Emperor Huo sighed, "Xiao Fan, do you know why I value you so much?"
"Why?" Xiao Fan was also curious. Over the past three years, Emperor Huo had always been there to guide him through any questions about cultivation. Their relationship was more than that of a master and disciple. If it were just because Huo Ling'er liked him, Emperor Huo wouldn't need to be so diligent. Bestowing him with some wealth and status would suffice. The reason for Emperor Huo's kindness was far from simple.
Seeing Xiao Fan's puzzled eyes, Emperor Huo smiled gently:
"Xiao Fan, sometimes I truly envy you. I envy your ability to maintain a pure and detached heart from beginning to end."
"As long as someone is human, they will have desires."
"Although you cultivate diligently, almost to the point of obsession, you have never lost your true self."
"But I can't do that, nor can almost anyone. Perhaps this is why you can comprehend the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao Scripture."
As he spoke, a look of longing appeared in Emperor Huo's eyes. "Xiao Fan, I really want to see you grow, to reach heights I can't even touch."
"Unfortunately, I won't be able to see that day." Emperor Huo's expression became desolate. He knew his current state well. Having caused such a great disaster, he had no face to continue living.
Xiao Fan's heart trembled, his emotions complicated. He never thought that Emperor Huo had such high expectations for him.
Emperor Huo's aura gradually weakened. Tears fell from his eyes. One wrong decision had caused such a disaster. He couldn't face his ancestors, let alone the innocent victims. This calamity would gravely damage Tianhuo Kingdom, making it difficult to recover.
"Xiao Fan, you think Ling'er and Yang can govern Tianhuo Kingdom well?" Emperor Huo asked.
"Yes, they can," Xiao Fan replied firmly.
"Haha, how I wish I could see that day..." Emperor Huo's eyes lost focus as he spoke. Xiao Fan, filled with sorrow, gently closed Emperor Huo's eyes.
Outside the Haotian Mirror, Huo Ling'er's once despondent expression changed as tears streamed down her face. The people of Tianhuo Divine Dynasty gazed at the image of the deceased Emperor Huo.
"Emperor Huo, under Tianhuo Empress's rule, Tianhuo Kingdom has become the Tianhuo Divine Dynasty, respected by all."
"Emperor Huo, Tianhuo Empress is wise and beloved by the people."
These praises transformed into merit and wish power, revitalizing Huo Ling'er. Tianhuo King Huo Yang watched in awe, feeling immense gratitude toward Xiao Fan. Once again, Xiao Fan had helped his sister come back to life.
"Thank you, Master Xiao Fan," Huo Yang whispered.
Huo Ling'er and Huo Yang exchanged a look of understanding. Without a word, Huo Ling'er attacked Yaocchi Empress in the sky.
"Hmph! Seeking death?" Yaocchi Empress countered. With the Haotian Mirror in hand, she felt invincible. She wanted to prove who was superior without relying on the mirror's power.
Excitement buzzed among the onlookers. This was a rare showdown between two empresses. The clash was like heaven and earth colliding, showcasing the terrifying power of emperor-level beings.
As the battle raged on, Huo Yang led the Huosha Army to attack the Zhuxian Array outside the original imperial city. Some onlookers worried about the array breaking. However, it was fortified by the combined strength of seven empresses and the Haotian Mirror, making it nearly unbreakable.
To break the array, they needed to take down its core, the Haotian Mirror, controlled by Yaocchi Empress. This realization dawned on both Huo Yang and the distant Leng Ruoxue and Wen Yaxian.
Seeing the battle unfold, Leng Ruoxue felt frustrated, as her strength hadn't fully recovered. She urged Wen Yaxian to assist.
"Go help her," Leng Ruoxue said.
"Okay," Wen Yaxian replied, preparing to move.
Suddenly, the battlefield where Huo Ling'er and Yaocchi Empress fought erupted with unexpected changes.