Chapter 1678 - 1643: Great Chief, Do You Really Want This Godslayer Sword?

The Three Elders of Mystic Ice Winged Dragon were taken aback at the sight of Thanos Saint.

The leader sneered:

"Thanos Saint, you dare come to the Ancient Continent again? We should have killed you back then, forty years ago."

From the earlier attack of Thanos Saint, the Three Elders of Mystic Ice Winged Dragon noticed his Evolution Realm had greatly improved, and they were shocked internally.

Thanos Saint's cultivation over forty years in seclusion progressed rapidly, not to be underestimated.

"Haha...now it's too late to regret it,"

Thanos Saint laughed heartily,

"For over eight hundred years, I've ventured into the Ancient Continent many times searching for the three Divine Artifacts of the Hengguang Empire, until hurt by you forty years ago, I finally understood one thing,"

Thanos Saint paused, looking at the three Extraordinary Experts of Mystic Ice Winged Dragon.

"And what nonsense did you manage to understand?"

The youngest elder of Mystic Ice Winged Dragon asked irritably.

Thanos Saint wasn't angry, laughing heartily and proudly said:

"The truth I understood is quite simple, you need to be strong yourself to forge ahead; only by having a high Evolution Realm, being powerful enough, can you defeat any opponent and conquer the world. Those so-called artifacts are needed only by people with low realms; rather than relying on artifacts, shouldn't you focus on enhancing your Evolution Realm? Isn't that right?"

The youngest elder of Mystic Ice Winged Dragon curled his lip and said irritably:

"I thought you understood something incredible, but it's like something even a three-year-old knows."

"Heh, even a three-year-old knows, but how many actually achieve it? Knowing is easy, doing is hard. People often seek shortcuts without realizing the real shortcut is enhancing their Evolution Realm,"

Thanos proudly glanced at Yang Xiao, pointed, and said:

"Yang Xiao, what do you say?"

Yang Xiao was stunned, unsure what Thanos meant, so he immediately said:

"Great Chief, everyone's talents and resources are different; some can continuously improve their Evolution Realm through their talents and resources without relying excessively on external artifacts—which is a bad thing if one starts depending on artifacts and neglects cultivation;

But most people in this world either have limited talent or resources, making it very painful to elevate their Evolution Realm solely through cultivation. If there are suitable artifacts to utilize, why reject them?"

Yang Xiao's words were fair and reasonable. The Three Elders of Mystic Ice Winged Dragon and the dozen people brought by Thanos Saint, all extraordinary experts in Genetic Evolution, were certainly the pinnacle of this world's Pyramid.

At the very least, they were at the Emperor Level Realm, and some had already stepped into Saint Level Supreme, barely touching the ceiling of Genetic Evolution, making further progression extraordinarily difficult.

Thanos laughed heartily,

"So, you believe you're here in the Ancient Continent searching for artifacts, don't you?"

Yang Xiao felt an unease upon seeing Thanos's appearance, unable to pinpoint why. But from Thanos's tone, it seems he already knew Yang Xiao was searching for artifacts in the Ancient Continent. Did he also know Yang Xiao's secret origin from Witch Star?

This was Yang Xiao's greatest concern.

"Great Chief, my talents are lacking, unlike yours—an unparalleled genius. For someone as foolish as me, having the support of artifacts is undoubtedly the best."

"Haha...you're quite humble. Have you found the artifact you desire?"

Yang Xiao knew he couldn't deceive Thanos Saint. Earlier, while dueling the youngest elder of Mystic Ice Winged Dragon, perhaps Thanos Saint was observing from afar.

With Thanos Saint's current Saint Level Supreme cultivation, hiding from afar without being detected was easy.

Thus, he decided to speak truthfully to avoid being passive.

"Great Chief, I was fortunate to find an artifact that can barely be utilized."

Yang Xiao thought, surely Thanos Saint wouldn't shamelessly snatch his artifact in front of all these people?

"Is it the legendary Godslayer Sword?"

