Daochen's tone was somewhat forceful, but none of them dared express any displeasure.
Everyone had naturally come to regard Daochen as the leader of the Primordial World.
Its true shepherd.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's situation was rather unusual now. He was neither the Heavenly Dao nor Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Instead, another being had occupied his body. This was truly bizarre, and he clearly looked down on every other form of life.
He was hostile toward the powerful beings of the Beyond Lands.
Nor did he harbor the slightest goodwill toward the Sages of the Primordial World, as though everyone were his enemy.
Perhaps, in his eyes, they were all nothing more than ants.
Faced with this situation, everyone felt helpless.
It could be said that this battle had instantly reversed the entire situation in the Primordial World.
The pillar supporting Laozi, Jieyin, and Zhunti had collapsed. The Primordial Heavenly Venerable had been controlled, or perhaps even killed outright.
Tongtian was wholeheartedly devoted to following Daochen, so there was no longer any point in trying to win him over.
Laozi, Jieyin, and the others had completely lost their ability to bargain with Daochen.
"We understand." Laozi cupped his hands. "Lord Demon Emperor, this incident has left me deeply moved. I intend to enter seclusion and cultivate diligently, no longer concerning myself with worldly affairs. Please grant me your permission."
Laozi's heart had turned somewhat to dead ashes. The Primordial Heavenly Venerable's departure had left a bitter ache in his heart.
For all the Primordial Heavenly Venerable's faults, his respect for Laozi had been heartfelt.
They were the Three Pure Ones, originally a single whole. Had the circumstances not been so unusual, he would have risked his life to avenge him.
Alas, the world made fools of men. How could his strength possibly