Huan Xingyan had not expected Yunxi to speak so bluntly. Surprise flashed through his brown-gold fox eyes, and he weighed his words before saying:
"I do not know where this claim of 'overthrowing the God Realm' came from. It was likely distorted through repeated retellings. High God, please do not take it to heart."
A faintly smiling yet not smiling expression appeared on Yunxi's face. She abruptly changed the subject.
"Since the Illusion Sky Fox clan wishes to follow Heaven's mandate, how do you intend to assist me, and what do you wish to gain from me? If your judgment is wrong, can the Illusion Sky Fox clan bear the price you will pay?"
Faced with Yunxi's questions, Huan Xingyan did not know where to begin. Before this, he had not decided whether to stand on High God Ranxi's side, so he could only let Huancang test the waters and make his decision based on the results.
Yet what surprised him was that although Ranxi had been secretly tripped up by certain people, she had still escaped without incident. Her cultivation was even so profound that it at least proved High God Ranxi possessed the basic conditions to overturn the God Realm—her raw strength was sufficient.
Thus, after receiving the message Huancang sent back, he began making preparations. First, he instructed his clansmen to gather materials for forging warships, so as to leave the clan a way out. Second, he prepared to receive the High God for a temporary stay within Fox Clan territory. The final point, and the most important one, was to unite as many people as possible who chose to stand with High God Ranxi, and reclaim the God Realm's declining fortunes as gently as possible.
Yunxi watched the ever-shifting look in Huan Xingyan's eyes without urging