Hong Yun remained silent for a long time.
As he gazed at Di Jun's retreating figure, a complicated look flashed through his eyes. This Three-Legged Golden Crow, who had once looked down upon heaven and earth, had finally become a devoted follower of the Dao Venerable.
Flowers could bloom again, but youth, once gone, never returned.
But soon, he shook his head.
Was he himself any different? He, too, had gained the Dao Venerable's recognition as a legitimate member of the Primordial World and joined the Ancient Heavenly Court. Everything from his past had to be forgotten. Now that he belonged to the Dao Venerable's ranks, he needed only to follow in his footsteps.
Otherwise...
Fate would descend again, and the executioner's blade would fall once more.
Hong Yun drew a deep breath and, in a flash, rejoined those rescuing the myriad living beings.
Di Jun silently watched Hong Yun's retreating figure.
A long time passed.
Then a Sage's radiant light suddenly burst from his body!
Di Jun raised a hand, and the Heavenly Stellar Array spiraled into view. Countless stars lit up at once, showering the world with dazzling starlight.
"Since the Dao Venerable wishes to hasten the Tribulation..."
"Then I shall do everything in my power to accomplish it!"
He formed seals with both hands and barked:
"Heavenly Stellar Array... suppress them!"
As his words fell, the Heavenly Stellar Array erupted with starlight!
Countless stars poured forth endless stellar power, gathering it upon the array.
The next moment, the array thundered into motion.
Boundless starlight became a colossal pillar that spanned the heavens and crashed down upon the world below!
Boom!
Heaven and earth trembled!
In an instant, screams filled the air. Bodies were crushed beneath the starlight, their true spirits sucked into the void.
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