Dao Ancestor... Taiyi's expression gradually grew solemn as he murmured inwardly.
Then, hum~ his vision suddenly blurred, and he could no longer see Zixiao Palace. He blinked hard and looked again, but still could not make it out.
It seemed the Dao Ancestor was expressing his displeasure with him.
At that thought, Taiyi lowered his head and frowned, then relaxed his brow.
So be it. Let him be displeased. Haotian had been placed in the Heavenly Court by the Dao Ancestor and had successfully seized the authority in his son's hands. There was no reason he should have to worry about displeasing the mastermind behind it all when he was clearing obstacles for his son.
Even if that mastermind was powerful, far stronger than he was, so what? Would bowing his head and declaring himself a subject guarantee his safety?
If it would, then how could my Elder Brother have fallen?
Having thought this through, Taiyi put away the Blazing Sun Spear in his hand. Then, whoosh~ he transformed into a beam of golden light and flew toward the Solar Star, shouting, "All demons, return to the starry heavens with me!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" the demons shouted in unison. They had scattered earlier to avoid being wiped out in one fell swoop by Haotian's Heavenly Dao Divine Sword. Now, each transformed into divine light and shot away, following Taiyi toward the Solar Star.
Inside High Firmament Hall in the Heavenly Court.
"Haotian, Zi'er..." The Golden Mother of Jade Pool collapsed on the floor, her eyes vacant and her voice hoarse.
*It's over. Completely over. My husband and daughter have both entered the Investiture of the Gods List. Our family has lost everything. From now on, their lives and deaths will lie in the Primordial Heavenly Venerable's hands. This... what's