At the center of the plaza, Eastern Radiance Divine Scion and the others underwent a drastic change in expression, their eyes filled with the fury of being played for fools and a faint unease.
They were the ones closest to that position, and the most direct targets of Su Bai's words.
If His Majesty abandoned the idea of taking disciples, this heaven-shaking opportunity would vanish completely!
"Utterly absurd!" Eastern Radiance Divine Scion was the first to rebuke him sharply.
"His Majesty's merits rival creation itself, his virtue shelters all living beings. Taking us as disciples and passing down the Great Dao is a supreme grace!"
"How dare a skulking wretch like you slander him as you please!"
Heavenly Dragon Buddha Scion spoke coldly. "A heretical demon, misleading people's minds! His heart deserves annihilation!"
Tuoba Xiong, Fairy Yuhuang, Azure Lotus Sword Adept, and the others did not speak outright, but the suspicion in their eyes was equally clear.
They had expended countless efforts and endured bloody battles before reaching the place closest to their dreams. How could they be shaken by a few words from an unfamiliar Immortal King?
Much less by such a shocking accusation that overturned everything they knew!
Within the chaotic divine radiance, the "First Immortal King" quietly watched Su Bai.
There was none of the fury everyone had expected, no heaven-flooding killing intent, not even the slightest emotional ripple.
It was as though what Su Bai had said was a trivial matter that had nothing to do with him.
After a long while, the First Immortal King slowly spoke. His voice still carried that indifference that pierced through eternity, yet now seemed to hold an unfathomable hint of amusement.
"A king from the future. You are interesting."
"But do you think a few words of baseless speculation