Fate appeared within the Time Treasure.
He offered a suggestion that could help Dijiang take the final step.
To become a powerful figure like the Lord of the Four Seas.
Faced with such temptation...
Dijiang didn't hesitate at all.
They directly chose to refuse.
Fate seemed unsurprised by this, and continued to smile, saying:
"What if my condition is simply that you say a few words to Lin Heng, and that's all?"
This time, Dijiang remained silent, as if pondering the meaning of Fate.
Just a few words can bring about a breakthrough opportunity.
This was indeed very tempting for Dijiang.
However, Dijiang was also well aware of this.
Fate will make it clear that what I say to Lin Heng will not be so simple.
This guy is probably plotting something.
After a brief silence, Dijiang was about to refuse outright.
But Fate intervened a step earlier than expected.
Don't worry, I won't force you.
"The time has truly come for you to say these words."
You also have a choice.
"If you feel it will be detrimental to Lin Heng."
"You can also forget today's agreement."
I won't tell anyone else either.
Dijiang's slightly parted lips closed again.
Given these conditions, it seems I can't find a reason to refuse.
But he couldn't understand why Fate had made such a promise.
As long as I break through today.
No matter what he asked her to say in the future, she would not agree.
Wouldn't that render the condition meaningless?
You can see the expression on Fate's face.
Yet, she was brimming with confidence.
It's as if they're not afraid of cheating at all.
This successfully piqued Dijiang's curiosity.
"Are you so confident that I'll definitely help you?"
Dijiang finally couldn't hold back and asked.
Fate smiled slightly.
If I told you...
"My terms can allow Lin Heng to replace Primordial Chaos."
"And it won't harm him in any way."
So, will you agree or not?
As soon Fate uttered those words...
Dijiang immediately thought of something Lin Heng had mentioned before.
The Fate Clan wants to destroy the Primordial Chaos Universe and have Lin Heng take its place.
However, Lin Heng's attitude was very firm when he brought this up.
Perhaps it was precisely because Lin Heng was unwilling to do that.
That's why Fate brought us to Dijiang today.
This was something Lin Heng had already decided.
Dijiang was unwilling to disobey.
But just as Dijiang was about to speak up and refuse his Fate...
The opponent has once again seized the initiative.
I can tell you.
There can only be one Sovereign of the five layers of the universe.
"This person is also the universe administrator chosen by our race."
"The reason why Mu Chen perished back then..."
"It was precisely because of his benevolence that he ultimately chose to lose to Primordial Chaos."
Fate's story ends abruptly here.
The rest was self-evident to Dijiang without him having to say it.
If Lin Heng is unwilling to destroy the Primordial Chaos Universe.
Then he will never be able to surpass Primordial Chaos.
In the end, Lin Heng will likely suffer the same fate as Mu Chen.
Thinking of this, Dijiang clenched his fists.
Fate, seeing this, revealed a subtle, almost imperceptible smile.
"Do you want to see Mu Chen fall, and then see Lin Heng fall as well?"
It must be said that the words "Fate" struck a chord deep within Dijiang's heart.
Seeing that both of its previous owners met their demise, I witnessed the tragic end of its existence.
This is definitely not what he wanted to see.
But after careful consideration, Dijiang discovered a suspicious point in the Fate.
"If the old master truly perished because he was unwilling to destroy the Primordial Chaos Universe."
"Then why did he leave behind a legacy, allowing Master Lin Heng to walk this path again?"
Dijiang's question is very insightful.
Fate, however, did not hesitate at all after hearing this.
" Mu Chen has not chosen the wrong path."
"But his kindness stopped him in his tracks."
"Stopping doesn't mean he's willing to end it all."
It's not hard to understand why he would guide others to follow in his footsteps.
Fate's few words left Dijiang speechless.
After all, if it were him, Dijiang, he might have made the same choice out of resentment.
Soon, Dijiang raised his head and looked directly at his Fate.
"Can the master really replace Primordial Chaos?"
Fate's smile vanished, and it nodded solemnly.
" Mu Chen and Lin Heng are both people whose fates are not in their control."
"In other words, they belong to the same race as us."
"But like Mu Chen, he is too kind."
"If things continue like this, he will only end up like Mu Chen."
Dijiang took a deep breath, his eyes showing a final struggle.
After a few seconds, he resolutely spoke:
"Okay, I promise."
"I'll speak up for you when needed."
But don't forget what you said.
"This matter will absolutely not harm the master."
Fate smiled, said nothing more, and simply waved his hand, sending out a thin golden light.
The golden light pierced directly into the space between Dijiang's eyebrows.
Then, Dijiang slowly closed his eyes and sat cross-legged on the ground.
In no time, the bottleneck at Dijiang showed signs of loosening.
At that moment, the voice of Fate appeared deep within his mind.
"Remember, don't let Lin Heng know about your breakthrough for now."
He needs more experience to change his current naive ideas.
With the appearance of this voice, Fate vanished from Dijiang's sight.
Now let's talk about Lin Yue Yao!
Lin Heng shone brightly in the Eternal Ruins.
Lin Yue Yao also seemed to see a shadow of Mu Chen from back then in him.
These days, Lin Yue Yao has been reminiscing about the time she spent with Mu Chen.
But today!
Suddenly, his subordinates rushed over to report.
"My lord, we just discovered that someone in the Eastern Victorious Divine Sea has opened a passage to the lower realm, seemingly heading towards the Nine Heavens Ten Regions."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yue Yao's face instantly turned cold.
"Is Hermoz really willing to do something so despicable, disregarding his own status?"
Lin Yue Yao knew that Lin Heng's family was still in the Nine Heavens Ten Regions.
What she feared most was that someone from Four Seas would descend to the mortal realm and use Lin Heng's family against her.
Therefore, Lin Yue Yao had people secretly keeping an eye on the movements of the Eastern Victorious Divine Sea and the Western Celebratory Demon Sea.
Unexpectedly, the news I least wanted to hear came today.
After a brief pause, Lin Yue Yao said sternly:
"Relay my orders."
"Send the four of them—Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum—down to the mortal realm immediately and head to the Nine Heavens."
"If someone really intends to harm Lin Heng's family."
"Make them protect Lin Heng's family at all costs."
His subordinates accepted the order and left.
Lin Yue Yao then turned her gaze towards the direction of the Eastern Victorious Divine Sea.
" Hermoz, I used to think of you as someone important."
I never imagined you'd come to this.