From the immense joy at the beginning to the profound sorrow now, the opportunity that had seemed within reach suddenly receded like a reflection in a mirror or the moon in water. After experiencing such dramatic twists and turns in the blink of an eye, even Di Jun, the Heavenly Emperor, found it difficult to bear.
Even when facing an ordinary opportunity, it would be difficult for anyone to accept its loss, let alone when it concerned the Saint Position.
For decades, Heavenly Court had been the orthodox authority governing the Primordial World under the Heavenly Dao, yet it had always lived beneath the Saintly Might of several Saints. Though the demon race also had one Saint in Empress Wa, Nuwa was not particularly close to Heavenly Court. Thus, no one in the Primordial World had ever yearned to become a Saint more than Di Jun and the others.
They had thought that they would finally get their wish this time, but now...
"Big Brother, don't take it to heart. It would be best if you could become a Saint, but even if you can't, it's no great matter. With Heavenly Court's Fortune and the foundation of our demon race, we can surely attain the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao Fruit like East King Duke."
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi spoke in consolation. He looked at Di Jun with concern written all over his face.
Di Jun remained silent for a long while before letting out a deep sigh and steadying his mind. He said despondently, "Perhaps this is all a matter of Destined Affinity."
Though his spirits were low, he had at least not damaged his Dao Heart. As he slowly returned to normal, Tai Yi and the others finally breathed sighs of relief.
After so many schemes, the