Although Zhu Kun kept apologizing, Zi Yan clearly could not forgive him so easily.
Father and daughter remained locked in a standoff, and the atmosphere was heavy.
Even Shi Ling and Shi Yi did not interrupt the adults' conversation, merely watching with their big eyes blinking.
The surrounding space was so quiet that they could hear one another breathing. Zhu Kun anxiously scratched at his head, his gaze circling Zi Yan several times before finally settling on Shi Kang beside her.
He could tell that Zi Yan depended greatly on Shi Kang. If Shi Kang would speak up for him, Zi Yan would surely forgive him.
A curve to save the nation.
He sent a voice transmission to Shi Kang, asking him to plead on his behalf.
"I know I wronged Zi Yan back then, but I was trapped here and had no choice. It has truly been tormenting me. Help me put in a good word. As long as she can calm down, I will repay you generously in the future!"
Shi Kang received the voice transmission but remained unmoved.
Shi Kang firmly respected Zi Yan's feelings.
He had never experienced her pain, so what right did he have to urge her to be magnanimous?
Seeing that Shi Kang was unmoved, Zhu Kun grew even more anxious. Just as he was about to send another pleading voice transmission, an abrupt change occurred.
The Tou She Ancient God Jade in Shi Kang's hand suddenly emitted a gentle azure glow. The radiance grew brighter and brighter, broke free of his restraint, and transformed into a streak of light that flew straight toward the ancient Stone Gate not far away.
Buzz—
The instant the Ancient Jade touched the Stone Gate, the entire gate began to tremble violently before slowly opening inward, revealing