Perhaps someone could alter the flow of time in a localized area, but no one could stop the passage of time across the entire universe.
The surging torrent was unstoppable!
As time passed, the Zombie God Embryo's emergence drew ever closer.
Fan Lang had arrived early to wait here. After waiting for more than two days, less than a day remained before the Zombie God Embryo appeared.
During this time, Fan Lang had been using his vast intelligence network to monitor Li Balian's every move. Accurate reports showed that Li Balian had gathered an exceptionally powerful force at the Dao Court, sharpening their blades in preparation.
There was no need to guess who this force was aimed at.
During the wait, the Aurora God Emperor's dharma avatar came by once.
Ruler and subject in the past, their relationship had now become somewhat more subtle.
Fan Lang was no longer the Fan Lang he had once been, and the Aurora God Emperor could no longer regard him as a mere subject.
"The surroundings seem calm," said the Aurora God Emperor.
"Unfortunately, this calm won't last much longer." Fan Lang smiled faintly.
"There is no eternal peace in this world. Peace is destined to be broken eventually. I know you're about to fight another hard battle, one that even exceeds the national strength of the Aurora God Kingdom."
"I understand, Your Majesty. That is why I have no intention of dragging the Aurora God Kingdom into this. My own Star Cloud Alliance will be enough."
"If I weren't the ruler of a nation, if I didn't bear such a heavy burden, I would surely stay and fight by your side, no matter if the floods rose to the heavens or the sky collapsed and the earth split apart."
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