Like Me

"Boom!"

A colossal wave suddenly appeared out of nowhere, surging hundreds of meters high, before losing its strength and crashing heavily onto the sea surface, scattering water droplets and spreading outwards in concentric circles.

This place is like an endless ocean. Even with the eyesight of Heavenly Sovereign, one can only see the boundary where the water and sky meet, and find no trace of the continent.

The Spiritual Power of heaven and earth here is quite scarce, and there are few traces of spirit beasts among the creatures in the ocean.

Originally, this ocean was chosen as the dividing line between the Great Thousand World and the Outer Realm Evil Clan. On the other side of the vast ocean was the territory allocated to the Outer Realm Evil Clan for a mere existence. Although there were always Heavenly Sovereign who crossed the dividing line and slaughtered everyone in their path after the Outer Realm Evil Clan made concessions, it was generally a desolate and cold place with few people around.

Today, this harsh and cold place has become much more lively.

Hundreds and thousands of Heavenly Sovereign, divided into several camps, floated in mid-air.

The most powerful one is naturally Maha Tian, Ancient Clan Chief. His cultivation level is at the mid-stage of the Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign Supreme. He also possesses the ancestral sacred artifact of the Maha Gu Clan. With the combination of these two, he is even more capable of rivaling the Late-Stage Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign.

Behind Maha Tian were five Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign and one Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign.

Although the Maha Clan has a total of three Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign and forty Heavenly Sovereign, Maha Tian could not possibly gamble everything alone by having all the Heavenly Sovereign of the clan switch to cultivating the Myriad Forms Return to One Dharma Body of All Phenomena. The best outcome of this failure would be to abandon the Dharma Body and withdraw voluntarily; the slightest mistake would result in their souls being scattered.

The most numerous and powerful faction was the more than one hundred Heavenly Sovereign from the Endless Fire Domain.

Such a large number of them caused the other factions to take notice and feel a sense of apprehension.

The only consolation is that these Heavenly Sovereign in the Endless Fire Domain are not on the mission of "competing for the Reincarnation Dharma Body for Flame Emperor," but are fighting individually, each wanting to compete for the Reincarnation Dharma Body for themselves.

Otherwise... no one could beat Flame Emperor.

At the center of the many Heavenly Sovereign, Xiao Yan was chatting and joking with several well-known powerhouses.

"You Green Shirt Sword Saint, instead of practicing your swordsmanship, you've come here to compete for the Reincarnation Dharma Body!"

"Ahem, I just wanted to see all the living beings in the Great Thousand World and their sword-related supernatural abilities."

"Qin Tian, you too, how could you bring yourself to snatch from these kids!"

"Hmm... After you killed the Six Demon Emperor, I vaguely sensed the seed of the Heart Demon Emperor left behind on my body. After breaking through it, I went a step further and vaguely sensed the existence of the Sky Ranking. This trip is only to increase my accumulation. It doesn't matter if I fail."

"Damn it! If I had known you would all be involved, I would have snatched it myself!" Xiao Yan sighed, pounding his chest, his face full of regret.

"..." The Green Shirt Sword Saint and Demon Slaying King Qin Tian exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.

Strictly speaking, both are ancient monsters who have been famous for thousands of years. Although Xiao Yan's cultivation is extraordinary, he is only a few hundred years old and is still a young man. If these ancient monsters have already entered the fray, it is perfectly reasonable for a "junior" to do the same.

"Putting everything else aside, Xiao Qingshan is actually in the Endless Fire Domain's team? He shouldn't be cultivating the Myriad Forms Return to One Dharma Body, right?" the Green Shirt Sword Saint changed the subject.

"Him? I see him idly lounging around in the Endless Fire Domain all day. If they don't like the spoiled brats, they throw him out to clash with the younger generation and let him get a beating from the other geniuses." Xiao Yan composed himself and said with a smirk.

The Green Shirt Sword Saint looked embarrassed, thinking of that Full Pig Feast. He had to admit, the pork ribs of the Heavenly Sovereign level were really different; they were truly delicious!

"What kind of person is Ye Xiu?" After making a joke, Qin Tian got down to business.

Ye Xiu was also among the Heavenly Sovereign suspended in the Endless Fire Domain, not acting alone to represent an entire faction.

However, the powerful aura emanating from his body, which had just broken through and had not yet been fully subdued, revealed Ye Xiu's cultivation level as Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign.

As top combatants in the Great Thousand World, Qin Tian and the Qing Shan Sword Saint both had some understanding of the Immortal Great Emperor's situation.

The Immortal Great Emperor had a sliver of his lingering will awakened by Xiao Yan, and then, believing in Xiao Yan's strength, chose to Reincarnation.

Ye Xiu also appeared around that time.

Sharing the same surname as the Immortal Great Emperor, possessing such terrifying talent, and with the timing just right, it's no wonder the two of them have so many thoughts.

