The atmosphere froze!
Haotian stared at Eastern Emperor Taiyi with a cold expression.
A ruler most dreaded the seeds of rebellion taking root among his subordinates. Though those traitors had now been reduced to ashes, Eastern Emperor Taiyi had been the instigator and had to face the punishment he deserved.
"Demon Ancestor Luohu, what do you think?"
On the Cloud Platform, the Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel shimmered behind Dao Ancestor Hongjun. The embryonic form of the Hongjun Great Dao in his hand radiated boundless Dao Resonance, and the aura of a peak Limitless Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin bore down directly on Demon Ancestor Luohu.
Anyone who dared lay a hand on the Heavenly Court had to pay the price!
At this, Demon Ancestor Luohu set down his wine cup and forced down his humiliation. "I was indeed the one who schemed behind the scenes. My second direct disciple, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, was merely carrying out my orders."
"I wonder, fellow Daoist, what sort of explanation you want from me and Haotian?"
With no other choice, Demon Ancestor Luohu could only take all the blame upon himself.
Otherwise, if Eastern Emperor Taiyi were handed over to the Heavenly Court for punishment, he would be skinned alive even if he survived. Better for the Demon Sect's leader to shoulder the burden himself; that would also show how much he valued his subordinates and how willing he was to take responsibility.
Hearing this, Dao Ancestor Hongjun cursed Demon Ancestor Luohu as an old fox under his breath. Only then did he put on a benevolent expression and reveal the awe-inspiring might of the Primordial World's ruler.
"As the saying goes, a life for a life, and a debt must be repaid!"
"You caused the Heavenly Court considerable losses this time.