He slowly set down the bamboo slips in his hand, raised his hand, and examined the fine, crisscrossing cracks that had appeared on his palm, still feeling some lingering fear.
That day, facing so many enemies, he had felt tremendous pressure, forcing him to replace the Heavenly Dao with his own Dao in the end.
He had drawn upon the power of the Heavenly Dao and unleashed the might of Stars. Had that Supreme Being not possessed an exceptionally profound escape technique and evaded the lock of his aura, that final sword strike-
Even a Supreme Being would have spilled blood.
But for such a proud battle record, he had paid no small price. Not only had he suffered the Heavenly Dao's backlash, nearly being assimilated by it and having his Dao Foundation shattered,
His flesh had also nearly collapsed, his Dao Body almost crushed by the might Stars displayed.
"If my flesh hadn't broken through two shackles and reached a transcendent realm, it would never have withstood such immense power from an Immortal King Artifact."
"But perhaps once I become a Supreme Being, I'll be able to bear it."
Although this battle had been exceptionally perilous, it had not been without benefits.
Not only had it intimidated some people with impure intentions, but it had also displayed Cloud Palace's reserves, making future matters easier to handle.
Not to mention the resources they had plundered. Cloud Palace's reserves were now not so far behind those of the Longevity Families.
Most importantly, his cultivation had also grown considerably.
"I have a feeling that the day I fully comprehend you will be the day I become a Supreme Being."
Shi Qingyun looked at the cracks in his palm. With a thought, he saw them slowly begin to emit a faint radiance.
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