Chapter 166: Sovereign?

“Hmm, that can’t be right. Your strength is so low; it’s impossible for you to withstand the force when the space merged into your body, let alone control this space now. Strange!”
“This space is no ordinary one. Not only does it encompass all sorts of laws, but it also possesses its own unique power of decomposition. Moreover, it greatly enhances the efficacy of spiritual herbs. The higher the level of the space, the harder it is to inherit. How could you possibly possess this space?”
Closing his eyes, the old man quietly sensed the extraordinary nature of the space. He continued mumbling, seemingly questioning Wang Luo, but it was clear he had no intention of letting him answer.
“Strange. Could there have been intervention from a Sovereign? That can’t be. That Sovereign is too idle to bother with a mediocre talent like this kid by granting him a portable space. It wouldn’t benefit cultivation either. Besides, a space that can infinitely extend the growth period of plants—surely even the Sovereign wouldn’t let that slip by!”
“How odd... Hey, kid, why does your soul seem so ephemeral? It looks like it might disperse at any moment.”
As if suddenly remembering Wang Luo’s presence, the old man in red looked toward the Flame Prison with a strange expression. Wang Luo’s body had become even more ethereal and diminished, evoking surprise from the old man.
“Hmph!”
With a cold snort, Wang Luo continued enduring the searing torment of the Soul Devouring Flame. Sharp pains pierced deep into his soul, causing his ephemeral form to tremble violently. Gritting his teeth, having endured the agony of blood energy body refining, Wang Luo remained silent.
“Hey now, your stamina’s pretty good. I’ve been sealed for a thousand years, and finally there’s someone who listens to me. It’s better than talking to myself. If you don’t mind, I’ll keep talking!”
“Let me tell you, kid, back in the day, I was the top artifact refiner in the Divine Realm, the only one to ascend to the Divine Emperor level in refinement. That was some prestige! The entire Divine Realm knew my name, and I was...”
Casting a glance at the silently enduring Wang Luo, the old man in red began proudly recounting his glorious past, chattering nonstop like a gossip. Occasionally, when he got excited, the Soul Devouring Flame would flare up, its temperature rising sharply, fueled solely by the spirit’s heat.
“Let me tell you, if it weren’t for that stingy bastard, Alisan, who sealed me because I damaged his divine artifact—”
“Will you shut up already? Just say what you want! Damn it, if you’re so powerful, go out yourself instead of babbling here like a damn nag!”
Enduring the Soul Devouring Flame was already agonizing; with the old man’s incessant nagging right beside him, the flame’s intensity fluctuated with his mood. Wang Luo finally snapped, erupting in a furious outburst.
(⊙o⊙)…Uh!
The old man in red was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered, a sly grin spreading across his face. The Soul Devouring Flame in the prison blazed fiercely, shredding Wang Luo’s ethereal form to pieces.

“Oh, so you like men. Fox spirit charm, Heaven and Earth imprint—I actually sensed it. Wow, such a wondrous technique! This body refining method is so wicked. (⊙o⊙)… Raised by beasts, huh? This imprint, the Blood Soul Mark, is no longer visible; it’s been sealed. Could it really be connected to the Sovereign?”
Scenes flashed through the old man’s eyes as he murmured to himself. Eventually, all images froze on a bloodshot Taiji symbol. No matter how the old man cast his spells, he could no longer discern any detail.
“Forget it. With Alisan as an enemy, it’s better not to provoke the Sovereign behind this kid. But after tormenting him for so long, he’ll surely seek revenge. By the way, this kid is preparing to forge the Blood Soul Banner and that Bone Sword thing. I’ll leave him some refining knowledge.”
Watching Wang Luo’s ethereal body recombine within the Flame Prison, the old man in red frowned and muttered. He then formed several hand seals and infused some of his artifact refining insights into Wang Luo’s ephemeral soul.
“One last favor for you!”
Glancing at the nearby Blood Soul Tree, the old man gritted his teeth, unwilling to gain another Sovereign-level enemy. His divine power dissipated automatically, vanishing into the space.
“Send me out!”
With the Soul Devouring Flame Prison lifted, Wang Luo’s ephemeral soul form dispersed within the space, and the old man in red vanished with him...
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“Xiao Bai, we really made it out! I’m not dreaming, right? You’re amazing! Woo!”
A faint white light flashed by, and a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl appeared. She gazed at the towering mountain range in the distance, her eyes filled with delight and disbelief. Proudly holding the little white lion in her arms, she exclaimed before planting a fierce kiss on him.
Wuwuwu...
The little white lion wagged his tiny paws happily at the girl, his eyes shining with joy and excitement. But in the next moment, his expression suddenly changed as he looked up toward the sky.
“Great-grandfather!”
Sensing the little white lion’s strange behavior, the girl looked up and froze upon seeing the familiar white figure in the sky. Then she called out, uncertain and flustered.
“Aijieli, how many times have I told you? Don’t disobey Great-grandfather!”
Expressionless, Qinede stared down at Aijieli. When his gaze settled on the adorable little white lion, a faint cold light flickered in his eyes.
Roar...
With a low, unwilling growl, the little white lion boldly stared back at Qinede in the sky. As they locked eyes, the lion gently comforted the downcast Aijieli with its tiny paw.
“Hmph!”
With a cold snort, the aura of a Holy Domain powerhouse descended upon the little white lion. The stubborn creature slowly lowered its noble head, reluctantly yielding. Then, as if recalling something, it curled up indifferently in Aijieli’s arms, comforting her and ignoring Qinede entirely.
“Come back with me!”
With a swift motion, a large hand grabbed Aijieli’s body, lifting her uncontrollably into the air. Qinede seized her collar and flew toward the towering mountain in the distance. The girl and the beast exchanged a glance as they went.
“If the young lady steps even half a step outside Ampsa Mountain next time, you guys can consider yourselves done for!”
In a flash, Qinede returned with the girl and the beast to the cozy little courtyard. Four elders awaited there, their faces tense and sweating. Hearing Qinede’s words, they all responded in unison before returning to their duties.
“Aijieli, you have to behave. Once you break through to the seventh level, Great-grandfather will definitely let you go out and play!”
Gently scooping up the girl, Qinede tossed the little white lion onto a nearby bed and spoke kindly. The warm breath steamed by the girl’s ear, causing her face to flush deeply.
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