"I..." Song Daren had meant to deny it, but when he thought about their relationship and all the years they had spent together, they were already like family. The unity and affection on Big Bamboo Peak weren't just empty words.
"You really went too far! You killed so many Demon Sect disciples whose cultivation was inferior to yours, and your methods were so..."
"Cruel!" He Dazhi supplied the word Song Daren had left unsaid, his tone light and casual.
Song Daren froze for a moment. He hadn't expected He Dazhi to say the word so bluntly himself. Slowly, he nodded.
"Eldest Senior Brother!" He Dazhi called out sincerely. The smile on his face grew more relieved, and he looked genuinely happy.
Song Daren was a little confused by He Dazhi's smile.
He Dazhi smiled and turned his head to gaze at the waning moon again. "Eldest Senior Brother! You're doing just fine! Keep it up! As long as you don't change, we junior brothers won't lose our way!"
He Dazhi had absolutely no confidence that he could stay true to his original intentions. For the sake of his senior and junior brothers, he was ready to become a demon.
The more Song Daren listened, the more confused he became. Bewildered, surprised, and curious, he turned to look at He Dazhi.
"Eldest Senior Brother, even though you and Master came down the mountain to meet us, the things we went through before then were really..." For a moment, He Dazhi couldn't find the words.
"In any case, I encountered many creatures and sights straight out of legendary tales. It was deeply satisfying! And each of our brothers had their own opportunities. It's just..."
Song Daren's brow furrowed at those last two words. He could guess what He Dazhi was about to