Long Xiao had spent tens of thousands of years fortifying the Dragon Lair Sect and had many secrets within its depths.0

While in the Dragon Lair Sect, Long Xiao received a significant boost in strength, much like Li Zhaotian when harmonized with the barrier or the black turtle when fighting on the Resolute Expanse.0

The injuries he sustained would rapidly heal through the accumulated reserves, and his expended divine power would also be replenished.0

If push came to shove, he could even extract the subterranean spirit veins at the cost of destroying the Sacred Soul Continent. He could even siphon the energy from the Fey Race to bolster his strength.0

As the Shield of the Abyss, Li Zhaotian would never allow an intact continent to be decimated just because of his battle against the ancient Thunder Dragon.0

Li Zhaotian only recently ascended to godhood, and his understanding of the barrier was still deepening.0

Even so, his strength was advancing at an astonishing rate with each passing moment.0

Given a little more time, he would come to comprehend the mysteries of the barrier, becoming the strongest among the True Gods.0

Killing the ancient...0