Watching Wei Wuji's utterly unconcerned manner, Gu Yuanqing felt an indescribable sense of strangeness.
This was only his second encounter with Wei Wuji. The first time, they had fought across hundreds of millions of miles through the power of the Mirror of Rebirth.
Yet he kept feeling that, in this short month, the emperor of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty had changed somewhat from when they first met.
Wei Wuji suddenly laughed and said lazily, "So this is what they call human nature. You always think what you seize yourself is more precious. When someone gives you something, you grow suspicious, afraid they have some ulterior motive."
Gu Yuanqing knew Wei Wuji was mocking him, but he paid it no mind. He said calmly, "I haven't lived for who knows how many years like you. I'm still young, after all. Naturally, I can't help thinking a little more."
Wei Wuji said, "Then don't take them. The people of my Great Wei Divine Dynasty in the Ancient Realm have lived here since ancient times. Considering all the suffering they've endured over the years, I can't bear to see them suffer endless Reincarnation again. In truth, being able to die completely is the best outcome for them."
Gu Yuanqing stared at Wei Wuji. Seeing how calm and at ease he was, without the slightest sign of someone facing a gradually uncontrollable Demon Lord Soul, he smiled too. "It seems I really was overthinking things. You truly live up to your position as emperor of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty, considering your subjects in everything you do."
"As I should," Wei Wuji said.
"So you also opened the Heavenly Prison?" Gu Yuanqing asked.
Wei Wuji sighed softly. "You took the Demon Suppressing Golden Mace. Even with what strength I possess, I can no