"It's not convenient to talk here. Let's go back underground first." Xie Daoren glanced around, a glimmer of light seeming to flash in his eyes, and waved his hand.

Han Li immediately felt his body enveloped by a gentle force. Then, before his eyes could focus, he found himself inside the underground hall.

The other golden "Xie Daoren" in the crystal coffin was now awake and standing beside it, hands at his side.

Not only that, but there were also two humanoid puppets standing next to him.

These two puppets looked exactly like Xie Daoren, except one was entirely black, while the other was pure white.

The black puppet glared at Xie Daoren with a fierce light in its eyes, as if it wanted to devour him. Its expression was indescribably hideous.

The white puppet, on the other hand, was gentle and dignified, with a warm smile always on its face, putting people at ease.

Han Li was slightly stunned by this sight and looked at Xie Daoren.

However, none of the three puppets paid any attention to Han Li, all their eyes fixed on Xie Daoren.

The golden puppet didn't speak, a trace of strangeness flashing in its eyes before it shifted its gaze.

"Hmph! Consider yourself lucky this time, having survived the Dao Heaven Tribulation. But don't get too cocky. Sooner or later, I will kill you and take your place!" The black puppet sneered and said in a cold voice.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on finally attaining the Great Dao. Did you summon us for something?" The white puppet, with the same appearance but a completely different expression, said with a gentle smile.

"Indeed, there are some things that require the three of you. Black Spirit Daoist, take a trip to Puppet City and inform Sha Xin of my emergence. Tell her to be prepared." Xie Daoren instructed the black puppet.

Although the black puppet looked unwilling, it turned and walked out without saying a word.

"White Spirit Daoist, please revoke the spatial restrictions around the Great Ruins, and then bring all the people from Puppet City here." Xie Daoren said to the white puppet.

The white puppet agreed and also turned to leave.

"As for Golden Spirit Daoist, please prepare. I will then activate the origin power of the Accumulated Scale Void Realm at the appropriate time to open a spatial通道 connecting to the outside." Xie Daoren said to the golden puppet.

The golden puppet nodded and also walked out of the hall.

Han Li watched the three puppets leave one after another, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Han seems very curious about these three puppets." Xie Daoren sat down on a chair next to the hall, inviting Han Li to sit beside him, and said calmly.

"I am a little. These three puppets seem to possess complete intelligence. What kind of puppets are they?" Han Li nodded and asked.

"With Fellow Daoist Han's experience and knowledge, you probably already have some clues, right? Why don't you tell me what you think?" Xie Daoren said with a faint smile.

"It seems nothing can be hidden from Xie Daoren. Could these three puppets be related to the three corpses you severed?" Han Li raised an eyebrow, a smile appearing on his face, and said.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Han is right. I did seal the three corpses I severed into these three puppets." Xie Daoren laughed heartily.

"I've heard that cultivators above the Great Luo realm have a terrible headache dealing with the severed three corpses. They can't be killed, because killing them would cause some harm to the main body, but if they're kept around, those three corpses could turn on them at any time. That's why the people of the Celestial Court try to seal them into the Grey Realm. Xie Daoren can seal the three corpses into puppets and keep them by your side to utilize them. That's remarkable!" Han Li said in surprise.

"Fellow Daoist Han, you're right. The three corpses are indeed difficult to handle. Most Great Luo or Dao Ancestors will seal up the three corpses they severed. It's just that I cultivate the Puppet Law, and this law specializes in the Dao of Manipulation, so I dare to keep them by my side with such confidence." Xie Daoren said.

Han Li nodded silently, feeling that he had gained a lot.

These experiences after the Great Luo realm are not something one can easily hear.

"Xie Daoren, let's get back to the main topic. What were you just talking about?" He then asked again.

"Don't worry about that yet. Fellow Daoist Han, listen to what I have to say first. My identity, as you guessed, has a lot to do with the Nightfall Dynasty. Strictly speaking, I am the younger brother of the current Holy Emperor, Shi Kongyu, that is, Shi Chuan'kong's uncle." Xie Daoren said slowly.

Although Han Li had guessed that Xie Daoren had a great relationship with the Nightfall Dynasty, he didn't expect it to be like this. He was secretly shocked.

"Since Xie Daoren is the Demon Lord's brother, why are you in this Accumulated Scale Void Realm? And according to what E Kuai and City Lord Sha Xin said before, it seems you are now enemies?" He carefully chose his words and asked.

"This is a long story. It goes back to when we two were fighting for the Holy Emperor's throne. The detailed process is not worth mentioning, but in the end, he won, and I lost. The Space Law that I had painstakingly cultivated in my body was even extracted by him. Fortunately, I still had some abilities, and with the help of someone, I managed to escape from Shi Kongyu and hide in this Accumulated Scale Void Realm." Xie Daoren said calmly.

Han Li's face remained unchanged, but his heart was churning.

Xie Daoren spoke simply, but the struggle back then must have been extremely fierce, and Xie Daoren's phrase "the Space Law in my body was extracted" surprised him even more.

