"Sheng Wei True Monarch." In a dark palace, Sheng Wei True Monarch, with white hair, sat cross-legged in mid-air and slowly opened his eyes. Before him appeared a mass of black mist. Gazing at the black mist in front of him, Sheng Wei True Monarch said in a deep voice, "They've been watching very closely lately, contact less when there's no need. Wait, how did you get in? There should be arrays set up by four Heavenly Monarchs all over the Plague Department." From within the black mist came Li Zhengdao's voice, accompanied by a laugh, "Heh heh, we have far more people than you imagine." Sheng Wei True Monarch's expression slightly changed, "Even among the three Heavenly Monarchs of the Plague Department, you have people?" "Heh heh." The black mist encircled Sheng Wei True Monarch, staining the palace floor like ink, "Sheng Wei, the Plague Department is too calm, it seems you haven't acted according to our requirements." Sheng Wei True Monarch: "The Principal Gods of the Plague Department are mostly engrossed in the research of distortion and mutation. It's not that easy to provoke conflict between them and the Immortals." Li Zhengdao: "That's because you've never really tried. Do you still think the God Emperor actually has any chance of success? I understand the God Emperor's plan far better than you. It is completely like a mantis attempting to stop a car, going against the Heavenly Dao with not a shred of chance for success. "The only constant in the universe is perpetual change. Finding the trend of every age and ways to conform to it is the only way to forever stand at the pinnacle." "The greatest advantage of the demons is adapting to environmental changes, yet they use their methods of adapting to do things against Heaven. How foolish is that, don't you realize?" Sadness flickered in Sheng Wei's eyes, and he sighed, "You don't need to urge me; I've never planned to backtrack. What you want me to do, I will do." Inside the grand hall, after a shout, Primordial Spirit power surged as Sheng Wei pressed towards Zhou Bai. Wei He immediately stepped out, directly blocking the way in front of Zhou Bai, taking the brunt of Sheng Wei's Primordial Spirit power. Anger flashed in his eyes as he looked at Sheng Wei True Monarch. After all, Zhou Bai was brought by him. He knew some of the Principal Gods looked down on mortals, but to act directly against someone he brought was ignoring him entirely. Wei He said coldly, "Sheng Wei True Monarch, I'll handle my own people, no need to trouble you." Sheng Wei True Monarch frowned, "Wei Immortal, this is a gathering between Immortals and Gods to exchange insights into the Tai Wei Nine Celestial Algorithm. What do you mean by bringing a mortal? Do you want him to hear our sermons? Or should we communicate with him?" Wei He: "This is Ming Yue's brother..." "He's just a mortal," Sheng Wei True Monarch interrupted, coldly saying, "Between immortals and mortals, what sibling relationship is there? A mortal is just a mortal, what right does he have to participate in our discussions?" Wei He gritted his teeth. He knew many Immortals and Gods despised, ignored, or even hated mortals, and he himself oftentimes ignored mortals too. But you must consider the owner when you hit the dog. Ming Ri was brought by him; if Sheng Wei told someone to leave and they did, it would be a direct slap in his face. Not to mention losing face in front of Ming Ri, how could he return to face Ming Yue when he personally promised to take care of her brother? The thought of losing face before Ming Yue made Wei He's anger grow. 'I must not let Ming Yue down.' Wei He looked at Sheng Wei True Monarch and said, "I promised Ming Yue to let her brother witness the Principal Gods of the Plague Department, he won't interfere with us." Sheng Wei True Monarch sneered, "Let him witness the Principal Gods? Do you take us for temple idols? Has he come for a tour?" Wei He: "Sheng Wei, don't overstate things. He merely admires the Principal Gods and wishes to see them." Sheng Wei True Monarch: "Since when could a mere mortal freely witness the Principal Gods? And since when can they freely listen to my sermons?" Wei He's eyes narrowed, anger in his heart, yet he was puzzled about the hostility Sheng Wei True Monarch displayed. Though not particularly familiar with him, he was confident he hadn't offended him. Bringing a mortal to this gathering was indeed somewhat inappropriate, but given his status, most of the Principal Gods would grant him face by turning a blind eye. That Sheng Wei would specifically target him, even taking action, made him angry yet also sense something amiss. Watching the confrontation between the God and Immortal, those surrounding had varied expressions, yet none stepped forward. A few Gods even nodded faintly at Sheng Wei True Monarch's words, showing approval and clearly not wishing a mortal to be present. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the novel{f}ire.net As for Zhou Bai, no one cared, not even Wei He or Sheng Wei considered speaking to him. In their view, Zhou Bai had no choice in this matter; it all depended on the clash between Wei He and Sheng Wei. However, Yan Zhen's expression showed a trace of displeasure. He had come to exchange insights on the Tai Wei Nine Celestial Algorithm and felt behind in recent cultivation. He had no desire to waste time and wanted to enhance his skills. Thus, Yan Zhen said, "If I could interject, both of you have many affairs and little time for mind-bending discussions. Let's not ruin the harmony and grant me face, each taking a step back..." Sheng Wei True Monarch sneered, "Yan Hui, since when do you have the face for me to step back?" Wei He also said, "Yan Zhen, better not get involved in this." Yan Zhen's temper surged. These two weren't putting him in their eyes at all; in past years, this would not have happened. 'Is it because of the loss to Zhou Bai?' He acknowledged he lost to Zhou Bai at the Heavenly Arena, defeated in one move, but believed under those circumstances, most Principal Gods would have lost their power. 'When I've regained my cultivation... I'll slay Zhou Bai first to avenge this disgrace.' As Yan Zhen grew irate, Sheng Wei True Monarch on the other side moved again, his body suddenly glowing silver. In the next moment, he traversed space, reaching out to press Zhou Bai's head. Wei He shouted angrily, "Sheng Wei! You dare!" Along with the shout, Wei He stepped forward, traversing space as well, blocking Sheng Wei. He pointed with his right finger, dragon roars and phoenix cries seemingly sounding. The clash of fingers and palms across space sent Primordial Spirit power surging, creating a gale that exploded. The white airwaves erupted chaotically, bearing earth-shattering power spreading outwards.