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Chapter 2162: Chapter 2130: Time for Reckoning

Folded Space, within the Ninth Layer of the Ancient Tower.

Li Chen brought Cang Ku back into the Ancient Tower.

The young man said nothing about Li Chen bringing an outsider in.

Besides, without his consent, Li Chen wouldn’t have been able to bring anyone in.

He merely looked at Cang Ku with a somewhat peculiar gaze.

At this moment, Cang Ku’s expression was somewhat inexplicable, and his gaze appeared somewhat strange.

"Are you saying I’m merely... an alter ego?"

Contrary to what Li Chen imagined, after hearing this news, Cang Ku remained very calm, albeit with a hint of discontent in his eyes.

"Actually, for a long time, I felt something was amiss with my soul, as if it had a self-regenerative ability, no matter how severely it’s damaged, as long as it’s not utterly destroyed, it can spontaneously recover. At first, I thought it was a kind of innate talent ability, but I never expected to be just an alter ego. No wonder..." Cang Ku seemed to realize something, albeit with a touch of bitterness.

Cain glanced at Cang Ku without saying anything.

Though he’d been reprimanded by Red Moon, he didn’t hysterically vent his emotions anymore, but at this moment, he still didn’t feel like talking.

Speaking of which, he should be considered a figure of the same generation as Little Cang, both belonging to the era of the Seven Realms, although he hadn’t met Little Cang, such individuals of this level would somewhat recognize each other.

Yet, despite recognizing, Cang Ku was merely an alter ego of Little Cang, he had nothing more to say at this point.

The proud stance of a Palm Realm Powerhouse.

Li Chen looked at Cang Ku and slowly said, "Although Little Cang is my friend, you are also my brother. If you are unwilling, even if you meet, I won’t let Little Cang merge with you."

"Forget it." However, hearing Li Chen’s words, Cang Ku shook his head: "I don’t know why, but after knowing this matter, I felt at peace. You don’t need to do anything; everything... just let it be. Maybe, not because I’m just an alter ego, I might have already died long ago. I just didn’t expect that living as a remnant soul for so many years would ultimately be because of this reason... Heh."

Hearing this, Li Chen did not persuade him further; he knew well that Cang Ku indeed needed time to process this information.

At this moment, seeing Li Chen finished speaking, Cain finally looked at Li Chen again and asked, "You asked me before, now it’s my turn to ask you, what are your plans next?"

The youth’s unruly face at this moment had an inexplicable touch of weariness, as if the vitality in him within such a short time had swiftly shifted to old age. No doubt, the demise of the Blood Saint indeed delivered a severe blow to him.

Though it could be said the Blood Saint died many years ago, today signifies the Blood Saint’s complete extinction; henceforth between Heaven and Earth, within the entire Starry Universe, there will no longer be an existence like the Blood Saint.

"Before Great Grandfather departed, he left some words. This Treasure Pagoda was also the weapon he wielded most during his life; if you need it, I can give it to you." The youth spoke with a sense of loss: "After all, you could be considered the only heir to Great Grandfather."

"Thank you!" What surprised the youth was Li Chen’s direct refusal.

"I think a Palm Realm Powerhouse also needs a handy weapon to unleash greater strength, right? You should keep the Treasure Pagoda yourself." Li Chen said: "I believe the Blood Saint would also wish for his descendants to wield the weapons he once used, to once again shine brightly."

Listening to Li Chen’s words, the youth’s eyes brightened a little.

"That’s right!"

Indeed, for such an extraordinarily extraordinary Treasure Pagoda, claiming Li Chen wasn’t tempted would be false.

However, he also recalled the last warning of the Blood Saint.

Ultimately, these are all external forces; truthfully powerful strength must still come from oneself.

If one isn’t strong enough, no matter how potent the treasure is, it’s useless.

Can an Earth-Level Warrior wielding a Supreme Treasure truly crush a Heavenly-Level opponent?

Chances are, they wouldn’t even be able to catalyze the Supreme Treasure, nor provide enough energy!

And can a Soul Realm being wielding a Supreme Treasure truly defeat a Palm Realm opponent?

Li Chen also had the answer in his heart.

No!

At least, he knows very well that even wielding a Supreme Treasure, he couldn’t defeat the youth before him; at most, it would only be passive defense and escape.

Once Yuan Force and others are exhausted, he wouldn’t even be able to escape.

Ultimately, only true personal strength is the key.

Any treasure is merely an external force.

In his younger days, Li Chen also relied somewhat on Red Moon’s power, but after his Sword Technique and Law Divine Ability reached Great Accomplishment, his reliance on Red Moon weakened significantly.

Now, he can completely rely on his actual strength, without using any external force, and without needing even the most ordinary mundane blade, to overcome an existence of the Ninth Order!

This is Li Chen’s positioning of himself.

The disparity between the Eighth Rank and Ninth Order is actually quite immense. Only a peculiar figure like Li Chen, who possesses countless laws and terrifying divine skills, would dare say otherwise.

