The Oath of Heaven couldn't protect Jiang Li, for Yellow Heaven was secretly severing his karma.
The unspoken rules among those of the third grade were a matter for later, and these rules, for King Shu, whose Dao Fruit was difficult to bring to Perfection, were not much of an issue. Because his plans had been disrupted, for King Shu to achieve Perfection in his Dao Fruit was as hard as ascending to heaven; as long as he was willing to reveal some of his secrets, it would be enough to ensure his safety from a collective strike by those of the third grade.
If that was so, then what was there to hesitate about?
A Qi Mechanism as heavy as the earth filled the map of Liangzhou Province behind him, though it hovered in mid-air, one could still feel the weight of the land, and the earthy yellow scales shimmered in and out of visibility on King Shu's hands.
Opposite him, Jiang Li said in a clear voice, "Senior sister, beat the drum to cheer me on."
