Fallen! The End

"Grandpa, there's no need. I'll handle it myself! A mere Half-Emperor can't stir up much of a storm," Di Chen said.

"Good! That's my grandson! As expected of Di Ku's grandson, that's exactly how you should be." Di Ku nodded.

Elder Wang trembled beside them, his lips quivering as he cried, "B-benefactor, is that you? I've finally seen you again..."

He was far too excited!

This was Di Ku, his benefactor!

Hearing this, Di Ku turned to look, slightly taken aback. "Hmm? What benefactor?"

Only after taking a closer look did he notice Elder Wang.

"Oh, aren't you Wang Wu? What are you doing here?"

Elder Wang prostrated himself on the ground, his eyes brimming with hot tears,

and said, "Benefactor, you... you... still remember me!"

"Get up first, then speak!" Di Ku said.

Elder Wang then recounted everything, starting with how he had met Di Chen.

After listening, Di Ku was filled with emotion.

"After all these years, I never imagined you would end up following Chen'er."

Elder Wang said excitedly, "I never imagined I would be able to see you either, benefactor."

"Very good! Assist Chen'er well, and I'll bestow a great fortune upon you someday." Di Ku nodded.

"I wouldn't dare! If not for you back then, benefactor, this old man would have perished long ago.

Being able to meet you again already makes this old man overjoyed. How could I dare ask for anything more?"

Di Ku smiled and shook his head...

"All right, all right, you can head back now, Grandpa! I can handle the rest!" Di Chen waved his hand.

"Oh! You dare chase your grandpa away? Getting capable now, are you? Your wings really have grown strong." Di Ku glared at Di Chen.

Di Chen chuckled. "Not at all. Grandpa, this way, please." He wore a broad smile.

Di Ku swung a palm at him, but Di Chen dodged it. Then Di Ku said earnestly, "Chen'er! When you're away from home, tell Grandpa if you run into anything you can't resolve. Don't push yourself, and don't fear any faction. Kill whoever needs killing!

Just follow your heart." He then took a ring from his robes,

and handed it to Di Chen. "Everything inside is what I prepared for you. Keep it safe.

Remember, don't be too merciful, or you'll be the one to suffer in the end." With that, Di Ku turned into a streak of light and vanished, leaving the crowd frozen like wooden chickens.

"That young man's grandfather was too powerful! He suppressed a Great Emperor with a mere lift of his hand. Even if it was only a clone, it was still shocking!"

"Just who is this young man?" Everyone buzzed with discussion.

They looked at Di Chen, their eyes full of envy. Having such a powerful backer was simply too wonderful!

"Who knows how many trump cards this young man still has, or what kind of colossal power stands behind him?" the crowd speculated.

Di Chen then took out the ring and inspected it... Uh! He was speechless. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly. Aside from a huge pile of jade talismans, there was nothing else inside.

Meanwhile, in an unknown mountain range, a middle-aged man looked pale. He vomited blood all over the ground, his expression turning savage.

His clone had actually been destroyed! "Damn it! Who dared destroy my clone?!" His furious

roar shook the skies.

"Whoever you are, you've crossed me, and I'll make you pay," the middle-aged man said grimly.

He then rode the clouds and mist, swiftly departing. He was going to find out who had done it!

Back in Domain City...

Li Xinghe sat on the ground, his face ashen and his eyes as empty as a puppet's, utterly bereft of spirit.

Just now, he had witnessed the person behind Di Chen destroy a Great Emperor's clone with a casual wave of his hand! It had even been an instant kill.

That old man's strength was too terrifying! They had no way of resisting him!

And all of this had happened because of him. If he hadn't attacked Di Chen back then, if he hadn't wanted to kill him, this chain of events would never have happened...

At this thought, he was overcome with regret. A trace of remorse welled up in his heart. Perhaps he would never have any hope of revenge in this lifetime!

"I can't accept this! I can't accept it!"

Li Xinghe threw back his head and howled! His voice was mournful, echoing throughout heaven and earth.

Tap... tap... tap! Di Chen's footsteps rang out, and Li Xinghe immediately looked up.

He saw Di Chen slowly walking toward him.

Di Chen approached and said coldly, "Li Xinghe, there's no one left to help you this time, is there? Any last words?"

"Hahaha! The victor becomes king, the loser a bandit! I've got nothing to say. If you're going to kill me, do it. Why waste words?" Li Xinghe laughed madly.

"Heh, in that case, you can rest in peace," Di Chen said indifferently.

"Before I die! Can you tell me who you are?" With that, Li Xinghe closed his eyes and waited for death to arrive.

"The Dark Forbidden Zone! Di Chen." Then a punch

slammed into Li Xinghe's chest, instantly sending him flying. Blood sprayed ceaselessly from his mouth, staining the air red. His vitality rapidly faded.

"Forbidden Zone... Forbidden Zone... the surname Di...!"

He muttered to himself, seemingly realizing something. The Forbidden Zone! Was it about to emerge into the world? That was his final thought. Then he collapsed, all life gone.

A Domain Lord had fallen.

The crowd erupted...

"Elder Wang! Spare none of those who acted two years ago, including their offspring!" Di Chen said calmly.

Elder Wang said respectfully, "Yes! Rest assured, Young Master. I'll

see to it right away! Oh, right! How should we handle the heavenly materials and earthly treasures in the Domain Lord's Manor's treasury?"

"Pick the three most valuable ones. Leave all the rest. As for the other resources, cultivation methods, and martial techniques, let them all go to whoever is fated to have them," Di Chen instructed.

With that, Elder Wang turned into a streak of light and soared into the sky.

Everyone around them was shocked. This young man was too ruthless.

Not only had he killed a Domain Lord, he was cutting out the grass by its roots, leaving no path to survival!

Not long afterward, Di Chen vanished.

Everyone felt as though they were dreaming. With Di Chen's departure, a small number quietly left as well, while the rest chose to wait where they were. Once that old man left, the remaining heavenly materials and earthly treasures

would belong to them.

News of this incident once again spread throughout the Nine Heavens, causing a tremendous stir. Unfortunately, the young man's identity remained shrouded in impenetrable mist! All anyone knew was that a Great Emperor stood behind him...

For a time, all sorts of speculation emerged in an endless stream.

Some said he was a disciple of an ancient great sect, while others said he was a direct descendant of a great Lineage. Some even said he was the disciple of some old monster.

In short, every kind of rumor circulated, and Di Chen's fame eclipsed everyone else's! He became the leading figure of the Nine Heavens' younger generation.

Di Chen paid no attention to any of this. At that moment, he was cultivating inside a cave, attempting to break through to the next realm once again...