The Supreme Heavenly Emperor's fall let everyone breathe a long sigh of relief.
The great battle had lasted around ten thousand years. Fortunately, it had ended well.
Gaishi smiled and plopped down, the huge stone in his heart finally settling. He had also managed to make good on the bold words he'd said to Hua Yunfei.
The battle had truly been too difficult. The Supreme Heavenly Emperor, who had brought every means at his disposal to bear, was incredibly strong. Without the Immeasurable Heaven-Crossing Armor's help, Gaishi would likely have struggled to hold out to the end.
This was the Black Underworld Great World, and he was far too constrained here. He couldn't use many of his trump cards, such as the methods the Venerable Lord had given him. If they'd been outside, he really wouldn't have been worried at all.
As for backing, surely no one had a stronger background than him, Gaishi?
"Brother Gai, thanks for all your effort," Hua Yunfei said, taking out a special pill he had obtained from Master Jiang beforehand and handing it to Gaishi.
"It's nothing. For a body cultivator, these injuries are nothing. If anything, they're good tempering." Gaishi waved his hand and didn't accept the pill.
This battle had also brought him considerable gains.
Sure enough, no matter the realm, life-and-death battles were always the best whetstones, allowing one to grow at the limits.
"Master Jiang gave it to you. Even if you don't take it now, Brother Gai, keep it for later," Hua Yunfei said with a smile, pressing the pill into Gaishi's hand.
"Haha, then Brother Gai won't stand on ceremony."
Gaishi laughed heartily and stopped refusing. He and Hua Yunfei didn't need to be so polite; they were family.
"If not for you, Brother Gai, the plan might