Elsewhere, Qiu Yan's Tribulation Baleful Intent Body was still walking with the Lord of the Demon Realm toward those hazy depths. Before long, the Chaos currents on either side began to change, separating into dense streams and forming a path beneath their feet that led straight into the depths.
Though the road was stable, Qiu Yan extended his senses and caught traces of danger within the Chaos on both sides. At the same time, a crystal slowly condensed in the depths of his heart, reflecting scenes from his previous life as though something lay hidden within it.
"Both of you, it seems you have also shattered the Chaos in your hearts and reached the end of this Ancient Path, on the road in search of the Dao."
As they walked, a calm and clear voice came from ahead. Then they saw a man in Daoist robes standing before them, smiling at them.
"Azure Emperor!"
Qiu Yan recognized the man at once. From the look of it, he had been waiting here for some time.
The Azure Emperor's smile did not change. He nodded to Qiu Yan and said, "I had thought only one person would come, which would have made things much simpler. Now that the Tribulation Lord and the Lord of the Demon Realm have arrived together, matters are somewhat more complicated. When the time comes, I wonder which one of you will fall into the trap..." As he spoke, he raised a hand and pointed ahead.
Qiu Yan followed his finger and saw a stone stele. The stele bore no words, yet it contained a divine resonance. The moment his gaze fell upon it, an intent of Chaos passed over. Its contents became clear in an instant and appeared in his heart. Startled, he could not help but