After hearing him out, Di Jun remained silent for a long time.
He lowered his head, the golden hair over his forehead falling to conceal his expression.
But Taiyi could see his elder brother's hands at his sides clenching and loosening, loosening and clenching again.
Di Jun's mind churned like an overturned sea.
The Dao Ancestor's words had been both guidance and a warning.
They had pointed out the most fundamental gap between the Heavenly Court and the Divine Dao, but had also given him a clear direction.
Unifying command over all demons, Star Domain Control, and perfecting the Heavenly Court's order.
Not one of these three tasks would be easy.
Each would require vast stretches of time, tremendous effort, and resolve and courage no less than what the Witch Clan had shown in establishing the Netherworld.
But Di Jun knew he had no path of retreat.
From the moment he had established the Heavenly Court on the Sun Star, from the moment he had taken up authority over the Demon Clan.
He had already placed himself in one of the most crucial positions on the Primordial World's chessboard.
If the Heavenly Court lost this contest, he would lose more than his exalted position as Demon Emperor.
He would also lose the entire Demon Clan's foothold in the Primordial World's future order.
He slowly raised his head. All the emotions surging in his eyes had settled, leaving only a rock-solid resolve.
He bowed deeply, his forehead almost touching his knees. "Thank you for your guidance, Dao Ancestor.
"This disciple understands. The Heavenly Court must take unified command over all demons as its foundation and Star Domain Control as its wings.
"With perfected order as its framework, it must do everything it can to build its reserves while the Witch Clan