Yang Xiao was once again stunned. Thanos Saint also sought the Godslayer Sword. Now that Yang Xiao had found it, how should he deal with it?

If he were to hand over the Godslayer Sword to Thanos Saint, it would be troubling, having painstakingly found the artifact only to hand it over so easily?

How could he then confront Thanos Saint?

But not handing it over—he wasn't currently an opponent of Thanos Saint, what could be done?

Yang Xiao hesitated slightly, Thanos seemed to see through his thoughts and laughed heartily,

"Yang Xiao, don't worry. I won't take your Godslayer Sword. I mentioned earlier, the fundamental shortcut is elevation of one's Cultivation Realm; currently, I don't need any broken artifacts."

Yang Xiao could only smile slightly, hands behind his back, and said:

"Great Chief, you're joking. I indeed found the Godslayer Sword,"

The remaining unspoken words were clear: what I found is mine, you better not ask for it.

Yang Xiao's implied message was very evident. The Divine Hall Elders behind Thanos Saint all furrowed their brows, sweating on Yang Xiao's behalf.

Yang Xiao had a favorable impression among the Divine Hall Elders; everyone was secretly anxious for him. Eagle Heavenly King even tried to signal to Yang Xiao, but alas, Yang Xiao couldn't see.

On Dwarf Star, Thanos Saint is the supreme leader, not only with profound cultivation but also incredibly ruthless in his dealings.

As someone who has experienced centuries of cultivation and body seizing countless times, he always adheres to the principle of those who follow me thrive, those who oppose me perish, everything under heaven is mine.

Thanos Saint seized Xiao Qingliu's father's body without a hint of mercy.

Lei Tianmo and North Heavenly Demon exchanged glances, shook their heads and sighed inwardly.

"This Yang Xiao is just too young, doesn't understand the importance, thinking he can speak to us elders on equal footing?"

"Our Divine Hall Elder is just a servant under Thanos Saint, what qualifications does he have to argue conditions with Thanos Saint?"

"Thanos Saint can say no, but you can't refuse!"

"Alas!"

...

"Insolent!"

A shout interrupted the air, and a golden figure flashed; a burly man wearing Golden Armor stood before Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao was stunned, vaguely remembered Eagle Heavenly King mentioning this person after Thanos Saint emerged from seclusion—his confidant, Guard Captain, Emperor Level Peak Realm.

As Thanos Saint's Guard Captain, enjoying deep trust, possessing a high Genetic Evolution Realm, even the Divine Hall Elders must heed the attitudes of brothers Long Jinda and Long Jin Er.

Before Thanos Saint could speak, Guard Captain Long Jinda had already stepped up.

"Kid, you dare disrespect the Great Chief, courting death? Immediately hand over the Godslayer Sword, or else,"

Long Jinda glared contemptuously at Yang Xiao.

In his eyes, Yang Xiao as a Divine Hall Elder held no weight, merely a pawn of the master, Thanos Saint, who could summon at will, and he could represent him in doing so as well.

From afar, Eagle Heavenly King watched anxiously, quickly flew over, stood before Yang Xiao and offered a conciliating smile to Long Jinda, saying:

"Captain Long, Elder Yang is young and has served as a Divine Hall Elder only briefly, unfamiliar with the Great Chief, doesn't know the protocol, forgive him,"

After that, Eagle Heavenly King turned to Yang Xiao, signaling and exhorted:

"Brother Yang, the Great Chief has ventured to the Ancient Continent countless times seeking the Godslayer Sword. Now that you've found it, quickly offer it to the Great Chief, he will surely reward you."

Yang Xiao smiled, addressed Thanos Saint from afar:

"Great Chief, do you really want this Godslayer Sword? You said yourself, you're not fond of broken artifacts, you've understood some truths, stating elevation of one's Cultivation is the real shortcut...did I misunderstand your meaning, or did Guard Captain Long foolishly misunderstand you?"

"Insolent, you're courting death!"

Long Jinda roared furiously, launching a punch at Yang Xiao.