The power of the divine thunder exploded with a roar, the might of the heavens overwhelming, as if it could destroy the world.
A terrifying wave of destruction erupted from the mouth of the Crocodile Ancestor.
Bang! Infinite energy of laws poured out, as if everything perished.
The world fell silent, leaving only the brilliant, sky-piercing divine thunder radiating in all directions.
The Crocodile Ancestor's body exploded with a loud bang, clearly unable to withstand such world-ending heavenly might, its corpse transforming into countless pieces of flesh sprayed across the sky.
However, the Crocodile Ancestor was, after all, a formidable quasi-emperor demon ancestor. Even in its dying moments, it unleashed a fatal blow with all its strength.
The violent and ferocious energy hit Chu Yang, sending him flying tens of thousands of meters away.
The supreme emperor's might shook the heavens and the earth.
Chu Yang felt as if his internal organs were about to shatter, blood gushing from his mouth continuously.
Yet, he still staggered toward the small stream from before.
The battle with the Crocodile Ancestor had utterly destroyed the once paradisiacal scenery, but the red water lotus in the stream remained intact.
After obtaining this water lotus, brimming with abundant life force, a smile appeared on Chu Yang's lips.
With this water lotus, Xiao Qi's life would be extended, and there would be a chance for survival. As long as they were alive, there was hope for everything.
...
Outside the Heavenly Emperor Realm, the observing cultivators were somewhat bewildered by this scene.
What kind of monstrous being was this Emperor Sovereign?
A supreme defeating a quasi-emperor?! Isn't that a bit too abnormal?
Among the gathered cultivators, who among them was not highly skilled? They could naturally sense that the quasi-emperor Crocodile Ancestor was stronger than the average quasi-emperor.
"Emperor Sovereign slaying a quasi-emperor with supreme cultivation—this is truly an unprecedented achievement!"
A cultivator spoke with difficulty.
There had never been any record of someone in the supreme realm killing a quasi-emperor demon ancestor.
It must be understood that anything associated with the title of Emperor was already incredibly terrifying. Although a quasi-emperor was not a true great emperor, they were not an opponent a mere supreme could contend with.
Ordinarily, a single quasi-emperor could easily crush hundreds or thousands of supreme realm powerhouses.
At this level of cultivation, the gap was no longer something numbers could bridge.
"If the Emperor Sovereign is already this terrifying in the supreme realm, wouldn't he be able to reverse-slay a great emperor if he reached the quasi-emperor realm?"
A cultivator, not afraid of stirring things up, suddenly said.
Everyone snapped back to reality, but they still found it impossible to believe.
No matter how monstrous the Emperor Sovereign was, it was impossible to slay a true great emperor with quasi-emperor cultivation.
A great emperor represented the pinnacle of life in this world, the most formidable combat power imaginable. No one could slay a great emperor at the quasi-emperor level.
Not to mention slaying, even escaping with one's life from a great emperor as a quasi-emperor was already an incredible feat.
The gap between the two realms was unimaginably vast.
Throughout history, no one had ever achieved such a feat.
"By the way, what exactly is the red water lotus that the Emperor Sovereign obtained by risking his life to slay the Crocodile Ancestor?"
A cultivator spoke up.
They could sense the terrifying life force emanating from the water lotus; it was undoubtedly a great elixir capable of reviving the dead and regenerating bones.
"Could it be that the Emperor Sovereign is going to use it to save that little fox?"
"How is that possible! The Emperor Sovereign clearly abandoned that little fox. Why would he risk his life to find such an elixir for her?"
"Exactly, I think the Emperor Sovereign discovered this great elixir and wanted to keep it for himself, which is why he fought the Crocodile Ancestor so desperately."
"With the Emperor Sovereign's brutal and ungrateful nature, would he do such a kind deed?"
Countless cultivators sneered and mocked.
When they first entered the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, the pitiful little fox had risked everything, even being cursed with a more terrifying and eerie curse than a bloodline curse, for the Emperor Sovereign.
In the end, all she received was betrayal from the Emperor Sovereign.
Countless cultivators felt it was not worth it for the little fox! Even the Demon Emperor, Bai Xiaoqi, couldn't help but sigh, "Why be so foolish? He never had you in his heart. What you did for him is not worth it; you won't get any reward."
...
After obtaining the red water lotus, Chu Yang immediately rushed back to the cave.
At this moment, the little fox's eyes were filled with anger, her gaze at Chu Yang was terrifying.
She couldn't believe that Chu Yang would seal her in this cave.
She knew Chu Yang's character very well and knew he would never abandon her. It was clear that Chu Yang did this to keep her out of danger.
"Hurry up and eat this. It should help suppress the curse in your body." Chu Yang's expression was calm, ignoring the anger on the little fox's face.
Moreover, before returning to the cave, he had already hidden his injuries, making them hard to see.
Feeling the powerful life force emanating from the red water lotus, the little fox was startled.
This was obviously a great elixir filled with rich life laws! It must have been incredibly dangerous to obtain such an elixir in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land.
Xiao Qi's heart was filled with both anger and pain, "I am destined to die anyway. Keep this elixir for yourself. It would be a waste if I used it."
Chu Yang became anxious, and at this moment, the emperor's might, which had long lingered within him, erupted like a thousand sharp blades, tearing his body apart.
In an instant, Chu Yang's body was covered in wounds.
A large pool of blood sprayed out.
Xiao Qi asked worriedly, "What's wrong with you?"
Chu Yang shook his head gently, "It's nothing, just a minor injury. Hurry and eat this so you can suffer less from the curse."
The little fox looked at Chu Yang with deep concern. She remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "I will eat it, but you have to promise me one thing."
"Take me with you afterward. I don't want you to face these dangers alone. At least, I can share some of the burden with you."
"Didn't we agree to live and die together? Yet you sealed me here to face the forbidden zone's dangers alone."
"Even if we die, we should die together."
Chu Yang was stunned. He saw the determination and resolve in the little fox's eyes, a firmness very similar to his own.
Once such a decision was made, it would not change.
After a long while.
Chu Yang nodded, then solemnly said, "We won't die. Both of us will survive."
The little fox smiled, a rare smile.
She then took the red water lotus, which emitted a strong life force and glowed with divine light.
The little fox swallowed it in one gulp.