Chapter 7120: Paper Can’t Contain Fire

“What do you mean?” The chief guard’s expression darkened.

“If you don’t talk, I’ll just extract your memories.” Li Qiye smiled.

“?!” The cavalry summoned their weapons, releasing a storm of powers piercing through firmaments.

“Young Noble, please do not be angry and forgive those beneath you, I can tell you anything you wish to know.” Chongming Immortal Monarch said with a smile.

“So be it.” Li Qiye smirked.

“Young Noble, I will tell you everything you want to know.” The monarch said.

“Very well.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Chief Guard, uphold your duty and protect the little ones.” The monarch reminded the departing group.

“Monarch, we will protect the divine beasts to our last breath.” The chief guard said before leaving Chong Firmament.

Once they left, Stone Immortal asked the monarch: “What should we do now, Monarch?”

Their existence was to protect the divine beasts but now, all the birds were gone.

“Your mission is complete, return from whence you came.” The monarch sighed and said.

“Monarch, this is our home. Where else can we go?” Stone Immortal said sentimentally.

“You’re right. See, I’ve gone senile.” He patted his head: “Since there are no chongming birds requiring protection, you all may go to see the outside world.”

“Monarch, as long as Chong Firmament is around, we should still protect this world and wait for their return.” Stone Immortal said: “Plus, you’re still here.”

“I don’t have much time left, so that’s needless.” He said.

“Nonetheless, we shall uphold our duty until your last moment.” Stone Immortal prostrated.

The other dragon servants prostrated as well.

“Fine, the mission shall continue but you all can still go see the outside world since Divine Firmament is open now. Say that it is my order, no one will stop you.” He said.

“Thank you, Monarch.” The men said.

“Young Noble, shall we go to Chongming Palace?” He asked Li Qiye.

“I’ve been waiting.” Li Qiye said.

The two traveled up the divine realm, not rushing despite the long distance.

“Young Noble, you had questions for me? I will hold nothing back.” He asked.

“Did you hold anything back when speaking to Xiaoyue?” Li Qiye asked.

“I don’t know what to say when you put it like that, Young Noble.” He paused briefly before responding.

“Just say whatever comes to mind.” Li Qiye said.

“The girl might be stronger than me but regardless of time and experience, her personality won’t change. She’s a direct one.” He said.

“Or rather, you’re just old and cunning, not revealing the details to her.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Telling her would just harm her.” He shook his head: “She would have kept digging to get to the bottom of it. The current situation proves it.”

“So you wanted what was best for her.” Li Qiye said.

“Not quite, but for our race. She’s more talented with a stronger dao heart. Despite our problem with reproduction, we remained one of the nine with her leadership.” He said.

“Yes, as long as she is the lord of Divine Firmament, your race will persevere.” Li Qiye said.

“The truth is that she’s not suitable to be the ruler, just like Gluttonous Beast.” He said.

“Paper can’t contain fire.” Li Qiye said.

“If it’s thick enough, it can last for a long time.” He said.

“So all you divine beasts have the same idea. The dissenters all met the same fate, being sealed.” Li Qiye said.

“Young Noble, we’re family in the end, everything we did was for the greater good.” He said.

“I see, with just those words, that’s justification for keeping everyone else in the dark. The nine divine beasts had the final say, outside of a few.” Li Qiye said.

“I’m afraid there’s a misunderstanding, Young Noble.” He smiled wryly.

“Oh?” Li Qiye said.

“Only one person made all the decisions, not the divine beasts.” He said.

“Who may that be?” Li Qiye asked.

“Well, it’s not that I don’t want to tell you, but nothing will change. No divine beasts can change this.” He shook his head.

“So those who knew the truth banded together and kept others in the dark like fools.” Li Qiye smiled.

“We didn’t have a choice.” He sighed: “Knowing too much is a bad thing, that’s why I left Skykiller Palace.”

“You wanted to keep your mouth shut to save your life, silently agreeing while not having to carry it out yourself.” Li Qiye smiled.