Di Xin's eyes flashed even more brightly. "Dao Venerate, do you truly mean that?"
Styx let out a soft laugh. "I always keep my word. However..."
His tone changed. "Human Emperor, you must take this Tribulation seriously. If you are unfortunate enough to lose, it will be Great Shang that is sent to the Mortal Realm."
"The Mortal Realm's spiritual energy is thin, making cultivation difficult. If Human Emperor wishes to transcend it and rule over the myriad realms, it will not be so easy."
Nuwa added at the appropriate moment, "Master is absolutely right. If the Mortal Realm's spiritual energy is too thin, although the Dao tradition can continue, the path of cultivation will become a hundred times more difficult. Human Emperor must be exceedingly cautious."
Houtu also reminded him, "A tree that stands out in the forest will be struck by the wind. Great Shang is too dazzling, making it extremely easy to become the target of everyone's hostility. Although Human Emperor possesses great talent and ambition, he must still remain cautious."
Di Xin nodded solemnly, and the Human Emperor Sword in his hand let out a clear cry. "Zi Shou understands. In this Tribulation, Great Shang will give it everything we have!"
Styx, Houtu, and Nuwa exchanged a glance. Their figures slowly faded away, and before departing, his Dao Sound echoed through the Nine-Chamber Hall.
"Remember, the true battlefield is not necessarily a clash of real blades and spears. It is even more a contest of human hearts. I hope Human Emperor can seize this opportunity for change."
"Zi Shou has learned his lesson!" Di Xin bowed slightly toward the place where the three had stood moments before, and battle intent surged into the heavens around him.
"Master, where are we going now?" Above the void outside