Yet even faced with the Star-Moon Divine Emperor's curious, complaining tone, Bai Ze's expression did not change in the slightest.
He stood silently where he was like a statue, his gaze calm as still water as he looked straight at the Star-Moon Divine Emperor. His deep eyes resembled bottomless black holes, as though they could effortlessly see into the most hidden corners of another's heart.
As the Star-Moon Divine Emperor gazed at Bai Ze before her and saw that he remained utterly unmoved and composed, an expression of resigned acceptance appeared on her face.
She let out a helpless sigh, then slowly said, "Fine, fine. Since that is the case, I will hide it no longer. My purpose in following you all this time was very simple—merely for that legendary Origin Immortal Pearl."
"But rest assured, I absolutely do not intend to snatch this pearl from your hands. My true intention is only to borrow it temporarily when I comprehend the 'Immortal Dao.'"
"With your knowledge and experience, you should understand just how perilous and difficult it is to comprehend the 'Immortal Dao,' right? Therefore, no matter what, I am unwilling to miss even the slightest chance that may help me break through my bottleneck."
At this point, the Star-Moon Divine Emperor's gaze became incomparably resolute, though it also carried a trace of helplessness. "If you still cannot trust my words, then there is truly nothing I can do."
"After all, I have no way to prove that every word I said is true! If you have some treasure like a half-immortal-grade Divine Contract, I can prove it to you."
One had to know that for supreme existences at their level, whether they made solemn oaths or signed ordinary binding contracts, the practical effect was almost negligible.
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