"What a disgrace!"
On the other side.
Watching the unmoving Original Sin Patriarchs hidden in the dark void, Da Xing the Mad Monk sighed repeatedly, saying, "Nothing could be more disgraceful than what happened today. Even this old monk feels embarrassed for these so-called Original Sin Patriarchs. What a bunch of trash, damn it all!"
Xuanyuan Hao, whose figure flickered faintly within the Divine Sun, continued to provoke the Original Sin Patriarchs. And the things Xuanyuan Hao said grew increasingly arrogant and overbearing. It was no longer mere provocation; it was outright, blatant humiliation. He was practically on the verge of riding on the necks of those Original Sin Patriarchs and defecating and urinating on them.
"You really do see all sorts of strange things when you live long enough."
Gu Qingfeng also shook his head and chuckled helplessly. "This isn't just about losing face; it's a monumental irony."
"Exactly, it's far too ironic."
Both Gu Qingfeng and Da Xing the Mad Monk had seen everything clearly earlier. When Qiongqi was present, these Original Sin Patriarchs had been shouting and clamoring, incessantly urging Qiongqi to wage war against the Sacred Ground. After Qiongqi voluntarily admitted defeat, their mouths were full of sarcasm and mockery, calling Qiongqi a coward, even saying he was unworthy of being called Qiongqi's reincarnation.
Now that Qiongqi had left, and Xuanyuan Hao was challenging these Original Sin Patriarchs, what happened? Damn it, these Original Sin Patriarchs had all fallen silent. Forget stepping forward; now they didn't even dare let out a peep.
"Looking at it now, Qiongqi choosing to leave was truly a wise decision."
Gu Qingfeng said speechlessly, "Judging by this situation, if Qiongqi had really taken action earlier, these Original Sin Patriarchs would have most likely stood by and watched. All talk, no action. When it came down to the real deal, they were all scared shitless."
"Sigh!"
Da Xing the Mad Monk sighed heavily. "That's why they say these Original Sin Patriarchs are all selfish individuals. No one wants to be the first to charge, afraid of being the one to stick their neck out, and afraid of being used by the other Original Sin Patriarchs."
As he spoke, he sighed again. "In the end, the Sacred Ground is still more cunning. With Xuanyuan Tong holding the Cosmic Mirror and Xuanyuan Hao wielding the Divine Judgment Bow, those Original Sin Patriarchs hiding in the dark don't even dare let out a fart. They're all afraid that one extra word might reveal them under the Cosmic Mirror's gaze, only to be erased by an arrow from that Xuanyuan brat."
The more the Original Sin Patriarchs hidden in the dark void dared not show themselves, the more arrogant and pleased with himself Xuanyuan Hao became within the arena.
In his delight, he didn't forget to send a secret voice transmission to Xuanyuan Tong and Patriarch Xunfeng.
Earlier, both Xuanyuan Tong and Patriarch Xunfeng had transmitted messages to stop him, fearing complications. But Xuanyuan Hao had used his actions to prove his words: these so-called Original Sin Patriarchs were a bunch of selfish, greedy, and cowardly rats who simply didn't dare to accept the challenge. The facts were exactly as he had said. No matter how he humiliated them, the Original Sin Patriarchs hidden in the dark void dared not show themselves.
"Since you so-called Original Sin Patriarchs dare not face a single arrow from me, Xuanyuan Hao, then..." Although Xuanyuan Hao's figure within the Divine Sun was faint, somewhat blurred, and ethereal, one could still see the overflowing arrogance and smug complacency on his handsome face.
"I wonder if any Children of Original Sin present who have integrated True Blood dare to face a single arrow from me, Xuanyuan Hao?"
Good heavens!
Xuanyuan Hao was growing more and more rampant. Provoking the Original Sin Patriarchs could no longer satisfy his arrogance. Now he was even challenging the Children of Original Sin.
Xuanyuan Tong originally wanted to transmit a message to dissuade him, but this time she was stopped by Patriarch Xunfeng.
