Choice Matters More Than Effort

Yaochi's gaze fell upon the mirror's surface. Watching the brutal slaughter and those aloof great experts, her delicate brows furrowed slightly before she spoke.

"Your Majesty, I do not think this choice is difficult at all."

"oh?" Haotian's interest was piqued. "What insight does my beloved wife have?"

Yaochi walked to Haotian's side and analyzed the matter clearly. "Your Majesty, although the Primordial Heavenly Demon appears powerful, he is ultimately a demon from the previous era. His methods are cruel and merciless. To achieve his own goals, he will stop at nothing."

"Look at what became of the Chan Teachings. Venerable Yuanshi was devoured, while his disciples were either demonized or reduced to cannon fodder. Following him is no different from seeking a deal with a tiger. One misstep, and our Heavenly Court will become the next Chan Teachings."

Hearing this, Haotian nodded in deep agreement.

An existence like the Primordial Heavenly Demon had no allies, only tools he could use.

Yaochi continued, "But Qin Mu is completely different."

She paused, an unusual light gleaming in her eyes.

"Look at everyone who has formed an alliance or friendship with him. They have all gained immense benefits. Daoist Zhenyuanzi and Ancestor Minghe both attained Sagehood because of him. The Dragon Clan broke free from its suppression and reemerged in the Primordial Wilderness. The Witch Clan has likewise grown vastly stronger because of him."

"Most importantly, Qin Mu is a being born and raised in this era. Everything he does strengthens this world's power rather than plundering and destroying it."

Yaochi's words were like a bolt of lightning, splitting apart the fog in Haotian's heart.

That was right!

How had he gotten so fixated on the wrong thing?

Though Qin Mu acted domineeringly, he had always protected his own to the extreme