This kind of heart-wrenching regret can only be perfectly embodied by those who have truly experienced it. Imagination alone is completely unable to perform that kind of unforgettable pain. Yun Che is the person in this world who understands this feeling best.
Back then, when the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor of the Eastern Divine Region of the Realm of the Gods retired, Jasmine was struck out of the Outer Chaos by a single palm strike from the Eternal Sky God Emperor. At that moment, after a brief moment of bewilderment, Yun Che's heart was filled with regret. He regretted not having the Heaven Smiting Devil Emperor execute the other God Emperors present at the time, and he hated his own naivety and incompetence even more, which had caused him to lose Jasmine forever.
At that time, his regret filled the sky, even more than that of the Great Wilderness Priest today.
“The deep brotherly love between the Great Desolate Priests is admirable. The sincerity expressed in their words has truly moved me. But I don’t understand how this has anything to do with my meeting with Emperor Yuan?” Yun Che asked.
“Just listen carefully. What I’m going to say next will affect your life and death, as well as the future of the entire Abyss.” Without directly answering Yun Che’s question, the Myriad Dao Priest stepped forward.
"Back then, Pan Xiaodie saved Emperor Yuan by sacrificing herself to block the fatal blow from the Ancestral Sword of the Heaven-Slaying Sword. After falling into the abyss, Pan Xiaodie was already on the verge of death. To save his beloved, Emperor Yuan used two supreme magic weapons, the Nirvana Wheel Pearl and the Panming Poxu Mirror, to forcibly create a forbidden space. That special space is called the 'Cradle', and it is the most private space belonging to Emperor Yuan and Pan Xiaodie."
"The Cradle is called a taboo because time within it is absolutely still, completely contradicting the laws of time in the modern world. The dark tide of time known to the modern world stems from the Cradle's plundering and destruction of the Abyssal Time Wheel over the past million years. Now, the laws of time in the Abyssal World are on the verge of collapse."
Because the Great Desolate Priest was still immersed in his inner sorrow, the Ten Thousand Dao Priest took over his topic and continued to introduce Yun Che. He even told Yun Che the existence of the most mysterious "Cradle" without reservation, which showed the four great priests' sincere attitude towards Yun Che.
“So, you actually knew everything, but chose not to stop the Abyss Emperor, nor could you stop him. Yet, you wanted to assign this impossible task to me?” Yun Che listened carefully to every word, his eyes sweeping over everyone present. Sure enough, it was consistent with his expectations. The priests knew everything that the Abyss Emperor had done, yet they did nothing.
"It is indeed as you said, we know everything, because the four of us are the closest people to Emperor Yuan, and naturally know all the secrets. It's just that we can't raise the slightest bit of rebellion against Emperor Yuan, and even if we really want to help Emperor Yuan break free from his obsession, we can't do it..." The priest Liuxiao smiled bitterly, his expression a little gloomy, as if his usual smile was just a disguise for his inner distress.
Immersing yourself in cooking is also a different kind of escape.
"Yun Che, there's no time to argue with you about this now. You just need to remember the secrets we've shared with you. After Emperor Yuan created the 'Cradle', he lost interest in everything else. He was completely absorbed in Pan Xiaodie. He was terrified that Pan Xiaodie would leave him forever. At that time, he was completely devastated, wanting to do nothing, and unable to do anything." The Great Desolate Priest collected his agitated mind and regained his dignified demeanor.
"And the present world couldn't be without the presence of the Abyss Emperor. So, after careful consideration, we all made a decision, a decision that I regret again... That is to let the Abyss Emperor use his own Great Desolate Divine Body to communicate with the Great Desolate Power within Xiaohuang's body, inhabit a trace of his divine consciousness within Xiaohuang's body, and use Xiaohuang's image as the official 'Abyss Emperor' in this world."
“The decision was made based on three main considerations:
Firstly, it was because Yuan Huang was so devastated that he couldn't calm down and deal with all the things. He just wanted to be with Pan Xiaodie and didn't want to do anything else.
Secondly, there was still a trace of his own soul in Xiao Huang's body, which had not dissipated. Borrowing Xiao Huang's body could preserve the hope of awakening his soul. Because of the existence of Yuan Huang's divine consciousness, Xiao Huang's soul would not be erased by the passage of time.
Thirdly, only the body of one who has mastered the Great Dao Buddha Technique can carry the divine consciousness of the Abyss Emperor, who possesses the divine body of the Great Desolate. Xiao Huang is undoubtedly the best 'vessel'. In addition, this action is also a 'remembrance' of Xiao Huang, so this was done."
"But as time goes by, Xiao Huang's soul shows no sign of awakening. My heart and soul are connected to Xiao Huang, and I can feel everything he endures. A chilling feeling becomes increasingly clear, appearing in me every moment. The situation Xiao Huang faces must be ten times... a hundred times more difficult than mine. He only has a trace of soul left..."
"It turns out that using the divine consciousness of Emperor Yuan to forcibly prolong life will have such a tragic consequence. This is something I never thought of. Now it is difficult to free Xiaohuang. The world has already recognized the image of Emperor Yuan." The Great Wilderness Priest was once again immersed in a sad mood. The guilt he felt towards Xiaohuang in his life could never be erased.
Yun Che still didn't understand the meaning behind the words of the Great Desolate Priest until this moment. The Great Desolate Priest seemed to want him to help Xiao Huang escape, but also seemed to hope that he could save Xiao Huang.
“I sympathize with Xiao Huang’s experience, but it seems I can’t do anything. So, what is the purpose of the Great Desolate Priest telling this to this junior?” Yun Che asked directly.
Yun Che now understood the stances of the four great priests. At least for now, they would not embarrass him. They were even on the same front for the time being, and they all hoped that Emperor Yuan would let go of his obsession.
“Ultimately, Yuan Huang’s obsession is to save Pan Xiaodie and restore her to her former glory. Yun Che, if you were Yuan Huang, would you hand over this tiny chance of success to someone you don’t trust?” The Great Desolate Priest asked in return.
“Of course not.” Yun Che frowned, as if he understood what the four great priests meant.
"That's right. If you want to release Emperor Yuan's obsession, you must have the opportunity to contact Pan Xiaodie. This opportunity is not easily obtained. Emperor Yuan has prepared three tests for you. Only if you pass all these tests can you truly gain his trust and have the opportunity to contact Pan Xiaodie and heal her injuries." The eyes of the Great Wilderness Priest began to become sharp, because the next matter was related to Xiaohuang.
"I'm not entirely sure how the Abyss Emperor sets up the tests, but I do know that one of them involves awakening Xiao Huang's soul, which has been dormant for a million years. Xiao Huang's situation is simpler than Pan Xiaodie's. If you can't even resolve this, then do you understand what awaits you and the entire Abyss?"
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