The Finale

The silence lasted for a long time.

Everyone was waiting for Shen Gui's answer.

Yet few believed that Shen Gui would refuse.

Even some who knew Shen Gui's personality very well thought so.

Although Shen Gui was indeed somewhat lazy by nature, this was Pangu's greatest legacy. As long as Shen Gui nodded, the entire Primordial Wilderness would regard him as supreme.

Who could resist such a temptation?

In the void, Wangshu had already arrived outside Mount Qi, but she did not reveal herself, because she wanted to see what choice Shen Gui would make.

Nuwa was there as well.

However, Nuwa was far more conflicted than Wangshu.

After all, Shen Gui had started out as Nuwa's little brother. So even after Shen Gui became the Heavenly Emperor, she was still the one on top—well, that meant she was the only one allowed to bully Shen Gui.

But now, if Shen Gui truly became the Heavenly Dao, would that not put him above her?

Still, if Nuwa were to choose for Shen Gui, she would certainly want him to accept such a good opportunity.

Thus, Nuwa was especially conflicted now.

Just then, beneath the gazes of countless people, Shen Gui finally spoke.

He looked at Hongjun and asked, "Old Hongjun, let me ask you this. Pangu left behind such a huge mess for me to take over. What's in it for me?"

"What's in it for you?" Shen Gui's question left Hongjun stunned. "Is becoming the Heavenly Dao itself not the greatest benefit? Once you become the Heavenly Dao, the entire Primordial Wilderness will regard you as supreme. Even this old Daoist will have to listen to you. Is that not enough?"

Shen Gui curled his lips, his face full of disdain.

*That sounds better than a song. I almost