“Disgusting?!” Gu Han was taken aback by the words, then let out a hearty laugh of strong agreement: “That is an excellent reason! That whole bunch is indeed disgusting! For that reason alone, they deserve to be wiped out!”

Gu Han, having achieved the Saint Sovereign level, was naturally no fool. With thousands of years of accumulated wisdom and experience, how could he not see the insincerity in Jun Mo Xie’s words? But regardless, the reason was always secondary; the primary factor was Jun Mo Xie’s undisguised killing intent and hatred toward the alien races right now!

“In the future, if the colossal threat of the alien races truly vanishes,” and if the Three Great Sacred Lands are gone, leaving only the Evil Monarch’s Residence and the Thunder Punishment lineage, then you must maintain your vigilance.”

Gu Han’s words carried the weight of someone settling his affairs, sounding profoundly earnest: “Jun Mo Xie, never believe that only humans are capable of evil, nor assume that only villains commit wicked deeds in this world! Once a good person turns to wickedness, the evil they commit will surpass the worst actions of any villain! Remember this old man’s words well!”

“That is sound advice! It is truth!” Jun Mo Xie sighed sincerely.

When a villain commits evil, even they themselves usually know they are not doing good, and there will be many reservations in their hearts.

But if a good person commits an evil act while believing it to be a good deed, the impact is immense! Because, in their mind, this action is correct, just, and glorious! Driven by such a mindset, they will have absolutely no reservations and can employ any means necessary to perfect their plan—indeed, to bring it to fruition by every possible measure!

And those around them, trusting this “good person,” will almost always assist, follow, and aid without question... At that time, the magnitude of destruction caused is truly incalculable by anyone!

Is the current situation not the best example of this—the Three Great Sacred Lands before!

Had it not been for Jun Mo Xie’s sudden appearance, bringing the last ray of light to this world, perhaps it would have truly ended according to that prophecy!

A sudden dream—neither illusion nor emptiness! Ten thousand years of brilliance—concluded in a single feast!

Gu Han gave a wry smile; his thoughts at this moment clearly aligned with Jun Mo Xie’s.

But he did not voice them, and Jun Mo Xie certainly would not bring them up either.

Since this elder had already resolved to die to atone for his guilt, why revisit past matters?

Although a grave error had been made, the starting points of good people and bad people are fundamentally different; why strip the good person of the last vestiges of their dignity? Especially now that he has woken up to his mistake and is determined to remedy it at any cost!

“The words of a dying man are true, and the song of a dying bird is most mournful. My final reminder to you is that afterward, you must strictly control the Thunder Punishment Profound Beasts.”

Gu Han said solemnly: “The Thunder Punishment Profound Beasts are largely straightforward, lacking the guile of some humans—their nature is truly lovable; bold in action and charge, they are the choice pick for death warriors! Anyone would desire such subordinates! And you have indeed earned the absolute loyalty of the Thunder Punishment lineage; no one can dispute that!”

“But precisely because of this nature, the beasts are most susceptible to being swayed. Once they accept a certain doctrine, they will not change it even unto death. This fact is the source of your greatest success, but conversely, it is also where you must be most guarded. In the future, without the constraints of the Sacred Lands, the peak experts of Thunder Punishment will inevitably interact with humanity. What the consequences will be then, no one can say. I hope the Mansion Master does not mistake my words for alarmism…”

Gu Han spoke with deep sincerity.

Jun Mo Xie lowered his head in deep contemplation: “I can guarantee that before I leave this continent, they will not do anything too outrageous.”

“Yes, you can guarantee that! I believe you one hundred percent! If you, Jun Mo Xie, couldn't achieve even that, you wouldn't be Jun Mo Xie. But what about after you are gone?”

Gu Han inquired: “You just said yourself that the path you are bound for is ultimately that of the Nine Nether First Young Master, right? Your potential is limitless; you cannot possibly remain in this world, this continent, for long. Perhaps a century later, or a thousand years later... maybe even just a decade or two later, you will depart!”

“After you leave, who will truly be able to control the Thunder Punishment?” Gu Han nodded toward the Thunder Punishment ranks: “To cope with the current crisis, you have elevated the strength possessed by the Thunder Punishment to an astonishing degree! If experts with such power lose your restraint, there may not be anyone left on the entire continent capable of restraining even one of them! And you have cultivated over a hundred thousand such beings! This continent might not fall to the alien races because of your existence, but precisely because of your existence, the Xuan Xuan Continent might transform into a paradise for Profound Beasts.”

Jun Mo Xie’s face was grim, revealing no discernible expression.

