The world of Azure Heaven's origin gradually fell quiet, leaving only the Eternal Heavenly Dao, still trembling all over, and the short, smiling Ke Ding.
"Young friend, shall we talk?"
"Greetings... Heavenly Secrets Dao Lord."
The Eternal Heavenly Dao's cold, emotionless voice stood in stark contrast to its demeanor. "This junior was not defying the Dao Ancestor or the people of Eternal Antiquity."
"Of course I know."
Ke Ding smiled leisurely. "You're leaning toward letting Heaven and Earth follow their own cycles. It seems beneficial to their future, but in truth, you're driving this orderly Eternal Ancient Immortal Realm toward disorder. Do you understand?"
"I do not."
"The Great Dao Rules of Eternal Antiquity, the order of Heaven and Earth, even the lifespans of living beings-we wrote them all. From that point onward, the Eternal Ancient Immortal Realm moved toward order, and only then were you born. All you need to do is maintain the present state of Heaven and Earth."
Ke Ding clasped his hands behind his back and let out a long laugh. "Heavenly Dao, the Immortal Path stretches long and far. Being cold and unfeeling has never been a bad thing, which is why Chen Xun was willing to let you remain. But in this world, fellow Daoists alone must never be betrayed. If you follow your own will and run wild, your path will have reached its end."
"Dao Lord, this junior still does not understand."
"Then watch the future unfold."
"Yes."
"In the days ahead, form an avatar of the Violet Firmament Race and enter the Heavenly Secrets Dao Palace. I will take you as my final disciple, and you will cultivate under me."
"Yes."
Satisfaction showed in Ke Ding's eyes. He absolutely had to pull this Eternal Heavenly Dao, whose independent consciousness had