He was merely a lowly enforcer. Within the Immortal King Lineage's vast ranks, he held no indispensable position and had never rendered the Immortal King any unparalleled feat.
For that very reason, as insignificant as he was, he had always been cautious in speech and action within the Immortal King's faction.
Normally, he could endure hardship himself, but he would never—
Now that the Immortal King had thrown such a sensitive question at him, how was he supposed to answer?
Before the Immortal King, he could not lie.
But if he told the truth, would that not strike the Immortal King's painful spot?
The dignified Immortal King, ruler of the Gods of All Heavens, had messed everything up when the Myriad Worlds truly needed unity, causing the gods of every faction to Fight Separately and allowing the underpowered Dark Prosperity Organization to Exploit Loopholes.
Those words were the truth, but if he really said them aloud, would he not be courting death?
"Those who accomplish great things do not fuss over trifles. Do you truly think this Immortal King is as you imagine?"
After the little enforcer placed a piece, a smile finally appeared on the Immortal King's face.
The world is close to ten million; only the truth could hurt people.
"I spoke out of turn. Please forgive me, Immortal King."
Having had what's on his mind exposed, the little enforcer immediately panicked.
Out of respect for the Immortal King, he had kept certain words buried in his heart. But with the Immortal King's strength, how could he possibly not see through what he wanted to say?
"All things under heaven All Return to One. Just like today's Chess Game, I may appear to have been forced into a dead end by you, yet a chance of survival is