But after a long silence.
Ji Yan spoke blandly. "This matter still requires careful deliberation. It is not as simple as them shouldering their bags and leaving. At the very least, this precedent cannot be allowed to spread unchecked through our Eternal Ancient Immortal Territory."
After saying that, a chill flashed through his eyes.
Well played, Purple Qi Imperial Emperor...
It seemed those people were not merely waiting for World-Crosser's return to demonstrate their loyalty. They knew that only once World-Crosser returned could their entire Purple Qi Immortal Kingdom withdraw from the Eternal Ancient Immortal Territory with the least possible loss.
Otherwise, whether their Immortal Kingdom could even continue to exist remained unknown.
"You're clever enough," Ji Yan muttered inwardly, his expressionless gaze fixed upon the distance.
Sui Qi Star Domain.
As one of the Eternal Ancient Three Thousand Star Domains, Purple Qi alone occupied this vast Star Domain, enjoying exceptional geographical conditions that many other Eternal Ancient Star Domains did not possess.
At the border.
The Ancient Divine Race's Immortal Venerables stood silently at the border of the Sui Qi Star Domain. Vast, icy stellar storms swept past their bodies, carrying the same bone-deep chill as the looks in their eyes.
"The Dao Ancestor's agreement is the Dao Ancestor's business."
"Our intervention is our business."
"This old man has less than a million years of life left, but that is more than enough to hunt Eternal Ancient traitors."
A vast immortal voice drifted faintly across the Immortal Kingdom's border. The Ancient Divine Race's Nine-Tribulation Immortal body resembled a stretch of starry sky as he looked down indifferently. "If I am punished and fall, remember to bury this old man in my clan's Star Radiance Sea."
Before his words had faded, a tranquil killing intent spread unrestrainedly outward.
Since