Some spoke with absolute certainty, claiming that the Weird Clan had long ago planted invisible seeds in Shi Yi and the Heavenly Prince. When they charged toward the Dao Ancestor Realm, that vast surge of power had been like a torch igniting a long-hidden danger, bringing them to this end.
Others solemnly speculated that the two had grown dissatisfied with certain decisions made by the Heavenly Court and had seized this upheaval as their chance to break away.
Still others whispered mysteriously that it was all a grand scheme carefully laid by the Desolate Emperor and Willow God. Shi Yi and the Heavenly Prince were bait, meant to draw out the enemies who had lurked in the shadows and watched All Heavens for so long.
Yet no matter how wildly the outside world speculated, Shi Yi and the Heavenly Prince's path after their defection was as clear as the brightest stars in the night sky—they raced straight for the Eight Paths of Reincarnation on the Reincarnation Road!
Seated at the Underworld Source, Jiang Yun sensed their two auras, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
Part of their origins truly seemed to have been corroded by darkness. They had paid a heavy price, proving their trust in him.
This was the "rightful pretext" Willow God had spoken of.
If Shi Yi and the Heavenly Prince were allowed to sink into darkness for real, it would be like burying two bombs beneath the Grand Dao Faction, either of which could explode at any moment.
But if he personally "received" them and brought these two prodigies under his command, matters would be very different.
At that thought, Jiang Yun rapidly formed seals with both hands. A command bearing the aura of Reincarnation traveled through the void, ordering Zhulong and the other