"An opportunity like Douluo Star..."
"We waited far, far too long."
"When a strange turbulence suddenly appeared in the universe and swept away many Divine Realms, I knew our opportunity had come."
"But not every Divine Realm was swept away, so I still didn't dare continue absorbing energy in the universe."
"I could only keep searching for a physical planet without a Divine Realm's protection. Only by anchoring ourselves to a planet could we evolve further."
"Douluo Star wasn't actually the first planet I found, but it was the most suitable."
"Because a planet capable of forming only an ordinary Divine Realm wasn't worthy of my attention."
"Douluo Star is powerful enough. Although its life energy has begun to decline, its original foundation is still immense."
"More importantly, it was the principal planet controlled by your former Divine Realm."
The Abyssal Sage King paused at this point.
His gaze shifted away from Cao Xin, sweeping over the abyssal creatures prostrate on the ground, then across the distant cities and mountains shrouded by the purple sun.
His expression held a satisfaction that seemed to have been polished over and over, the fulfillment of a wish finally granted.
"Six thousand years of waiting..."
"In exchange for a world like this."
"It was worth it," he said.
Cao Xin looked at him, his tone calm.
"Are you finished?"
The Abyssal Sage King tilted his head slightly.
"You don't seem afraid at all."
"Afraid of what?" Cao Xin said.
At that, the Abyssal Sage King began studying Cao Xin, curiosity and scrutiny in his gaze.
"You possess divinity."
The Abyssal Sage King spoke.
"Not much, but very pure."
"You're quite impressive."
"What a pity."
"A pity how?" Cao Xin asked.
"A pity that you met me."
The Abyssal Sage King spoke.
"If you'd been