Chapter 906: Cost
At the mention of King Great Luo, Heavenly Emperor Wu Dang instantly realized what this was about. He had heard of this matter long ago.
Back when Li Pin had just entered the Astral World, a Sacred Monarch from the Heaven Ordainment Sect had deliberately set up some obstacles for him. The goal was to make him experience the harsh reality of the Astral World and, in doing so, create an opportunity to take him in as a disciple.
This method might have worked on ordinary prodigies, but for someone like Li Pin—whose talent defied all logic—it had no effect at all. Every challenge only became a whetstone on his path to growth. Instead of slowing him down, it only pushed him to grow faster.
Later, King Great Luo even had people spread rumors, claiming that Li Pin's talent was limited. But even that did nothing to dim his brilliance.
In just a few short decades, Li Pin proved his strength on the Supreme Ladder, soared in cultivation, and shone with unmatched brilliance.
Technically, that incident hadn't caused him any real harm. Wu Dang had assumed Li Pin would be magnanimous enough to let it go. He never expected him to bring it up again now.
Thankfully, Wu Dang was prepared. He smiled and said, "King Great Luo is indeed one of our sect's Guardian Dharma Kings. He had spoken ill of you in the past. Once I became aware of it, I punished him severely, sentencing him to serve in the Abyssal Rift for a hundred epochs."
Then he quickly added, "Of course, if you feel that punishment is too light, I'll extend it to a thousand, ten thousand epochs, or even eternal service. He shall never leave the Abyssal Rift, not until death."
Standing to the side, Heavenly Emperor Gu You glanced at Li Pin. He wanted to remind him that, for what King Great Luo had done, a hundred epochs in the Abyssal Rift was already a severe punishment.
If Li Pin truly wanted him to serve there for eternity, it would be a clear case of personal revenge.
In a world where strength ruled, even if Li Pin chose to settle a personal grudge, no one would dare object. But if fairness and order were cast aside, and everyone acted as they pleased, it would inevitably plant hidden dangers for the future of human governance.
If Li Pin remained in the Myriad Astral God Hall for a long time, his growing authority might gradually wash away the impact of this decision. But at the speed he was advancing, it likely wouldn't be long before he transcended the Astral World altogether.