"What are you thinking?" Elder Yao asked with furrowed brows.

"I want to offer all the Anomalous Fires as gifts to the Master, to see if it can bring some resource support to the Endless Fire Domain," Xiao Huo slowly said.

Upon hearing this, Elder Yao shot him a glare, "Disciple, I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

"Think carefully, does the Master even value those shabby Anomalous Fires of yours?"

"The Master oversees countless worlds, and there are dozens of Immortal Domains alone. You're certainly not the only one with the idea of giving gifts. Even the gifts from those Immortal Domain experts are hard to deliver. Do you think your Anomalous Fire could be given?"

Elder Yao also harshly poured cold water on Xiao Huo's enthusiasm.

After hearing this, Xiao Huo awkwardly laughed, "Indeed, to me, an Anomalous Fire is a treasure, but to the Master, it's just an ordinary little flame."

....

"Disciple, I know you want to elevate the status and influence of the Endless Fire Domain in the All Heavens and Myriad Realms, but this isn't the way to do it. You can't rush, take it slow."

"You originally had a winning position in this game, but just because of your impatience, you ended up losing everything."

Even though Xiao Huo is now the Domain Master of the Endless Fire Domain, with strength far surpassing that of his mentor, whenever Xiao Huo makes mistakes, he will still teach and guide him.

"I understand, Master."

After hearing these words, Xiao Huo also came to an understanding.

.....

"Since we follow the Master to conquer the Ten Thousand Realms together, we must maintain our position, act according to our strength, and not be overly hasty."

"Other worlds also have many who want to earn merits in the main battlefield, just as anxious and eager to prove themselves as you are."

"But do you believe they will inevitably face setbacks?"

Elder Yao said with sharp eyes.

....

"Our Endless Fire Domain has very rich Spirit Ore, and we have many Alchemy Masters here."

"Therefore, in future realm conquests, it's enough for us to ensure the delivery of resources, continuously providing the front lines with Spirit Stones, materials, Elixir Pills, and so on."

"Using our advantages and showcasing our roles is enough."

"When victory is achieved and rewards are distributed, I believe the Master will not overlook the contributions of our Endless Fire Domain."

Pausing, Elder Yao continued, "Then, our most important task is to develop steadily, to refine and conserve our strength, and to enhance our abilities."

"As long as we become stronger, in the future... a greater stage will await us."

"So don't rush; what you need to do now is to strengthen yourself, focus on cultivation. If you grow stronger, more opportunities will await you."

These words from Elder Yao were like a warning bell, loudly awakening Xiao Huo.

.....

"Master, you truly see things clearly."

"I was indeed too anxious, almost causing trouble and dragging down the Endless Fire Domain."

Xiao Huo said with a laugh.

.....

The Endless Fire Domain is among the more than six hundred Great Worlds under the jurisdiction of both the Great Venerable and the Third Venerable.

Of course, within those six hundred Great Worlds, the Endless Fire Domain is among the top tier in terms of strength.

Once, when the Great Venerable and the Third Venerable attacked the Endless Fire Domain, they conquered it with overwhelming power in just a few short years.

At that time, Xiao Huo was already the Domain Master of the Endless Fire Domain and initially... led the entire Endless Fire Domain to resist, full of confidence.

However, the harsh reality delivered the most brutal blow to him.

The seemingly impregnable Endless Fire Domain crumbled completely in just three years....

Moreover, he later learned that the Great Venerable and the Three Venerables attacked hundreds of Great Worlds simultaneously back then!

This meant that the force attacking the Endless Fire Domain was merely one percent!

Later, to preserve the cultivators of the Endless Fire Domain, Xiao Huo chose to surrender.

That defeat was also the biggest and most complete failure in Xiao Huo's life, shattering all his pride and his Dao heart, leading to years of despair...

Later, with the help of his wife and mentor, he gradually came to terms and emerged from the shadows, rebuilding his Dao heart.

In truth, the reason he sincerely chose to submit was the attitude of the Great Venerable, the Third Venerable, and the Master towards the Endless Fire Domain.

Because after conquering the Endless Fire Domain, the Great Venerable and the Third Venerable did not commit any massacres; apart from inevitable casualties of war, they did not slaughter a single innocent person.

Those powerless mortals were hardly affected at all.

Moreover, they established a Dao Lineage in the Endless Fire Domain, imparting teachings, and helping cultivators there to enhance their abilities.

During the most difficult and barren times, various materials were continuously sent from other worlds, with no stinginess at all.

What surprised Xiao Huo the most, however, was that the Great Venerable, who stood above billions, actually sought him out personally, spoke with him, and even helped him rebuild his Dao heart.

Throughout the process, he was given absolute respect.

Those who've fought wars know that after conquering a hostile nation, the first act is usually to kill its ruler, or at the very least imprison or depose them.

Yet... Xiao Huo received no such treatment.

Instead, he was patiently helped to regain his original essence, even assisted in cultivation, resolving many of the bottlenecks he faced, and was even allowed to continue serving as the Domain Master, the ruler of the Endless Fire Domain.

Therefore, this is the reason for Xiao Huo's genuine submission and sincere allegiance.

Xiao Huo is a person deeply valuing loyalty and righteousness; once he trusts and follows someone, it will be with absolute sincerity and genuine loyalty.

Later, as the Master's power grew larger, drawing more followers, even the Immortal Domain had been subdued, with dozens joining the fold.

This made Xiao Huo develop a sense of crisis, fearing that without asserting or proving his value, he might become an insignificant pawn.

Thus, Xiao Huo became so anxious to participate in the main battlefield.

...

"Disciple, do you know... what is the gift the Master needs the most?"

At this point, Elder Yao asked Xiao Huo.

"Please enlighten me, Master," Xiao Huo replied, earnestly.

....

"The gift the Master needs the most isn't some precious treasure."

"It is our loyalty, our strength."

"Therefore, as long as we are sufficiently loyal, sufficiently strong, solving the Master's problems and waging war on the Ten Thousand Realms... this is the best gift for the Master."

Elder Yao said with a solemn face.

After hearing these words, Xiao Huo was stunned and gained insight in his heart.

Indeed, for someone as powerful as the Master, what treasure could he possibly lack?

What he needs most is the most loyal followers, isn't it?

Doing one's part is the best gift.

"Master, I have an immature idea, not sure if it could work."

Xiao Huo said to Elder Yao.

Upon hearing this, Elder Yao furrowed his brows, thinking, what kind of silly idea do you have again? Did my recent teachings go in vain?

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