Nihility Devouring Flame appeared in midair. Unlike Gu Lie's respect toward Gu Yuan, his tone carried a hint of mockery. "Heh... It seems Xiao Xuan put you through quite a lot during this trip to the Heavenly Tomb. Your soul projection was nearly destroyed by Xiao Xuan, and even your true body suffered serious injuries, didn't it? Go in peace. Once you emerge successfully, the balance of this continent... will be thoroughly rewritten."
Soul Heavenly Emperor looked at his partner, and Xiao Yan's figure suddenly surfaced in his mind. He abruptly said, seemingly without context, "That boy from the Xiao Clan... seems to carry... some of your aura!"
Nihility Devouring Flame paused for a moment. "Yes, a very interesting little fellow. I started watching him long ago."
"That boy is involved in too many matters now, and he has already gained Xiao Xuan's assistance. Mind your limits," Soul Heavenly Emperor cautioned.
"Limits?" Nihility Devouring Flame's tone was somewhat indifferent. "I have my own considerations. A chess piece... is ultimately just a chess piece. What matters is the outcome of the game."
"Don't take things too far. Don't forget why we were the first to act against the Flame Clan!" Rare displeasure appeared on Soul Heavenly Emperor's refined face.
Nihility Devouring Flame frowned, originally intending to argue, but in the end, he slowly nodded. "Rest assured, there won't be any major trouble. The Soul Clan cannot do without you, after all."
Only then did Soul Heavenly Emperor completely vanish from the area. Nihility Devouring Flame's eyes flickered repeatedly, though no one knew what he was thinking.
"What? Explain yourself clearly. What do you mean the entire Heavenly Tomb has disappeared?" Gu Lie had only just taken over the Ancient Clan under Gu Yuan's instructions when this earth-shattering news reached him.