"That little girl, Wang Ling'er, possesses the Nine Divine Meridians. Although her cultivation level is only Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign, her powerful Spiritual Power is comparable to that of a Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign." Xiao Yan didn't answer, but simply pointed casually.

"Speaking of which, my Sword Domain has also recruited a genius named Ye Zhantian. He doesn't practice swordsmanship, only sabers. His cultivation is only at the initial stage of the Spirit Realm, but with every move he makes, he uses his arm as a blade, and even the heavens can hardly withstand it." The Green Shirt Sword Saint also seemed to be deep in thought.

"A corpse Grave Keeper Lineage."

"Recently, a Heavenly Sovereign also subdued the Nether Heart Demon Thunder, a divine power that can influence people's minds. Even Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign cannot be completely immune to it."

The two started discussing animatedly. The Great Thousand World has Thirty-Six Peerless Divine Abilities, and the Outer Realm Evil Clan also have thirty-two major clans. They have fought back and forth for so many years that they are quite familiar with each other.

In the past few hundred years, five or six young people with talents similar to those of the Outer Realm Evil Clan have appeared in the Great Thousand World. Although fewer than the number of Demon Emperor who have died in battle among the Outer Realm Evil Clan, they should not be underestimated.

"Have they awakened memories of their past lives?" Qin Tian asked with some concern.

"Reincarnation is still quite reliable. Moreover, given the current environment and their experiences in this life, even if they have some extraordinary encounters and truly awaken, they will know how to choose." Xiao Yan smiled and looked into the distance.

In a corner, which was tacitly avoided by everyone, there were several figures surrounded by black and white flames.

Before them stood a man with a slightly wooden expression, staring intently at the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor and the Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor, seemingly lost in thought.

The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor was filled with endless sorrow. The Dark Heavenly Demon Emperor had successfully switched to cultivating Spiritual Power, but his accumulation was insufficient to leave his name on the Sky Ranking. If he continued to cultivate step by step, it would take thousands or tens of thousands of years.

Fortunately, many Demon Emperor followed the "guidance" of the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor, abandoned their Demonic Qi, and switched to cultivating Spiritual Power, becoming part of the Great Thousand World. This "leading" behavior gained the recognition of the Great Thousand World, and the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor felt that he still had the possibility of going further.

But that scoundrel Yan Di somehow found another peerless genius, Martial Ancestor Lin Dong, who surpassed him and entered the Dominator Realm before even the Holy Heaven Demon Emperor.

Worse still, the Martial Ancestor was quick to repay kindness and revenge, leaving almost no room for leniency. Moreover, his homeland was invaded by an evil race, giving him an additional, deep-seated hatred for the entire Outer Realm Evil Clan compared to the Flame Emperor.

If Flame Emperor Yan hadn't divided the Outer Realm Evil Clan into two parts—one that cultivated Spiritual Power and the other that retained Demonic Qi — Martial Ancestor would probably have wiped out the entire Outer Realm Evil Clan.

But this only made the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor more bewildered:

Why not just cultivate Spiritual Power from now on? At least you'd have the support of a Great Thousand World, right? Continuing to fight to the death over Demonic Qi —you lost back then, and you might not be able to win again now, right?

Xiao Yan roughly counted the number of "Spirit Emperor," and they were all "Heavenly Spirit Emperor," totaling ten, equivalent to ten Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign.

With Lin Dong watching over them, the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor definitely won't be able to participate. These ten unfortunate souls will also be besieged by the Great Thousand World and won't be able to participate in the final competition. Eight or nine out of ten will still lose their lives in the Reincarnation and become nourishment for the Great Thousand World.

The Great Thousand World has become more powerful, and there are more blessings from the world. Xiao Yan felt that his mood had become much better.

Stopping his banter with the Green Shirt Sword Saint and Qin Tian, Xiao Yan slowly released a gentle aura, attracting the attention of all the Heavenly Sovereign.

"It's time for you to set off."

Xiao Yan said something in a low voice, then waved his hand, and a hundred-foot-wide crack suddenly appeared in the sky, releasing a chilling aura.

This chilling aura that penetrated deep into the soul caused all the Heavenly Sovereign to shiver involuntarily, as if their physical bodies had lost their function and they might be scattered to the Nether Wind at any moment.

"Dad, you're not going to screw me over, are you?" Xiao Qingshan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

"Hehehe..." Xiao Yan's sinister voice rang out behind Xiao Qingshan. The next moment, his body lost control and was thrown directly into the opening from which the Nether Wind kept pouring out.

Lin Dong was speechless. Others couldn't understand it, but he, at his level, could see some clues. Xiao Yan's kick was actually a backup plan.

Its power isn't great, roughly enough to severely injure someone at the Half-Step Ruler Realm. If it were to unleash its full power, the Reincarnation Dharma Body should be left with some shreds.

