Tian Dao's expression turned completely grim, and terrifying power began to surge madly within him at that moment.
Carrying unparalleled pressure, it descended towards my face.
Feeling the immense pressure washing over me, I remained incredibly calm.
At this moment, I had no more room to retreat.
Slowly, I raised the long sword in my hand, and a colossal phantom appeared behind me.
This phantom was identical to the long sword in my hand.
At this instant, my heart seemed to resonate, and all the Mu Shen power within my body poured into the long sword.
Then, with a push.
The long sword moved forward, unadorned and without any flourish.
Yet, at this moment, this single sword seemed to have perfectly locked onto Tian Dao's position.
Tian Dao's face contorted in extreme fear, tinged with a sense of despair.
The sword sliced through the air, heading towards Tian Dao.
Tian Dao dodved swiftly, but no matter where he fled, the sword remained aimed at him.
"Damn it, damn it all!" Tian Dao roared, then abruptly waved his hand, and we plummeted from the clouds, returning to the ground.
At this point, the surrounding monsters ferociously attacked me.
However, as they approached within ten meters, they were repelled by a terrifying force.
These monsters strained with all their might to break through, but unfortunately, no matter what methods they employed, they couldn't advance an inch closer.
My gaze swept across the surroundings. "You all will die too!"
Tian Dao felt something was wrong. "Block that sword for me!"
The monsters swarmed forward, rushing to Tian Dao's front, and voluntarily hurled themselves at the giant sword.
The giant sword instantly pierced through one monster's body and continued its advance.
Two, three...
One hundred, two hundred...
A thousand...
Countless monsters voluntarily threw themselves at the giant sword. The sword pierced through their bodies, continuing its relentless advance, crushing everything in its path.
One by one, monsters fell to the ground, lifeless.
Yet, the giant sword did not stop.
Tian Dao roared, and the fluctuations around his body suddenly intensified. Then, his body began to writhe wildly, as if countless lumps were moving within him.
After a moment, his body began to enlarge.
Within a few breaths, Tian Dao reverted to his true form.
From my perspective, Tian Dao resembled a colossal, monstrous hound, but with dozens of tails.
His fur was black and white, split down the middle; the left side was black, and the right side was white.
"Block it!" Tian Dao roared, baring his sharp teeth.
The monsters continued their desperate assault, but it was evident that even at the cost of their lives, they could not halt the sword's progress.
The giant sword drew closer, and Tian Dao was left with nowhere to escape.
"No! Spare me, and I will obey you completely from now on. You will rule this world!" Tian Dao pleaded. "I will use all my strength to help you become the new Tian Dao. I only beg for my life!"
I remained silent, the giant sword continuing its approach.
"Spare me! If you spare me, I can reverse the power of reincarnation! I can allow your friends to live in spiritual form!" Tian Dao bellowed.
Hearing this, my finger paused slightly.
Truthfully, his promise was incredibly tempting.
Although some of my friends had already perished, if they could live on in spiritual form, like Zhou Ran Yu Lao, it wouldn't be a bad outcome.
As long as they possessed sufficient energy, they could live forever.
"Right? Right?" Tian Dao chuckled. "There's no insurmountable enmity between us; we simply occupy different positions. We can absolutely cooperate!"
Seeing my hand falter, Tian Dao's smile widened. "So don't act rashly. Killing me brings you no benefit, and you gain nothing. But if you spare my life, I can not only make you the god of this world but also let your friends live!"
"This is a great benefit for you, and a good thing for me. I only wish to live properly!" Tian Dao continued.
"What if I refuse?" I asked.
"Don't make a mistake!" Tian Dao retorted. "Do you know what this means? Even if you kill our friends, they won't survive, and neither will this world. Moreover, there are so many people in this world who aren't worth you fighting to the death for. Even if you win, what then? You'll still be alone, with nothing left!"
At this moment, countless images flashed through my mind: Luo Ya Qin, Lin Chun, Chen Zhi, Bei Chi, Zuo Qing...
And the people I had met and encountered before.
They were dead, but perhaps Tian Dao truly had a way.
"So, believe me!" Tian Dao urged. "If you are willing to believe me, I can do it!"
"Why should I believe you?" I asked.
"It's simple. You retract that sword, and I'll resurrect a few friends for you first!" Tian Dao proposed. "I can do it!"
I closed my eyes, and a myriad of thoughts flashed through my mind.
Many had fought with all their might for this day. The sacrificed seniors, the fallen friends.
They had given their all, only to be able to slay Tian Dao.
Now that they were dead, it was only for the purpose of defeating Tian Dao.
And now, I had a way to let them live. Although it wouldn't be the same as before, it was still a form of existence.
"There is no enmity between us!" Tian Dao stated. "Before you even arrived, I didn't know who you were. There's no need for you to fight me like this, and I wouldn't target you!"
"We can both lay down our weapons and become friends!" Tian Dao said with a smile. "See those monsters? Those can all become your subordinates. With such immense power, you can become the king of this world!"
"And your friends will be alive, and you can all chat and play together happily!" Tian Dao continued. "As for me, I ask for little; just to live is enough to satisfy me!"
I slowly exhaled, a smile appearing on my face. "Tian Dao, do you know why we do all this?"
"It's merely for greater power, for one's own desires!" Tian Dao replied. "And I am powerful enough to fulfill all your requests!"
"Is that so?" I exhaled slowly. "Then fine. Now, I demand that you die!"