A powerful figure, whose depths Xiao Fei could not fathom, personally appeared and invited him to join the Jade Void Palace.
If Xiao Fei refused now, it would be ungrateful. Since he had nowhere else to go, a trip to the Jade Void Palace wouldn't hurt.
Once the Qian Yuan Immortal Fruits or Ginseng Fruits in his spatial dimension bore fruit, he could heal his soul damage and create many clones.
With more clones, the loss of one or two would not significantly impact him.
"Senior, I have one more matter I wish to inquire about!"
"What is it? Speak freely."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun stroked his white beard, a smile on his face, showing great patience.
"Senior, when you mentioned the previous hundreds of predecessors just now, did you mean those who possessed the Creation Jade Disk?"
Xiao Fei still remembered that when Xuan Tian Dao Zun first appeared, he had said Xiao Fei was stronger than the previous hundreds.
"Indeed! The Creation Jade Disk has been in the lower realms for so many years, and the masters it has encountered are naturally far more than just you. There have been hundreds before you."
Although he had a vague premonition, having it confirmed dealt a significant blow to Xiao Fei's psyche.
It was akin to marrying a new bride, and on their wedding night, as he eagerly began the marital rites, the bride suddenly said,
"Husband, you are truly capable, much better than those hundreds of dead ghosts before you. Later, your wife will teach you the 360 forms of Yin-Yang Great Law!"
Fortunately, Xiao Fei's will was quite firm. Through tens of thousands of years of cultivation, his heart had already become as hard as iron.
"Where did the previous hundreds of people go?"
"Naturally, they died. Only after their bodies perished and their Dao vanished did the next person have a chance to obtain it."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun said as a matter of course, seemingly very clear about the history of the Creation Jade Disk.
"The Creation Jade Disk is indeed the ultimate treasure of heaven and earth. Even if it were casually given to a pig, that pig could achieve great things with this treasure."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun sighed deeply at this point, as if lamenting the fate of these deceased predecessors.
"Among your hundreds of predecessors, there were those with extraordinary talent, those with exceptional intelligence and wisdom, all sorts of talented individuals...
However, to this day, you are the second person to successfully cultivate to the Celestial Immortal realm. All others perished prematurely.
The causes of their deaths were varied and would absolutely exceed your imagination.
Some, upon obtaining the Creation Jade Disk, believed themselves to be chosen ones, made enemies everywhere, and ultimately died from a siege by their foes.
Some, upon obtaining the treasure, excitedly showed it off to those around them, only to be murdered for their wealth.
Even more astonishingly, five of them died of old age due to insufficient cultivation!
Hahaha...
These five, possessing the ultimate treasure, with the strongest among them only cultivating to the Golden Core stage, spent their days indulging in pleasure. Only when their lifespan was nearing its end did they remember to cultivate...
Hahaha...
Thus, some people, even with the world's greatest treasure in hand, remain irredeemable dregs..."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun briefly recounted the deeds of the hundreds of previous owners of the Creation Jade Disk. Xiao Fei couldn't help but feel a deep sense of emotion.
Reflecting on his own journey, even with the assistance of his spatial dimension, he had still faced countless life-and-death crises, demonstrating the arduousness of the immortal path.
Besides overcoming numerous obstacles, one's state of mind also played a significant role.
However, after hearing Xuan Tian Dao Zun's account of his predecessors, Xiao Fei felt even more reassured about joining the Jade Void Palace with him.
If Xuan Tian Dao Zun had harbored any covetous intentions towards the Creation Jade Disk, he would have acted when it was in the hands of the previous hundreds of owners, rather than waiting until now.
As for why Xuan Tian Dao Zun remained indifferent to such a supreme treasure, it was still unknown and required further investigation.
If Xuan Tian Dao Zun were some moral sage, unmoved by the sight of ultimate treasures, he would absolutely not believe it.
"Alright, this is not a place to linger. Come with me."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun waved his large sleeve, preparing to leave with Xiao Fei.
"Wait a moment!"
At this instant, a surge occurred in the chaos, and a demon with three heads and six arms emerged.
"Heh! San Yang Demon Venerable, why are you like a shit-stirring stick, appearing everywhere?"
"Hehehe... Following you, as expected, yields great rewards!" San Yang Demon Venerable sneered coldly.
Xuan Tian Dao Zun shielded Xiao Fei behind him and taunted the newly arrived San Yang Demon Venerable.
Shielded by Xuan Tian Dao Zun, Xiao Fei knew that a fierce battle might ensue.
He quickly used his divine sense to communicate with Ning, urging him to leave quickly, as this matter had nothing to do with him and staying here could easily lead to him being caught in the crossfire.
Ning naturally perceived the current situation and could only leave reluctantly.
He had only recently found his elder brother, and now they had to part again. He didn't know when they would meet next.
The Xuan Tian Dao Zun and San Yang Demon Venerable on the scene paid no mind to Ning's departure and continued their confrontation.
As the Daoist and the demon faced off, another figure materialized out of thin air.
This person's gaze was piercing, with wings on his back, and faint lightning crackling around him.
If Fei Yu were present, he might even recognize this person as a relative.
"Lei Peng Demon Venerable! You've arrived at a good time. This San Yang Demon Venerable is causing trouble again. Help me hold him off."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun clearly had a closer relationship with Lei Peng Demon Venerable and was preparing to join forces against San Yang Demon Venerable.
"Wait a moment, I still have some doubts about your promise."
Lei Peng Demon Venerable did not immediately act, showing signs of switching sides if their discussion did not go well.
"Lei Peng Demon Venerable, help me hold off San Yang Demon Venerable for now, and we can discuss everything afterward."
"Why don't we clarify the terms now? Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding our friendship."
Lei Peng Demon Venerable intended to take advantage of this critical juncture to betray him and demand a higher price.
Otherwise, he could join forces with San Yang Demon Venerable, putting Xuan Tian Dao Zun at a disadvantage.
"What are Lei Peng Demon Venerable's conditions? You might as well state them for this Venerable to consider."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun conversed with the two powerful figures with a smile while simultaneously transmitting a message to Xiao Fei via divine sense.
"Hide yourself first, and I will find you later!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fei's mind moved, and he began to conceal himself within his spatial dimension.
The other two, seeing this, wanted to intervene but were blocked by Xuan Tian Dao Zun.
However, even with Xuan Tian Dao Zun's protection, Xiao Fei could still feel that his speed of retreating into his spatial dimension was much slower today.
Previously, it only took a thought to enter, but today it felt dry, resistant, and not smooth, preventing him from entering the spatial dimension.
While Xuan Tian Dao Zun and the other two remained outwardly still, as if not engaging in combat, the Dao they comprehended was clashing fiercely.
As a result, this entire area, including several nearby worlds, was affected.
These worlds experienced periods of clear skies and gentle breezes, followed by lightning and thunder, and then by cataclysmic upheavals and earth-shattering events...
Xiao Fei had only comprehended some laws, which were still far from the heavenly Dao comprehended by Xuan Tian Dao Zun and the others.
With great difficulty, he managed to enter his spatial dimension, only to find it violently shaking as well.
The high mountain at the center of the spatial dimension was also shaking violently, with many rocks falling and collapsing...
He could only control the Creation Jade Disk and quickly escape this area.