Zhen Yuanzi's Confidence, the Earthly Dao's Summons

"Th-this..."

Hong Yun opened and closed his mouth, at a loss for words.

At that moment, his gaze toward Zhen Yuanzi was filled with guilt.

After all, he had also believed that Zhen Yuanzi had offered up his Original Primordial Spirit. If that were the case, then as long as word spread that Zhen Yuanzi was immortal and indestructible, hardly anyone would dare do anything to him.

But now?

Zhen Yuanzi had not offered up his Original Primordial Spirit either. Did that not mean he lacked the ability to be immortal and indestructible?

If something changed in the future, Zhen Yuanzi would be the first target. By then...

"Old friend, there's no need to be like this."

Seeing this, how could Zhen Yuanzi not know what Hong Yun was thinking?

Although he had revealed himself ahead of time, he was not afraid in the slightest. With a calm smile, he said, "I have the Earth Emperor Scepter in hand, so no one can kill me."

As he spoke, Zhen Yuanzi rose to his feet and swept his gaze across everyone. "Fellow Daoists, you must all be curious about why I was able to obtain such special treatment as well, right?"

"Since that's the case, I won't hide it any longer."

"The reason I didn't need to offer my Original Primordial Spirit to the Earthly Dao was that I offered up a special treasure. The Earthly Dao considered it a tremendous contribution, so it allowed me not to offer up my Original Primordial Spirit."

He offered up a treasure?

Something even the Earthly Dao needed?

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

Even Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others beside them looked curiously toward Zhen Yuanzi.

They had no idea what he had offered to obtain such favor from the Earthly Dao.