The moment the black-hole-like sphere appeared, Qin An felt a tremendous pressure bear down on him.
It was as terrifying as facing the destruction of a world.
Even someone as powerful as Qin An felt helpless.
That helplessness etched itself deep into his heart, giving rise to a trace of fear.
If Qin An had not forged his Peerless Foundation of the Selfless Realm and cultivated the latest Cultivation Method, he would likely have broken out in a cold sweat.
The Ancestral Machine Emperor caught Qin An's expression, and a flicker of mockery crossed his eyes.
He spoke slowly.
"I'll give you a little more time—one last chance. Agree, and not only will you live, but the worlds under your command will live too. You don't want them reduced to dust and smoke because of your stubbornness, do you?"
Qin An answered with a cold laugh.
He shook his head slightly. "If that's all you have to say, spare me the rest. To me, your so-called solution is merely a remedy that cannot cure the root cause. Destruction will come one day, and it may bring even more suffering with it."
"So as I see it, there's only one path. I'll give you a chance as well—a chance to choose it."
The Ancestral Machine Emperor, still pressing his attack, paused. Silence flickered in his eyes.
"You're giving me a chance? What chance?"
He was curious. Given their situation, he should have been the one offering Qin An a chance. That Qin An would offer him one instead was almost laughable.
After a moment's thought, Qin An said, "It's simple. Join my side now, and I can make an exception and let you live. I'll take you with me to resist that mysterious world. There may still be a sliver of