When Ancient Tiger first learned this truth, he had actually been far more despairing than the Celestial Person.
But in the end, he still had to acknowledge it all.
Besides, this was no lie. It was the truth.
"Enough. Stop acting like a weeping maiden. Everything has its reasons. How could any of it be ours to control?"
"If we weren't even qualified to serve as food, and spent our entire lives deceived within a trap woven by others, wouldn't that be even more tragic?"
A trace of killing intent suddenly surfaced on Ancient Tiger's face. "Besides, even a cornered rabbit will bite. How this ends will also depend on how we fight back!"
The Celestial Person froze for a moment. He could feel Ancient Tiger's will to resist.
Ancient Tiger was certainly not the sort to let others butcher him at will.
Legend had it that he had once killed a Void Body without suffering so much as an injury.
Yet after one excursion, he had unexpectedly returned grievously wounded by someone.
That incident had marked the beginning of his decline.
Even after his decline, no one could hurt him. The only reason he had always appeared cowardly was that he wanted to recover in peace.
"We are willing to follow you, Lord Ancient Tiger. If you ever have the chance to fight your way up there, please be sure to take us with you. Even if we can't do anything, just seeing the scenery outside would be enough!"
The Celestial Person looked somewhat forlorn, his expression downcast. Clearly, he could not bear the feeling of being a frog at the bottom of a well.
Ancient Tiger smiled at him. "Don't belittle yourself, little fellow. Your wisdom is still quite useful. Otherwise, why would I have spared only the