The Tiandi of Azure Heaven's Origin gradually fell silent, leaving only the Eternal Ancient Heavenly Dao, still trembling all over, and the smiling, diminutive Ke Ding.
"Little friend, shall we talk?"
"Greetings... Heavenly Secrets Dao Lord."
The Eternal Ancient Heavenly Dao's cold, emotionless voice stood in stark contrast to its current manner. "This junior is not defying the Dao Ancestor, nor is this junior defying the Eternal Ancient populace."
"Of course I know that."
Ke Ding smiled leisurely. "You are leaning toward that set of ideas where Tiandi follows its own cycle. It may seem beneficial to Tiandi's future, but in truth, you are leading this orderly Eternal Ancient Immortal World toward disorder. Do you understand?"
"I do not."
"The rules of the Eternal Ancient Great Dao, the order of Tiandi, even the lifespans of living beings—all of it is written by us. Only then has the Eternal Ancient Immortal World moved toward order, allowing for your birth. All you need to do is maintain the present state of Tiandi."
Ke Ding clasped his hands behind his back and laughed. "Heavenly Dao, the road of immortality stretches long and far. Coldness and ruthlessness have never been bad things, which is why Chen Xun was willing to keep you. But in this world, only a fellow Daoist must never be betrayed. If you recklessly act according to your own will, then your road will have reached its end."
"Dao Lord, this junior still does not understand."
"Then look to the future."
"Yes."
"In the future, condense a Purple Firmament Clan avatar and enter the Heavenly Secrets Dao Palace. I will take you as my final disciple, and you shall cultivate under me."
"Yes."
Satisfaction appeared in Ke Ding's eyes. He had to pull the Eternal Ancient Heavenly Dao, which had