"Dao Yi..." He Piaojian, who was dealing with miscellaneous tasks, suddenly stopped what he was doing and called out to Fan Daoyi.
Fan Daoyi looked in the direction of the sound.
"I think I... broke through?"
"What?" Fan Daoyi showed a hint of surprise.
He wasn't surprised by He Piaojian's inexplicable breakthrough, but rather by the timing.
"When did you break through?" he asked again to confirm the time.
He Piaojian was also somewhat unsure of himself. He stammered, "Just... just now, very suddenly, I felt a torrent break through my limits. It was a very strange and wonderful experience, hard to describe."
Upon hearing Fan Daoyi's brows furrowed instantly, and his eyes revealed deep contemplation.
Because at almost the exact same time, Dao Er had just agreed to join the Four Fiends Cult. And the very next second after Dao Er's agreement, He Piaojian announced his breakthrough... This could not possibly be merely a coincidence.
Let's rewind to a previous time.
Dao Er's displayed strength made the Four Fiends Cult Sect wary, causing them to halt their attacks and show Dao Er humbly respect.
"I wonder what brings you to the Four Fiends Cult?" Chaos bowed slightly, using respectful language.
Dao Er simply raised a finger, his words carrying a hint of nonchalance and obvious boredom, and said leisurely, "Your question is meaningless."
The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed to carry an invisible force, echoing gently in this space.
Upon hearing this, Chaos and the others' expressions changed instantly. They quickly exchanged a knowing glance, and then Chaos mustered his courage again, tentatively asking, "Official?"
Dao Er remained noncommittal and slowly walked down the stairs.
Each step he took was extremely casual, yet it exuded an indescribable composure and confidence, as if he were stepping not into a carefully laid trap by the enemy, but into a deserted place.
Dao Er casually took a light step, seemingly without any force. However, in that instant, the abilities that the Four Fiends Cult members had painstakingly set up around them shattered like fragile glass. The powerful backlash surged towards them like a raging tide.
At this moment, in front of Dao Er, the difference in strength between them, who were at the Governance Realm, was magnified infinitely, like tiny ants facing an incomparably huge elephant.
No matter how much they struggled or resisted, they seemed so insignificant and vulnerable in the face of this absolute power.
A giant, hidden in the shadows, stood before them.
Chaos chest heaved violently as he desperately tried to calm himself and stop breathing, but his heart was completely out of control, beating faster and faster.
Thump, thump, thump—the rapid beating of his heart constantly reminded him that the person before him, whether ultimately judged as friend or foe, was someone they could not contend with.
A tense atmosphere permeated the air, like an invisible net tightly binding the Chaos.
Just then, bursts of joyful laughter suddenly rang out, breaking the atmosphere. Dao Er whispered happily in Chaos's ear, "You weren't... scared, were you?"
His tone carried a hint of teasing, but also a touch of curiosity.
"I have no ill intentions, because... I have a particular interest in your Four Fiends Cult. Your worship of the Guixu is quite interesting, coincidentally, that's what I admire about you."
So, on the recommendation of this Taowu friend, I was full of expectations to join you. But alas, you attacked me at the slightest disagreement, so I had no choice but to resort to some extreme measures.
Upon hearing this, the members of the Four Fiends Cult exchanged bewildered glances. Chaos's expression changed slightly, and he quickly stepped forward, cupping his hands in a fawning smile, "So it was a misunderstanding. My apologies, senior."
"Everything for the sake of Guixu."
Upon hearing this, Chaos beamed with joy, as if he had found a like-minded friend. "Yes, all for the sake of Guixu."
"So, I'm considered part of your group now?"
"Of course, of course." Chaos nodded hastily.
"So what exactly does your Four Fiends Cult do?" Dao Er sat back down, turning the meeting into his private affair.
"To dedicate everything to the Guixu, regardless of anything, even life or death." Chaos slightly raised his head, his eyes darting around. "I wonder what this ideal means to you, senior..."
"Superficial! Utterly superficial!"
Dao Er slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, swinging his arm forcefully, creating a whooshing sound, "Listen up, everyone! Why should we, as yourselves, give ourselves to others without reservation? Each of us is born to be the master of our own destiny and to control everything in our own lives."
You must always remember your cult's reputation. Always thinking of becoming vassals of Guixu, your sycophantic reputation is widespread. It's shameful, so shameful!
Think about it yourselves, which sounds better: being a sycophant of Guixu or being the ruler of Guixu? If you want the world to fear Guixu, then you must first turn the tables and use Guixu to make them fear you first!
A bunch of people who just want to have fun, and they think they can bring fear to the world? They're just making a fool of themselves!
So, what should we do from now on?
"Spread... spread fear?" Dao Er's impassioned speech left the four people below somewhat stunned, and they lacked confidence in their responses.
"Completely wrong," Dao Er sternly denied. "It's about control! We must control the Guixu, control the world, and let the shadow of fear spread throughout the entire globe."
Upon hearing this, the four of them shuddered, pulled their heads back, and tried to minimize their presence.
The Four Fiends Cult has been infamous for so many years, and this is the first time they've seen such a pure villain.
It makes even the villains seem less evil in comparison.
"So, I'll ask you one more time, what is your purpose?"
"Control the Guixu?" The four answered timidly, their voices trembling, filled with fear and hesitation.
"Speak louder!"
In a sense, Guixu is like their provider, and these rebellious remarks are like a rebellious child at home openly discussing how to murder their elders. They are terrified and dare not shout it out.
"What?" Dao Er's chilling voice pierced their ears, "Don't you have any ambition?"
"It's about controlling the Guixu!" they shouted under pressure.
Dao Er nodded in satisfaction and rejoined the group.
"Control the Guixu, control the Guixu, control the Guixu!"
"Kill Dao Yi!"
Wait a minute, all four of them were taken aback. Had something strange been mixed in with their shout just now?
The leader, Dao Er, also suddenly lowered his head and sat back down in his seat.
He rested his head on his hand, his eyes vacant, his thoughts wandering, his fingers tapping lightly, looking utterly bored.
The four people were also dumbfounded. What happened? Did they suddenly run out of steam?
"Don't mess around. I invited you to join the Four Fiends Cult, not to be their leader."
Dao Yi clearly Dao Er the situation on the other side and issued a warning.
Dao Er was dissatisfied, muttering to himself, "You promised to let me do as I pleased? Dao Yi, you've never kept your promises."