"Do you doubt your ancestor's decision? When have I ever harmed any of you? This struggle for supremacy is beyond us. I've already agreed to ally with Fellow Daoist Lu and become part of the New Martial Human Race. From now on, treat Fellow Daoist Lu as you would me. The Azure Emperor is also the most honored guest of our Water Power Divine Island. Whatever the Azure Emperor wants to do is permitted. When I'm absent, they may mobilize all of Water Power Divine Island's resources at any time."
Shui Li spoke with firm resolve. Since he had decided where to place his bet, he could not waver or sit on the fence. Those caught in the middle often met the worst ends; the fence-sitters who shifted allegiance were usually the first to be wiped out. Now that he had joined the New Martial Human Race, he would stand with them to the end. Once a piece was placed on the board, there could be no regrets. Even if they ultimately failed, it would simply mean luck had not been on their side. Besides, Shui Li did not believe they would fail. This was Gray Cat's choice, after all. You could call the cat lazy and gluttonous, but you could never question its judgment. Without that keen eye, it would have met the same fate as Heavenly Dog long ago. It had survived until now entirely through its ability to judge people and seek fortune while avoiding danger. Otherwise, every treasure on Gray Cat would have been stolen ages ago!
Lu Hao's age and cultivation had also stunned Shui Li. Even in the ancient era, he had never heard of anyone so terrifying. Reaching Heavenly King level after just three years of cultivation—even a reborn Emperor could hardly do