Liang chuckled, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Indeed, Senior Xuan. My plans have come to fruition, thanks to your invaluable assistance."
Senior Xuan’s face remained stoic, but suspicion glimmered in his narrowed eyes. "Do not mistake my cooperation for approval, Reincarnation is just a minor path."
Senior Xuan’s smile turned cold. "If only you had chosen to be my disciple, allowing me to transform you into a spirit corpse and impart my profound knowledge and cultivation techniques to you. Your achievements would have been far greater."
"Compared to the Law of Life and Death, everything else isn’t enough to reach the apex."
Senior Xuan sneered. "Though corpse cultivation may appear unorthodox when compared to other cultivation systems, it is the most suitable path for mastering the Law of Life and Death."
While there are numerous laws governing various domains, the law of Life and Death holds a position of utmost significance, comparable to the law of Space and Time and the law of Chaos.
The unique experience of transitioning from a prolonged state of death to resurrection provides corpses with a significant advantage in comprehending the intricate workings of this ethereal law.
Liang smirked, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "Senior Xuan, as a Yin Revenant, it would have been an honor to be your disciple. However, this path holds countless uncertainties and possibilities that cannot be calculated."
Senior Xuan’s expression grew colder, his voice dripping with disdain. "Empty words. This Revenant was once a mortal, lacking a spirit root and the ability to cultivate. Only with my unwavering determination, that I was able to achieve what I have today. This path requires a bold heart, unbound by the constraints of life and death."
Liang’s smirk widened. "Bold heart? More like a heart consumed by madness," he thought to himself.
Senior Xuan’s gaze hardened, his voice filled with scorn. "Unfortunately, you do not possess such a heart."
Liang’s smirk remained, amusement twinkling in his eyes. "Senior, everyone has their own path. Our lives are like fleeting clouds. Some choose the well-trodden path, seeking safety and stability. Others venture off-road in pursuit of excitement and discovery. Ultimately, it is our individual choices that shape our journeys."
He paused, the corners of his mouth curling up further. "So, Senior, whether your path is conventional or unconventional, as long as it brings you joy and satisfaction, I believe it is the right path for you."
Senior Xuan’s stern countenance remained impassive, concealing the depths of his thoughts. His voice, tinged with a hint of impatience, cut through the air. "Enough with the pleasantries. Why have you come here?"
Liang’s expression grew earnest, his eyes brimming with gratitude. "Senior, I have come to express my gratitude for your past assistance."
A mirthless scoff escaped Senior Xuan’s lips. "Do you take me for a fool? Speak plainly, boy!"
Undeterred by the rebuke, Liang shook his head resolutely and retrieved a jade slip from the folds of his space ring, extending it towards Senior Xuan.
With guarded curiosity, Senior Xuan accepted the proffered jade slip, employing his divine sense to examine its contents, his eyes widening in astonishment.
"The Heavenly Will Palace? Does this ancient place still exist?" Senior Xuan exclaimed, a mix of disbelief and intrigue coloring his voice.
Liang nodded solemnly.
Drawing a deep breath, Senior Xuan inquired further, his voice laced with intrigue. "You wouldn’t happen to possess knowledge of its exact whereabouts, would you?"
Liang chuckled softly, his playful defiance apparent. "No, that knowledge is likely only held by the Starry Sky Alliance."
Narrowing his eyes, Senior Xuan scrutinized Liang closely. "What then is your motive? Surely, you didn’t share this valuable information out of pure altruism."
"If the Mortal Ascension Legion finds out that you disclosed this information, I’m sure they will execute you on the spot," Revenant Xuan checked.
Liang’s eyes flashed with coldness as he replied, "They are already planning to kill me upon reaching the devil realm."
Recognition dawned within Senior Xuan’s eyes, his contemplation manifesting as a wry smile. "Ah, they plan to use you as a disposable pawn once your purpose is served, they will eliminate you. Understandable—no faction desires a disloyal member in its ranks."
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A derisive laugh punctuated Liang’s response. "Disloyal? How can they presume to know my true nature? They judge a gentleman as if he was a wolf in disguise."
Senior Xuan scoffed, dismissing the notion. "A gentleman? You?"
Setting aside their tangential exchange, Senior Xuan redirected the conversation towards more pressing matters. "Let us focus on the task at hand. It is highly likely that both factions will send one or two cultivators at the Void Transformation Realm to the Heavenly Will Palace."
Perplexed, Liang inquired, "How can you be so certain?"
A knowing smile played on Senior Xuan’s lips as he offered an explanation. "The Heavenly Will Palace holds unparalleled allure, especially for those at the Void Transformation Realm or of equal standing."
Feeling a surge of bewilderment, Liang pressed further. "What kind of benefits are we talking about here?"
"Oh, you don’t know?" Revenant Xuan’s eyes narrowed.
Liang shrugged, "My knowledge on this matter is somewhat limited."
Revenant Xuan nodded. "That makes sense. I would actually be surprised if you did. The Heavenly Will Palace actually belongs to a distant Era called the Nine Worlds Era."
"In this Era, something known as the Heaven Will emerged" Xuan explained.
"Heaven Will? What is it?" Liang asked.
"It is the manifestation of the Heavenly Laws. Once a cultivator acquires it, they become a Domain Lord!" Xuan replied.
"A Domain Lord?" Liang questioned, seeking further clarification.
"Yes, a Domain Lord possesses the extraordinary ability to govern and oversee an entire domain," Xuan elaborated. "By obtaining Heaven’s Will, a cultivator earns the authority to rule over the domain for approximately three hundred thousand years, encompassing a whole generation."
"Of course, there are many other benefits, but this is the most direct one," Xuan clarified.
"What about the Heavenly Will Palace?" Liang further questioned.