But deep in his heart, he couldn't accept this matter.
All along, Nie Hu had been the true top core figure among their group, even the core among cores. Moreover, Nie Hu's attitude towards rune life had always been extremely hostile.
If Nie Bao was hostile towards rune life, then Nie Hu downright despised it, viewing it as mortal enemies.
No matter what, Nie Bao was unwilling to believe that Nie Hu would actually collaborate with rune life, betraying his own clan.
Yet the facts were laid bare: Nie Hu's presence here was the most unreasonable thing!
Because in that team, no one who remained here to wait for him should have been Nie Hu!
Nie Bao still remembered when he went to the lower realm before, the Dominator had privately instructed him, telling him that if there were any issues on his return journey, he should let Nie Ying support him!
Nie Ying's true form was a giant eagle, his flying speed many times faster than Nie Bao's!
But the person appearing before him was Nie Hu, not even mentioning Nie Ying. He only said they were ambushed, all injured, and then they fled.
This vague explanation made Nie Bao's heart feel heavy.
At this moment, Nie Bao finally fully recovered. His body radiated a life force hard to describe.
Nie Hu sensed it.
His eyes suddenly shot out a sharp light as he looked at Nie Bao, "Are you forcibly suppressing your injuries? You... don't trust me?"
As he spoke, Nie Hu directly walked toward Nie Bao, his face filled with intense anger, glaring at Nie Bao, "You say... was it you? Betraying us!"
Nie Bao retreated, maintaining a relatively safe distance from Nie Hu.
Actually, this distance wasn't safe, but although the Beast Clan of the Divine Realm were already deities, possessing boundless magical power, they still maintained that instinct in battle. They needed to launch an attack from a suitable distance.
The two sides engaged in a verbal confrontation while advancing and retreating.
Nie Bao sighed, looking at Nie Hu, "At this point, Elder Nie Hu, are you still hiding it from me? And at a time like this, biting back at me, what's the point? Does it make you feel psychologically better?"
Nie Hu's face showed a grim expression, but then he said in a low voice, "How did you figure out it was me?"
Nie Bao said, "First, the person responding here shouldn't be you."
Nie Hu growled, gritting his teeth, "I knew it... the Dominator definitely wouldn't fully trust everyone."
"No, it's not distrust, but a basic form of protection." Nie Bao looked at him, continuing to retreat, then said, "Second, you said you were ambushed before, but there's not a single injury on you, not even signs of severe exhaustion. So, you didn't escape to survive; you were here waiting for me all along!"
"Yes, you're very clever. Is there anything else?" Nie Hu said while his eyes flashed with a cold light, preparing to strike.
But Nie Bao was too vigilant, not giving him the chance. Both being of the same clan, although his level was higher than Nie Bao's, if the other was determined to flee, Nie Hu couldn't do anything. So, in his heart, he hoped to delay, waiting for those helpers to arrive, then they could kill him here!
In fact, the dominator of their group and the other beings hadn't been ambushed, nor did they even know what was happening here!
Because they had been deceived by Nie Hu!
Tricked into going somewhere else!
This might seem incredible, but in reality, with the help of those top rune life beings, changing the scenes of the void wasn't really difficult.
The Beast Clan hadn't even considered Nie Hu a traitor, so they were easily deceived.
Therefore, Nie Bao must die!
With him dead, Nie Hu could use some methods, some fabricated images, to continue confusing the Dominator and pin the traitor's badge on Nie Bao.
Thus... he could continue scheming more!
Moreover, deep down, Nie Hu harbored a slight fantasy; he hoped that through Nie Bao's death, the rulers and those elders would change their minds about cooperating with the lower realms.
Although this matter was very dangerous, if done correctly, Nie Hu believed he had a chance to succeed.
Nie Bao looked at Nie Hu: "That's enough; these two points are already sufficient. Right now, I'm very curious, how are the rulers doing? Are they safe?"
"They are temporarily safe." As he spoke, Nie Hu's form began to transform back to his true self, a massive striped fierce tiger. Clearly, he was already preparing to launch an attack on Nie Bao!
"Wait, Elder Nie Hu." Nie Bao suddenly halted, no longer retreating. It was considered a very dangerous move, but Nie Hu also stopped in place, fixing his gaze coldly on Nie Bao.
Nie Bao's eyes showed a hint of sadness: "Elder Nie Hu, can you tell me, why is this?"
"Why? You're asking me why?" Nie Hu's eyes flashed with strong agitation. He gritted his teeth looking at Nie Bao: "Isn't it because you all forced me? I'm someone who hates runic life forms yet couldn't resist... going to cooperate with them, and you ask me why?"
