"I..."
Lu Ya gazed at Saint Kunpeng high above him, not knowing how to respond for a moment. At this point, besides shock, what weighed on his heart more was his discomfort with the change in status, along with a deep sense of powerlessness.
Was Kunpeng flaunting his might over him, or testing him?
"Alas, in the past, I founded the Heavenly Court together with your father and uncle. Unfortunately, times have changed and the tide has turned. I had no choice but to resort to this strategy to preserve the demon race."
"Now, Heaven and Earth are about to undergo a great upheaval. This will be a tremendous disturbance that will affect even the Saints. We must make a wise choice."
Saint Kunpeng let out a long sigh, his words filled with helplessness. In this ever-changing world, all vows were as unreliable as illusory bubbles. Only one's own strength could serve as the foundation for survival.
He wholeheartedly wanted to lead the demon race to rise again, which would inevitably require Hongjun's power. If this step went wrong, the demon race would be doomed forever. If it succeeded, the demon race could once more ascend to the position of ruler over Heaven and Earth.
Looking at this somewhat disappointing Crown Prince of the demon race, Saint Kunpeng wished he could slap him awake.
"Forget it. Just keep an eye on the Buddhist Sect's movements. Do not act rashly under any circumstances." Saint Kunpeng sighed helplessly.
"Yes, Saint." Lu Ya retreated dejectedly.
The Crown Prince of the demon race was now a figurehead in name only. From now on, he could only rely on Saint Kunpeng. Although he was unwilling, there was nothing he could do.
Before long, another figure appeared. It was none other than Tianjun Daoist. Seeing that