Zhen Yuanzi stared coldly at Sword Pride and Tathagata.
The situation had become exceedingly complicated. Because of Gouchen, Ziwei, and Zhenwu's deaths, Zhen Yuanzi had suddenly stepped forward. This incomparably overbearing Ancestral Immortal had turned out to be nothing more than a chess piece Jade Emperor had buried long ago.
And now that the Jade Emperor was dead, with three of his most important ministers ambushed and killed by their former allies, Zhen Yuanzi could no longer endure it. At last, he had exposed his identity.
From the standpoint of justice, Zhen Yuanzi had to seek revenge. He had no choice but to become enemies with Tathagata and Sword Pride.
One against two?
No one knew exactly how powerful Zhen Yuanzi was, but no one dared underestimate him. Back when the Jade Emperor's Heavenly Court still existed, Zhen Yuanzi, the Jade Emperor, and Tathagata had been like three pillars supporting the heavens. Zhen Yuanzi had simply been more loosely organized. He had neither the Jade Emperor's imperial dynasty nor a powerful sect like Tathagata's, resembling a rogue cultivator. Thus, his status had not been as high as theirs, but when it came to strength, no one had ever managed to probe his depths.
Was Zhen Yuanzi going to deal with Sword Pride and Tathagata?
Sword Pride and Tathagata had just been fighting to the death. Would they form an alliance now?
Many people revealed strange expressions. The direction this situation would take was simply too difficult to guess.
Tathagata looked deeply at Zhen Yuanzi, then at Sword Pride. For some reason, a faint smile appeared on Tathagata's lips—a bitter smile.
After surveying the surrounding experts, Tathagata took a deep breath and said, "This great upheaval in East Continent is truly fierce. It has only just begun, yet my Great Thunderclap