"Lord Haotian, we will give you our full support in slaying the Ancient Demon and follow whatever arrangements you make. Please set aside our past grievances!"
The School of Names Saint spoke hurriedly to Li Hao, his expression earnest.
"Indeed. All the heavens face destruction, and we were the ones who erred before. We hope Lord Haotian will give us a chance to make amends."
The other Sages spoke up one after another.
"This is a True Immortal-level Ancient Demon, a genuine immortal deity. I am only a One-Calamity Saint. Why do you think I can do anything?"
Li Hao looked around them, then spoke after a moment of silence.
The Sages froze, their expressions turning complicated. The Mo Family Saint said bitterly:
"Lord Haotian, you are our greatest hope in all the heavens now. If you are unwilling to take the risk, we will respect your wishes. You are right: this is a True Immortal-level Ancient Demon. The gap is too great. Even if we all threw ourselves into a desperate battle without regard for our lives, we might not move it an inch. If you have no confidence, you can leave and seek refuge, preserving a spark for the future."
Several Sages looked as though they wanted to speak, but ultimately held back and remained silent.
Li Hao sighed inwardly. He no longer had the heart to blame them for the hole they had torn open earlier. What was done was done; there was no point bringing it up again. Now that this True Immortal-level Ancient Demon had arrived, no one in all the heavens could stop it.
"I can only do my best and try."
Li Hao spoke.
Had it been an Ancient Demon Commander, he would have turned and left without a moment's hesitation. But he