As if he had seen through Chu Han's confusion, the old man slowly explained:
"I was never injured, nor was I ever defeated in battle."
"It was simply that my cultivation broke through the limits of this world. Heaven and earth could no longer contain me, so I had no choice but to transcend this realm and depart for a higher dimension."
"This wisp of a remnant soul was something I deliberately left behind as a memento of this world.
This world contains an infinite number of universes. The universe you inhabit is merely one insignificant corner among them.
I left a sealed remnant soul and an opportunity to inherit my legacy in every universe. Since time immemorial, you are the first to completely undo my seal."
Everything clicked into place for Chu Han, and all his doubts vanished.
So the old man had not been defeated and gravely wounded. He had simply grown too powerful for this world to bear.
Across the endless universes, countless prodigies and mighty figures vied for supremacy, yet Chu Han had become the only one to unlock this supreme opportunity.
Such luck and talent were enough to make all living beings beneath the heavens envious.
"The Chaos Power within you was the key to unlocking my seal."
The old man's eyes burned as he said earnestly, "Of all the myriad paths beneath the heavens, Chaos is the foundation. Chaos Power encompasses every energy and every law in existence. It is the highest power of the Cosmic Origin. The unique divine power I created was Chaos Power."
"You and I walk the same path. You have honed your Chaos Origin to flawless perfection, and even condensed pure Chaos Power while still in the Star Domain Realm.
That foundation and talent alone make you fully worthy