"You make a fair point, but there is one question I would like to ask. If the Good Fortune Jade Disc were about to advance, would you seal it as well, Dao Ancestor?"
Qin Shujian posed a question in return.
Hearing this,
Hongjun said, "If the Good Fortune Jade Disc were to advance, I would seal it as well."
"Well said."
Qin Shujian nodded in wholehearted agreement, before his expression turned cold again.
"Unfortunately, your approach does not suit me, Dao Ancestor. The Godslayer Saber will advance today. Anyone who stands in its way is my enemy."
In an instant,
the atmosphere in the Otherworldly Void grew tense.
Hongjun's expression chilled slightly. "Will you truly disregard the consequences, Emperor Qin?"
"I have never needed anyone to teach me how to act."
Qin Shujian's imposing aura surged, and he turned his gaze to Luo Hou.
"Do you share the Dao Ancestor's view, Demon Ancestor? I recall that you fell at his hands in the First Era. Cooperating with him now would be like bargaining with a tiger for its hide.
"You and I are still allies. You should think carefully before acting."
With that,
his gaze became laden with meaning. The threat was already unmistakable.
Luo Hou's expression shifted repeatedly.
Had an ordinary person dared to threaten him, he would have already struck to teach them their place.
But Qin Shujian was different.
Not only was he immensely powerful, but the ancient conflict between Dao and demons still rankled in Luo Hou's heart.
However,
Luo Hou did not hesitate for long before making his decision.
"Emperor Qin, Hongjun's words do have some merit. Allowing the Godslayer Saber to advance could easily draw the attention of several worlds in the reality layer. I, too, believe it would be best to seal it