Old Immortal Hua Yu was persuaded. Gritting his teeth, he said, "I wonder if Heavenly Court has a method to relocate my grotto-heaven?"
Qin Dingling smiled faintly. "Of course we do. Heavenly Court's foundation is far beyond Longevity Heaven's, and even less something Fang Yuan can compare to. Believe me, joining Heavenly Court will absolutely be a wise choice!"
Old Immortal Hua Yu let out a long sigh. "This matter is of great importance. Please forgive this old man for returning to the grotto-heaven to convene court and discuss it with the other Gu Immortals."
"Then we shall await good news from immortal friend here." Qin Dingling appeared exceedingly magnanimous.
Old Immortal Hua Yu returned to the grotto-heaven. After gathering the immortals, he explained the situation.
The immortals were shocked. They discussed it for three days and three nights before deciding to follow Old Immortal Hua Yu and defect to Heavenly Court.
Li Xiaobai mingled among them and also clearly declared his intention to join Heavenly Court, though inwardly he was deeply uneasy.
If Star Lord Immortal Venerable inspected him, she would very likely discover the connection between Li Xiaobai and Fang Yuan Main Body. But alone, he was a lone tree unable to hold up a collapsing building, and joining Heavenly Court had already become the consensus among the immortals.
Old Immortal Hua Yu led the immortals out through the grotto-heaven entrance and met Qin Dingling and Jun Shen Guang.
"Good, good, good." Qin Dingling smiled as she accepted them. "By abandoning darkness and turning toward the light, you will not only benefit your own futures, but also secure a bright future for your people."
Old Immortal Hua Yu said, "Indeed. Such good fortune ought to be shared with others. I ask Lady Qin Dingling and Lord Jun Shen