In that lifetime, he had undergone ultimate sublimation, suppressed that man's attempt to attain the Dao, seized his body, and fused his primordial spirit with that man's, becoming who he was now.
Rather than possession, "fusion" was a more fitting description.
He had forcibly devoured the other's primordial spirit with his own, merging with it.
This longevity method was exceptionally cruel. He was ruthless not only to his enemy, but also to himself, enough to send chills down one's spine.
Even if most of the amalgamated primordial spirit belonged to Carefree Heavenly Venerate himself, it was difficult to say whether the present "Golden Crow Quasi-Emperor" was truly Carefree Heavenly Venerate or "Yun Gen," the man whose body he had possessed.
He was already a "monster."
The other man had been watching in secret earlier, trying to strike him and gravely wound him so that he could make his move directly, but he had thwarted it.
Most likely, he had also made a move against Gai Jiuyou.
But he had failed, ultimately choosing the Golden Crow Quasi-Emperor, who was slightly inferior to Gai Jiuyou but had likewise achieved alternative Dao attainment, stood only a hair's breadth from attaining the Dao, and had just begun his second life, his blood and vitality incredibly vigorous.
If his guess was correct, possessing the Golden Crow Quasi-Emperor was only the first step in the other's plan.
Next, he would certainly target him.
After all, here was an unprecedented Sun Sacred Body with limitless potential.
It was impossible for Carefree Heavenly Venerate to be tempted.
"To think you actually saw through my plan..."
The "Golden Crow Quasi-Emperor's" expression shifted.
Across the boundless starry sky, he stared straight at the Eastern Emperor, meeting that blazing gaze.
His eyes filled with a strange light, revealing indescribable fervor and