Li Mo, tell us what you think

Di Jun rubbed his brow, feeling deeply puzzled.

The other party hadn't sent a voice transmission, yet he could hear what he was saying. It was truly strange. He even wondered if he was imagining things.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

Beside him, Tai Yi looked at Di Jun, puzzled.

"Nothing," Di Jun replied.

He couldn't exactly tell Tai Yi that he could hear a little fellow's inner thoughts.

Why are you all dawdling? What are you waiting for? Hurry up and discuss the matter!

At those words, Di Jun's mouth twitched with anger. This fellow actually dared to show him such disrespect.

He closed his eyes, and in a fit of anger, crushed the air in his palm.

A chill ran through the many beings in the hall.

What was going on?

Why was their leader so irritable?

Good grief! Who on earth got Jun Ge riled up?

Di Jun let out a soft breath, suppressing his displeasure.

In the future, he would rule the primordial world and command the four seas and all eight directions. He needed to be more broad-minded. The little demon beside Bai Ze had only thought those words, not said them aloud. There was no need to get angry.

Afterward, he convinced himself, and his imposing aura spread once more.

Di Jun spoke. "Not long ago, Daoist Hongjun announced throughout the primordial world that he had attained the Primordial Dao Fruit and entered the realm of the Saints. He will soon begin lecturing at Purple Heavens Palace. In your opinions, should I go?"

That was the purpose of this meeting.

For a time, the hall fell silent.

After a moment, Shang Yang stepped forward twice and cupped his hands. "My lord! I believe we must not go this time. Daoist Hongjun is skilled at scheming, and even Demon Ancestor Luohu fell at his hands. What is this Primordial Great Luo Dao Fruit? And what is a Saint Position? We don't know. If you go rashly, Lord Di Jun and Lord Tai Yi may be putting your lives at risk."

As soon as he said this, many voices chimed in.

"That's right! Lord Di Jun, you must not go. Hongjun is far too cunning."

"Purple Heavens Palace lies in the Chaos beyond the heavens. The journey requires crossing the Chaos Gale, which is extremely dangerous. You mustn't go!"

"The Sun Star is where you should stay. It's very suitable for Lord Di Jun and Lord Tai Yi to cultivate. Why go to Purple Heavens Palace?"

Di Jun furrowed his brow and glanced at Tai Yi.

These cowards! Go! Why wouldn't you go? The Primordial Great Luo Dao Fruit is the next major realm after the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal and the Grand Unity Golden Immortal. This realm is known as Sainthood. Wouldn't listening to Hongjun lecture be better than having Di Jun and Tai Yi shut themselves away on the Sun Star and muddle along?

But is this Shang Yang? He can stand so steadily on just one leg. He must be quite the fighter!

Li Mo kept his head lowered and said nothing. His mouth was practically twisted into a scowl.

Hm?

Di Jun raised his brows and looked at Li Mo, who had his head bowed, greatly surprised.

He knew nothing about the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal or Sainthood, yet this tiny spirit beside Bai Ze understood.

How could he know about this?

Without thinking, Di Jun suddenly looked at Bai Ze and asked, "Bai Ze, who is that beside you?"

What the hell! Jun Ge, why did you notice me?

Could you let me keep a low profile? I just want to be a couch potato.

Master, please don't praise me. I just want to keep my head down and be a couch potato.

Li Mo cursed inwardly.

What was more, because of Di Jun's words, nearly every gaze in the hall turned toward him.

The future Ten Great Demon Sages were all quite interested in him.

Especially Shang Yang!

Their lord was discussing important matters with everyone. Why had he directed his attention to an Earth Immortal?

Could there be something special about him?

Bai Ze cupped his hands and smiled as he glanced at Li Mo. "In answer to Lord Di Jun, this is my disciple, Li Mo."

Li Mo gave a wry smile, lifted his head, and grinned at Di Jun.

"Li Mo, tell us what you think about Hongjun's lecture."

What the hell! Why are you asking me? Didn't Shang Yang already answer you? You could ask my master, too! Or Ji Meng, Jiu Ying, Fei Lian, and Gui Che! Those are all big shots. Why ask me of all people? Could you let me keep a low profile?

Li Mo felt miserable. If he got too famous, the Witch Clan might set their sights on him. Wouldn't he be dead then?

"Lord Di Jun, he's merely one of Bai Ze's disciples. He has no right to speak in this hall!" Shang Yang said, quite displeased.

"That's right. He has low status and little experience. There's no reason to trust what he says."

Shang Yang, nice work! I don't know a thing. I just want to keep a low profile and lie low.

Bai Ze, however, smiled faintly and spoke in a clear voice. "Since Lord Di Jun has asked, why shouldn't my disciple speak? Lord Di Jun asked him personally. What right do you have to refuse on his behalf?"

How could he pass up such a good opportunity for his disciple to stand out?

He pushed his disciple forward.

He also met Li Mo's gaze and nodded.

Hearing that, Li Mo looked at Bai Ze, thoroughly miserable.

Master, what's with that encouraging look? Could you let me keep a low profile? Shang Yang is trying to help, and you're making things worse.

"Bai Ze, your disciple is only an Earth Immortal. What could he know?" Shang Yang retorted.

Tai Yi waved a hand. "That's enough. Everyone may speak at today's meeting. So what if he's a little demon?"

After silencing Shang Yang, he turned to Li Mo. "Li Mo, tell us what you think."

Seeing this, Li Mo knew he had no choice but to grit his teeth and speak. "I don't have any particular thoughts."

Jun Ge, just discuss it properly with everyone else. You could ask the big brother beside you, too. Why ask me?

"Bai Ze is your master. I've seen his abilities myself. As his disciple, even if your cultivation isn't very high, surely you have some insights in other areas? Do you expect me to believe you don't?"

As Tai Yi spoke, he rested his elbow on the throne, made a fist, and propped his chin on it.

Ah! This... You're forcing me to say it!

Summoning his courage, Li Mo said, "I believe that Lord Di Jun and Lord Tai Yi are overlords of heaven and earth, with cultivation that reaches the heavens. You also possess treasures like the Hetu Luoshu and the Eastern Emperor Bell. Breaking through the Chaos Gale should be easy for you."

"As for Daoist Hongjun's schemes, there's no need to worry about them either. His strength is formidable. To be honest, even his former self would have seen the current Lord Di Jun and Lord Tai Yi as no more than children."

The whole hall was left in shock.

His words might be true, but no one had ever said such a thing before.

Shang Yang was especially furious. "How dare you, Li Mo! You dare to exalt others and diminish our own prestige! Lord Di Jun and Lord Tai Yi belong to Pangu's Orthodox Lineage. What is Hongjun, compared to them?"

What Li Mo had said was a far cry from Shang Yang's own words, so naturally Shang Yang was displeased.

But more than anything, he was foolish.

Even now, he still didn't understand how formidable Hongjun was.

Bai Ze hurriedly bowed to Tai Yi and Di Jun, apologizing. "My lords, my disciple is ignorant and foolish. He has offended you both. I beg you not to blame him."