When Qing Xiao and the other two saw Wang Sheng, their expressions changed dramatically.
If it were earlier, they would still feel confident that the three of them together would not fear Wang Sheng at all.
The compromise was merely to ensure the smooth completion of their plan.
But now, they no longer had that confidence.
Even with their combined strength, they hadn’t fully absorbed their gains, and couldn’t be easy opponents for Wang Sheng, who had easily subdued the black abyss.
Qing Xiao’s expression fluctuated, then he forced himself to calm down, saying, "Wang Sheng, my friend, it’s unexpected yet quite fateful that we meet here. However, the matter is already concluded. May I ask why you are seeking us?"
The battle for opportunity had ended, and logically, they should part ways.
Wang Sheng’s sudden appearance made it hard not to overthink.
"It’s nothing significant. You all seem to have obtained the cultivation technique and power inheritance from the Reincarnation Saint Emperor?"
The three of Qing Xiao immediately became alert.
They suspected Wang Sheng coveted this power.
After all, it was an inheritance of Twelfth Realm power.
"Wang Sheng, my friend, the power of the Reincarnation Saint Emperor has been absorbed; it can’t be extracted again..."
This was meant to cut off Wang Sheng’s intentions; even if he killed them, he couldn’t reclaim the power, hence it was unnecessary to make a move.
Wang Sheng could naturally perceive their thoughts, and with a light chuckle, he said, "Don’t worry, I’m not interested in your power. Meeting you was just a coincidence. I came to warn you out of courtesy from our pleasant cooperation."
"Warn us?" Qing Xiao’s vigilance showed no signs of abating.
"Indeed, a warning. You have received the power left behind by the Reincarnation Saint Emperor and will likely cultivate his techniques. The Saint Emperor had strong obsessions with rebirth; perhaps this gift of power is part of that process?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "Rest assured, Wang Sheng, my friend, we know how to handle this."
Such things were naturally within their expectations.
However, they had their own methods.
"I hope so. I would rather not see another Reincarnation Saint Emperor emerge in the cosmos..."
Saying this, he vanished.
"Could there really be such a good person?" Han Ye and Mi Yin both felt puzzled.
Wang Sheng’s presence seemed genuinely to be only a warning.
"No matter if he is or not, our immediate task is to get away quickly..." Qing Xiao concluded, then increased his speed, with Han Ye and Mi Yin immediately following suit.
Once they were gone, Wang Sheng reappeared.
"The mark has been placed. I need to see if the Reincarnation Saint Emperor will emerge again..."
He certainly wouldn’t appear without reason to meet the trio of Qing Xiao.
Rather, he had discovered that the power within their bodies was slowly being replaced.
This phenomenon resembled the old way of invading the Newborn Land, much like how he entered the Old Land.
Essentially, it was a form of assimilation and transformation.
And this transformation was something Qing Xiao and his companions seemed completely unaware of, yet they remained full of confidence.
Using "Telepathy," he glimpsed a bit of their thought processes.
It appeared that they had devised a countermeasure long ago.
"The countermeasure could also be part of the plan!"
If the three saints of Qing Xiao were to abandon their endeavor early, they might still maintain the status quo; but once they begin to digest it, reversal would be impossible.
"If they don’t give up, they will be excellent subjects for observation, especially since I have yet to witness true rebirth!"
Wang Sheng’s sole purpose of appearing was to mark the Qing Xiao trio, ensuring they remained under his surveillance at all times.
Researching the Reincarnation Saint Emperor’s rebirth.
After all, he was quite intrigued by rebirth...
Thinking of this, he gradually vanished, truly withdrawing and disappearing without a trace.
Meanwhile, the matters within the Rebirth Secret Realm gradually began to spread across the starry sky...