Others, even those with significant backgrounds and long-standing inheritances like Cain and Little Cang, wouldn’t dare say they could definitely defeat someone at the Ninth Order while at the Eighth Rank.

As for the True Realm, Li Chen is not very clear, as he hasn’t fought against a complete True Realm state before. Pavas in the minor world was just a partly crippled True Realm, not truly considered at the True Realm Level of combat power.

However, Li Chen estimates that even if he couldn’t win, he should at least be able to escape.

"And the fellow from the Demon Realm below?" The young man shook his head again, apologetically saying, "Because he has that drop of blood, which comes from the Holy Primordial Demon who had a close relationship with the old lord, I can’t act against him. If you have any grievances with him, you’ll have to settle it yourself."

"It’s fine." Li Chen shook his head, a glint of essence flashing in his eyes: "I intend to settle it myself anyway!"

Regarding Ling Canghai, if he died at someone else’s hands, Li Chen would truly feel a bit dissatisfied.

After all, the reason Li Chen reached this state today is largely due to being forced by Ling Canghai!

If it hadn’t been for the sudden appearance of Ling Canghai back then, perhaps Li Chen would have chosen to stay in the Lower Realm, living peacefully until he would ascend many years later.

But everything changed because of this guy’s appearance!

It was precisely because of his appearance that the couple separated for so many years, making it difficult to meet even when knowing the other’s location.

Though it’s not entirely Ling Canghai’s fault, no matter what, Ling Canghai is definitely one of the culprits.

Moreover, Li Chen still remembers that in the war at Remnant Cloud Forest back then, when the creatures of the Demon Realm rampaged, Ling Canghai’s trace was involved in that incident!

Li Chen didn’t expect that the guy who had disappeared for years had indeed defected from the Heaven Realm to the camp of the Demon Realm.

The key is, Li Chen understands why his cultivation improved so quickly, but Ling Canghai’s cultivation has somehow reached a realm equal to his own!

"Oh well, with a freak like you, even a fair fight isn’t something to fear." The young man seemed to think of something, chuckled lightly, nodding: "You’re the first under the starry sky to resist a Palm Realm strike with Soul Realm cultivation; if you lose to this guy, don’t mention knowing me anymore. I can’t afford that embarrassment."

"I also think I can’t afford that embarrassment." Li Chen’s gaze flickered with an eerie light.

He never gave up his hatred for Ling Canghai.

Just as he said himself, he is not a saint nor a savior.

He’s just an ordinary human, a common man who holds grudges. Not to mention the matter when Yue Gouchen almost captured Great Grandfather Bai Haoyue due to Ling Canghai’s involvement. The mere fact of Lin Yi’s amnesia is enough for Li Chen to bear in mind for a long time.

He also knows that just as he’s always wanted Ling Canghai dead, Ling Canghai has always wanted his life.

But this confrontation has waited until today.

With the young man’s assistance, Li Chen descended to the lower layer of the Treasure Pagoda.

At this time, Ling Canghai is in the seventh layer.

"Young man, you’ve returned?" Not long after entering the seventh layer, Li Chen saw Blood Ox approaching slowly; his eyes clear, evidently his mind had recovered.

"Senior." Li Chen nodded towards Blood Ox.

"Has Lord Blood Saint... already departed?" After a moment of silence, Blood Ox finally asked.

Li Chen nodded, yet said no more.

Blood Ox shook his enormous head: "Being confined here for years by Blood Saint, how could I not have resentment? But no matter how resentful, old ox must admit that Lord Blood Saint truly deserved the title of Supreme Powerhouse in the Starry Universe. It’s just unexpected that a legend would ultimately end like this."

Blood Ox stayed by Li Chen’s side for a while: "The old vampire should be free too, right? I’ll go find him and chat later. You must be here for the guy who was thrown in here suddenly; he’s over there."

Blood Ox pointed a direction for Li Chen.

Li Chen nodded, expressing gratitude.

In fact, without Blood Ox’s guidance, he could sense the sinister demonic qi emanating from Ling Canghai.

Stepping forward, Li Chen directly opened the space gate, disappearing from Blood Ox’s side.

Watching Li Chen leave, Blood Ox sighed softly, not sure what to lament, eventually heading towards the passage of the Treasure Pagoda.

Cain lifted the restriction. After years trapped here, it’s finally freedom, and at this moment, he suddenly felt a bit lost, hence wanting to chat with Cain.

On the verdant prairie, originally Blood Ox’s resting place, a stream of black demonic qi was continuously invading the surrounding territory.

And at the center of that demonic qi, a figure was sitting cross-legged.

At this time, as if the figure sensed something, it abruptly raised its head, looking towards the distance.

A silver light gate opened, Li Chen stepped through, staring at the figure who also looked towards him, and spoke softly with an indifferent gaze.

"Ling Canghai, the account between us, shouldn’t we settle it now?"