These gods were gods outside of the Tianwu Continent. Although their intention in appearing on the Tianwu Continent was to help martial artists with potential and aptitude in the Tianwu Continent advance to Martial God, this was only the surface that they revealed.
No one knew what they're actually plotting.
After Xiao Shi understood the situation of these High Gods, he instinctively wanted to stay away. He did not want to have anything to do with these gods. He did not want to become a divine envoy either.
Yan Huagu sighed. He understood Xiao Shi's concerns. Back then, he had been forced to a dead end, which was why he had chosen to become a divine envoy. Including the Martial Emperor, he only became a divine envoy when he had no other choice.