Although Xiao's injuries had already healed, Mo Li's Rock King Grotto-heaven was a rare blessed sanctuary in the world.
Recuperating inside it would be immensely beneficial for both mind and body.
"Xiao, everything depends on you now."
Mo Li looked seriously at Xiao, who held the Hundred Thousand Human Souls in his hands.
Mo Li's expression was more solemn than ever.
"My lord, I am ready!!!"
Xiao stared into Mo Li's eyes and spoke to him in an exceptionally serious tone.
At that moment, Xiao's eyes seemed to contain a blazing flame, impossible to ignore.
"Then let's begin."
The moment those words fell, Xiao took the crystal sphere containing the Hundred Thousand Human Souls and walked toward the platform.
Below the platform, Mo Li watched the scene with a trace of worry flashing through his eyes. Even his right hand behind his back unconsciously clenched tight.
Likewise, Veldora and Azhdaha beside him looked at Xiao on the platform with eyes full of concern.
Xiao was indeed strong, but no one could predict what would happen during an Awakening.
Veldora did not understand because he had been a Calamity-class True Dragon from birth, but he still knew how difficult it was to obtain an Ultimate Skill.
Having lived for so many years, he also knew that Awakening was no simple matter.
Awakening into a True Demon King was a trial that allowed one to step into the realm of true power. Win, and one could Ascend to Heaven in One Step. Lose, and it would be no different from descending into hell.
Azhdaha had personally experienced the Awakening ritual, which was why he wore such an expression.
To be honest, Xiao's chances of Awakening successfully were quite high, but... the weather was unpredictable, and fortune could turn in an instant. Until