"Are you truly determined to try, fellow Daoist?" After a moment of silence, Jiang Zhu slowly spoke.
"I appreciate your intentions, fellow Daoists. But someone must take the first step down this path, and no one is better suited than I am."
"An emperor should shoulder the responsibility of cutting through thorns and brambles to open a path for those who follow. If I shrink back for fear of danger, how could I be worthy of the sustenance offered by all living beings?"
"Back then, my lifespan was exhausted, and I was nearing the grave. When I created the Eleventh Transformation, the 'Life and Death Transformation,' my chances of success were less than one in ten, yet I still made it through."
"Now, I have the perfected True Spirit Method and the kindling flame to rely on. My path has always been to seek survival through transformations of life and death, and truth through changes between the illusory and the real."
"To me, this dark bloodline might be a tribulation, or it might be an opportunity for transformation. Even with the danger, it is worth trying."
"If I succeed, I can verify a smooth path for those who come after. If I fail... I can also try to condense the Sixth Secret Realm and use it to eliminate the hidden danger." The God Emperor's voice was calm and firm.
Everyone could sense the resolve in the God Emperor's words. This was no momentary surge of passion, but a carefully considered choice made as an emperor and a pioneer.
Ye Fan opened his mouth, but in the end, all that emerged was a long sigh. His eyes were filled with respect.
Great Emperor Wushi remained silent, the phantom River of Time around him rippling slightly; Ruthless Great Emperor's gaze shifted faintly,