"Esteemed envoy, I need to return to the Yu Long Sect to settle a few remaining matters. I hope you can understand and grant me a little time."
True Dragon spoke, turning to look toward the Yu Long Sect, his heart awash with emotion.
Ever since he had poured his legacy into Li Longzi, True Dragon had felt that his mission was complete. Yet his old friends and rivals had pressed him relentlessly, leaving him unable to stop the evil corruption power that had entered his body years ago from overtaking him.
This had changed True Dragon's mind. He had willingly embraced the corruption, regained the power of the divine abilities he had possessed at his peak, and thus brought about today's battle.
Joining the Human Imperial Court and serving for a thousand years amounted to punishment for the other Human Supremes. For True Dragon, however, it was a glimpse of bright blossoms beyond the dark willows—a chance to continue existing.
He was quite eager about it.
But once he left, the Yu Long Sect would have no Supreme to oversee it. True Dragon needed to make further arrangements before he could leave with peace of mind.
"Very well!"
Xiao Qing's eyes shifted slightly. After considering it for a few seconds, she agreed and said:
"True Dragon, you are in poor condition right now. If you linger too long, something may go wrong. Since that is the case, I might as well see this good deed through to the end. I will help you once more. Do not resist."
With that, the white longsword behind Xiao Qing suddenly trembled, releasing another ray of sword light that flowed into True Dragon's body like water.
His entire body shook violently. His skin shattered, that layer of black flesh abruptly pulverized by a