Chapter 167: Conversation [2]

The vast expanse of the tower around them seemed to resonate with their words, echoing their sentiment into eternity. The very walls and floors shimmered as though they were sentient, understanding the depth and significance of this discourse.

The Shadow Emperor, the embodiment of control and dominion, exhaled slowly. "You speak of destiny, Han Yichen, yet your actions suggest a deep-rooted desire to mold it. Isn't that a contradiction?"

Han Yichen looked up, the myriad stars above them reflecting in his eyes. "Destiny, to me, is not a predetermined path. It's a culmination of choices. Every action, every decision we make, subtly influences the course of events. So, while I believe in destiny, I also believe in the power of choice."

The Emperor smirked. "So, you accept that there's a design, a plan. And yet, you challenge it at every turn. Isn't that, in itself, an exercise in futility?"

Han responded with a serene smile. "Challenging the 'design' is an inherent part of it. Every chal