Even though Soul Emperor's strength had greatly increased, there was still a considerable gap between him and Xiao Xuan, who had already reached the Half-Emperor realm.
"Xiao Xuan!"
Blood still stained the corner of Soul Emperor's mouth as he stared at Xiao Xuan with incomparably vicious eyes.
Back then, Xiao Xuan had suppressed him completely.
Now that Xiao Xuan had been resurrected, he had still injured him with a single strike.
A sinister gleam flickered in Soul Emperor's eyes as a violent emotion surged within him.
"Soul Emperor, after all these years, you've grown much stronger too."
Seeing that Soul Emperor had taken his attack after coughing up only a mouthful of blood, a trace of surprise flashed through Xiao Xuan's eyes.
If it had been Gu Yuan, Xiao Xuan was confident that this move would have severely wounded him.
After all, the gap between a Half-Emperor and an ordinary Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng was truly immense.
Though they were only one step apart, that step was nearly an insurmountable chasm.
For a Half-Emperor to defeat a Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng was an easy matter.
The Soul Emperor before him was clearly stronger than an ordinary Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
No wonder he could fight one against two, facing both this Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng Ancient Heavenly Phoenix and Gu Yuan at once.
However, Soul Emperor's aura seemed somewhat off.
That black aura was far too evil.
"Hmph!"
Soul Emperor snorted coldly, his expression ugly.
Xiao Xuan's arrival had ruined his plans.
He had never expected Cloud Gate to possess two Half-Emperors as well. This was extremely unfavorable news.
Xiao Xuan's arrival might very well cause their plans this time to come to nothing.
Xiao Xuan naturally ignored Soul Emperor's displeasure.
Looking at his ugly expression, Xiao Xuan curled his