"I've already found a way to increase soul strength, but it's far crueler and harder to endure than training in an illusory realm."
"This method may be rather brutal. Those who can endure it may stay; those who cannot should leave."
Everyone looked expectant, gazing at the Demon Emperor with fervent enthusiasm instead.
"Your Majesty, please begin. Do you think we cannot endure a little pain?"
"Rest assured, Your Majesty. We can endure any kind of pain. We will never disappoint you."
"We already know that Human Sovereign Xuanyuan, the Lord of Darkness, and the Lord of Fate have all broken free of their shackles through their own methods. Their experiences proved that your theory was correct."
"We can give everything to break these shackles too."
Demon Emperor Daochen looked at them with immense gratification.
At least they did not shy away from pain.
Demon Emperor Daochen smiled. "I hope you can live up to what you've just said."
"You needn't worry too much, either. With me here, I will do everything I can to ensure your safety."
Looking at the vast gathering, the experts above the Saint Realm but below the Ultimate Dao numbered nearly a million. This was the fruit of the Primordial World's accumulation over countless years.
But the Demon Emperor knew that, compared with those truly vast worlds, they still lacked time.
As long as they could weather this period, they would surely become the strongest.
Demon Emperor Daochen hesitated no longer.
He cast a skyful of flames directly over the crowd.
When everyone saw the dense masses of Red Lotus Karmic Fire, netherworld ghostfire, and even hellfire,
their expressions instantly changed.
No one had imagined that the Demon Emperor's method would be to subject them to flames that scorched the soul.
This really would be