Li Xuan's eyes lit up upon hearing the familiar voice, and his gaze immediately shifted towards the source of the sound.
"Senior Liuli, why have you come?" Li Xuan smiled as soon as he saw her figure.
Emperor Suiyue, however, looked at Liuli with astonishment and a hint of strangeness in his eyes. What shocked Emperor Suiyue even more was that he hadn't detected Liuli's arrival in the River of Time at all.
"Don't worry, Liuli is my senior," Li Xuan said upon seeing his reaction.
Emperor Suiyue let out a bitter laugh and then said, "The mysterious powerful expert I just told you about, that was your Senior Liuli."
Li Xuan was taken aback and then looked at Liuli.
Liuli nodded slightly and said, "I did intervene back then. Otherwise, the Divine Realm Continent would have likely invaded already. Not only would your strength at that time have been unable to protect yourself, but more importantly, you were in a state of breaking through. If that had been disrupted, you would never have had such an opportunity in this lifetime."
"Breaking through?" Li Xuan frowned at the mention of this. At that time, he had just entered the Town Prison to meditate, fusing his sword techniques and swordplay. The "breaking through" Liuli spoke of left him a little confused.
Seeing his confusion, Liuli explained, "Indeed. To put it simply, it's like the founder of your Sword Sect. Being able to establish a sect means having one's own inheritance and lineage. You integrated the sword techniques and swordplay you cultivated, breaking through their limitations and forging your own path."
"So, this process is what you referred to as breaking through, Senior?" Li Xuan nodded in understanding.
Liuli nodded. "After breaking through, all your sword techniques and swordplay can be wielded at will. Furthermore, your strength and power are no longer comparable to what they were before."
Li Xuan nodded in agreement, acknowledging the terrifying power of his current sword strikes.
"Senior Liuli, you still haven't told me why you came to find me. From our conversation just now, it seems you arrived a year ago?" Li Xuan asked, a thought occurring to him.
Liuli smiled and replied, "My purpose in coming is naturally to protect you. However, don't get too happy too soon. Unless those old fellows disregard their status and attack you, or those guys appear, I won't help you. This path must still be walked by yourself."
"Old fellows? And 'those guys'? Senior Liuli, you're making me quite confused," Li Xuan sighed helplessly.
Liuli frowned and said, "Why bother yourself with so many things? Just focus on walking your own path. The Divine Realm Continent is likely impatient, and your time is running out."
"Even if the Divine Realm Continent invades, wouldn't they engage with the high-level forces of the Immortal Realm Continent? If I understand correctly from your words, Senior Liuli, could it be that the Divine Son truly intends to deal with me?" Li Xuan's brow furrowed.
"That Divine Son likely knows you are the Child of Destiny. For them, gods, the destiny of a Child of Destiny is a precious thing. If they could obtain it, they could not only enhance themselves but also achieve greater fortune. Do you think he wouldn't seek you out and instead come for me?" Liuli rolled her eyes.
Li Xuan let out a wry smile, thinking how troubles truly find one unexpectedly.
"Senior Liuli, if that Divine Son attacks me, you will intervene, won't you?" Li Xuan suddenly asked, looking at Liuli.
Liuli glared at Li Xuan good-naturedly and retorted, "Do you really think I'm as invincible as my Master? Besides, even if he attacks you, I won't interfere. With your current strength, although you can't defeat him, you shouldn't die. It's just the level of Emperor of Destiny, are you really afraid!"
"Emperor of Destiny!" Emperor Suiyue's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.
Li Xuan might not understand the terror of the Emperor of Destiny, but Emperor Suiyue was acutely aware of it. Above the Emperor of Suiyue was the Emperor of Destiny.
If the passage of endless time could lead to despair, then the intangible and unfathomable destiny was an ethereal existence. Emperor Suiyue had encountered the Emperor of Destiny only once before, and a mere glance was enough to render him immobile.
However, Emperor Suiyue quickly regained his composure. Judging by Liuli's tone, it seemed she didn't even take existences like the Emperor of Destiny seriously.
The next moment, Emperor Suiyue's gaze became firm.
"Another big shot. It seems I must cling tightly to young friend Li Xuan's coattails!"
If Li Xuan knew Emperor Suiyue's thoughts, he would undoubtedly shake his head in exasperation.
At this moment, Li Xuan looked at Liuli and said, "Emperor of Destiny, he doesn't seem very strong from the sound of it."
Emperor Suiyue immediately jumped up.
"Damn it, the Emperor of Destiny isn't strong? I can't even defeat a single finger of his, and you say he's not strong!"