In the eyes of Lingyang's powerful clans, Yang's best choice now was to avoid the demigod clan's edge, leave humanity to fend for itself, and focus on cultivation. One day, when the time was right, he could settle the score.
As long as his cultivation reached a sufficient level, he would eventually gain the right to speak.
But Shi Lan could never stand by and abandon humanity.
Her conflict with the demigod clan had already reached the point of blades drawn. In a way, humanity had been dragged into the mire because of her, becoming leverage the demigod clan could use against her. That was what had brought things to their current state.
There was only one path left before her: open the second dragon gate along her spine as quickly as possible, find allies, then face the demigod clan head-on and crush them once and for all.
Of course, that was the best-case scenario.
"Why are you in such a hurry, Senior?"
Luo Ning followed Shi Lan back to the courtyard. When she heard Shi Lan was leaving, she was at a loss for a moment. She had thought they would have some time together.
"I need to return to the heartlands of the divine race as soon as possible. Please pass my message on to Great Sage Yongning."
With that, Shi Lan turned and crossed the void, leaving the ancient city of Tianlu.
"Divine Lord, please wait."
The instant Shi Lan stepped beyond the ancient city of Tianlu, Luo Yongning's telepathic voice rang in her ear. The celestial ladder appeared once more, bringing her back.
It was the same great hall as before, but only Luo Yongning was inside.
"What the Divine Lord asked about earlier has already been taken care of." Before Shi Lan could