"Why is it you?!"
Shi Jinglei's eyes showed the greatest surprise.
The moment he clearly saw the figure at the door, he even suspected that the Rimewind King had used some method to affect him, causing him to hallucinate.
"It's me, Father."
Shi Aotian stood tall and straight, his expression composed, with the faint smile unique to a victor still on his lips.
"You're getting old, and your eye for detail isn't as sharp as it used to be."
"For the group's lasting prosperity, I believe I have a duty to set an example at a time like this and shoulder the responsibility."
"Do you know what you're doing?" Shi Jinglei was furious.
Even when facing the Rimewind King, overlord of the Star Domains, he had dared to slam the table and roar.
Against his own son, Shi Aotian, he was naturally even more unrestrained.
He had assumed that this obedient son, who had always followed his every word and never dared show the slightest defiance, would look frightened or even burst into tears.
Yet unexpectedly, Shi Aotian showed no fear at all. Instead, his smile widened with delight.
"Of course I know what I'm doing."
"This is outright betrayal, Father."
"You..." Shi Jinglei was momentarily speechless.
Because Shi Aotian had stolen all his lines.
"I admit my betrayal." Shi Aotian looked relaxed, without the slightest trace of guilt. "But it isn't directed at you. It's directed at the you who made the wrong decisions in the past."
"I can't stand by and watch your recklessness and arrogance destroy the Palu Star Belt. For the group's interests and long-term development, I have to step forward without hesitation."
"Of course, if you're willing to repent, I'll also plead with the Rimewind King on your behalf."
"Perhaps you can continue to put