They did not doubt this youth's achievements. He was simply too astonishing.
Willow Deity glanced at Shi Yongheng, her thoughts unreadable.
This disciple was far too remarkable. He appeared devoted solely to cultivation and rarely made enemies, yet his killing intent was too heavy.
As for his place in her heart, Shi Hao ranked a notch above him.
Shi Hao possessed a broad heart that embraced all living beings, and he was equally gifted. That was what Willow Deity valued most.
As for Shi Yongheng, perhaps he cared about all beings, perhaps he would act for their sake—but only after becoming powerful enough, and only as something done in passing.
With that, the battle came to an end. Chang Gong Yan and Cao Yusheng immediately rushed over to congratulate Shi Hao. With such a master, who would dare bully him lightly? His backing was simply too formidable.
"My, my, what an unexpected, earth-shattering reversal!" Little Rabbit bounced over as well. "I thought you'd be chased around in miserable flight, with no way into the heavens and no door into the earth. I even invited my great-grandfather here, planning to lend you a hand at the crucial moment. Who would've thought you'd become some privileged young master?"
"What are you talking about?" Shi Hao glared at her.
He was not carried away, nor was he smug, because this Willow Deity was not her true body—only a battle imprint. If others learned of that, he would immediately face a fatal calamity.
Meanwhile, Willow Deity was also surrounded by people in the distance. Qi Daolin and the others gathered around her, while Peacock God Lord in particular rushed forward and directly called her Master.
The others were all stunned when they heard that. The Peacock Race was not much weaker than an imperial