Unfortunately, after his initial fury, White Heavenly Venerate had regained his reason.
When he noticed the force of Xiao Fan's attacks gradually weakening, he had already guessed Xiao Fan's intentions and realized that he wanted to strike at the Hall of Souls members behind him.
Thus, White Heavenly Venerate immediately ordered the Hall of Souls experts behind him to retreat, away from his battle with Xiao Fan.
Otherwise, given their strength, even the aftershocks of his battle with Xiao Fan could injure them all.
"Xiao Fan, die!"
White Heavenly Venerate stared at Xiao Fan. Black Heavenly Venerate's death had driven his killing intent toward Xiao Fan to its peak, and the force behind his attacks embodied that intense murderous hatred.
Sensing White Heavenly Venerate's movements, Xiao Fan knew his plan had been seen through. He dropped the act and continued blocking White Heavenly Venerate's attacks as he said, "Tsk, tsk. Who would have thought Black Heavenly Venerate could react so quickly? He actually gave up his own life to save you. The bond between you two really was deep."
"You're courting death!"
At Xiao Fan's words, White Heavenly Venerate's aura suddenly turned violent. It climbed once more, taking him straight into the Seven-Star Dou Zun realm.
Xiao Fan's words had undoubtedly torn open his wounds. He and Black Heavenly Venerate had been more than mere partners.
They were also brothers bound by blood. Over the years, supported by the Hall of Souls' resources, they had advanced together and overcome countless trials and dangers. They had originally thought that, with both of them at the Six-Star Dou Zun level, this mission would be effortless.
They had never expected that, barely after appearing, they would be ambushed by Xiao Fan, who had been hiding in the shadows. A moment's carelessness had cost