"Today, I hadn't intended to tell you any of this, but Heaven's current situation is like a fog—treacherous and impossible to predict. I fear that you'll repeat Xuan Emperor's mistakes and meet with disaster."
Hou Ming's gaze was deep as she stared fixedly at the golden-red Reincarnation Dao Flame in Jiang Yun's hand.
The scorching radiance emitted by the flame actually seemed capable of dispelling the erosion of Hell Netherfire upon her Imperial body, gradually melting away that power.
"That is why I decided to tell you everything. Our cooperation benefits us both, and I have absolutely no intention of harming you. If you have any thoughts regarding cultivation in the future, feel free to tell me. I will certainly help you with all my strength."
Previously, as the Black Bird condensed the flame, it had grown larger and larger, eventually reaching the size of a fingernail.
Back then, Hou Ming had made up her mind to end her seclusion and speak frankly with the Black Bird, telling him these suspicions.
Yet who could have expected that, during her seclusion, the Black Bird would suffer a setback in the Heavenly Court and vanish without a trace.
All signs indicated that he had likely perished.
This sudden turn of events was like a heavy hammer crashing down upon Hou Ming's heart, leaving her filled with regret.
The hope that had been within reach instantly shattered like a bubble and disappeared without a trace.
So this time, Hou Ming decided not to hesitate any longer and speak openly with Jiang Yun.
On one hand, ever since the matter of the Black Bird, she had already entertained such thoughts.
On the other hand, after meeting Jiang Yun, the sense of familiarity in her heart had sprouted and spread like new shoots breaking through