Di Xin understood, of course.
Cultivators could not interfere in mortal affairs.
Di Xin understood that too. After all, if he could attain immortality while remaining the Human King, everyone else could essentially kiss the throne goodbye.
Wouldn't that be absurd?
Thus, without the slightest hesitation, Di Xin spoke his true thoughts.
"After this Wind-and-Thunder Calamity, I intend to step down as Human King and pass the throne to my third son, Wu Geng."
"When that time comes, would you permit me to join the Interception Sect, Saint?"
"My sincerity is genuine."
This time, Tongtian did not hesitate. He nodded his agreement at once.
But after a moment's consideration, Tongtian suddenly said, "Since you already have this intention, Human King, you must begin grooming Wu Geng now."
"This war against Xiqi is the best opportunity to train him."
"As long as you are certain you will pass the throne to Wu Geng, the Interception Sect will naturally welcome you."
Di Xin smiled.
The two did not talk much more. Once they had reached a simple agreement, Tongtian streaked away in a ray of rainbow light, leaving Yin Shang behind.
Just then...
Kong Xuan, who was drinking, chatting, and shooting the breeze with Wen Zhong, suddenly felt a tugging force.
Before he could even try to resist, he turned into a rainbow and vanished, leaving Wen Zhong utterly bewildered.
When Kong Xuan next came to his senses, he found himself inside a plain, unadorned cave abode.
Saint Tongtian sat high upon a meditation cushion.
Kong Xuan had been preparing to strike back, but the moment he saw Saint Tongtian, he could only rub his forehead.
"Oh, it's you, Sect Leader. I thought an enemy had ambushed me."
"But, Sect Leader, could you give me a little warning next time?"
"Take this