They weren't questioning fate, but its guides, who had long since fallen into corruption.
Though his tone was unfriendly, the new Lord of the Rings had expressed himself with unmistakable clarity.
In the faint light, it was clear that Ess and the other two had all grasped his meaning.
But grasping didn't mean understanding. Everyone present was proud and arrogant, and it didn't take long for them to frown at the flawed logic--
If these guides had brought fate right to your doorstep, then what reason did you have to be so confident in fate's summons if you questioned them?
Everyone had entertained the thought of being fate's chosen one, but shouting it louder never made it true.
Of course, they could grumble all they liked, but one thing was undeniable: despite his defiant attitude, the Vacuum Flower truly hadn't reacted at all.
In fact, they could vaguely sense that the one who had just lost his composure a little might not have been him...
The two young people still standing in the corner instinctively looked toward Ess in the other corner.
"As something beyond your understanding, what makes you think it would care about your childish provocation?"
The higher the hopes, the greater the disappointment.
With Ess's keen perception, she could naturally detect the doubt rapidly growing in the eyes of the newcomers who hadn't obtained their "weapons."
But as a seasoned Jianghu veteran, how could she lose her composure over a few words of doubt? In the blink of an eye, she had regained control of her emotions. With a cold laugh, she retorted.
Of course, she shouldn't have chosen such a reckless, confrontational approach.
"You're right. I was being shallow."
Fu Qian didn't hesitate for even a second before criticizing himself.
"So I suppose if we wait