Shi Jinghong knew she had misspoken, yet seeing that you seemed not to care about her words, her gaze grew increasingly dark and resentful.
But given your current might, she did not dare act out.
You shifted your gaze and looked toward Ant True Person and the three demon kings.
"Brother Ant, what are your plans from here on?"
"Your cultivation has long since reached perfection. Are you planning to undergo tribulation as well?"
Ant True Person, Treasure-Filled True Person, and Lady Qingshan were all great demon kings with Dao Embryo Dharma Aspects, only one step away from the Third Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
Now that the chance for ascension had arrived, it was precisely the best time to undergo tribulation.
Yet Ant True Person shook his head.
"Forget it. To undergo the Third Nine Heavenly Tribulation, one must face the Human Tribulation."
"Old Ant has made far too many enemies—I truly am afraid."
Your eyes flickered slightly as you recalled that Patriarch Dixiang of the Mortal Dust Immortal Sect had been quite close to Ant True Person.
It seemed Patriarch Dixiang had left far too deep a shadow behind.
You smiled faintly. "Brother Ant, I will protect you."
Ant True Person waved his hand as well. "Dao Venerable, I appreciate your kindness."
"A man knows his own affairs best. Undergoing tribulation would be a road straight to death."
Treasure-Filled True Person also sighed. "The Third Nine Heavenly Tribulation is truly terrifying."
"There are simply too many treasures and lineages tied to me, Treasure-Filled."
"I cannot pass this Human Tribulation."
Seeing their firm attitudes, you no longer tried to persuade them.
After the Spiritual Energy Revival, those who had crossed the Third Nine Heavenly Tribulation in the bodies of True Spirits or demons—
Aside from the Dragon Clan, protected by blessings