"Shut up. No."
Ke Ding spoke without the slightest hesitation. He gave a derisive laugh as he sauntered down the street. "Tianjizi, are you trying to play master to your own master?"
"Master, the Heavenly Dao is silent, and cultivators across the world are gradually falling into disorder. We disciples have calculated tens of millions of possibilities for the future of all ages. None are favorable."
It was Tianjizi's voice, cold yet respectful. "From every angle, the Heavenly Dao must be revived. Even if it turns against our Eternal Ancient, that would still be better than our current predicament."
As for the Heavenly Dao.
They had countless methods of imposing authority, yet they could not tend to all things in Heaven and Earth's future as the Heavenly Dao could.
"Tianjizi, you are thinking too far ahead." Ke Ding's gaze narrowed slightly. "Your master once taught you that cultivators live in the present, free and unfettered."
"But Master, you once also taught this disciple: do not scheme for the common people, scheme only for Heaven and Earth."
"Do you still acknowledge me as your master?"
"Master..."
"Hmm?"
"Yes."
Tianjizi answered with difficulty. He did not dare show any intent to disobey, but it was clear that he did not agree with Ke Ding.
"I have my own considerations regarding this matter."
"This disciple will comply with Master's will. I take my leave."
Tianjizi sighed softly and said no more. The Heavenly Voice soon faded away as well.
Ke Ding stopped walking and pondered for a long while.
"This Dao Master has long prepared a backup plan. If Chen Xun does not return, then I shall become the Heavenly Dao myself. Those disciples are no longer young, yet they still lack the carefree elegance their master possessed back then. Hahaha..."
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