"It's a long story. My position as the Family Head was not inherited by order of succession; it was earned through battles."
Upon hearing Lu Hong's explanation, the Earth Realm Celestial God nodded in understanding. "So that's how it is. Well then, let this old man enlighten you a bit. Young man, listen closely."
The Earth Realm Celestial God deliberately paused for a moment, then spoke in a slow manner. His Divine Soul occasionally extended its perception, seemingly to buy more time for the army's retreat.
Lu Hong, having become a god through his blood and energy, was indeed weaker in terms of the Divine Soul and failed to notice the other's sly tricks. The Netherworld God, though taking it all in, couldn't care less. Even if this army of the Eighteen Realms were to be completely annihilated, running farther wouldn't change the outcome.
