"This... this is already the life force of a Half-Emperor."
Lu Yunxiao's eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke softly.
This life force was so immense that even Gu Yuan and Soul Emperor in their prime could not compare. Without question, it had already surpassed the realm of a Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
"It truly is astonishingly powerful."
Behind Lu Yunxiao, Gu Xun'er and Xiao Yu cautiously poked out their heads, watching the purple light ahead.
Xiao Xuan's aura was growing stronger before their very eyes.
Until now, it had become unimaginably powerful.
If Lu Yunxiao had not been standing in front of them, the two of them would already have been crushed into meat patties by that pressure.
"Stay put and quit looking around."
Lu Yunxiao reached his right hand back and gave each of them a knock on the head.
Those two were certainly curious. They did not even know to worry about their own lives.
"You hit us again. Hmph!"
Caught off guard by this sudden justice from heaven, both girls pouted, their little faces full of indignation.
Gu Xun'er waved her tiny fists, looking adorably fierce as though she were about to throw a couple of punches at Lu Yunxiao's head.
Xiao Yu, meanwhile, merely looked aggrieved.
Her resentful gaze seemed almost tangible. Even with his back to her, Lu Yunxiao felt rather uncomfortable.
"Stop messing around. Xiao Xuan is about to be fully resurrected. Stay hidden behind me."
As Lu Yunxiao spoke, he drew upon the power of the World Tree.
Xiao Xuan's aura was growing increasingly stronger. Even he was beginning to struggle against that pressure.
He needed the World Tree's power to withstand it.
Hearing Lu Yunxiao's words, the two girls pursed their lips but did not continue making a fuss.
Standing behind Lu