As he spoke, the elderly Wind Emperor sighed. "Back then, in pursuit of cultivation, I remained alone all my life and left behind no bloodline or descendants.
"Otherwise, with my Dou Emperor Bloodline and the continued propagation of my descendants, perhaps I might have produced a Dou God Clan as well, instead of ending up like this, able only to rely on external aid."
As he spoke, the elderly Wind Emperor gazed intensely at Gu Hui and said softly, "What do you think, sir? I bear no ill intent. I merely wish to lend you a hand.
"I only ask that when you break through to the Dou Emperor realm, shatter the Void, and return to the Great Thousand World, you help this old man in return. If so, I would be endlessly grateful."
Seeing that the illusory old man before him did not seem to be feigning sincerity, Gu Hui's eyes flickered with contemplation. After a long while, he slowly nodded.
"If Senior can help me break through to the Dou Emperor realm, I will be eternally grateful. I, Gu Hui, swear upon my soul that after I become a Dou Emperor, I will certainly take Senior back to the Great Thousand World and revive you!"
His voice boomed like thunder through the extinct Storm World as Gu Hui spoke solemnly to the illusory elder before him.
If this Wind Emperor truly was not playing any tricks, Gu Hui would not mind helping him.
Repaying kindness was the principle he believed in.
Besides, the Great Thousand World was far more treacherous than the Dou Qi Continent. Even a Dou Emperor could not be considered a top-tier expert there.
Seeing Gu Hui's solemn expression and hearing his soul oath, a look of excitement appeared on the Wind Emperor's aged face.