Xiao Wuji spoke, then reached out his trembling hand once more and gently stroked Xiao Yang's face.
The red hair that had appeared on Xiao Yang's face after being eroded by the curse had vanished, but his pallid complexion and the blood that had yet to dry at the corner of his mouth still tore at Xiao Wuji's heart.
"My son... you've truly grown up..."
Xiao Wuji choked up, and tears once again streamed down his aged face.
In all his life, he had never felt so proud and fulfilled as he did now.
His son had risked his life for him. How could that not move him as a father?
Feeling the warmth of his father's palm, Xiao Yang's heart also filled with warmth.
His father was truly proud of him.
"Father, this isn't the time to reminisce."
Xiao Yang's gaze sharpened. "Those people outside will be charging in soon. They won't care whether we're father and son."
Hearing this, Xiao Wuji reined in his emotions, and a trace of killing intent flashed through his eyes.
"Hmph! A bunch of greedy jackals! Back when I was trapped here, they didn't dare approach. Now that I'm weakened, they want a share of the spoils?!"
Though he was weak, the majesty of a Quasi Emperor still remained undiminished.
"What are they after?"
Ning Hongye asked. She knew that Buzhou Mountain was a forbidden zone, but she had no idea what lay within it.
Xiao Wuji snorted coldly and explained, "The depths of Buzhou Mountain are filled with the remains of countless gods and demons, along with countless treasures. More importantly, this place connects to a special space containing a certain opportunity that can allow one to break through to Great Emperor. Back then, I entered this place by mistake while searching