Jiang Ziya stepped forward and respectfully accepted the two Spirit Treasures with both hands.
The moment he touched them, a warm and vast power flowed into his body, carrying a strange sense of perfect compatibility.
"Thank you, Master. This disciple will not fail his mission!"
Yuanshi nodded slightly. "Go."
After rising, Jiang Ziya turned and left the hall.
When he walked out of the Jade Void Palace, the Sea of Clouds remained unchanged, and the sky light was clear and bright.
He took a deep breath, leaped into the air, transformed into Escape Light, and left Kunlun Mountain, heading straight for the Human Realm Nine Provinces.
He was going to assess who was a qualified monarch, and which state could unify the world.
Not long afterward, within the Jade Void Palace, Yuanshi closed his eyes once more. With a movement of his Divine Sense, a voice transmission crossed the void and descended upon Nanji Xianweng.
The Person of Heavenly Mandate had already descended the mountain. His nemesis, whose karma was deeply entangled with his, should also go add fuel to the flames.
Upon receiving the transmission, Nanji Xianweng immediately went to find Shen Gongbao.
Shen Gongbao stood atop a Cloud Platform, his thoughts in turmoil. He planned to wait for Jiang Ziya's return and ask what their master had instructed him to do.
Nanji Xianweng approached at an unhurried pace. "Junior brother Shen."
Hearing this, Shen Gongbao turned and cupped one fist in salute. "Senior brother Nanji."
Nanji Xianweng kept his words brief. "Master has ordered you to descend the mountain."
Shen Gongbao froze, not quite comprehending.
"This... senior brother, did master leave no further instructions?"
The expression on Nanji Xianweng's face remained as gentle as ever.
Yet beneath that gentleness, Shen Gongbao could always vaguely sense an indescribable distance