He had devoured so many Immortal Kings and fused them into one. Who knew how powerful the Creation Immortal King had become?
The Creation Immortal King seemed to savor the moment before turning to Ren. A thoughtful look stirred in his deep-set eyes. "Your realm, your cultivation... and the mystery surrounding you, Lord Ren. All remarkable."
As he murmured those words, wariness flickered in his eyes.
Ren's expression remained calm, his gaze appreciative. "You're remarkable yourself, Creation Immortal King. Bound by the Gate of Eternal Life in this world, yet you still cultivated to such a realm. And you sensed something different about me just by observing me. Impressive."
Their exchange left the others struggling to follow.
The Creation Immortal King relaxed his guard. "The higher you stand, the farther you see. The stronger you become, the more you realize how little you know. Once, when I reached the Immortal King realm, I thought I was strong enough. I acted without restraint and plotted against the Gate of Eternal Life!
"But the outcome was laughable. Only after reaching this realm did I understand how ignorant I had been.
"I thought I had finally figured out what Eternal Life was and what the Gate of Eternal Life was. I was confident that little could escape my notice. Then I looked at you again, Lord Ren, and realized how ignorant and insignificant I still was."
The Creation Immortal King spoke with feeling. The longer he gazed at Ren, the smaller he felt. Before, he had sensed that Ren was strong, but not overwhelmingly so.
Now that he had grown stronger, he felt confident he could face Ren. But as he looked closer, he sensed the terrifying energy gathering within Ren, and the profound, fearsome Dao Rhyme woven through his body.
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