A chaotic light appeared in Qin Luo's eyes, and he said seriously, "I don't care what your purpose is, I just want to tell you that we are not your pawns, including Hua Ying."

"It seems you care about her a lot."

"I just don't want her to be used by you."

Qin Luo knew that the Imperial Advisor was using Hua Ying as a pawn. He disliked the Imperial Advisor because Linglong's father was killed by him, because the cultivators from the Imperial Observatory caused trouble at Longhu Temple, and because the Imperial Observatory destroyed mountains and temples, etc.

The Grand Preceptor let out a strange laugh, “Although Hua Ying is a defective product, she is infinitely close to that one. She will either replace the Heavenly Dao or be devoured by it. If you really want to help her, we can join forces to fight against the Heavenly Dao.”

Golden light emanated from Qin Luo's body, illuminating the entire palace. Deep within the palace stood a purple-gold Bagua furnace, upon which the Imperial Advisor stood.

The Imperial Advisor's body was hidden under his black robe. "It seems you're just like your master; you don't like to reason."

Qin Luo was surrounded by golden light. "I promised a girl that I would seek justice for her."

Whom are you seeking justice for?

"The water god of the Luo River, do you still remember me?"

The Imperial Advisor sighed, “Of course I remember. He was my dear friend, and we drank together.”

Qin Luo frowned. "Since the Water God is your friend, why did you kill Him?"

"For the greater good!"

The Imperial Advisor spoke with resounding conviction.

Qin Luo shook his head, his brows furrowing slightly, and said, "What you want is nothing more than the fragments of the Heavenly Dao in the hands of the Water God."

The Grand Preceptor chuckled, “The Water God wants to merge with the River of Time. He asked me to protect him. If he succeeds, the God Race will rise again. I am here to slay him for the sake of the human race.”

"Is this your reason?"

"Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts!"

Qin Luo gazed intently at the Imperial Advisor, raised his hand, and said with a firm look in his eyes, "Please!"