Shen Hex stood with his hands behind his back, as the Celestial Gate reappeared, yet now the golden light withdrew, no longer bolstered by merit but guarded only by layers of clear qi shields.
"Hmm!?"
King of Zhaoren's eyes sharpened with suspicion but immediately understood, not altering his assault, as a seal struck forth.
"This demon's methods are bizarre, the formed Supreme Divine Light exceeds ours!"
"But the Celestial Dao is finite, every sip and peck is preordained. Though the fate-controlling technique can alter it, the practitioner must also pay the corresponding price. We sacrifice our divine power and Emperor's Dragon Qi; he sacrifices divine power and merit."
