Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

The words of the Old Ancestor of the Pill Tower fell like thunder rolling across the sky, stunning everyone into a daze.

All eyes were fixed on his youthful yet indifferent face, and silence fell upon him.

No one could believe that this patriarch of the Pill Tower, who was always devoted to others, selfless and a pillar of strength for the human race, actually had such a hidden story behind him!
The protection and dedication over the past thousand years did not come from their own hearts, but were bound by a program from a thousand years ago!

This news stirred up a storm in everyone's hearts. Shock, confusion, disbelief, and a mix of emotions left them momentarily at a loss for how to react.

"No...this isn't real...Ancestor, how could you..." Xuan Kongzi was the first to recover from his shock. He trembled all over, and his aged face was instantly covered with tears.

He had long regarded the other party as the most respected elder and the most reliable support. Now, to learn that this thousand-year-old protection was actually a manipulated performance... the shock was almost unbearable for him!
"Humans, how hypocritical they are."

The old patriarch of the Dan Tower gently shook his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his tone carrying a hint of inexplicable sarcasm and weariness.

"Even if I protect you not out of my own will, the sacrifices I have made over the past thousand years are not in vain."

I have exhausted my strength to guard the Pill Domain and defend against foreign enemies for the sake of humanity, and now I must sacrifice myself for the so-called survival of humanity. Isn't that enough?

His words were not harsh, but they stunned Xuan Kongzi instantly. He opened his mouth, but found that he could not say a word. He could only let the tears flow freely on his pale face, his eyes filled with guilt and helplessness.

Yes, regardless of the original intention, the efforts of the Danta Ancestor over the past thousand years have been real. Now that he is to pay the price with his life, what right do they have to criticize him?

"senior……"

Looking at the indifferent profile of the Pill Tower Ancestor, Xiao Yan felt a mix of emotions, his gaze extremely complex.

He felt both sympathy for the old ancestor Danta's plight and helplessness at the impending end, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"It goes without saying."

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower waved his hand, interrupting Xiao Yan. His eyes were terrifyingly calm, as if he had seen through everything in the world.

He slowly turned around and cast his gaze at Gu Yuan not far away, his voice calm and even: "I don't know if what you've done is truly for the so-called survival of the human race, or if you're hiding your own conspiracy."

But as you said, from an algorithmic and probabilistic perspective, resurrecting the Pure Lotus Demon Saint is currently the best option to save humanity.

The resurrection of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint might buy some time for Xiao Jibai, the successor of the Sword Emperor, to grow... I promise you.

"Excellent! You made the right choice!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan immediately let out a ferocious laugh.

The life of the Old Ancestor Danta has been controlled by programs and used by others. Now, it's time for him to be used!

Then, Gu Yuan's gaze suddenly turned to Xiao Xuan, his voice icy cold: "Xiao Xuan, the Pill Tower Ancestor has already made his choice, willing to sacrifice himself for the human race, so what is your decision?"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's gaze shifted from the Pill Tower Ancestor to Xiao Xuan's soul form. The air instantly became even more tense.

The four fragments of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame have been collected, and the Ninth-Grade Golden Elixir is within reach thanks to the promise of the Pill Tower Ancestor.

Now, the last condition needed to revive the Pure Lotus Demon Saint—an Emperor-level soul—is just waiting for Xiao Xuan's approval!

"Ancestors..."

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Xuan's illusory figure, his lips moved, but he hesitated to speak.

To be fair, he absolutely did not want his ancestors to sacrifice their souls, as that was the last hope of the Xiao clan. However, given the current situation, he no longer had the freedom to act as he pleased.

The blood of a billion compatriots has already been shed, and the Ancestor of the Pill Tower has made the decision to sacrifice himself. If Xiao Xuan refuses, all the previous efforts will be in vain, and the entire human race will be completely wiped out.

“Perhaps, this is indeed the last resort!” Xiao Xuan slowly raised his head, looking at the broken clouds in the sky, a trace of melancholy in his eyes: “In the end, I will not be able to see the Xiao family rise again, nor will I be able to see the Xiao clan stand at the top of the Dou Qi Continent again.”

"It seems you've agreed!"

Gu Yuan gave a sinister smile.

Xiao Xuan, oh Xiao Xuan, even after a thousand years, you still couldn't escape my scheme!
"I am sacrificing myself for humanity, not submitting to you!"

Xiao Xuan turned his head sharply and glared coldly at Gu Yuan.

"You have ulterior motives. From the very beginning, you have been plotting and deliberately leading us to discover the true secret of the fragmented map. Now you have publicly revealed the secret of the Danta Ancestor, forcing him to sacrifice himself for you."

"I'm afraid you've been waiting for this moment for a long time!"

"I don't care if you think that way."

Gu Yuan laughed heartily, completely unconcerned: "As long as the goal is achieved, what does the process matter?"

Besides, why are you so angry?

You will soon vanish completely, and all these grudges and disputes will cease to exist for you!

Immediately, Gu Yuan's expression turned cold, the smile in his eyes vanished, replaced by intense greed, and his gaze was fixed on Xiao Yan.

"What about the other three fragments? The Pill Tower Ancestor and Xiao Xuan have already agreed to sacrifice themselves. You can't possibly keep them hidden away, can you?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan frowned. Gu Yuan's words displeased him, but he also knew that there was no turning back now.

He turned to the old man Shennong beside him and said, "Senior, give the thing to him."

"It has finally come to this."

The old man Shennong sighed softly. He slowly raised his hand, his fingers gently stroking the storage ring at his waist. A faint light flashed, and three fragments of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame Diagram, gleaming with an ancient luster, appeared in his palm.

On the fragmented map, faint, eerie flame patterns flowed, as if containing boundless power.

Upon seeing the three fragments of the map, Gu Yuan's eyes instantly blazed with an intense, burning light.
Once we obtain these three fragments of the map, all the conditions required to revive the Pure Lotus Demon Saint will be met!
"Give me!"

Gu Yuan suddenly stretched out his palm, and a terrifying suction force burst out from his palm, sweeping towards the three fragments of the map in Shennong's hand!

"and many more!"

Just as Gu Yuan's palm was about to touch the incomplete map, a chilling glint suddenly appeared in the eyes of the old man Shennong.

Without hesitation, he raised his hand and waved it, and an ancient little tower instantly appeared in front of him!

"Buzz!"

The small tower suddenly grew to a height of a thousand feet, its body covered with dense and mysterious patterns, radiating an incomparably heavy pressure!

"Oh!"

The Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda slammed into Gu Yuan's suction force, producing a dull thud.

Gu Yuan's suction force was instantly blocked, and even bounced back by the tower, causing him to stagger backward a few steps.

"Elder Shennong, what do you want to do?!" Gu Yuan steadied himself, his face instantly turning extremely grim, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he stared at Elder Shennong. "Do you intend to go back on your word?" (End of Chapter)