Upon meeting Wang Damao's gaze, even Wu Tian couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.
In Wang Damao's eyes, he still saw fear, but despite this, Wang Damao showed no intention of backing down.
A subtle emotion spread within Wu Tian's heart.
He suddenly found himself beginning to admire Wang Damao.
After all, Wang Damao had never encountered such a situation before; it was perfectly normal for an ordinary person's heart to fear facing demons.
However, for the sake of the villagers of Peach Blossom Village, Wang Damao was willing to risk his very being to awaken the abilities of an Immortal King.
This was a noble sacrifice, worthy of reverence.
With this thought, Wu Tian's gaze also became much more solemn.
He nodded and said, "I understand. If that's the case, then I shall awaken it for you."
"During the awakening process, you will likely enter an unconscious state."
"As for when you will wake up, I cannot say for sure."
Wang Damao nodded and said, "No problem. But before that, can I go home first?"
"I want to make some arrangements, and also take one last look at the scenery of Peach Blossom Village. After all, I might not have another chance."
Wang Damao grinned, revealing his set of yellow teeth. This honest demeanor made Wu Tian's eyes feel a little warm.
He nodded and said, "No problem. Then, three days from now, we will conduct the awakening here."
"Rest assured, as long as there is even the slightest possibility, I will preserve your consciousness, ensuring you remain the Wang Damao you are now."
Wang Damao smiled and then turned to leave.
For the next three days, Wu Tian did not bother Wang Damao again.
Wang Damao could do whatever he wished. Even if he changed his mind midway and no longer wished to awaken his abilities, Wu Tian would have no objections.
But Wang Damao proved himself to be a true man and eventually returned to the office.
Wu Tian carved out a space to serve as Wang Damao's awakening ground, then used the power of the Sacred Dragon to guide Wang Damao into the awakened state.
Looking at Wang Damao, who sat cross-legged with his eyes gently closed, Wu Tian bowed deeply before leaving Peach Blossom Village.
Such an event felt like a dream to Wu Tian.
After all, who could have imagined that someone like Wang Damao, who had lived an ordinary life for most of his years, would eventually become a divine general guarding heaven and earth?
Peach Blossom Village had produced him, and now it had produced Wang Damao.
It had to be said, fate was truly an unfathomable thing!
Subsequently, Wu Tian did not rest much longer and immediately followed the instructions of the Immortal Seeking Jade to head to another location.
The remaining Immortal Kings were not reincarnators but resided in their cave dwellings, awaiting the arrival of their inheritors.
With Wu Tian's assistance, the powers of those Immortal Kings finally found their rightful place.
In just over a month, the powers of eight of the ancient Ten Great Immortal Kings had found their place in this new era.
Sometimes Wu Tian felt regret. If two of the Ten Great Immortal Kings had not perished, humanity's strength would undoubtedly be even greater now.
Alas, they had all fallen at the hands of the Sacred Heaven Demon Emperor.
Speaking of which, the true strength of the Sacred Heaven Demon Emperor was something that left Wu Tian very perplexed.
The strength of the ancient Ten Great Immortal Kings was generally at the level of Three-Spirit Immortal Kings, with one specific attribute cultivated to its extreme.
Even he, in his current state, could not guarantee victory against such beings.
Yet, the Sacred Heaven Demon Emperor had managed to kill two of them single-handedly, his power truly immeasurable.
If the Sacred Heaven Demon Emperor were among the demons upon their return, things would likely become even more difficult.
However, Wu Tian did not dwell too much on such matters.
As the saying goes, "Do your best for today." One only needed to focus on the tasks at hand. As for everything else, he would leave it to destiny.
After all the Immortal Kings had awakened, Wu Tian did not rush back to the Demon Slaying Palace but instead went to the Xuanbing Sect.
After all, he had not seen Zhou Qian in a long time.
This woman, so important in his life, was someone he could never forget.
"Sect Master Wu, why have you come?" Within the Xuanbing Sect, Sect Master Lan Xiuy Ya asked in surprise upon seeing Wu Tian.
Wu Tian gradually recounted the events, and this news naturally shocked Lan Xiuy Ya.
Lan Xiuy Ya sized up Wu Tian and said, "I never expected that you would already be an Immortal King."
"When I first met you, you seemed to be just an Immortal, didn't you?"
"It seems my guess was correct, you truly are that destined person."
Wu Tian smiled at Lan Xiuy Ya and said, "Speaking of which, Sect Master Lan also played a part, didn't she?"
"After all, I obtained the first key fragment of the Sacred Dragon Treasure from you."
"If you hadn't told me about the Sacred Dragon Treasure, I probably wouldn't have reached my current strength."
Lan Xiuy Ya smiled and said, "You are too kind. This was my mission from the beginning, so of course, I had to tell you these things."
"Now that the great calamity of heaven and earth is about to arrive, the Xuanbing Sect must also prepare itself and get ready."
Wu Tian looked at Lan Xiuy Ya and said, "Your current strength should be that of a Five-Star Grand Luo Golden Immortal, right? Are you interested in cultivating in the Tongtian Tower?"
"Tongtian Tower?" Lan Xiuy Ya was slightly taken aback. "Didn't you say that only Eight-Star Grand Luo Golden Immortals can enter? With my strength, I'm probably not qualified, am I?"
Wu Tian shook his head and said, "What do you mean not qualified? Rules are dead, but people are alive. Given our relationship, giving you a backdoor is only natural, isn't it?"
Wu Tian knew very well that in order to obtain the key from Lan Xiuy Ya, he had taken her first time. Therefore, no matter what, he had to compensate her properly.
Lan Xiuy Ya was also an intelligent woman and immediately understood Wu Tian's thoughts.
However, this did not make her happy; instead, it made her mood a little low.
After all, although she had initially acted for her mission when she did that with Wu Tian.
Yet, after those rounds of pleasure, she had tasted the joys of being a woman and had fallen in love with Wu Tian, a man hundreds of years her junior.
Even though she knew in her heart that there was no future for her and Wu Tian.
But when she saw Wu Tian so clear-headed, she still felt sad, as if she had experienced a breakup.
However, time had passed, and the imbalance between them from the beginning still existed.
She did not reveal her emotions, quickly composed herself, and showed a faint smile, saying softly, "Is that so? Then I shall trouble Sect Master Wu."
With these words, it meant that there was no longer any special relationship between her and Wu Tian.