad for my former lifelong enemy," remarked Hun Tiandi, "You guessed it so quickly." 

Xiao Xuan responded, "You, Hun Tiandi, have always been driven by self-interest. You wouldn't do anything without a benefit. Coming to the Celestial Tomb must involve more than simply hearing 'You've become stronger.'"

"Correct!" Hun Tiandi nodded slightly. "Indeed, you understand me the best. I regret it now, regretting why I killed you. Wouldn't it have been better to let you be?"

Xiao Xuan replied, "If you hadn't killed me, it would probably have been your Soul Clan that was ultimately wiped out. There's no need to regret it." 

"Time cannot be turned back. Even if we could go back, Hun Tiandi, you would still have relentlessly exterminated my Xiao Clan at any cost, as you did before. As your former opponent, I understand you well."

"Let's go!" Xiao Xuan said. "This place is crowded and noisy. Let's find a quiet place."

Hun Tiandi followed suit.

After all, it was just Xiao Xuan's energy entity.

There was no need to fear Xiao Xuan anymore.

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