The group of cultivators' faces changed drastically when they saw Emperor Chu, who had swept through the heavens, being directly suppressed.
Following that, these cultivators, led by Ye Fan, couldn't help but reveal greedy expressions in their eyes as they looked at the Beginningless Bell in Nie Fengyun's hand.
The Beginningless Bell was one of the few immortal artifacts on the entire All Spirits Continent. If they could obtain such an artifact, their combat strength would be greatly enhanced, giving them a chance to touch that elusive realm of the immortal path.
Who could remain indifferent in the face of such a huge temptation?
The Beginningless Bell was initially the supreme weapon in the hands of the Imperial Sovereign, accompanying him in conquering the heavens and suppressing countless enemies.
It had been stained with the blood of countless top-tier powerhouses!
A significant part of why the Imperial Sovereign could rise to power was due to the presence of this Beginningless Bell.
Nie Fengyun naturally knew about the Imperial Sovereign's rise to power back then.
At that time, his sister had an extraordinary Dao body and admired the Imperial Sovereign, a fact he later came to know.
However, what he never expected was that the Imperial Sovereign would directly refine his beloved sister!
Her divine soul was erased, becoming the spirit of the Beginningless Bell.
With the sacrifice of a supreme Dao body, combined with years of battles alongside the Imperial Sovereign, the Bell was stained with the blood of countless strongmen, gradually evolving from an emperor weapon into an immortal artifact.
It could unleash boundless power, suppressing all enemies in the world.
It was because the Imperial Sovereign refined his sister that Nie Fengyun ultimately turned against him.
Moreover, because of his bloodline connection with his sister, he naturally became the only person, besides the Imperial Sovereign, who could fully harness the power of the Beginningless Bell.
Later, the Imperial Sovereign appointed him as the Heavenly Court's First Divine General, holding the sharpest force in the Heavenly Court.
When Ye Fan organized this Battle Against Heaven, it was Nie Fengyun who controlled the Beginningless Bell, turning against the Imperial Sovereign and leading the Heavenly Court's forces to join the group of cultivators in betrayal.
The smooth progress of this Battle Against Heaven was largely due to Nie Fengyun's actions.
In truth, Nie Fengyun's strength was merely average, even weaker than Chu Nannan, but it was because of the Beginningless Bell that he could look down on many Great Emperors.
"Brother Nie's methods are truly terrifying; he can easily suppress even the formidable Emperor Chu!"
Ye Fan stepped forward with a smile.
He felt no disturbance over Chu Nannan's suppression. Since Emperor Chu had decided to betray them, controlling her was undoubtedly great news.
At least it avoided a bloody battle and prevented the major upheaval of the Imperial Sovereign's rescue!
Nie Fengyun ignored Ye Fan, his gaze fixed on the Beginningless Bell.
He couldn't help but wonder if, without this Bell, his sister would not have faced such a calamity.
His heart harbored hatred for the Beginningless Bell, but even more so for the Imperial Sovereign.
In the past, his sister's gentle smile seemed to still flash in his mind. When he was young and ignorant, it was with her help that he took each step towards supremacy. His achievements today were inseparable from his sister's aid.
But it was this respected and beloved sister who was killed by his own sworn brother.
His heart was filled with immense sorrow.
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In the Mirror
Chu Yang didn't know how much time had passed before he slowly woke up.
However, the immense pain from his internal organs still assailed him, causing him to constantly gasp in pain.
After losing his Supreme Bone, the foundation of his previous cultivation was also destroyed. At this moment, he was no different from an ordinary person.
Moreover, with the severe wounds on his body, it was uncertain how long it would take for him to heal.
With a light cough, a large amount of blood spurted from his mouth.
Enduring the immense pain, Chu Yang slowly stood up.
A bitter smile appeared on his face.
Nannan had gone to the Immortal Realm and carried the Supreme Bone, a divine object. She was bound to have great achievements in the future.
Thinking of this, Chu Yang felt a bit relieved.
As long as his sister could live well, he was content.
Staggering, Chu Yang slowly left the place.
His figure seemed a bit desolate.
From a peerless prodigy with unmatched talent and powerful cultivation, he had suddenly become a severely injured, powerless mortal.
If it were any other cultivator, they might not have been able to accept such a reality.
Chu Yang planned to return to the small town where he and Nannan grew up together and bid farewell to Manager Chen.
After two days of arduous travel, Chu Yang finally returned to that small town.
He came to the pharmacy, but found it empty.
He called out several times, but Manager Chen did not appear.
Puzzled, Chu Yang entered the depths of the pharmacy to search, but after a long time, he still did not see any sign of Manager Chen.
After searching almost the entire pharmacy, Chu Yang accidentally found a note on the table.
Chu Yang picked up the note and confirmed that it was a map. On the back of the paper were three large words: "Chu Yang, I've left!"
Seeing this, Chu Yang understood that Manager Chen had left the town and his whereabouts were unknown.
This map was the only thing Manager Chen had left for him. Chu Yang silently kept the map.
He sighed. Since Manager Chen was no longer here, there was nothing for him to linger for in this small town. After recovering from his injuries for a while, he would leave.
What Chu Yang didn't know was that on the day he rushed to find Chu Nannan, Manager Chen underwent a tremendous change.
Originally appearing as a middle-aged man, Manager Chen seemed to age overnight, with his hair turning completely white. His face was filled with bitterness and regret.
Perhaps this was Manager Chen's true appearance.
Moreover, the aura emanating from Manager Chen at this moment was terrifying, rivaling that of Chu Di's master, if not surpassing it.
Behind Manager Chen were two shadows, one white and one black. The white shadow exuded an incredibly pure radiance, while the black shadow emitted boundless demonic energy, striking fear into anyone who saw it.
Before leaving the town, Manager Chen sighed softly, "I wonder if we will meet again."
...
That day, Chu Yang bought a few steaming buns in the town and walked along the street.
A beggar, filthy and disheveled, rushed up to him, staring intently at the buns in his hand, swallowing hard.
Outside the Heavenly Emperor's Mirror.
Seeing the appearance of this little beggar, many cultivators showed a hint of surprise on their faces.
Then, they all looked towards Nie Fengyun in unison.