"Conflicts among human factions might not concern the ancestors. After all, even when the Tang Sect declined back then, Ancestor Tang San did not personally step in to help.
"However, among Shrek Academy's seven divine ancestors, six are human. A matter concerning the survival of a race naturally rises to an entirely different level."
As he spoke, an exceptionally confident expression appeared on Xuan Zi's face, as though he firmly believed every word he had said.
Di Tian remained silent for a long while, a thoughtful look appearing on his face as if he were weighing Xuan Zi's words.
At last, he let out a long breath, his expression turning somewhat bleak.
Defeat, unwillingness, helplessness, and a host of other emotions mingled within it.
He slowly said, "Xuan Zi, what you say makes sense, but how can I be sure that once I launch a Tide of Beasts to help you fight the Sun Moon Empire, you will still honor your promise after the war is won?"
"After all, Shrek Academy has seven divine ancestors. By comparison, our Soul Beast Clan is at a disadvantage."
Xuan Zi's expression turned solemn as he said, "Don't worry. As far as I know, the ancestors have not interfered with the Lower Realm for ten thousand years. I doubt they will easily intervene, either. Besides, Di Tian, at your age, you must care greatly about the Heavenly Tribulation."
He began making empty promises. "For any Soul Beast, a Heavenly Tribulation is an ordeal that concerns life and death. As long as you help Shrek Academy overcome this crisis and defeat the Sun Moon Empire, perhaps Ancestor Tang San and the others will grant you some benefits and give you a chance to become a god."
Hearing Xuan Zi's empty promises, Di Tian nearly laughed