He had thought too highly of these immortals and gods' integrity!
Immortal Emperor Nuwa had at least given him a reply. The others had not uttered a word, ignoring him utterly!
Of course, Xiao Ying had merely come to a realization, without much resentment or hatred. His earlier attempts to persuade them had only been for the sake of their shared homeland and to forge a favorable bond.
After all, the Three Pure Ones, the Two Sages, the Five Absolutes Immortal Emperor, and the others were neither Great Huan's subjects nor Xiao Ying's friends and family. With their lofty cultivation and status, why should they risk their lives for the Great Huan Celestial Dynasty? Why should they obey the edicts of Xiao Ying, Great Huan's sovereign?
Rumble...
As realization dawned on Xiao Ying, the Three Pure Ones, the Two Sages, Nuwa, Xuanyuan, and the others had already begun fighting the Immortal-God Alliance. Another colossal battle erupted, shattering heaven and earth, so dazzling that no one could see it clearly.
One thing was certain: since they had risked death to return, they would not withdraw before killing enough immortals and gods from beyond the heavens to settle their karmic debt to Pangu. After all, this Pangu Calamity was their final and only chance at atonement. Missing it would likely leave them with lifelong regrets and endless repercussions.
This incident also showed why the Five Absolutes Immortal Emperor, Kong Xuan, had managed to do so well for himself!
He was shameless enough, decisive enough, and brazen enough. A dignified peak Immortal Emperor had actually launched a sudden sneak attack from behind, then departed without a word after a single strike. With his innate speed and cultivation, plus that half-step head start, he could naturally escape safely.
The Three Pure Ones, the Two