Facing Zhou Qing's question, Sikong Yan smiled.
"This is exactly what I'm about to say next!" A deep gleam flashed in his eyes.
"Years ago, Xuanyuan Chong—also known as the Old Emperor you mentioned—befriended a genius in alchemy, and the two became sworn brothers."
"After a drink, that person inadvertently revealed he was researching a secret formula that could increase the chance of breaking through to the Spirit Severing Realm, but it was not yet mature."
"At that time, Xuanyuan Chong had already reached Divinity Transformation Perfection, with his lifespan nearing its end, so he volunteered to try the formula."
Zhou Qing couldn't help but interject, "So the Old Emperor broke through just like that?"
"Precisely." Sikong Yan smiled meaningfully, "Then guess what his first action was after the breakthrough?"
Zhou Qing's expression darkened, "Kill to silence and monopolize the formula."
