Chapter 1363: Reconciliation

“This is really troublesome, Boss. We are no match for him at all. I think we should give up. Even staying in this desolate Far North isn't a bad thing. But if we truly make an enemy of this human, I'm afraid our Lost Ones' dominance over the Far North will be jeopardized, not to mention our ambition to conquer the entire Yingzhou Continent.”

The short Lost One beside him saw things clearly. Sometimes, when one's strength isn't up to par, their obsession remains, and greed is never a good thing for them. It truly echoed the saying: obtaining something you cannot control will only lead to sorrow.

Soon, the leader of the Lost Ones, the true ruler of the Beast Emperor clan, awakened a new form.

The creature suddenly revealed its true form as a Behemoth Fiend. The moment its massive body appeared, white crystals emerged on its skin, evidently stronger and tougher than the black one encountered previously in Demon King Valley.

“Young man, if you can defeat me today, I will agree to cooperate with you to stop Emperor Yunlong. That fellow is highly ambitious; I've known it for a long time. Otherwise, years ago, I wouldn't have instructed King Elephant to send him directly back to Xuanyuan Imperial City, catching him off guard. Although he's stronger now than he was back then, we can all see there's still a significant gap between his power and yours. As long as he doesn't discover the true sealed location of the Sacred Beast Heart, he won't be able to cause any major trouble.”

Xu Yang smiled faintly, understanding from the other party's demeanor that the Beast Emperor clan desired to submit to him.

“If you wish to abandon this struggle, I naturally welcome it. But at the very least, you must tell me where the Sacred Beast Heart is sealed. What kind of power does that object, sealed with your Beast Emperor clan in the desolate Far North, truly represent?”

The enormous Behemoth Fiend leader let out a helpless sigh.

“In truth, that power contains the secrets of Sword Immortal Yun Wangji. If the Sacred Beast Heart's seal is opened again, it will likely be when Yun Wangji, the God of the Continent, reappears. Once awakened, the Sacred Beast Heart not only means the breaking of the seal that binds us, but it is also a powerful source of energy comparable to a deity. What's more terrifying is that it seems to have a strong connection to ancient jade. As for its exact sealed location, we only know the approximate area; we can't pinpoint the precise coordinates. It's at the end of the path where Emperor Yunlong just disappeared. There's a teleportation array there, connected to an independent space—the exclusive space left by Yun Wangji, the God of the Continent, all those years ago. Our Lost Ones clan is not qualified to enter it, so besides Emperor Yunlong, only you and a few members of your team are eligible to go inside. If Emperor Yunlong truly harbors ill intentions, I suggest you deal with him completely in that place. Otherwise, with his nature, he will never give up until he achieves his goal. If he truly obtains the power within the Sacred Beast Heart, he will force our Lost Ones clan into a contract, and at that point, if we defy his decisions, we will face utter destruction.”

Xu Yang could understand the concerns in the hearts of these Lost One warriors. As for Emperor Yunlong's true nature, there was no need for anyone to guess.

The details revealed in his previous words clearly showed that this individual, while appearing grand and strategic on the surface, was in reality an incredibly selfish ruler.

How could a monarch who could sacrifice his own prince so casually have any weaknesses?

Having reached this understanding, Xu Yang no longer had a strong desire to conquer the leader of the Lost Ones before him.

“Alright, let's stop this fight for now. Continuing it further holds no more meaning. If Emperor Yunlong truly falls by my hand, then I will establish a new order on the Yingzhou Continent. At that time, I will create a brand new living space for your Lost Ones clan. This way, there will be no more conflicts between the beings of the Yingzhou Continent and yourselves. Everyone living on this continent will not be restricted by any conditions. You will all have the freedom to acquire cultivation resources. After this, every individual born on this continent will have the potential to eventually become a god.”

Hearing Xu Yang's words, the Lost One warriors before him showed expressions of extreme excitement. They understood even more clearly that Xu Yang's vast vision was far beyond anything the selfish Emperor Yunlong could match.

“I hope you achieve ultimate success. Although Emperor Yunlong's raw power hasn't reached its peak, the cultivation method he practices is very unique. Furthermore, his methods are diverse. If I hadn't summoned King Elephant to catch him off guard back then, it's likely that even Demon King Valley wouldn't have been able to stop him, let alone them. This time, he must be well-prepared. If you decide to kill him, you must give it your all and leave no potential problems, only stopping once he has fallen.”

After receiving the advice from the Behemoth Fiend leader, Xu Yang nodded slightly. Without further hesitation, he immediately led his team forward with renewed vigor, heading towards the target area.

At the end of the long corridor behind Demon King Valley, they indeed saw a seven-colored array of light.

The True Body of Xuanwu had not entered the array. Instead, it stood guard before it, obeying Emperor Yunlong's command. When it opened its eyes again, the smile on its face was eerily twisted.

It was no longer the same Xuanwu clone that had been with Xu Yang's team. Now, it was Emperor Yunlong's true lackey.

“Heh, it seems this Xuanwu is no longer the Xuanwu from our team. Should we just eliminate him directly, Boss?”

However, Xu Yang gently shook his head.

“I told myself I would never use my power against my teammates. Since he absorbed part of the clone's soul, I will reawaken the Xuanwu clone's soul power and let it become the primary soul of this Xuanwu's True Body.”

“Oh, Boss, you mean to make the clone the true primary entity, and let this current body turn to dust, right? That way, the Xuanwu clone, our comrade, will be back.”

Xu Yang nodded slightly. “Precisely, that's my intention.”

At this, the individual with the strange look in its eyes sneered.

“Xu Yang, don't waste your efforts. Everything you do is under Emperor Yunlong's control. His Majesty has long foreseen every possibility. As long as he reclaims the Sacred Beast Heart, your struggles will be futile, no matter how hard you try.”