Xi and Ming looked at Curse—the strongest among these Void Predators.
They pondered in silence.
They understood what Curse meant: she wanted to contact other powerful beings and cause trouble for the First Realm.
That did not align with their interests.
What they wanted more was to enter the First Realm and seize control of it.
But the style of those Predators was to destroy the First Realm.
Even the powerful beings of the End Realm probably intended the same.
But then they thought of Shadow.
Judging by Slaughter's and Curse's styles, they clearly wanted to destroy the First Realm.
Yet Shadow had been protecting the First Realm.
Now even Slaughter's behavior had become strange...
When they contacted other End Realm powerhouses, could they seek out people like that as well?
They could not enter the First Realm right now and could gain no benefits at all.
So they needed powerful beings to clear the way and enter the First Realm.
Even those who wanted to destroy the First Realm... they could borrow their strength to wear down the First Realm's defensive power.
Thinking of this, they were tempted.
Curse, however, thought Xi and Ming were still dwelling on the matter of "passing on the fire."
Thus, she said mockingly, "Your cultivation is nothing more than an accumulation of power... Through that accumulation, you have indeed understood some of the mysteries of Great Dao power, but you are still far, far behind.
"If you focus only on accumulating Great Dao power, you will never ascend to the true pinnacle.
"Only comprehension of the Great Dao can allow you to stand supreme over the Void.
"Whether it is Shadow or Slaughter, have you seen their understanding of Great Dao power?
"Even if you accumulate more power, what use is it when