The cave extended outwards, covered by colossal pillars. Black chains were wrapped around their bodies, and in front of them stood a massive altar. At the center of the altar was a burly figure. Upon arriving, the Third Elder's body trembled, and he transformed from an aged man into a youth. No one knew that the Third Elder of the Tian Yun Sect was not the original person; the true Third Elder had died long ago.
The youth approached the altar and said respectfully, "My lord, as per your instructions, I will personally deal with the opponent tomorrow."
"Good. But just in case, I will bestow power upon you. You absolutely cannot underestimate that guy. Once the Samsara Body is activated, you are no match for him. Also, about the others I asked you to find, how is it? Any news?"
The burly figure, bound by chains at the center of the altar, was unable to move, exuding an immense presence. His tone suggested he knew Chen Tian's identity, indicating an extraordinary background.
"Reporting to my lord, I have not yet found the person you mentioned. However, I have been lurking in the Dark Realm, and this time, the Dark Realm will surely be within our grasp."
"Do not be arrogant. That guy will not let us succeed. While he hasn't fully recovered his memories, kill him."
"Yes."
The burly figure's killing intent towards Chen Tian permeated the entire cave. Chen Tai had sealed him here for hundreds of millions of years. He was determined to get revenge. Revenge was his driving force. He wanted Chen Tian dead, waiting for the moment Chen Tian was not fully recovered. The burly figure revealed his aura, and the surrounding chains tightened further, appearing to be densely wrapped around his body.
"You cannot seal me for much longer. Time is running out. Then, I will once again dominate the entire world."
The burly figure's rage was boundless. Waves of energy flowed through the gaps in the chains and into the youth's body. The youth felt the power surging within him, his cultivation constantly ascending, and his body undergoing subtle changes. Once the aura subsided, the burly man said coldly, "I grant you the power to kill him. Otherwise, you have no reason to live. I can resurrect you or put you to death. Understand!"
"I understand, I understand, my lord. Don't worry, I will definitely complete the mission this time."
With that, the youth fearfully left the cave. He should have been dead. His life was in the hands of the other party, who had resurrected him. He could only obey the other's commands, but he was also willing. After all, he could easily obtain such immense power and status. Why not?
What's more, since the other party couldn't come out now, he could cause some trouble in secret. It was a pity that the youth's secret schemes were all under the burly figure's surveillance. The burly figure didn't fear any backlash from the youth because he was too weak.
Only that person was his true opponent. But it was she who had personally sealed him here back then. He didn't even know why.
Therefore, he hated her and wanted her to taste death.
After leaving the cave, the youth reverted to the appearance of the Third Elder, even his original form was identical. The youth had been lurking in the Tian Yun Sect all along, operating under the identity of the Third Elder.
He had already infiltrated the Tian Yun Sect in the Dark Realm to a significant extent, from the disciples to the instructors. Only the elders remained. Once the elders were dealt with, the Tian Yun Sect would be his.
Then, he would control a faction and develop it slowly. The world of the Dark Realm would be within his grasp.
The Third Elder flew towards the direction of the Tian Yun Sect. The next day, the Third Elder approached Chen Tian's residence with formidable intent. The entire sky was enveloped by a terrifying aura, as if announcing his arrival.
Chen Tian suddenly opened his eyes. This aura, this presence, it was so powerful, so familiar. The comer should be the Third Elder, but why did it feel so familiar? Moreover, this contradicted what the youth had said yesterday. The Third Elder's strength had clearly reached the sixth realm, exceeding the information provided.
"Could it be that the person behind it has made a move?"
Chen Tian pondered. Above the room, the Third Elder stood in the sky, exuding a magnificent aura, "Kid, get out here!"
Chen Tian flew out directly. Their eyes met in the sky. The cultivators watching from the sidelines knew this would happen. It was only natural for the Tian Yun Sect to seek justice when their disciples were killed.
"What? We had a life-or-death duel on the arena, and your Tian Yun Sect can't handle it? You send your elders after me."
Chen Tian spoke with a mocking tone. The Third Elder was unaffected by Chen Tian's words and said confidently, "Kid, do you dare to have a life-or-death duel? I am the Third Elder of the Tian Yun Sect, and I am here to take your head."
"Why should I agree? Look at your strength, then look at mine. Do you have the nerve?"
Chen Tian's single sentence completely shut down the Third Elder. Indeed, the Third Elder was bullying a junior, and it would be shameful if word got out.
Seeing Chen Tian like this, the Third Elder realized there was no way to get him onto the arena.
He had to find a way to provoke him into agreeing.
The next second, Chen Tian replied, "However, since you're looking for death, I'll reluctantly agree to your shameless request."
"Huh?"
The surrounding cultivators looked at Chen Tian in confusion. They all thought Chen Tian was arrogant. Didn't he see the Third Elder's strength? Did he think he, a cultivator at the fifth realm, could contend with and kill someone at the sixth realm?
This… the surrounding cultivators couldn't believe it. Chen Tian's cultivation had improved significantly over the past day, with the purity of his internal energy increasing considerably, boosting his strength by at least thirty percent. In terms of realm, he was a fifth realm cultivator, and Chen Tian had information that the Third Elder was not to be underestimated.
The previous surprise was merely that the Third Elder's strength did not match the information. He must have paid a great price to improve. He really didn't know what the person behind the Third Elder wanted from him. Was it worth it? To want him dead so badly.
Furthermore, the aura on the Third Elder was very familiar, a feeling Chen Tian couldn't quite place. However, this aura was something Chen Tian hadn't encountered in this life. It was likely an enemy of the Samsara Body. If that were the case, the other party must have lived an incredibly long life.
It had been several epochs since the last Samsara Body. Each Samsara Body had to go through several epochs. The most recent Samsara was the seventh. Chen Tian was curious about what he had done in his reincarnations to incur such deep hatred.
However, these were not things to dwell on now. Seeing Chen Tian agree to his request, the Third Elder decisively headed towards the southern arena.
Chen Tian followed closely, also heading towards the arena. There was a spectacle to see, and many people were gathered to watch.
Chen Tian and the Third Elder stood on the arena. A barrier instantly rose from the arena, shooting straight into the sky before converging. The entire arena transformed into a cage, trapping Chen Tian and the Third Elder inside.
"Kid, I didn't expect you to actually agree to this request. Then I will send you on your way swiftly."
"You can try."
Chen Tian's classic line, "You can try." Whenever he said this, Chen Tian never lost. The battle would be under Chen Tian's control.