In the Hongfeng Universe, on an island in the Sea of Myriad Spirits, a black-and-white Dao Talisman lay protected by layer upon layer of formations.
Buzz!
Suddenly, after nearly a million years of silence, the Dao Talisman began to tremble.
Drawn by an invisible force, the wisp of true spirit Ju Hua had left inside the talisman began to recover at astonishing speed. As it did, Ju Hua's consciousness emerged from the endless darkness and desolation, gradually returning to the light. Slowly, he became aware of his surroundings.
"Back from the dead."
Ju Hua savored the feeling, marveling at it in his heart. He had thought he would never need this Life-Bound Dao Talisman. After all, he had already reached the level of the Lord of the Holy City. Unless he ran into a Dominator, even if he couldn't defeat someone, he would still have a chance to escape.
But who could have guessed that he would run into a Dominator?
It was rare for a Dao Lord to provoke a Dominator during an adventure. More importantly, this Dominator probably wasn't from the Dao God Hall. If he had been, the other might have shown some mercy—
Under the Life-Bound Dao Talisman's wondrous power, the wisp of true spirit Ju Hua had left behind soon became whole. With a thought, he drew in an immeasurable force from his surroundings.
Buzz!
In midair, Ju Hua's figure rapidly took shape, going from illusory to solid. The process lasted nearly a year.
"I've gone from rich to penniless overnight!"
With a thought, Ju Hua conjured a robe over his body, then walked out of the place, which was enveloped in layer upon layer of formations.
"Master?"
The moment Ju Hua stepped outside, he saw Overlord Nine Spirits standing not far away.
"I sensed