Seeing that Flame Emperor's own son had paved the way for them, the rest of the group no longer hesitated and rushed into the crevice one after another.

Once everyone had gone inside, Xiao Yan reached out and touched the crack, which was then repaired. The entire sky, under the influence of Spiritual Power, formed a light screen, reflecting everything that happened in the Samsara Society.

Many viewers also focused their attention on the light screen, looking for the figure they had bet on—for such a grand event, Endless Fire Domain naturally opened a betting platform.

Xiao Yan spotted Xiao Qingshan lying around at a glance. The brat found a corner to sit in and started using the Origin Samsara Fire to devour and refine the secret power in the Great Thousand World Reincarnation, ignoring everything else.

"Do you want to wipe out all the younger generation in the Great Thousand World?" Lin Dong asked coldly, looking at the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor.

Within the light screen, all participants were scattered, and even when they initially gathered together, it was difficult to find each other's positions.

Apart from the slight advantage of bloodline contracts, almost everyone else was wandering around aimlessly like headless flies.

In this situation, the ten powerful Outer Realm Evil Clan consciously moved closer to their respective positions by relying on the connection between the Saint Demon Flame.

"Hey, if ten Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign level experts were to merge into one using the Saint Demon Flame as their foundation, even a Half-Step Ruler would have a headache for a while."

Xiao Yan casually waved his hand, Yao Xiaotian immediately stepped forward, with a table, chairs, and tea set on his head, and a wisp of Mandala flower tea emitting a refreshing fragrance.

"We can't hide it from Flame Emperor's discerning eyes." The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor said in a low voice, then looked at Lin Dong and said, "Martial Ancestor, there is no need to worry. My Sacred Clan knows what to do."

"I hope so." A strange light flashed in Lin Dong's eyes as he understood why Xiao Yan had sent Xiao Qingshan, who Zeng Xiu the Myriad Forms Return to One Dharma Body, to participate in the competition for the Reincarnation Dharma Body.

After observing the light screen for a while, everyone discovered that not only were the Outer Realm Evil Clan acting suspiciously, but the Heavenly Sovereign of the Endless Fire Domain also seemed to know each other's locations. They would immediately turn around when they got close, and they never met.

As more and more Heavenly Sovereign discovered this phenomenon, Xiao Yan remained calm and said in a flat tone, "The disciples of my Endless Fire Domain have basically all cultivated Heavenly Flames, so it is normal for them to have some kind of connection with each other."

Lin Dong thought about it and realized that there was a connection between the eight ancestral symbols, so he immediately accepted this statement.

The others had varying expressions, especially the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor, whose face was ashen, as if he had some scheme up his sleeve. Not only was it difficult to obtain the Xiao Yan Reincarnation Dharma Body, but these ten fellow members of the Sacred Clan would also likely lose their lives in vain.

But... the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor endured it and didn't say a word.

As time went by, the ten Heavenly Spirit Emperor gathered together. They moved around closely, relying on their powerful cultivation and numerical advantage to ruthlessly eliminate every competitor they encountered.

However, the number of those who were eliminated was not large. Of the thirty-two eliminated beings, only two were eliminated, twenty-one abandoned their Dharma Body and withdrew, and nine entered the Reincarnation.

After all, once they entered the Samsara Society, these competitors were basically fighting alone. Even Qin Tian, the strongest among them, who had vaguely touched the threshold of the Half-Step Ruler Realm, could not face ten Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign without changing his expression. At most, he would be exhausted after eliminating one or two.

As competitors were eliminated one by one, Xiao Qingshan, who had been cultivating peacefully, also attracted attention because of the abnormal tide of Reincarnation power.

Most people glanced at him from afar and then stopped paying attention, avoiding him altogether. But the ten Heavenly Spirit Emperor took the initiative to step forward and surround Xiao Qingshan.

"I'm warning you, my father is Xiao Yan. If you offend me, you'll suffer the consequences." Xiao Qingshan's expression was calm, and he didn't even look up at these Heavenly Spirit Emperors. He remained seated in place, breathing in the power of Reincarnation.

"Young Master Qing Shan has a refined taste."

The ten Heavenly Spirit Emperors did not make things difficult for Xiao Qingshan. They joined forces to set up a circle of light with the Saint Demon Flame, which was ten thousand feet in diameter. As long as Xiao Qingshan did not leave the circle, he would not be harmed. In fact, the Saint Demon Flame would also refine the power of Reincarnation for him.

"With just one sentence, I made ten Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign bow down to me. My eloquence is truly superb." Xiao Qingshan sighed with an invincible and lonely expression, then continued to immerse himself in cultivation.

Outside the light screen, countless Heavenly Sovereign showed strange expressions. Every single one of them looked at Xiao Yan with a peculiar gaze. Even Lin Dong, Xiao Yan's little fanboy, looked embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

"This child is like me," Xiao Yan said with a dark expression.