"Congratulations, fellow Daoist. I never expected you to succeed in refining that legendary pill.
And congratulations to all of you on your return to life!" Pan Wang said, looking at Shi Yongheng and the other Immortal Kings.
"Thank you, fellow Daoist Pan Wang.
I had only just entered the path of immortality when I ventured into the Boundary Sea. After hundreds of thousands of years adrift and countless battles to the death, I managed to refine only eight Heaven-defying Ancient Pills.
Reviving my teacher and the others took six. Of the two remaining, I'll keep one for emergencies.
The other is for you, fellow Daoist Pan Wang. Thank you for protecting the old members of the Heavenly Court all these years."
As Shi Yongheng spoke, an ancient-looking pill drifted toward Pan Wang, filling the air with fragrance.
Pan Wang's expression changed. He wanted it badly, but he could not accept such a gift without earning it. "Honestly, I want it, but I haven't done enough to deserve it. It's too precious."
"There's no need to say that. If anything, I may be the one getting the better deal.
You protected so many of the Heavenly Court's prodigies. They are the future of the Heavenly Court, and of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
I intend to enter the Boundary Sea again. With six kings guarding the Heavenly Court, it should remain safe until the Heavenly Emperor returns and before the Great Purge begins.
But we cannot let down our guard. Some kings in the Immortal Domain have gone too far.
Their schemes are hard to defend against. If the need arises, I hope you'll lend a hand."
"Haha, of course. In that case, I'll gladly accept it."
"You really did pull ahead of everyone," Tian Zi said, looking at Shi