The Vajra Indestructible Body Itself Began to Crack Inch by Inch!

At this moment, not only could he not vent his anger on True Martial Emperor, he had to personally go outside the hall to receive him, soothe him with gentle words, and show every possible courtesy—

Only thus could he preserve this rare bond with the Ren Teachings. When danger came in the future, he might then have some hope of their coming to his aid.

If he fell out with them today, tore away all pretense, and offended everyone in the Ren Teachings...

When the Human Race's iron cavalry truly smashed through the South Heaven Gate, who would still wave the banners and cheer for him?

The Chan Teachings? No need to mention them.

The grudges between the two factions were piled as high as mountains, their old scores stacked higher than Lingxiao Palace.

Though Heavenly Lord Yuanshi had been compelled by Old Ancestor Hongjun's command to make a show of reconciliation with the Heavenly Court, it was nothing more than perfunctory—

Smiling on the surface while hiding needles in his sleeves—who would believe he sincerely wished to support them?

When true calamity descended, they would likely be praying for the Heavenly Court to collapse, so Old Ancestor could be thoroughly disappointed and naturally choose a new master!

Haotian knew Heavenly Lord Yuanshi far too well—

His schemes were as deep as an abyss, his methods as sharp as blades; he had never been one willing to suffer losses!

As for the Jie Sect? The Investiture of the gods had long since left it gravely weakened.

And behind that catastrophe, his hand had clearly been there, secretly fanning the flames.

Before this, he had repeatedly suppressed the Jie Sect's Immortal Gods, forcing many to join the list with hatred in their hearts.

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