Spirit Wandering Beyond the Grand Void

"The Jun Family's beliefs may be extreme and violent, but the so-called [Great Jun] they hold sacred is certainly not a despairing apocalypse brought about by an Outer God's corruption. Shentu Xin is also an heir of the Jun Family. If he learns Sun Lang has become an Outer God's pawn, he will not stand idly by," Kong Changqing analyzed calmly, his gaze deep.

He then turned to Li Shun and said gravely, "If you can help Great Qian avert the mortal danger posed by this Outer God's designs, it will be a contribution beyond measure. Even if the court cannot lavish rewards on you openly, it will certainly grant you ample resources and opportunities in secret!"

His meaning was plain. Li Shun understood at once. His expression turned solemn as he cupped his hands and bowed. "The rise and fall of all under heaven is everyone's responsibility. How could we Confucian cultivators stand by unmoved while an Outer God poisons the people?"

"This junior seeks neither high office nor riches, only to serve the people of this world. The court may command me as it sees fit. I will not refuse, even if I must die ten thousand times!"

His words rang with righteous conviction, each one striking the ground like a stone.

Kong Changqing stroked his beard and laughed, praising him repeatedly. "Good! Well said! If every cultivator in Great Qian took responsibility for the world as you do, why would we fear those Outer-Heaven Fiends?"

Then his tone changed, and he cautioned Li Shun earnestly. "Still, though this plan concerns the realm, we have not yet reached the brink of its destruction. If you can thwart the Outer God's plot, so much the better. But if it proves impossible, remember that preserving your life comes first. As