The heavenly tribulation finally dispersed, and the terrifying will of Heaven shrouding Lord Qin finally vanished as well, disappearing without a trace, leaving nothing behind. If not for the shattered chaos nearby, ruined beyond recognition, no one would have imagined that such a terrifying heavenly tribulation had taken place here.
Lord Qin, having survived the final heavenly tribulation, began to recover from his injuries. Streams of golden light rose from his body, and in mere moments, he had returned to his original state—at least outwardly.
The next instant, Lord Qin stepped before Ye Xiwen and bowed with clasped hands. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for coming to my aid. Qin will never forget this kindness!"
He understood clearly that if Ye Xiwen had not protected him this time, the consequences would have been unimaginably severe. He might even have spilled his blood in the chaos and fallen here.
Quite a few of those restless Half-Step Chief Sovereigns had intended to pay whatever price was necessary to ensure his fall.
All of this had been possible only because Ye Xiwen had stood guard and blocked every enemy.
He still addressed Ye Xiwen as Fellow Daoist, which was also an acknowledgment of Ye Xiwen's combat strength. Otherwise, the difference between a Half-Step Chief Sovereign and a Chief Sovereign was more than merely heaven and earth apart. How could a Chief Sovereign possibly address a Half-Step Chief Sovereign as Fellow Daoist?
Dragons did not dwell with snakes, nor did eagles in the heavens cross paths with ants on the ground. Only those at the same level could possibly interact.
"It is nothing. On the road of seeking the Dao, you and I are both seekers. Today you help me once; tomorrow I help you once. It is all for the sake of proving the