Zu Long's remnant soul fell silent for a moment.
He vaguely sensed that the timing for reincarnation spoken of by Primordial Heavenly Venerate seemed to be earlier than the destiny node of heaven and earth he had sensed!
Just as the Zhou Dao Lineage might originally have lingered on after King Mu's restoration, only for Primordial Heavenly Venerate to hasten its collapse.
Reincarnating ahead of time meant an unstable foundation and a sudden surge of uncertainties, like forcibly pushing reform in the State of Wei before it had thoroughly drained the people's strength.
But... this eternal curse of suffering had long left him with no other choice!
A new life—even if there was only the slightest hope—was worth paying any price for!
He had had enough!
He longed for liberation even more desperately than King Xuan's grandson, who had wept blood as he sang "Shu Li" while witnessing the palaces of Haojing collapse!
The will of Zu Long's remnant soul abruptly became extremely firm.
So long as he could leave this hell and regain his freedom.
Let alone following the Chan Sect Great Dao—even harsher terms, he would agree to them without the slightest hesitation!
"I respectfully obey... the sage's decree!" Zu Long's remnant soul replied reverently, all hesitation gone.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate's will slightly moved, and the Yuqing Immortal Light suddenly surged, transforming into a brilliant bridge of light for guidance.
Ignoring the curse's obstruction, it gently enveloped Zu Long's remnant soul.
Zu Long's skeletal remains trembled faintly. As the remnant soul was completely stripped away, the flesh on the dragon head instantly lost its luster and turned gray and withered.
Drawn by the supreme might of the Pangu Banner, that wisp of remnant soul bearing Primordial Heavenly Venerate's earth-shaking scheme.
It followed the bridge of light, instantly escaping