Zhao Xing knew that when he returned to hold the Ten Directions Assembly and invited gods from the Past Faction, he would inevitably face questions.
The Great Emperor was the best person to raise them.
Only the Red Star Great Emperor could keep that questioning within bounds.
As long as Zhao Xing offered a reasonable explanation, no one else would step forward to challenge him.
"The empire is my homeland. I will never forget that," Zhao Xing said slowly. "I have returned to hold the Ten Directions Assembly."
At the mention of the Ten Directions Assembly, the gods atop the fortified pass stirred, their mental transmissions surging as they exchanged thoughts at speed.
Zhao Xing's Ten Directions Mountain Scripture could supposedly open Ten Directions Mountain ahead of time. Had he returned to do just that?
Sensing their reactions, Zhao Xing spoke again. "The Third Era of the Desolate Territory has been designated the Dharma Assembly Era. Gods both righteous and evil may set aside their grudges and come to discuss the Dao and debate the scriptures, so long as they refrain from indiscriminate slaughter and destruction."
"Aboard this flying vessel are teachers who have graciously taught me the Dao, and allies with whom I share good causes and good results."
"Palace Master, Great Emperor, Divine Lord Gui, please allow them to participate in this Ten Directions Assembly."
The Red Star Great Emperor, the Moon God Palace Master, and the Ancient Divine Lord exchanged glances and nodded together.
None of them spoke immediately, however. They too wanted to see whether anyone would oppose Zhao Xing, and how strongly.
Unexpectedly, not a single divine general objected. Even the Reincarnation Temple and the Demon God Hall remained silent.
Qing Yuzi had already sent word ahead. Most of the leading figures of the Desolate