But Heavenly Dao didn't feel ashamed. What was wrong with fearing death and clinging to life? What was wrong with just wanting to live?
He looked pitiful, almost ready to jump into the hot spring pool, cling to Xu Lai's thigh, and cry out for his dad to save him.
"No harm done." Xu Lai waved his hand. "It's no big deal."
Heavenly Dao pondered for a moment, then inhaled sharply. "Could it be, Your Excellency The Supreme Emperor, that you have discovered the identity of that palm's owner?" He asked excitedly, "Is it a true Emperor Realm powerhouse?"
If not, that would be expected. If so, it would be terrifying news capable of shaking the entire Immortal Domain. It would light a spark of hope in the hearts of those Quasi-Emperor Realm powerhouses who could only gaze at Xu Lai's back, destined to never leave a significant mark in this era.