However, this matter seemed to involve the secrets of the Nightfall Dynasty, and he didn't ask any more questions.

"I see. But that Shi Kongyu shouldn't just let you go, right?" Han Li nodded and then said.

"Of course not. Shi Kongyu appears refined and magnanimous, but in reality, he is vindictive. Naturally, he wants to eradicate me completely. However, the Accumulated Scale Void Realm is a special space that has existed within the Saint Territory since ancient times. The cultivation of those who enter here will be completely suppressed, and those whose 法力 cultivation is above the Great Luo realm cannot set foot in this place at all. Shi Kongyu cannot enter this place either, so I was able to save my life." Xie Daoren nodded and said.

"Great Luo realm cultivators cannot enter this Accumulated Scale Void Realm... Could it be that someone has set up a restriction here? But is there really a restriction that can limit Shi Kongyu?" Han Li frowned and said, feeling a little unbelievable.

"The Accumulated Scale Void Realm is a space opened up by an ancient Dao Ancestor. That senior set this strict rule within this space. It is precisely because this rule is too rigid and destroys the balance of the天地大道 here that this place is so desolate." Xie Daoren explained.

"Oh, there are such things." Han Li was stunned when he heard this, then looked around, a trace of horror flashing in his eyes.

His cultivation of the Law is now deepening, but he can only use the Law to influence a certain area around him, and when he puts away the Law, everything will return to its original state.

That ancient Dao Ancestor was actually able to apply his own Law to the entire Accumulated Scale Void Realm, and it remained unchanged for billions of years. He was truly far beyond his reach.

"Fellow Daoist Han, your cultivation has not reached this level, so you don't quite understand these things. But with your aptitude, you will probably reach this level soon." Xie Daoren seemed to smile.

"I hope it will be as Xie Daoren said. Since there are such rules here, how were you able to enter this place, and how did you advance to the Dao Ancestor realm here?" Han Li changed the subject and asked again.

"I was stripped of the Law in my body by Shi Kongyu, and my cultivation greatly declined, falling to the 太乙 realm, so I could enter here. And after coming here, I was fortunate enough to obtain the Dao legacy left by that ancient Dao Ancestor, so I am considered half the master of this Accumulated Scale Void Realm, so I can be free from the restrictions of this place." Xie Daoren explained.

"I see. Then what happened later? How did you become a puppet and run to the Lower Realm?" Han Li nodded, realizing, and pressed on.

"Being here, I had no way to advance in the Space Law, so I switched to another profound Law, the Puppet Law, which was also the Law cultivated by that ancient Dao Ancestor. I had a good talent in the Puppet Law, and with the help of the Dao legacy left by that senior Dao Ancestor, I finally comprehended it to the Great Luo realm, and then severed two corpses in a row, reaching the peak of the Great Luo. However, just when I was severing the last corpse, I was betrayed by that thief E Kuai, who attracted Shi Kongyu's intervention, causing me to fail. My body even perished. In desperation, I had to seal my divine soul and memory into a puppet body, which was the Golden Crab, and throw it into the Lower Realm to prepare for a comeback in the future. Fellow Daoist Han should know what happened after that, so I won't explain it one by one." Xie Daoren sighed and continued.

"I wonder what you wanted me to help with just now, Xie Daoren?" Han Li nodded slowly after hearing this.

"Although I have now achieved the position of Dao Ancestor, if I were to compete with Shi Kongyu, I would still lose more than win. To avenge the hatred of that year, I need to find external assistance." Xie Daoren looked at Han Li and said.

"Could it be that Xie Daoren wants to join hands with me to fight against Shi Kongyu?" Han Li raised an eyebrow and said in surprise.

"That's right." Xie Daoren nodded with a smile.

"Xie Daoren thinks too highly of me. Although I have some abilities, I am just a small 太乙 realm cultivator. Compared to Shi Kongyu, I am far behind. How can I help you?" Han Li said with a smile.

"Why does Fellow Daoist Han have to belittle yourself? You really can't pose a threat to Shi Kongyu in the short term, but with your aptitude and good fortune, you will reach our level sooner or later. Moreover, you have now opened so many Profound Acupoints in your body. Once you go out, your strength will definitely increase by leaps and bounds. I believe that day is not far away." Xie Daoren smiled.

Han Li's heart moved when he heard this. Xie Daoren was sparing no effort to help him improve his physical cultivation. It turned out that he had this intention.

It's just that although he and Xie Daoren were friends, the previous promise had been fulfilled. Now, rashly participating in the battle between two Dao Ancestor-level great powers would result in being reduced to ashes if he wasn't careful.

At the thought of this, he couldn't help but show a hesitant look on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Han, don't worry. I'm not asking you to stay here now. I just want you to come back and help me when you have enough strength in the future. Moreover, Shi will not let Fellow Daoist Han participate in the struggle between me and Shi Kongyu for free. This thing can be considered as a little interest on today's agreement." Xie Daoren waved his hand, took out a jade bottle, and handed it over.