At that moment.
Faced with old Hongjun's question, and his apparent attempt to place the responsibility for confronting the dangers deep within Chaos on him.
Lord Dan Jing had only one thought—
What did the destruction of the Primordial World have to do with me?
He had long since ceased to owe the Primordial World anything.
And after hearing Lord Dan Jing's words, old Hongjun froze as well.
His mouth opened.
Old Hongjun did not even know what to say.
There was no other reason.
Lord Dan Jing—
Was right!
In terms of his position.
Lord Dan Jing merely held the Sun God Divine Office!
And he could discard that identity at any time.
He had absolutely no need to concern himself with whatever binding restrictions the Sun God Divine Office might impose on him.
In terms of karma.
Lord Dan Jing had almost single-handedly brought about the Primordial World's present sublimation, forging a bright and far-reaching future for heaven and earth. He truly owed the Primordial World not a single karmic debt.
Therefore.
If Lord Dan Jing chose not to act against the many dangers the Primordial World might face this time, no one could do anything to him, nor find grounds to trouble him.
"I see..."
Once old Hongjun realized Lord Dan Jing did not intend to involve himself in this matter, he abandoned any thought of trying to persuade him further.
Helping would be a kindness.
Not helping was entirely his right!
The responsibility for confronting the Primordial World's coming crisis did not fall upon Lord Dan Jing.
If Lord Dan Jing would not intervene.
Then Hongjun could only step forward himself and gather the Sages, along with the two great cultivators Xi He and Chang Xi, to discuss how they should respond.
Yes.
Although he could