Experience

Venerable Jingyang saw the unsettled, doubtful look on Li Xiao's face and knew that, having suddenly heard such secrets, few people could remain calm.

His tone softened somewhat, carrying a hint of reassurance:

"You need not worry too much. This is only my speculation, after all.

"The Heavenly Dao's suppression is at its strongest now. Even Eighth Turns cannot emerge at will, much less someone like the Devil Ancestor, who has transcended for so long.

"Besides—those who have transcended are not omnipotent. The Human Emperor, Dao Ancestor, Buddha, Demon Emperor...

"These existences restrain and balance one another. None of them will lightly shatter the present equilibrium.

"So, you need not be overly concerned."

Yet upon hearing this, Li Xiao became even less calm.

The transcended beings restrained one another...

Did that not mean that legendary existences such as the Human Emperor and Dao Ancestor might truly enter the fray in person someday?

He cautiously asked:

"Senior, you said this is only speculation...

"After all, the Devil Ancestor transcended who knew how many years ago, while the Zhou Kingdom Royal Family has only founded its state for several centuries. There should not be much connection between the two, should there?"

Venerable Jingyang's expression suddenly became somewhat complicated, and a deep apprehension flashed through his eyes.

He fell silent for a moment before lowering his voice.

"Since you wish to know, I shall tell you."

With his hands clasped behind his back, he looked toward the distant, collapsed pavilions.

"My Dao title is Jingyang. Do you know why?"

Li Xiao's thoughts raced—Jingyang, Jingyang... Jing Kingdom.

He abruptly looked at Venerable Jingyang, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Senior, could it be... that you are connected to the Jing Kingdom?"

Venerable Jingyang slowly nodded, his voice carrying a weight as heavy as a mountain.