Bei Ming looked at the pitiable Gonggong without the slightest reaction, then flicked a finger.
The Hongmeng Measuring Ruler soared into the air, turning into a streak of light as it sped away.
Under Bei Ming's control, with the Changbai Mountain Range shrouded by the Boundless Sea Array as its center;
A hundred Yuanhui—twelve million, nine hundred and sixty thousand miles—as its radius;
The Hongmeng Measuring Ruler drew a circle.
As the radiance faded, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler returned to Bei Ming's palm.
Bei Ming looked down at the badly wounded Gonggong in the deep pit and warned him with unquestionable majesty:
"You Wu Clan may contend for supremacy in the Primordial Wilderness as you please.
The Changbai Mountain Range is This Seat's Daoist arena. The area between this circle and the Changbai Mountain Range shall henceforth be a Buffer Zone.
Within this domain, no large-scale slaughter shall be carried out to disturb my peace."
"Bei Ming!"
Supporting himself with both arms, Gonggong knelt halfway within the massive crater. His chest heaved violently, and he struggled to stagger to his feet. He glared at Bei Ming, his face full of hatred.
"You intend to become enemies with the Wu Clan!"
Bei Ming stood in midair, his robes fluttering in the wind as he calmly stated:
"I am neither a friend nor an enemy of the Wu Clan; I may be the Wu Clan's friend, and I may be the Wu Clan's enemy.
Gonggong, I spared your life today partly for Di Jiang and Ju Mang's sake, and partly because you carry the bloodline of Great God Pangu.
Do not be too arrogant. Bonds of friendship can be worn down, and a legacy can one day be exhausted."
Gonggong's fury surged, yet he was powerless to refute him.
Pangu had left