"What qualifications do you fiends have to ask for my mercy?"
"You, Yi He, have already reversed into a demon, completely transforming into an evil charm, and naturally you have no connection with us heavenly gods." The Solar God's words were cold to the extreme, as icy as the winter wind.
His tone shifted again. "However..."
His gaze sized up Hou Yi. Having undergone the guidance of Star God Kua Fu over these years, Hou Yi no longer looked like the foolish boy of the past. Although he still retained his innocent heart and his kindness, his previous simple-minded and foolish demeanor had transformed into a steadfast composure.
"Hou Yi, you are a good child."
"I know you have a sense of greater righteousness in your heart."
"Your fundamental nature is not bad; you have merely been deceived and blinded by Kua Fu and Old Gui."
"The heavenly gods are willing to accept you." The Solar God looked at Hou Yi with a thoughtful expression.
As these words left his mouth, Demon Emperor Yi He and the group of fiends—who had already set their minds at ease regarding Hou Yi as an ally—instantly distanced themselves from Hou Yi, terrified that Hou Yi might suddenly turn on them and stab them in the back.
"Little master, do not fall for his trick."
"He is intentionally driving a wedge between you and Yi He, preventing the two of you from completely trusting one another so that you cannot unleash your full strength."
"Furthermore, once you truly believe his words and wish to defect to the heavenly gods, he will definitely make you kill Yi He first to demonstrate your resolve."
"The old master believed the Solar God's words, which is why he still has not been resurrected."
"I know." Hou Yi gently