"Leaving? That old geezer Yang Yuanzi told me the exact same thing! Why should I leave?"
Lu Yuanjun said in a deep voice, and at the mention of Yang Yuanzi, the killing intent in his eyes surged uncontrollably.
Zhao Zhen sighed and said, "Look around you, even the sect is standing on Fang Hanyu's side. You and I can only hide; although it feels humiliating, we have no other choice. This is the result of our choices. At the very least, you have successfully forged a ghost artifact, and at the very least, I have stepped onto the immortal path. Taking a step back now, what of it?"
"Having served as emperor for so many years, I understand one principle: when your power and influence fall short of another's, you can only endure, or even take a step back. Laughing last is what truly matters."
Speaking of this, a tempest of complex emotions churned within his heart.
He had suspected that Fang Hanyu possessed the Heaven Origin Treasure Spirit, but never imagined it was true. Moreover, the strength Fang Hanyu displayed was already enough to sweep across the Mysterious Heart Realm, which meant Fang Hanyu had already turned his potential into reality. He could no longer plot against him.
In addition, a sliver of lingering fortune remained in his heart. Since Fang Hanyu had already grown this powerful yet spared his life, did that suggest Fang Hanyu truly knew nothing?
If so, why would he ever go out of his way to provoke Fang Hanyu?
"No! Absolutely not! Why should I step down? Is the Heaven Origin Treasure Spirit necessarily stronger than me? I possess a supreme treasure, I might just be able to take him down! If I devour his soul, his natural talent will be mine to use!"