Those eyes were calm and unruffled, like a frozen lake in the dead of winter, without any anger, killing intent, questions, or even observations.
However, when that gaze fell on Gu Li, the atmosphere of the entire world seemed to suddenly become gloomy, the air became stale like an ancient glacier that had not melted, and even the wind stopped blowing.
Gu Li’s body suddenly stiffened.
He had lived for tens of thousands of years, ruled his clan for ten thousand years, and experienced countless life and death struggles, betrayals, and considerations of choices. Since a long time ago, his heart had forged a cold and hard nature like iron that was as sharp as steel.
But when David’s calm and almost empty purple eyes fell on him, he felt as if his soul was being gently grasped by an invisible hand.
The calm and steadfastness of his Dao that had been accumulated for ten thousand years shattered bit by bit at this moment, like a thin layer of ice.
Pounding.
Without hesitation or struggle, Gu Li, the patriarch of the Xuanming Ancient Clan, who had ruled his clan for ten thousand years and oversaw the rise and fall of the Xuanming Ancient Domain, landed heavily on his knees in the void, producing a dull thud.
His forehead pressed tightly against the cold emptiness, his body trembling violently, his hoarse old voice filled with fear and suppressed pleas.
He stuttered as he spoke, every word seemed to be forced out of his throat: “Mr Chen have mercy on me I was blind, blinded by greed, and treacherous.”
“I acted so cruelly in a moment of weakness. I beg you, sir, show mercy and save the lives of my ancient clan.”
Behind him, throughout the Xuanming Ancient Clan’s protective formation, the elders, elites, and disciples who were originally on high alert suddenly knelt down in unison, like waves of wheat knocked down by an invisible giant wave.
Nobody dared to stand up.
Nobody dared to look up.
Nobody dared to breathe.
In the entire territory of the Xuanming Ancient Clan, only countless figures remained, kneeling and kowtowing, like a barren patch of grass flattened by the strong wind, not daring to make a sound.
They know it in their hearts.
Just now, Haoqiong led a large army of gods, three supreme elders, and nuclear energy accumulated for more than a thousand years, all slaughtered by this gray-robed youth with one sword in ten breaths, annihilated in three breaths, and sealed as a **** with one sword.
Even the Haotian God Clan, who had dominated the Twenty-second Heaven for a thousand years, was reduced to ashes in an instant. If the Xuanming Ancient Clan made any further moves at this time, their fate would only be more tragic, quicker, and more complete than that of the Haotian God Clan.
David stood in the void, his gray robe fluttering gently in the wind. His purple eyes looked at the members of the Xuanming Ancient Clan who were kneeling on the ground, but his gaze finally returned to the old head of Gu Li, who was stuck tightly in the void.
He didn’t speak, remaining silent for a moment. That momentary silence was like an invisible mountain that pressed down on the hearts of every Xuanming Ancient Clan cultivator, making them feel cold, trembling, and their robes drenched in cold sweat.
After being silent for a long time, David finally spoke slowly, his voice clear and calm, without reprimand or threat, just indifference as if stating a fact: “Get up.”
Those two simple words shocked Gu Li, like a prisoner on death row being pardoned.
He trembled as he raised his head, his misty old eyes filled with shock and confusion at surviving a disaster. His lips trembled, but he did not dare utter any more words to beg for mercy.
He hurriedly stood up, lowered his head, and became extremely humble, a stark contrast to the cold-blooded and ruthless hero who had been so arrogant and uncompromising before Hao Qiong a moment before.
David ignored his frightened expression, simply sheathed the Dragon Slayer Sword, turned around, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked up at the sky that was still shrouded in purplish-gray chaos. His voice remained calm: “I will not kill you. You are nothing to me.”
Gu Li’s body trembled again, but he didn’t dare to say a word to refute, only bowed repeatedly: “Thank you for saving my life, Master. Thank you, Master.”
David turned his head slightly, his purple eyes glanced at her still pale face: “I have a few questions for you. Answer them honestly.”
Gu Li nodded hurriedly: “Please ask, Master! This old man no, this junior I will answer all your questions as best as I can!”
David was silent for a moment, then asked, “Have you ever seen those who regulate the order of heaven and earth? What kind of creatures are they? Where is their prison? How can someone get in there?”
FAQ Novel
Q: What is the significance of the ‘extraterrestrial nuclear energy core’?
A: It seems to be a vital power source that, if destroyed, could have widespread negative consequences for cultivators.
Q: Who is David and what is his role in this chapter?
A: David appears to be the protagonist who confronts and defeats Haoqiong.
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