A Single Misstep Becomes an Everlasting Regret; Looking Back, a Hundred Years Have Passed

"Rest assured!" Ying Kui said with a smile. "This old man will remain in the mortal world from now on. Who knows how long it will take before I can return to the Heavenly Court? Besides, if this immortal formation was truly laid down by the Daoist cultivation world, the Demon Domain, and the Buddhist Nation, then when you tear it down, the Immortal Realm, Demon Domain, and Buddhist Nation will all know. Even if this old man wished to leak secrets, he could not! Of course, you can rest even easier—if responsibility is pursued... this old man will bear it!"

"Actually..." Xiao Hua said bitterly, "this junior does not trust Senior. After all, Senior blood-sacrificed an unknown number of living beings. This junior fears that Senior may fall into demonic ways again someday. Of course, Senior now appears exceptionally noble and pure, and this junior does not wish to burden Senior either. But this junior truly has no other choice and can only rely on Senior's knowledge..."

Ying Kui nodded and replied, "Since young friend Xiao has spoken so plainly, this old man will not conceal anything from you. The Confucian oath this old man made was exceedingly vicious. After this old man falls, all memories of this lifetime will vanish. For an extremely long cycle of reincarnations thereafter, this old man will remain in the mortal world, so you need not worry about me. If the Immortal Realm pursues this old man's responsibility, this old man would instead be glad..."

"Hehe..." Xiao Hua smiled. "This junior understands. Emperor Tianhuang's avatar was Senior's last straw!"

"Yes!" Ying Kui replied. "This old man is willing to assist young friend with all his strength for three years. I hope young friend can consider this old man's final request!"

"This junior understands!"