In the end, Di Tian let out a long sigh.
He said nothing more.
This was a world where the strong preyed on the weak.
Strength was the only truth.
They could not possibly oppose a family capable of slaying a Second-Level God for the sake of a single Blue Silver Emperor.
That would be suicide!
Several days later.
Nangong Yi came to the Sea God Pavilion again.
This time...
Several war gods from the War God Temple followed behind him.
They stood in a row outside the Sea God Pavilion's entrance.
Nangong Yi stepped forward and knocked.
Only after receiving permission...
Did he dare lead the others inside in single file.
They came to a stop before Cao Xin.
Nangong Yi spoke first.
"Pavilion Master Cao, the War God Temple has offended you on numerous occasions. Hall Master Chen and Deputy Hall Master Guan brought their fates upon themselves. Everyone in the War God Temple has reflected deeply on our mistakes, and we have come to apologize."
When he finished, the war gods bowed in unison, bending extremely low.
Cao Xin leaned against the back of his chair, a teacup in his hand. His gaze swept over them as he said indifferently,
"Understood."
Nangong Yi straightened, exchanged a glance with the other war gods, then continued, his tone cautiously probing.
"Pavilion Master Cao, the War God Temple cannot go a single day without a leader."
"After what happened to Hall Master Chen and Deputy Hall Master Guan, our people have become unsettled, and every faction is watching."
"We have thought it over at length. Only you can shoulder this responsibility."
"Might we ask..."
"Would you be willing to serve as Hall Master of the War God Temple?"
Cao Xin's answer was flat and decisive.
"No."
Nangong Yi froze