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Chapter 2163: Chapter 2131: The Butterfly’s Gentle Fluttering Wings

Ling Canghai, a Path Envoy from the Lu Nanxiang Mansion in the Earth Prison Star Continent.

His duty was to patrol the various Lower Realms within the Nanxiang Prefecture territory and report any significant issues.

Of course, although he was just an ordinary Path Envoy, he was still someone who commanded respect, even reverence, wherever he went. However, that was only true in the Lower Realm.

But after Ling Canghai visited a Lower Realm space known as ’Earth,’ everything changed.

He was no longer a Heaven-level Expert revered by others; not only did those people disrespect him, but the disgraceful truth was that he was chased down by a group of Earth Level ants and fled back to the Earth Prison Star Continent in utter disgrace.

This was unprecedented!

Afterward, he vowed to seek revenge no matter what.

If it weren’t for those events, perhaps he would still be a regular Path Envoy in the Nanxiang Prefecture, perhaps with slightly higher cultivation, but certainly not at his current level.

Reaching this point wasn’t entirely due to his own actions; most of the time, he was forced into a desperate situation. Li Chen’s rise left him with no choices.

Because he knew well, Li Chen always wanted to kill him.

...Just as he wanted to kill Li Chen in the same manner.

In some ways, Feng Yizhu’s plan to disrupt the world indeed succeeded beyond imagination; even he himself couldn’t picture its success.

It was due to his surprise attack back then that led to such a cascade of events.

Li Chen, driven by hatred, reached today’s heights, while Ling Canghai was similarly forced by Li Chen to this level.

Similar to the butterfly effect theory, or like dominoes, a slight disturbance can lead to uncontrollable outcomes.

Who could have imagined that a single ambush by Feng Yizhu would create today’s situation?

Yet fortunately, the seeds sown back then were about to bear fruit today.

"Are you here to kill me?" Ling Canghai stood up, slowly raising his head to look at Li Chen. His gaze was unexpectedly calm, as if he’d anticipated this moment all along.

Indeed, over the years, having followed Behemoth into the Demon Realm and successfully become Behemoth’s confidant, attaining his current cultivation wasn’t achieved by a moment of rashness. He paid a tremendous price for this, and likewise endured endless plots and schemes in the Demon Realm, ultimately overthrowing numerous opponents to stand where he was today.

From a Path Envoy from the Low-Level Heaven Realm Starland to today’s position, no one could imagine the price he paid.

Li Chen nodded, his eyes filled with undisguised killing intent.

For such an enemy destined to be killed, there was no need for concealment. Because he understood well, given the chance, Ling Canghai would undoubtedly take his life without hesitation.

Besides, the two were both Soul Realm Eighth Order experts now, and petty tricks held no meaning.

"It’s quite the coincidence, I initially planned to kill you too." Ling Canghai chuckled, the Magic Pattern on his face made his smile appear sinister and terrifying.

"But things diverged from my planned expectation; originally, I intended to complete Lord Behemoth’s task before seeking you out, yet unexpectedly, I met you here first. It’s fate, perhaps." Ling Canghai shook his head, and simultaneously, his demonic qi surged, no longer concealed, radiating a fierce aura unlike his humble demeanor before Blood Saint and Cain.

Li Chen did not respond to Ling Canghai’s words, as Behemoth was also on his must-kill list.

Though having reached this realm, he could infer that Behemoth’s ability to control someone like Ling Canghai and even grant such formidable power wasn’t simple at all. In fact, the Behemoth from the minor world back then was likely just an alter ego.

From all indications, an Earth Level entity couldn’t possibly survive that long, yet Behemoth had stubbornly remained in the minor world for many years.

Besides, that final battle, Li Chen had not forgotten until now.

Not for himself, but solely for those fallen in the minor world back then, those friends, he must have revenge.

Perhaps certain personal grudges could be set aside for the so-called greater good, but some matters couldn’t be let go just by saying so.

"Make your move." Li Chen looked at Ling Canghai coldly; despite both being Soul Realm Eighth Order, he had absolute confidence against Ling Canghai.

"Li Chen, I know you’re strong." Ling Canghai nodded: "Even when you were just a minor Earth Level, I realized that as your cultivation grew higher, you’d only become more powerful, so I never underestimated you."

"You... just an ant from the Lower Realm, why, why are you so powerful?!" Ling Canghai’s expression grew increasingly sinister.

"An ant, how could it crawl to this level, and be stronger than me?!"

"Why you... why?!" Ling Canghai’s eyes were full of viciousness: "I know, reaching this realm cost you and paid a heavy price. But is the price I paid less than yours?! Just a member of the Human Race, living in a Demon Realm entirely unsuitable for humans, scheming and plotting against those cunning villains, did my sacrifices surpass yours?"

"I... am unwilling!!"

With Ling Canghai’s fierce roar, Demon Flame soared skyward, sweeping toward Li Chen. The overwhelming Demon Flame incinerated the surrounding grassland in the blink of an eye, even the earth was melted and burned to ashes. Without making a move, a massive vacuum area appeared around them.

This was Ling Canghai’s Domain Realm!

"Dead Fire Domain!"

The Domain Realm expanded, within Ling Canghai’s realm, filled with black Dead Fire, somewhat akin to Ning Wangyang’s, yet distinct.

Because Ning Wangyang’s Black Flame burned and consumed, whereas Ling Canghai’s black Dead Fire ignited vitality!

Not harming the physical body, nor the Divine Soul, only igniting life force, when close to this fire, the cultivator’s vitality would blaze up, the fuel being their vitality and lifespan!

When one’s lifespan burns out, what remains?

"Excellent, you did not disappoint!" Li Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly, simultaneously his Domain Realm unfurled, transforming into a cerulean halo.

Without hesitation, he charged furiously toward Ling Canghai’s Domain!