Nie Hu's face directly revealed extreme anger: "That's a question for you!" He roared: "If you fellows weren't always thinking about cooperating with those lowly, filthy, damned beings from the lower realms, wanting to integrate into their world, why would I resort to this choice?"
Nie Hu roared, an immensely terrifying aura erupting from him as he glared at Nie Bao: "Why? We are gods! We are the supreme beings of the four realms! Why associate with those lowly beings? Why go to their world? Can't we rebuild a perfect divine realm?"
Nie Hu spoke, unable to help but step forward a few paces.
This time Nie Bao did not retreat; he looked at Nie Hu and said in a deep voice: "Elder Nie Hu, you're wrong, I'm sure this time, you're wrong!"
"Why?" Nie Hu took a few steps forward but did not attack Nie Bao. This matter was too stifling for him; he also wanted a clear explanation from Nie Bao. He wanted to know why the rulers didn't want to rebuild a perfect divine realm, opting instead to survive in such a lower place.
Nie Bao responded seriously: "Is the divine realm eternal and immortal?"
Nie Hu roared: "Of course! Of course, it is eternal and immortal!"
"Then why did it become like this?" Nie Bao looked calmly at Nie Hu and asked, completely unfazed by his anger, earnestly saying: "Elder Nie Hu, think carefully, if the divine realm were truly eternal, why would it crumble?"
"That's because of the damned beings of the lower realms." Nie Hu roared.
"Alright, even if it's due to human reasons. But if the divine realm were truly eternal, it shouldn't be affected. Am I right, Elder Nie Hu?" Nie Bao asked.
Nie Hu was momentarily speechless but argued stubbornly: "Our previous divine realm was already known to be unstable, but our next rebuilding will certainly be perfect... flawless, a true divine realm!"
"Elder Nie Hu, you shouldn't believe such self-deceptive words!" Nie Bao shouted loudly: "You also practiced Immeasurable Tribulation, don't you see the signs? The collapse of the divine realm is already the best warning; don't think of rebuilding a perfect divine realm. It's impossible!"
"Nonsense! What do you understand? How many years have you been born? How many tribulations have you passed?" Nie Hu fiercely scolded.
"And how many years has the ruler been born? How many Immeasurable Tribulations have they passed?" Nie Bao retorted: "Moreover, that you chose to cooperate with runic life forms... That's truly disappointing!"
"Disappointing? I'm the one truly disappointed!" Nie Hu roared: "If you hadn't made such bewildering choices, would I have made this choice?"
"Then even if you choose, you should choose another branch of the Beast Clan." Nie Bao sighed: "Why specifically... runic life forms?"
Nie Hu sneered: "Another branch of the Beast Clan? Hahaha, you overestimate them; they've long since banded together with runic life forms!"
"How is that possible?" Nie Bao's eyes revealed disbelief.
"Why not? The divine realm suffered a great calamity; both the Beast Clan and runic life forms suffered enormous losses. Many powerful gods fell; they vanished completely, obliterated... leaving no trace in this world. This is the sorrow of the divine realm; there is no reincarnation here!"
Nie Hu's voice carried some melancholy, then angrily said: "Yet on the Human Clan's side... they almost preserved intact. So in the rebuilding of the perfect divine realm, the three Human Clans will surely dominate. If we cannot unite, both the Beast Clan and runic life forms will face unprecedented true tribulation. Even if a perfect divine realm is built, then how many of our spaces and opportunities will remain? So no matter what, we must unite and put aside past grievances. Also, that Heavenly Emperor Chu from the lower realms... He must die! The three Human Clans will certainly recruit him, wanting to collaborate with him because they are all of the same clan, oh... filthy, vile, lowly... Human Clan! Mentioning them gets me heated!
Nie Hu spoke coldly and then looked at Nie Bao: "Yet you are reversing the natural order, not only trying to collaborate with beings from the lower realms, but also wanting the pathetic integration into their world, even sending out numerous resources for it. You are such a group of brain-damaged fools! Watch, the perfect divine realm will definitely be built. With the Beast Clan and runic life forms joining forces, we will surely secure corresponding ruler seats. That Human Clan's Heavenly Emperor Chu must die. Once he's dead, the three Human Clans will no longer be able to collaborate with the lower realms to achieve maximum victory with minimal costs. But you all cannot see this. You fools! Idiots!"
Nie Bao sighed and said: "Elder Nie Hu, I think there's no way for us to communicate anymore."
"Yes, it's quite a coincidence; I have the same feeling!" Nie Hu said and suddenly lunged directly at Nie Bao.
Meanwhile, in the distant cosmic void, numerous top-tier runic life forms were flying towards this direction.
They must kill Nie Bao, this threat, first! Then find a way to annihilate Nie Bao's branch of the Beast Clan entirely!