This mysterious person might truly have the qualifications to guide the Emperor Lord's cultivation and point him toward the Dao Path ahead.
The mysterious person looked again at Phoenix Emperor, Holy Dragon Emperor, Chaos Sacred Lord, and the others. "To have cultivated to such a level in today's Lower Heavens, your talents are all quite good. You are worthy of being Overlord-level beings. So long as you admit your mistakes, I can teach you cultivation as well."
His gaze fell upon the dean. "You are quite good. Think it over. When I kill people, my words have always been final, but whatever I say, I will certainly honor."
The dean furrowed his brows deeply. He had already hidden away his origin Dao Fruit, yet he still felt as though he had been seen through.
"Senior, do you not understand Overlord-level beings? As creatures of this level, regardless of strength, there is no such thing as lowering one's head and begging for mercy."
The Emperor Lord's purple robes billowed, his black hair flying wildly as purple-golden divine radiance shrouded him. "I can die, but I will only die standing!"
Phoenix Emperor laughed loudly. "Well said! Isn't it just death? What is there to fear? We are all Overlords already. Who still fears death?"
Chaos Sacred Lord, Holy Dragon Emperor, and the rest all made their stance known, rejecting the mysterious person's "kindness." Their Dao Hearts were firm. Since they had chosen this path, no matter what lay ahead, they would accept it.
"Very good. Though being rejected displeases me greatly, you are ultimately Overlords nurtured by the Thirty-Three Heavens. Seeing your Dao Hearts so pure and resolute still brings me comfort."
"Very well. I shall refine all of you into Dao Armaments, and from now on, you will follow me onto