World Spirit silently gazed at Styx, the expression in its eyes complex and difficult to fathom.
It clearly sensed that, during the process of the Blood Great Dao merging into the fundamental laws of the Guiyi Realm, an entirely new authority of control had quietly taken shape.
Styx had no intention of hiding anything either. He merely looked back at World Spirit calmly, waiting for its reaction.
At last, after who knew how many thoughts had flashed through World Spirit's mind, it slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Styx, all of this... was part of your plan, wasn't it?"
"Yes, and no." Styx smiled indifferently. "I did indeed want to borrow the laws and Great Dao of the Guiyi Realm to perfect my own Great Dao, and I did indeed want the Guiyi Realm to become my subsidiary realm."
"But I fulfilled every promise I made. I repaired the Guiyi Realm and established a new Order. Isn't that so?"
"Besides..." Styx paused. "I feel that the current result is the best choice for the Guiyi Realm."
World Spirit was silent for a moment before asking in a solemn voice, "Fellow Daoist, do you wish to become the new Master of my Guiyi Realm?"
The question was exceptionally blunt, yet entirely appropriate.
Since the original World Master's imprint had been erased, the Guiyi Realm had become ownerless territory. Whoever had the ability to control it would naturally become its new Master.
"Of course. That is precisely why I intervened this time." Styx spoke frankly. "I acted this way to tell you all that I will not rule you through violent suppression."
"What I want is to become a guardian of the Guiyi Realm together with everyone, not a dictator."
"My Great Dao will merge into this realm, helping it grow and helping all