“If we consider a more pessimistic scenario... all the humans on this continent might eventually become food, or mere playthings, for the Thunder Punishment Profound Beasts!”

Gu Han said grimly: “No one can deny that the Thunder Punishment Profound Beasts are highly humanized and value loyalty and relationships! But it is equally undeniable that their inherent bestial ferocity still exists and will exist forever! Their bloodthirsty and war-loving instincts are all obvious manifestations!”

Jun Mo Xie’s expression darkened considerably.

“I speak of these things not to ask you to do anything specific, but merely... to remind you!” Gu Han stated calmly: “If that time truly arrives... oh well, in any case, I am destined not to see it. What happens in the future has nothing to do with me.”

Jun Mo Xie replied dismissively: “Since you have seen this point clearly, what is the use of saying it now!” He rolled his eyelids: “Gu Han, what you said this time is indeed very reasonable, and these things might indeed happen in the future. But that is always a matter of the future! Who can truly know the future! Aren't we saying this far too early!”

Gu Han sighed bitterly. From this single sentence uttered by Jun Mo Xie, he perceived the depth of Jun Mo Xie’s care for the Thunder Punishment Profound Beasts! Perhaps, in the heart of this Evil Monarch, all the living beings in the world truly mattered less than the Thunder Punishment Beasts!

This matter truly perplexed Gu Han. No matter what, Jun Mo Xie was still human at his core; why did he lack even the minimum sense of identification with humanity? This was something he genuinely could not comprehend, even on his deathbed.

Since one is not a fish, how can one know the joy of a fish!

“Very well, I will put this matter aside and stop mentioning it, lest we become unpleasant,” Gu Han sighed in resignation.

“It doesn't matter. I have my own convictions. No matter what you say, or what anyone else says, the possibility of changing my original intent is absolutely nil,” Jun Mo Xie chuckled: “So, Old Man, save your breath and quickly finish telling me everything you need to say.”

Gu Han almost rolled his eyes in exasperation. What did he mean by, ‘quickly finish telling me everything’? Even if he were facing death right now, it hadn't reached that critical point yet! It sounded as if after this final breath, he would be finished!

Talking with this brat truly requires one to be prepared to be infuriated to death at any moment!

“Why are you staring at me?” Seeing Gu Han glaring fiercely, Jun Mo Xie became inexplicably confused: “Old Gu, I didn't actively curse you to death, did I? You yourself said you've lived long enough and are ready to die. I am merely respecting your opinion by not stopping you. Now you’re unhappy. Furthermore, you asked me to come here to hear you ramble on. Rambling... fine, ramble on, but now you stop... What is this? I’m getting depressed!”

Depressed!

Hearing those final three words, Gu Han truly felt that emotion well up within him. You’re depressed? I’m so depressed I can barely speak.

“Forget it, I’m a man on the verge of death; I won't stoop to your level of contention,” Gu Han exhaled, wanting to end this debate.

“Yes, you admit you were already planning to die—that’s what you said; I didn't say it!” Jun Mo Xie snorted: “Hurry up and state any final words! I have many things to attend to! I’m in a hurry!”

Gu Han nearly choked with suppressed anger. Damn it, even if I didn't decide to die willingly, I’d probably be angered to death by you, you scoundrel!

“Jun Mo Xie, you are too cold-hearted about life! Don’t you feel that even though the Three Great Sacred Lands did many wrong things, in this final battle, they fought heroically, splendidly, living up to their legendary name?” Gu Han was utterly exasperated.

Old Master Gu voicing the final plan of the Three Great Sacred Lands was, at its core, a hope to receive a sincere word of praise from Jun Mo Xie. At the very least, that there was one person left in this world who understood this truth. Even if the entire world remained ignorant, they had made their sacrifice—and at least, the Evil Monarch was there to bear witness.

Their only desire now was for this Evil Monarch to utter a single word of approval, nothing more!

Because Jun Mo Xie was undeniably the supreme figure of this age!

He never expected this brat to be so stingy! Forget praise; he wouldn’t even offer a word of regret!

“What do you mean by that?! Even if you all die fighting, I still won't think your deaths are great,”

Jun Mo Xie pondered for a moment before speaking gravely: “Gu Han, no one forced any of you from the Three Great Sacred Lands to come to this battle, did they? You all sought benevolence and attained it, choosing to defend the honor in your hearts with your lives! That is normal. Since I am here too, I’ll be honest: I am not entirely sure I will return alive either. But so what? As long as one does what ought to be done and has a clear conscience, isn't that enough?”