Why Were They Left at a Loss, Unable to Advance or Retreat?

Cultivators enfeoffed as gods were either a True Spirit Spark left behind after death, or those with no hope of attaining a Primordial Spirit. Once demoted to the mortal world, the former would immediately enter the cycle of heaven and earth's reincarnation. As for the latter, those enfeoffed within the last two or three hundred years would fare better, since their natural lifespans had not yet run out and they would not die at once. The rest, however, would perish when their lifespans came to an end and likewise return to reincarnation.

Of course, as Three Tribulation Mighty Ones, both Shi Xuan and Meng Nishang could directly have these fallen gods reincarnate within their own Grotto-Heavens. They also possessed many means of extending lifespans, and remaking bodies for True Spirits was no more difficult than lifting a hand. These gods would not truly perish anytime soon. But if they did that, they would have lost all face. Not only would their disciples be demoted to the mortal world, they would not even dare face Rakshasa Divine Lord after she had personally declared that she would not act. No matter how overbearing those under the Divine Emperor were, they still needed to preserve this much face.

After speaking, Rakshasa Divine Lord wore a tranquil expression, calm and composed. She secretly thought, "Shi Xuan's swordsmanship is outstanding, and his temperament is steadfast and decisive. He excels at fighting for that sliver of life amid utter hopelessness, preferring to break rather than bend. Yet I provoked him twice in succession, and he endured both times. Either the rumor that he obtained the Fourth Tribulation Killing Treasure is false, or that battle not only heavily damaged the Fourth Tribulation Killing Treasure, leaving it unable to recover for several thousand years, but also exhausted all