"Thump—thump—"
Heavy footsteps echoed from afar, each one shaking the ground.
The muffled echoes permeated the silent space, making Fang Xian curious about what kind of creature it was.
Seeing Fang Xian's relaxed expression, the angel statue issued another warning.
"Human, you still have a chance to escape."
Fang Xian smiled slightly at the angel statue, his face full of confidence.
"I've come this far without fear, without injury, without defeat, and without ever fleeing."
"So, you understand what I mean, right?"
The angel statue remained silent. If what Fang Xian said was true, then she had nothing more to say.
After all, those who have had a smooth journey don't know the meaning of "retreat."
Only those who have experienced failure and setbacks know when to advance and when to retreat.
Like her, once full of vigor and invincible, she ultimately ended up as a prisoner.
Fang Xian at this moment was remarkably similar to her former self.
"Human, I hope your courage matches your strength."
Fang Xian's gaze was piercing, and she smiled confidently.
"Very well, let this senior witness what it truly means to be
—invincible."
As they spoke, the heavy footsteps grew increasingly closer.
Fang Xian slowly stepped out of the Heavenly God Temple, following the sound.
In the dimly lit corridor stood a man of almost exaggeratedly burly stature.
He was surrounded by wisps of dark aura, exuding the stench of decay and death.
The large sword in his hand, its broad blade engraved with mysterious runes, its cold metallic gleam flickering in the darkness.
The blade trembled slightly, emitting an eerie sound like the cry of a night owl.
He raised his cold eyes, his voice hoarse.
"Outsider, die."
The word "die" unleashed a terrifying surge of energy that swept across the entire area, causing the creatures within the temples on either side to groan in agony.
Lucifer was also suffering, his brow furrowed as he stared at the Guardian.
Even the angel statue, sensing this energy, couldn't help but sigh.
"The Guardian's strength is absolutely top-tier in the vast world."
"Human, you still have time to run."
Fang Xian stared at the Guardian, a cold laugh escaping his lips.
"Just top-tier?"
"Sorry, I'm version T0, an invincible being."
He stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers at the Guardian.
"Destroy."
The power of chaos erupted instantly, surging and striking the Guardian.
"Boom!"
The Guardian was instantly blasted to pieces, red and white matter splattering everywhere.
The angel statue was utterly bewildered, completely dumbfounded.
The Guardians were specifically tasked with guarding the "Burial Hill of Gods," and while their strength was considered top-tier, a Guardian unleashing their full power could easily crush everyone in the Great Thousand Worlds.
The angel statue knew this, and had verified it.
Now, this young man had killed a Guardian with a mere flick of his finger; such power was utterly inconceivable.
How could such a powerful being exist in the Great Thousand Worlds?
And a young human at that?
Thinking this, a figure involuntarily surfaced in the angel statue's mind.
If it were that human, he could indeed do it.
The angel statue slowly opened its eyes, scrutinizing Fang Xian.
"What is your relationship with the Human Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Lucifer turned to look at Fang Xian, a thought flashing through his mind.
Fang Xian was slightly taken aback. Could it be that the angel statue had discerned the "Power of Chaos" he was using?
He thought for a moment. The "Power of Chaos" was colorless, odorless, and shapeless; the angel statue most likely couldn't see it, or perhaps he couldn't reveal his secret to everyone.
"What did you discern?"
He decided to ask in return first before making any further plans.
The angel statue narrowed its eyes, scrutinizing Fang Xian.
"Only the Human Emperor of yesteryear could easily defeat the Guardian. You are also human, and your attacks are very similar, so you must be connected."
Fang Xian understood.
It seemed the Human Emperor also enjoyed showing off.
"I'm separated from the Human Emperor by over a thousand years. What relationship could we possibly have?"
"If you insist on saying something, then we are both unparalleled beings."
The angel statue was speechless, shaking its head helplessly.
"Looks like I was overthinking it."
"You said the Human Emperor came here before?"
Fang Xian and Lucifer both looked curiously at the angel statue, trying to uncover the truth of what happened back then.
The angel statue nodded; there was no point in hiding anything, and it revealed everything.
The Human Emperor had indeed visited "Burial Hill of Gods" over a thousand years ago, and had swiftly defeated the guardian with overwhelming power.
But at that time, the Human Emperor had already achieved the "Chaotic God Body" and wasn't very interested in the angel statue, only exchanging a few words before leaving.
As for where the Human Emperor went afterward, she didn't know.
Fang Xian and Lucifer were speechless. That was it?
They were somewhat exasperated, but Fang Xian still gleaned a clue:
—The creatures of other temples probably knew something.
As for now, they should inquire more about "Burial Hill of Gods."
"Senior, what exactly is the 'Burial Hill of Gods'? Why are you all imprisoned here?"
The angel statue's eyes dimmed slightly upon hearing this.
"Actually, I'm just like you, a member of the Great Thousand Worlds."
"And my name is Sheila."
Lucifer's eyes widened in shock upon hearing Sheila's name.
"You're Sheila? The Angel of Slaughter—Sheila?"
"I didn't expect anyone would remember me."
"Of course I remember you. There are records of you in ancient texts, but that was over 100,000 years ago. I didn't expect you to still be alive."
"Heh, there's no difference between living and dying."
Sheila gave a self-deprecating laugh, recalling the fleeting years of over 100,000 years ago.
Fang Xian never imagined that the Sheila before him was a prominent figure from over 100,000 years ago, imprisoned for so many years; it was truly poignant.
"Senior Sheila, who imprisoned you?"
Sheila sighed softly, answering slowly.
"Over 100,000 years ago, the 'Extraterrestrial War' broke out. We were defeated and imprisoned here."
Fang Xian and Lucifer were both startled upon hearing this.
Sheila noticed their confusion and continued to explain.
"Don't you find it strange that there are so few records in the Great Thousand Worlds about the 'Extraterrestrial War' from over 100,000 years ago?"
"That's because almost everyone who participated died. Those who survived were imprisoned here."
Fang Xian and Lucifer both frowned upon hearing this. All dead? How horrific!
"Senior Sheila, what kind of opponent could have led to this?"
Sheila's brows furrowed. Thinking of what happened back then, she still felt lingering fear, her body trembling slightly.
"Back then, our opponent was only one person."
"But that person came from
—a special-grade world."