Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Ling, who had undergone a complete transformation and now possessed an unfathomable aura. The smile on his aged face deepened. Slowly raising a hand, he gently stroked the nearly transparent beard of his soul body, his eyes filled with approval and relief as he spoke in a deep voice,
"Good, very good! I, Xiao Xuan, truly did not misjudge you. With such talent and such character, even across ten thousand years of the Dou Qi Continent, it would be difficult to find another like you! Even I in my prime was inferior to you."
Xiao Ling bowed slightly, his expression respectful and sincere.
"My successful breakthrough to the Emperor Realm soul this time was entirely thanks to Ancestor's help. I am deeply grateful. Now that I have succeeded, I will stand guard for you. Ancestor, simply take the Soul Returning Pill without worry and complete your nirvanic resurrection."
After a brief pause, Xiao Ling raised his eyes toward Xiao Xuan, a trace of anticipation flashing through them.
"Come to think of it, I am rather curious as well. Does this legendary Soul Returning Pill truly possess effects as heaven-defying as the records claim?"
Hearing this, Xiao Xuan did not exchange empty pleasantries with Xiao Ling. A hearty smile appeared on his aged face as he immediately nodded. "Good. Then I'll have to trouble you, boy, to stand guard for me!"
As soon as he spoke, he casually drew a hand through the air, and fine ripples like water waves immediately spread through the space around him.
Xiao Xuan flicked his fingers, sending several profound and obscure Space Fluctuations shooting forth. In an instant, they formed a tightly sealed spatial barrier around the two of them, completely locking down and isolating the area. None of the