He had plotted against Nuwa through the matter of Spirit Pearl Child, so of course he had expected her retaliation. But Yuanshi was not afraid. I am a rightful Orthodox Heir of Pangu, wielding the innate supreme treasure, the Pangu Banner, with the Heavenly Cloud of the Myriad Heavens formed from a breath of noble, righteous qi in Father God's heart. Why would I fear you, Nuwa?
Yet Yuanshi had never expected that Nuwa, unwilling to confront him head-on, would drag Gungun into this and force him to act against him.
Such conduct truly lacked the virtue of a Saint!
With that thought, Yuanshi looked down at Gungun, who was kneeling on the floor, and said, "Gungun, rise first."
"Yes," Gungun answered pitifully, looking every bit like a bear struck by an undeserved calamity.
Seeing this, Yuanshi told him, "Gungun, the fact that you informed me of this proves your unwavering loyalty. Rest assured. With me here, Nuwa can do nothing to you!"
Hearing Yuanshi's words did not put Gungun at ease.
Even without you, Nuwa could do nothing to me. What I need is for you to agree to let Taiyi die.
With that thought, Gungun said, "Saint, Lady Nuwa is a Saint too, after all. She is also the Sect Leader of both the Witch and Demon religions, and the Holy Mother of the Human Race. If I offend her, you can protect me for a time, but not for a lifetime. This little bear fears... ah, sooner or later, I will follow in Dijun's footsteps."
Yuanshi frowned, wondering whether Nuwa would truly dare lay a hand on Gungun.
Gungun was Houtu's battle pet and the Western Religion's Deputy Cult Leader. Surely even Nuwa would not dare touch him?
Still, if Nuwa threw caution to the wind and