"It really was a hypocrite..." Jia Xin revealed a regretful expression as Dongji Qinghua's ambition was exposed.
Great Emperor Dongji stood with his hands behind his back and asked, "There is still one thing I do not understand. With your wisdom, Jia Xin, once you saw through my intentions, why did you take the initiative to expose them now? You should know the gap in strength between us. Even if you possess the Demon Devouring True Method, the difference between us remains insurmountable."
As he spoke, the Longevity Sword in Great Emperor Dongji's hand slowly emerged from its sheath.
According to Yu Ming's original plan, Great Emperor Dongji was supposed to use the Longevity Sword to kill Yu Ming's true body. However, no one had expected Yuan Zhi to break through the Great Dao of Death during his battle with Gu Chen. Thus, Yuan Zhi had been chosen to carry out the execution of Yu Ming's true body instead.
"Because I had long accounted for my suspicions toward you, Senior Dongji, in my plan. Fortunately, I sensed the danger early and prepared some measures. Otherwise, how would I dare to provoke you in person? Wouldn't you agree?"
In an instant, the region of intersecting spacetime that Great Emperor Dongji had temporarily isolated was swallowed by a gigantic mouth.
Great Emperor Dongji frowned and withdrew the region of distorted spacetime, only to find himself standing amid ruins permeated by ghostly energy.
"An independent world, the Sunken Ghost Realm... Have you called your little companion over?"
Great Emperor Dongji swung the Longevity Sword in his hand. The ground did not crack, yet Jia Xin, standing before him, had no time to evade. He could only use Soaring Dragon to receive the strike head-on as a burst of internal force entered his body