Chen Jiangshan gritted his teeth, feeling like cursing.
He had not expected Yekun to be so decisive, swearing an oath the moment it was mentioned.
Although one could swear oaths directly after reaching the True God Stage, the higher one's cultivation became, the more one cherished the power of an oath. They all understood clearly that life was precious.
Not to mention the Nirvana Stage—almost no one would casually swear upon their own life. Yet Yekun had spoken the oath outright. It was clear just how much effort Yekun had put into this cooperation, and how much mental preparation he had made.
Chen Jiangshan said coldly, "Then swear it!"
He wanted to see whether Yekun truly dared.
Without a moment's hesitation, Yekun said, "I, Yekun, swear this oath today. Should I harbor any malicious intentions toward humanity, may I immediately die beneath heavenly tribulation. And during the course of cooperating with humanity, should I commit any improper act against humanity, or even harbor such thoughts, may Heaven punish and Earth destroy me, leaving me to die a miserable death."
He was utterly straightforward.
An oath sworn by a god took effect on the spot. The gathered experts were left staring blankly. At this point, even without the Two Great Heavenly Venerates speaking up for him, they would have spoken in Yekun's defense.
Humanity had, since ancient times, been a land of rites and propriety.
If you outsiders bullied us, we would strike back. But if you outsiders befriended humanity, then humanity would also show you goodwill.
Returning courtesy for courtesy was one of humanity's virtues.
With Yekun acting like this, how could they continue pressing him step by step and picking faults in every possible way?
"Since Brother Yekun has already sworn an oath, Brother Jiangshan, there is nothing more