"Xiao Yun, don't act rashly. You've only just achieved an alternative Dao. The chances of proving the Dao now are far too small. Dugu Jian is a cautionary example." Li Chengdi hurriedly shouted.
Chaos Venerable and the other two no longer dared speak in veiled sarcasm, afraid that they might provoke Xiao Yun into proving the Dao.
"Hmph, you compare me to Dugu Jian? I was the one who inspired his Sword Dao. Besides, if I prove the Dao through the Chaos Great Dao, my chances are one hundred percent." Xiao Yun sneered.
Li Chengdi's heart sank, and he hurriedly said, "Everything can be discussed. I know there must be some special reason why you are not proving the Dao now. We can guarantee that, for the next hundred years, our Netherworld will absolutely not make another move against the Nine Heavens Continent. Moreover, we will not leave the vicinity of the Netherworld Gate. How about it?"
Xiao Yun sneered. "One hundred years isn't enough. Two hundred years. Swear in the Nether Emperor's name—if you break your oath, the Nether Emperor will be my son."
"Insolence!" King of the Void Nether's furious roar came from within the Netherworld Gate.
"Young friend, you have gone too far." A soft voice pierced through the Netherworld Gate, as though it rang out from within the Time-Space River. Though the voice was low, it caused the myriad Daos of the heavens to resonate. A thread of supreme Imperial might pierced through the ages, bearing down upon all worlds, making the souls of everyone on the Nine Heavens Continent tremble.
Xiao Yun was startled as well. His Double Pupil suddenly shot out blazing beams of light, piercing the void as he looked deep into the Netherworld Gate.
Through the haze, a towering figure appeared beside