What Transcendence Sees Will Not Change

After a moment of hesitation, the Ancestor God still stepped forward, its gaze drifting as it said softly, "Then I shall trouble the Jade Emperor."

Gods and Devils born when chaos first opened had been the masters of this world from the moment they gained consciousness. They had never needed to deceive anyone, nor had they ever had reason to.

At this moment, even though the other party had kept his eyes closed, it did not dare look directly at that golden Dharma manifestation.

The Ancestor God lowered its hands and stood in silence.

Its body gradually became still, without the slightest movement. The light in its eyes slowly dimmed, as though it had returned to how it had been before being awakened.

"I hope the Ancestor God will not chill people's hearts."

Houtu's gaze narrowed slightly, and she finally could not help offering a reminder.

Even if Shen Yi had come intending to seek the Orthodox Gods' aid, he had still taken immense risks to save this Ancestor God. Even if their discussion failed, they should at least part on good terms.

If the other party caused Shen Yi to become unable to leave this place, that would be utterly unjustifiable.

"..."

The Orthodox Gods' expressions shifted slightly. In particular, the Orthodox Gods led by Qi Feng, who had once received Shen Yi's grace, lowered their heads in faint shame.

From what they knew of the Ancestor God, it could not possibly submit so easily to another. Yet it surely did not wish to say so outright, thereby letting Shen Yi—the last straw that could save them—slip away.

Everyone looked toward the two figures, one large and one small.

Within the golden Dharma manifestation formed from the power of merit, a massive outline gradually took shape.

"So you truly