"A Human Race cultivator at the Divine Presence Realm escaped alone from the Demon Race's heartland, carrying with him a supreme treasure of the Human Race and a tremendous secret of the Demon Race... Such a thing has never happened since ancient times! This matter carries world-shaking significance. It could even be called a heroic epic, one that should be remembered by the Human Race forever! Do you know what this means?"
A voice from the mirror asked, "Zhuang Gaoxian?"
The emperor of Great Zhuang sat with his back to the mirror, clad in ceremonial robes, his posture dignified. He asked calmly, "What does it mean?"
The voice in the mirror said, "It means you can never harm him again, by any overt or covert means. It means you will never be able to shake his honor. It means whatever you have done had best never be discovered. It means you can only watch helplessly as he grows, until one day he draws his sword and kills you!"
"Why are you laughing?" the voice in the mirror pressed. "You don't believe he can kill you?"
Zhuang Gaoxian lightly dusted the hem of his robe. "No. On the contrary, I am increasingly able to see his capabilities. To survive even such circumstances, and accomplish such a great feat—his potential truly knows no bounds! True Insight is only a matter of time for him. He may not be without hope of Dao Derivation, either."
"Then why are you laughing?"
Zhuang Gaoxian said unhurriedly, "You are right. He ought to become a hero. But you are also wrong. His becoming a hero does not mean I must wait for death. It only means... that I must become wiser, more Divine Martial, love my people as my own children, and bring greater prosperity and