Chapter 644: Obeying the Commands of the Heavenly Tomb's Master
Xiao Ze's words echoed in the ears of all energy beings within the Heavenly Tomb, leaving them in stunned silence. Firstly, they were surprised that Xiao Ze had become the master of the Heavenly Tomb. Secondly, they were astounded by what Xiao Ze had declared an opportunity for all to finally rest in peace. Most of the energy beings in the Heavenly Tomb, if not for the previous spirit's instilled desire for mutual consumption, were not naturally inclined to consume each other. It can be said that the vast majority of these beings were willing to accept Xiao Ze's command, allowing their souls to rest.
Thus, countless energy beings knelt towards the depths of the Heavenly Tomb, shouting in unison, "We obey the Heavenly Tomb's master's command!"
On the third level of the outer region of the Heavenly Tomb, the Blood Blade Saint stood up, pulling the blood blade from the ground. He looked at the several high star Dou Zun energy beings following him and said, "Let's part ways amicably. Now, you no longer need to be under my command to receive protection. With the Heavenly Tomb's master's command, no one is allowed to attack other energy beings without cause, or they would be risking their own souls!"
The high star Dou Zun energy beings exchanged glances. Indeed, the command of the Heavenly Tomb's master explicitly forbade forcing others to follow someone against their will. Any relationship between energy beings must be consensual. Just as the Blood Blade Saint could not force them to follow him, they could not force themselves to follow him if he was unwilling. Without mutual consent, any relationship was deemed improper.
Acknowledging that the Blood Blade Saint did not wish to keep them as subordinates, the high star Dou Zun beings knelt halfway. "We thank the Saint for your protection in the past! We bid you farewell!" The Blood Blade Saint nodded slightly as he watched them kneel before him. "Go, find a place in the Heavenly Tomb where your soul can rest in peace. Of course, if you encounter difficulties, you can still seek my help."
The high star Dou Zun beings nodded reluctantly, aware that although most energy beings in the Heavenly Tomb now preferred to rest their souls peacefully, there would always be ambitious beings who, even in death, sought to dominate and manipulate others. The promise made by the Blood Blade Saint was touching enough to move them. They bowed deeply once more before standing and departing.
The Blood Blade Saint watched their departing figures with a satisfied smile. He deeply despised the cannibalistic desire implanted by the previous spirit of the Heavenly Tomb, which he equated to eating one's kind. During the rule of that spirit, several high star Dou Zun beings had sought his protection, which he granted after some deliberation. After all, there were numerous saints on the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, and he alone could not dominate this level.
"Now, the Heavenly Tomb returns to being a place for souls to rest," the Blood Blade Saint said with a relaxed smile. He returned to the mountain range he had occupied before, carelessly throwing his blood blade to the ground and lying down to close his eyes and enter into deep sleep.
Like the Blood Blade Saint, numerous energy beings dismissed their followers and enjoyed the peace of their souls. During the era ruled by the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb, many powerful energy beings amassed followers to strengthen their forces and protect themselves from being consumed by others. Weaker beings sought the protection of these stronger entities. At that time, the Heavenly Tomb was far from a place of rest; it was more like a primordial jungle, constantly on guard against other predatory energy beings.
Now, with the new master's assurance and commands, almost no one dared step out of line. After all, as powerful as the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb was, it had been consumed by Xiao Ze. No one had dared to oppose the spirit then, and now, few would dare to oppose Xiao Ze.
Of course, apart from those who faithfully obeyed Xiao Ze's commands, the Heavenly Tomb, vast and populated by numerous energy beings, always contained some who deviated from the norm.
On the second level of the Heavenly Tomb, a seven star Dou Zun level energy being suddenly burst into a valley, subduing another energy being who was resting there. "What are you doing? Have you lost your mind? How dare you defy the command of the master of the Heavenly Tomb!?"
"What nonsense about a master of the Heavenly Tomb! He wants to stop us from consuming each other; does he not realize we need to consume each other to grow stronger?" the seven star Dou Zun shouted angrily, his eyes blood red as he stared greedily at the subdued energy being.
However, in the next instant, a golden bolt of lightning appeared out of thin air in the void, striking the seven star Dou Zun with a speed too fast to cover one's ears. Instantly, the figure of the seven star Dou Zun vanished, obliterated by the destructive force of the golden lightning into nothingness!
The Dou Zun, still in shock from the encounter with the golden lightning's power, was terrified. He knelt on the ground and respectfully said, "I thank the master of the Heavenly Tomb!" The golden lightning flickered and then disappeared from his sight, which made the Dou Zun breathe a sigh of relief. Although the lightning's power had not fallen on him, the instant annihilation of a seven star Dou Zun was enough to terrify him. He was glad the lightning had not targeted him.
Now, seeing the golden lightning disappear, the Dou Zun relaxed and secretly resolved never to defy the commands of the master of the Heavenly Tomb again.
Inside the Heavenly Tomb, all sorts of behaviors were on display. Xiao Ze, with his Emperor Soul Realm capabilities, observed everything. Those who obeyed his commands simply needed to enjoy the peace of their souls. But within the Heavenly Tomb, there were always some restless energy beings. Some even embraced the practice of consuming each other even after experiencing the rule of the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb!
Despite Xiao Ze's commands, they continued to act as they pleased, seeking to engage in acts of consumption. If that was the case, they could not blame Xiao Ze for being unkind. Golden bolts of lightning were released from his hands. Even across distances of tens of thousands of Zhang, Xiao Ze's attacks could instantly strike those uncooperative energy beings.
Xiao Ze could not afford to stay in the Heavenly Tomb for long, and he was planning to leave soon. Therefore, he did not have the leisure to let them reform themselves; he simply eliminated them. "After this example, it should be a strong enough deterrent to those hidden uncooperative energy beings," Xiao Ze muttered to himself. Xiao Xuan, standing by, spoke gently, "Don't worry, young one, when you're not in the Heavenly Tomb, I will enforce your commands."
"But ancestor, won't this disturb you?" Xiao Ze asked, somewhat uneasy.
"Ha ha, before, I did not want to conflict with the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb, as it used the power of the Heavenly Tomb to suppress and limit my movements, only allowing me to leave the tomb every so often," Xiao Xuan explained with a smile. "Now that I can move freely, I'm more than happy to do it. Besides, after spending so many years in the Heavenly Tomb, I also want to make it a better place."
"If that's the case, then I entrust the Heavenly Tomb to you, ancestor," Xiao Ze said, bowing to Xiao Xuan before opening a spatial rift and stepping into it with Xiao Chen.
"Ancestor, then we will be leaving now!" Xiao Xuan nodded warmly, his eyes flickering with a hint of reluctance.
"Goodbye, young one!"
(End of Chapter 644)
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