"Eastern Emperor Tai Yi does not possess the destiny to bear the mantle of Heavenly Emperor!"
Qian Kun's words made Di Jun frown deeply.
What did he mean Tai Yi did not possess the destiny to bear the mantle of Heavenly Emperor? Hadn't making Tai Yi the Heavenly Emperor been a private deal between them?
If Di Jun had not been unable to expose Tai Yi, he would have long since pointed at Hong Jun's nose and cursed him out.
Di Jun snorted coldly and looked at Qian Kun with dissatisfaction. "Since Fellow Daoist Hong Jun believes the Demon Race will not do, then who will? I would like to see who, in Fellow Daoist's eyes, is qualified to become this Heavenly Emperor."
Qian Kun did not become angry at Di Jun's mockery. Instead, he turned to look at Nu Wa.
"Fellow Daoist Nu Wa, all the Saints have voiced their opinions. Why have you remained silent?"
"Would it be decided if I spoke?" Nu Wa asked in return.
Qian Kun fell silent.
Nu Wa chuckled softly. "If that is the case, what difference does it make whether I speak or not?"
"Besides, the Dao Ancestor presumably already has a suitable candidate in mind."
As Nu Wa's words fell, everyone turned to Qian Kun, wanting an answer from him.
If Qian Kun truly already had a candidate yet still called them here to deliberate, how was that any different from toying with them? Where had he placed the dignity of the Saints?
This was no longer their previous lives. Everyone was a Heavenly Dao Saint, and although their strength was below his, if Di Jun and Hou Tu joined forces, they might not necessarily win, but fighting him to a standstill would not be a problem.
Qian Kun did not