"Chen Xun, look."
Ke Ding pointed at King Marquis. "The era of conflict between immortals and demons in the Six Harmonies Immortal Domain has not yet ended, and already the seeds of an age of slaughter among all races are being sown. The ages truly are one great cycle."
His eyes narrowed slightly. Having compiled the immortal histories of the major eras across the Three Thousand Great Worlds, he was exceptionally sensitive to such matters and deeply moved by them.
"Not necessarily." A mysterious smile touched Chen Xun's lips. "This is only the beginning."
The next day.
King Marquis personally sought out the Water-Seizing Emperor. The latter looked utterly baffled, for a prodigy from some minor race like King Marquis was beneath his notice—not even worthy of a second glance.
"Brother Water Dao... please leave my race a way to live."
King Marquis trembled all over, and even his voice was incomparably hoarse. Quite a few strange looks came his way within the Dao Academy, each one like needles in his back, but he could no longer afford to care about dignity.
The Dao Academy...
It was the only place where he could come into contact with those who spoke for the great races. Once he left the Heaven-Observing Pavilion in the future, he might never have another chance to meet them in this lifetime.
"What is it?" The Water-Seizing Emperor's voice was deep and resonant, carrying an overwhelming majesty. His gaze was equally indifferent.
King Marquis took a deep breath and humbly explained how his people had been captured and enslaved. The moment he spoke, quite a few prodigy disciples in the distance smiled without smiling. Interesting... was Brother Water Dao about to gain another prodigy servant?
The Water-Seizing Emperor's gaze was unfathomable, yet his expression did not change