In the darkness, Zhao Li realized that in this life, things had gone too smoothly for him. Coupled with his formidable strength, there were many times he didn't bother to think deeply. Even though his past experiences were rich and exciting, he had still avoided many hardships.
Falling into this predicament exposed the shortcomings in Zhao Li's character.
From beginning to end, Zhao Li seemed to possess the mindset of an ordinary person. Whether it was his initial thought of wanting to change things or the various experiences that followed, it was all due to the confidence his strength afforded him.
Zhao Li chuckled self-deprecatingly in his heart:
"Heh, so I'm this ordinary. Without strength, I'm even afraid to continue walking in the darkness, let alone bring about change? And here I thought I was a sage leading a revolution."
"Looking back on my journey, if it wasn't for my decent strength and good luck, perhaps I would have been taken care of long ago?"
Zhao Li reflected on his experiences. He had always intentionally or unintentionally shown off and sought attention in front of others, as if doing so made him seem powerful and impressive, gradually getting carried away.
"I wouldn't have displayed my power in front of ants before, would I? How is it that after living another life, I no longer understand this principle?"
Although Zhao Li didn't actually regard others as ants, the principle was the same.
Having figured things out, Zhao Li shook his head and laughed. He had indeed been somewhat deliberate and posturing before.
"It's not too late to understand now. Well, as for now, I'll take things as they come. I actually want to walk this path properly now. I really want to see if I can be worthy of respect by revealing myself as a sage."
Zhao Li once again composed himself and continued forward, his steps light.
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At this time, within Holy Pill City, in the Little Pill Tower Pavilion, three people sat together in silence. The almost stagnant air around them indicated the gravity in their hearts.
Huang Wen sensed the wrong atmosphere and sighed inwardly:
"I didn't expect that the Ancient Factions, which have been passed down to this day, seem to have lost their sense of urgency. Relying on them won't yield any results."
After a moment of contemplation, he was the first to speak, saying in a deep voice:
"Brother Gu, Brother Lei, the Soul Hall has only appeared for a few hundred years, yet they have stirred up such turmoil on the continent. With your abilities, you must know the power behind them. Do you believe that their actions are without purpose?"
Gu and Lei both shook their heads. Naturally, they wouldn't naively think the Soul Clan would act in vain. They simply hadn't paid much attention because their clan elders hadn't assigned any tasks.
A short while later, the man named Gu asked:
"What do you intend to do?"
The Pill Tower had suffered a great loss, with even a Ninth Grade Great Grandmaster perishing, so they naturally wouldn't just let it go.
Huang Wen's expression turned serious, and he slowly said:
"I intend to eradicate the known strongholds of the Soul Hall on the continent. Regardless of what they seek, I will absolutely not let them have their way. I don't expect you to take action, but I hope that when the power behind them makes a move, you will step forward and contain them."
He lowered his expectations once again.
Hearing this, the two men furrowed their brows slightly. The Soul Clan's Momentum was great. If they were to clash with them because of the Pill Tower, they feared...
Seeing that they didn't respond, Huang Wen's heart sank again. Without the Ancient Factions stepping forward, the Pill Tower would absolutely not be able to reclaim what they lost from the Soul Hall.
"They have been passed down to this day, residing in their own realm. Although mysterious, perhaps their clans have become stagnant pools."
Huang Wen thought to himself. However, he also understood that no matter what, they possessed the strength and confidence to detach themselves from the Central Plains continent. Huang Wen scoffed inwardly:
"I can't even handle the Soul Hall, which has existed for less than a thousand years. What right do I have to criticize them?"
Perhaps seeing Huang Wen's changing expression, the man named Gu pondered for a long time before agreeing to Huang Wen's request:
"Since a thousand years ago, there have been rules restricting the actions of those above the Five-Star Dou Sheng level. You can proceed with confidence. If they don't abide by the rules, we are not to be trifled with either. Brother Lei, what do you think?"
He was very confident. A thousand years ago, the Xiao and Soul clans fought. The Xiao Clan was annihilated, and the Soul Clan was severely weakened. Only the Gu Clan remained intact, and it was not an exaggeration to call them the strongest on the continent.
The person from the Lei Clan nodded upon hearing this:
"Very well."
He believed that no matter how powerful the Soul Clan was, as long as two forces of his caliber stepped forward, they would absolutely not be able to cause any more trouble.
Seeing this, Huang Wen cupped his hands in thanks:
"Thank you both. Afterward, I will refine a Ninth Grade Treasure Pill and present it to you. However, the Medicinal Ingredients..."
"Brother Huang, what are you saying? For something like this, there's no need for such things. The Soul Hall's actions are becoming increasingly reckless; it's time they were taught a lesson."
Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on the faces of Lei and Gu. Ninth Grade Treasure Pills were almost the most top-tier Pills on the continent. Even if they consumed them, they would see a significant improvement. But while they were happy, their words were righteous and proper.
Huang Wen, being old and experienced, naturally didn't take their words at face value and said:
"With your assistance, I can't let you work in vain. Afterward, I will also trouble you to communicate with your clans."
For a moment, the atmosphere became harmonious again.
After a long time, the two men left. They had only come to verify some things and naturally wouldn't stay long.
After seeing the two off, Huang Wen's eyes narrowed slightly, his expression indifferent:
"Soul Hall, the Alchemists who have mysteriously disappeared over the past few hundred years, I will seek justice for them this time."
...
Deep within Zhao Li's consciousness, a wisp of bone-white flame flickered.
Only a few days had passed in the outside world, but it felt as if Zhao Li had lived through a long period of time.
At this moment, looking at the faint light at the end of the road, which was clearly not far but seemed eternally unreachable, he once again slumped to the ground in despair.
Evidently, Zhao Li was feeling down again.
When everything is silent, it's easy to overthink, even more so in this strange place.
Humans are creatures of habit; even if they seriously reflect on their thoughts today, tomorrow will be the same old story. The human heart has always been this way; all sudden inspirations are unstable. How could it be so easy to truly achieve enlightenment?
Zhao Li perfectly demonstrated this fickleness, going from curiosity to helpless loneliness, then to despairing contemplation, until he regained confidence and set off again, only to become emo once more now.
"Damn it! You old thief in the sky, are you messing with me?"
Zhao Li suddenly flipped over like a salted fish, leaped up, and roared into the darkness.
His voice traveled very far, but there was no echo at all.
Zhao Li lowered his head. Since he regained consciousness until now, he felt like he had been trapped for several years, or even more than ten, but he still had no idea how to leave this place.
After who knows how long, Zhao Li sighed:
"What sin did I commit?"
After sighing, Zhao Li set off again. What else could he do? Ultimately, he wouldn't choose self-destruction.
That's how people are; as long as there is still a breath left, after releasing the darkness in their hearts, they will eventually welcome the light. And because of the long period of solitude and painful refinement, they become even more resolute.
This time, Zhao Li walked for a long time.
Finally, he saw another scene.
It was an ice plain, a vast expanse of white, stretching as far as the eye could see.
Above the ice plain, the sun and moon were in the sky together, never setting!
"Where is this?"
Seeing this strange sight, a bold guess suddenly arose in Zhao Li's heart.
"Could everything I've seen along the way be what the Bone Chilling Flame saw since it first gained consciousness?"
Finally having a different discovery, Zhao Li was excited, but soon, he suppressed it and concentrated on sensing.
Suddenly, Zhao Li sensed an extreme curiosity, a great joy towards everything it saw.
Zhao Li suddenly opened his eyes. He was certain that wasn't his own emotion.
"Could this be the first time the Bone Chilling Flame appeared in the world after gaining consciousness? But why can I see this?"
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