But Gu Aotian suffered the worst.
He was already gravely wounded, his Soul Fire faint, relying entirely on sheer ruthlessness to keep himself going.
The Law of Red Dust in the Mortal World mainly targeted the deepest fears and desires within his heart!
"Gu Aotian... You yearn for eternal life and fear death..."
The voice rang out directly in the depths of his soul, like a demonic chant pouring into his ears.
In an instant, countless illusions bloomed before Gu Aotian's eyes!
He saw the eternal bone body he had painstakingly tempered slowly weathering away in the river of time, crumbling into dust...
He saw his powerful Soul Fire gradually going out amid endless solitude...
He saw the opponents he had devoured and refined transforming into hideous Vengeful Souls, coming to claim his life...
"No! Get away! All of you, get away from me!"
Gu Aotian let out a shrill roar. His Soul Fire swayed violently, nearly collapsing.
The bone curses he unleashed lost their aim, flying crookedly and askew.
Not only did they fail to hit the Mortal World, but several nearly struck Mother of Elements and the Radiant Pope beside him.
The two shot him furious, startled looks.
"Gu Aotian! Have you gone mad?!"
Mother of Elements cursed furiously.
The Mortal World, relying on the inscrutable Law of Red Dust and his own power,
had actually suppressed Mother of Elements, the Radiant Pope, and Gu Aotian—the three peak Pseudo-Saints—until they were tied hand and foot, utterly bedraggled!
Mother of Elements' spells malfunctioned, the Radiant Pope suffered a backlash from holy light, and Gu Aotian was beset by inner demons!
The three had joined forces, yet not only had they failed to threaten the Mortal World, they had instead ended up battered and disheveled themselves.
Blood continued to trickle