At that moment, he had only one thought in his heart.
He could not give up. He absolutely could not give up!
If he gave up this chance, he would regret it for the rest of his life!!!
So he could not give up!
But Xiao's spirit ultimately had its limits.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao finally collapsed to the ground. At that moment, he felt as though everything had already come to an end.
Just as Xiao was about to slowly close his eyes—
A dark golden radiance brimming with endless holiness and solemn majesty appeared in his sight.
"Th-this is..."
Xiao felt a warm, powerful force enter his body, one that was no less sacred or weighty, allowing him to hold on once more.
"Is this... Lord Emperor's power?!"
Xiao slowly rose to his feet, staring at the dark golden glow emanating from his body as he murmured to himself.
"Thank you, Lord Emperor!!!"
Xiao hurriedly got up and knelt toward the direction from which the golden light had come, unable to hide the shame on his face.
Xiao only felt that he had failed Lord Emperor once again!
This was clearly trouble he had caused himself, a mistake he had made himself. He should have borne it alone.
Yet... he had shamelessly received Lord Emperor's help once more!
He had no right to receive Lord Emperor's help!
His sins were truly unforgivable!!!
"Do what you must do. We will discuss everything else after this is over."
A calm voice, one incomparably familiar to Xiao, echoed through the dark space.
"Yes, Lord Emperor."
Upon hearing that voice, the shame on Xiao's face deepened further.
I will not disappoint Lord Emperor's expectations. I must break through those shackles and enter the Divine Realm.
Xiao's eyes were filled