Chapter Eight: A Lost Arm? Where Does Your Confidence Come From?

Xiao Xuan’s voice echoed through the alien realm, causing all living beings to gaze upward in shock. They could hardly believe that Xiao Xuan, who had endured for a hundred thousand years, would utter such words. The ancient emperors who had been waiting to witness Xiao Xuan’s downfall were left stunned, struck dumb by his declaration.

Among the alien tribes, some ancient emperors had once tried to tempt Xiao Xuan with the elixir of immortality, urging him to abandon his guardianship. Each time, Xiao Xuan had resolutely refused, even slaying several of those emperors. Now, they doubted their own senses—had Xiao Xuan truly spoken those words?

Regaining their composure, the ancient emperors still refused to believe him. Some even accused him of deception. The Ape Demon Ancient Emperor sneered, “Xiao Xuan, such tricks only fool children. Do you really think we are utterly foolish?”

Another ancient emperor added, “Xiao Xuan, are you trying to swindle the elixir of immortality from us? Though you are powerful, we are no fools.”

“Give up this delusion! You have imprisoned us for a hundred thousand years. If we hand over the elixir to you, won’t you just continue to guard this place? Xiao Xuan, do you truly take us for fools?”

“Forget it. The elixir will never be given to you. We only need to wait for your demise. Why act rashly?”

The ancient emperors refused to trust Xiao Xuan’s words. Even if he were truthful, they would never hand over the elixir. They only needed to wait for his death to reopen the seal on the Abyssal Rift and escape the alien domain.

Giving Xiao Xuan the elixir to live a second life would only bring trouble upon themselves.

Xiao Xuan had anticipated their refusal. Amid their mocking laughter, his voice rang out again, even more domineering than before: “I am not asking for your opinion! You have no choice!”

“I grant you three breaths of time. If the elixir is not presented, I will enter the alien realm myself!”

His voice was filled with authority and lethal intent. The ancient emperors who had just been mocking him were now panic-stricken at the thought of Xiao Xuan stepping into the alien domain.

This harbinger of doom, if he truly entered, would unleash a bloody storm. None of them could bear such a loss.

“Damn it! Has Xiao Xuan gone mad? He never steps into the alien realm! Why break the rules now? If he comes in, who knows how many of our clans will perish by his hand!” one ancient emperor angrily glared at the Ape Demon Ancient Emperor and blamed him, “Ape Demon! This is all your fault! Why did you provoke this harbinger? If he really comes in, your Ape Demon clan will suffer first!”

The Ape Demon Ancient Emperor’s heart was a whirlwind of emotions. He never expected that his careless words would provoke Xiao Xuan to break precedent and enter the alien domain.

Though afraid of Xiao Xuan, he was not intimidated by the other ancient emperors and shot back coldly, “I wasn’t the only one speaking just now. Didn’t you all mock him? Now you’re scared? Instead of complaining, you should be thinking how to appease this harbinger.”

“Yes, we must find a way quickly! No matter what, we cannot let this harbinger step into the alien realm.”

Those who had been reckless moments ago now showed faces of terror. They knew well that with Xiao Xuan’s temperament, those who mocked him would be the first to fall—sacrificed as offerings.

“The time is up!” Xiao Xuan’s cold, merciless voice pierced every corner of the alien domain, “You have chosen defiance, so I shall personally seize the elixir of immortality!”

With his command, the Abyssal Rift trembled. Xiao Xuan’s figure surged forward with overwhelming force, stepping out with countless sword energies flashing like lightning trailing behind him—an unstoppable storm spreading throughout the alien realm.

Xiao Xuan unleashed the primal essence of the Great Emperor within, restoring his cultivation to its peak. His steps were resolute as he emerged from the rift, standing high above the alien land. Behind him, billions of murderous sword energies ravaged like a tempest, forming a colossal blood cloud that shrouded the sky.

The ancient emperors of the alien tribes trembled before this harbinger’s arrival. Many had tasted defeat under Xiao Xuan’s hand. Over the past hundred thousand years, they had repeatedly tried to break through the boundary passages, only to be repelled by him. Were it not for his strict adherence to the rule of not crossing boundaries, many would have long perished by his sword.

Now, this harbinger had broken the silence, stepped through the rift, and entered their territory. As Xiao Xuan advanced step by step, the ancient emperors began to panic and retreat.

Especially the Ape Demon Ancient Emperor. Seeing Xiao Xuan arrive first in his territory, despair filled his heart. He had been the first to mock Xiao Xuan, and now it seemed retribution was imminent.

Yet despite his fear, the Ape Demon Ancient Emperor dared not resist, his courage to confront Xiao Xuan completely vanished. In his heart, he wailed, “Is the Ape Demon clan doomed today?”

“Damn it! If I’d known this would happen, why would I have provoked this harbinger?” The Ape Demon Ancient Emperor was too exhausted even to cry. Xiao Xuan’s arrival meant the Ape Demon clan would be the first target, while the surrounding ancient emperors watched on, unwilling to lend aid.

Just as the Ape Demon Ancient Emperor considered surrender, a voice suddenly reached his ears, filling him with great encouragement. Confidence returned to his eyes, burning fiercely.

At that moment, the Ape Demon Ancient Emperor stepped forward, leaving his clan behind to stand in the sky, blocking Xiao Xuan’s path with a hint of excitement in his voice: “Xiao Xuan, hasten your retreat! The alien realm is no place for you to run wild!”

“Armless one, are you tired of living? When I severed your arm long ago, did I not teach you a lesson?” Xiao Xuan’s gaze was murderous, radiating a supreme arrogance.

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