Indeed!
Everyone instantly recognized that voice as Yuanshi's.
With a Sage personally speaking and issuing an imperial edict, the significance of the matter became entirely different.
Realization dawned on all living beings. The struggle for the Human Emperor position was not merely a scheme devised by Chijingzi and the others.
Even Yuanshi was paying close attention to it.
Moreover, Yuanshi was clearly different from Chijingzi and the others.
The moment he spoke, towering killing intent swept forth. He had even openly threatened to slaughter the human race and erase Xuanyuan.
Clearly, Yuanshi remained arrogant, ruthless, and cruel.
To him, any means were justified as long as they achieved his goal.
As for whether a mere human race lived or died, that was not worth considering at all.
Immortals stood high above all others. Why would they care whether ants lived or died?!
At those words, the faces of Ji Ren and the other Mighty Experts of the Human Race darkened, turning exceedingly grim.
By issuing an imperial edict, the Sage had clearly overridden Ji Ren's authority.
For a moment, Ji Ren did not dare lash back directly.
After all, though Ji Ren acted decisively and looked down upon others with proud disdain, he also knew that a Sage could erase his existence with a single thought.
Moreover, he did not have a Merit Golden Wheel protecting him like his master Changqing did.
To truly confront a Sage head-on would be no different from seeking his own death.
At this sight, however, Chijingzi and the others looked smug.
It seemed their master's manifestation of divine authority had already cowed the human race.
Chijingzi discreetly gave Li Tan a meaningful look.
Understanding his intent, Li Tan stepped forward. His might as a Daluo Golden Immortal erupted in full, cold lightning flashing in