Long after he left, Old Man of Heavenly Secrets finally put away his angry expression and let out a faint sigh.
"Ah..."
"I had no intention of meddling in these troubled times, but in this world, how can one avoid fighting or choosing a side...? I only hope this old man's judgment was not wrong."
As he sighed, Mo Wenxin slowly approached.
"Master!"
After respectfully saluting, Mo Wenxin stood at Old Man of Heavenly Secrets' side.
"Mm!"
Old Man of Heavenly Secrets reached out and patted Mo Wenxin's head, asking kindly, "Have you encountered any difficulties in cultivation?"
"Reporting to Master, no!"
"That is good!"
Master and disciple chatted as they always had.
After a long while, Mo Wenxin said, "Master, were the five Heavenly Evolution Tokens also part of the scheme?"
"Yes and no!" Old Man of Heavenly Secrets shook his head.
"But this disciple heard that Senior Sword God had foreseen it long ago," Mo Wenxin replied.
"Correct!"
Old Man of Heavenly Secrets nodded. "It was Sword God's scheme, not mine. I merely chose a side."
Mo Wenxin understood.
"Although Heavenly Secrets Pavilion choosing a side may seem somewhat humiliating, this is simply how the world is. Master need not dwell on it too much."
"Hehe... You do see things clearly. Hurry and break through to the Emperor Realm so you can take over the Bridge of the Mortal Realm and Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. This old man is already getting old."
Old Man of Heavenly Secrets smiled in satisfaction.
"Master is vigorous even in old age. It will not be too late for this disciple to take over after Master ascends beyond mortality in the future."
Mo Wenxin was not merely saying pretty words; this was truly what he thought.
"You child!" Old Man of Heavenly Secrets could