"Let Hao'er do as he wishes. What Hao'er is doing now will further stabilize the situation and make the patriarchs of the blessed realms more resolute in defending the Great Dao. Although it is somewhat too arrogant and too bold, this is an excellent opportunity to display the might of our Sacred Ground."
"But..." Xuanyuan Tong wanted to say something, but was immediately cut off by Patriarch Xunfeng. "Tong'er, I know what you're worried about. Rest assured, I've carefully considered this. If even those Original Sin Patriarchs dare not step forward to accept the challenge, then those Children of Original Sin will be even less likely to show themselves."
"I know. I'm just worried... worried that an accident might happen. And Patriarch, don't you think Hao'er's old problem is acting up again?"
As fellow disciples, Xuanyuan Tong understood Xuanyuan Hao well. Xuanyuan Hao was born arrogant, extremely so. Apart from their master, Xuanyuan Wuji, he looked down on even his own senior and junior brothers. She was well aware that Xuanyuan Hao had a major flaw: he didn't know when to hold back, didn't know when to advance or retreat, and became carried away by success.
She felt that Xuanyuan Hao was already somewhat carried away by success now.
Patriarch Xunfeng had watched Xuanyuan Hao grow up and naturally knew that Xuanyuan Hao sometimes got carried away by success. However, that was in the past. Although the current Xuanyuan Hao could still become smug, it was merely smugness; he wouldn't lose his head over it. In Patriarch Xunfeng's view, being smug was one thing, but as long as he didn't lose his head, letting him be smug once was harmless.
Seeing that Xuanyuan Tong was still very worried, Patriarch Xunfeng advised, "Tong'er, don't worry too much. The senior elders of our Sacred Ground are all watching this place. Since they haven't stopped him, they likely tacitly approve of Hao'er's actions."
In the dark void.
Seeing that Xuanyuan Hao had begun to challenge the Children of Original Sin, Da Xing the Mad Monk said, "That Xuanyuan brat is really pushing his luck now. After humiliating the Original Sin Patriarchs, he's starting to humiliate the Children of Original Sin."
Da Xing the Mad Monk used the word "humiliate" because he was certain the Children of Original Sin wouldn't show themselves either.
The Original Sin Patriarchs dared not show themselves because no one wanted to be the first to stick their neck out. Everyone was afraid of death, afraid of being used by the other Original Sin Patriarchs.
The Children of Original Sin dared not show themselves for the same reason. However, unlike those Original Sin Patriarchs, most of the Original Sin Patriarchs only sought to usher in the Daoless Age. As for the Children of Original Sin, most of them—no! Not most, but the vast majority—schemed for the title of True Lord of Original Sin.
Scheming for the title of True Lord of Original Sin was somewhat like fighting over a treasure. The earlier you made your move, the sooner you died. Dying would only benefit others. Often, those who hid away were the ones who laughed last.
By the same logic, if a Child of Original Sin stepped forward now—setting aside whether they could survive under the Sacred Ground's hands—even if they survived and led the other Original Sin Patriarchs in a fierce battle against the Sacred Ground, causing the situation to become extremely chaotic and increasing the hope for the Daoless Age to begin...
For those Original Sin Patriarchs, this might be good news. After all, they didn't care who ascended to become the True Lord of Original Sin; they only cared whether the Daoless Age began.
But for a Child of Original Sin, after painstakingly risking their life to plunge the situation into chaos and increase the hope for the Daoless Age, not only would they gain no benefit in the end, but they would still have to compete with the other Children of Original Sin for the title of True Lord of Original Sin.
Only a fool would do such thankless work.
Bear in mind, there were at least twenty or thirty Children of Original Sin. Moreover, behind the Children of Original Sin, there were also Children of Original Sin Variables.
Unless a Child of Original Sin had been kicked in the head by a donkey, it was simply impossible for them to step forward now and be the one to stick their neck out.