Demonic figures typically kill and burn, bully and plunder, commit all sorts of evil, and are nowhere near being helpful to others.
Therefore, even without knowing what Lu Feiyang did to the ancestor in the coffin, the stark contrast created between a demon and being helpful to others somewhat emphasizes the ancestor's shock and bewilderment.
It is precisely due to this astonishment that the ancestor, who had been mentally and physically preparing during the time Xie Tian entered the basin continent from the endless sea, abandoned the impulse to come forward and kneel to Xie Tian.
Because these two people are indeed not the same person.
"Could it be that I was mistaken..."
"No way, even though his aura, cultivation, breath... even appearance have undergone great changes, I recognize him even if he turns to ash because he is favored by the ancient wilderness..."
"What exactly happened that caused such a great change in him..."
"Is the heavens finally opening their eyes..."
