Yet after he finished speaking, Luo Hong showed none of the reactions Mo Jianli and the others had expected from him.
"What? Young Friend Luo, you already knew about this?"
Mo Jianli asked in surprise.
"Yes, I heard some news about it earlier while I was among the foreign races."
Luo Hong casually explained.
"Even so, it is exceedingly rare for you to remain so calm.
"To be honest, I too received some hints from the foreign Mahayana Cultivators. That was why I previously used the power of the star chart to secretly cross into the Demon Realm.
"When I confirmed this matter in the Demon Realm back then, I was scared into a cold sweat!"
Mo Jianli first praised Luo Hong, then mocked himself.
"Senior was merely concerned for our Human Race."
Luo Hong's expression eased slightly as he said.
End of discussion, he had actually guessed why Mo Jianli wanted him to relinquish the position of Spirit Emperor. Senior Sister had truly misunderstood this time.
"Young Friend Luo, you should know that when the demonic tribulation arrives, the Three Emperors of the Human Race and the Seven Kings of the monster race all bear the duty of defending their lands.
"Although you have established another foundation in the Sunset Tomb, as long as you hold the position of Spirit Emperor, you must guard Tianling City in wartime.
"This is a rule passed down since ancient times. Whoever violates it shall be abandoned by both men and gods.
"Therefore, there is absolutely no room for negotiation!"
Mo Jianli said sternly again.
"One must fulfill one's duties while holding one's position. There is indeed nothing to say about that!"
Luo Hong said as though it were only natural.
"But Young Friend Luo, you surely do not know that the first