The paper man, before it could even land, was instantly set aflame, turning into sparks. The area where the State Preceptor stood seemed to be enveloped by a massive furnace. His physical body was visible, and the layers of sinister mist around him were being dispersed by the potent yang qi emanating from Hu Ma.
Yet, he didn't dodge. He stood there calmly, sighing softly, "When I invited the Ten Surnames to the Stone Pavilion for discussions back then, I had already informed them of the dangers.
"If this world could be saved, then save it. If it couldn't, then the only choice was to leave. The Ten Surnames had twenty years to witness the might of that fierce being and also twenty years to make a decision, to help me build this White Jade City.
"Only your Hu Family was different!
"I admired the Hu Family's character, which is why I chose you between the Meng Family and the Hu Family.
