As for the situation within the Azure Lotus Continent, Ascending Dragon Hall said they should wait, but Cloud Palace said—they could not wait.
Outside, vast fleets raced around the Green Lotus World. Several years had passed, and the fleet had grown somewhat larger.
Within the newest flagship, Chu Fei's avatar and the others gathered to discuss the situation inside the Azure Lotus Continent. Most of those participating were avatars; their true bodies were largely in seclusion cultivating or conducting research.
Shangguan Qinghong reported on the actual situation, while recordings of the exchanges were played simultaneously.
She concluded, "In the end, we underestimated Cloud Palace, underestimated the situation within the Azure Lotus Continent, and underestimated the nature of these 'saints.'"
Jin Tierong sighed softly, but said solemnly, "This is our first time dealing with these so-called saints. We need to absorb these lessons.
"Looking back now, we cannot use the mindset of mortals to speculate on a saint's actions and conduct. That counts as a gain as well."
Chu Fei nodded slightly. "Thinking back on Qinghong's exchange with Yunxiao Heavenly Venerate, Yunxiao Heavenly Venerate is not an impatient person. Immortal Cultivators can also remain in seclusion for long periods, so there is no reason for him to be this desperate.
"So my analysis is that Cloud Palace most likely simply disdains waiting. To saints, today and tomorrow make no difference anyway. After all, they cannot be killed."
Zhou Minghao, the representative from the Demon Subduing Hall on the Outer Realm Battlefield, finally spoke. "Yes. Since they cannot die, all living things are ants. That is what saints are!
"On the Outer Realm Battlefield, this is exactly how great powers treat all beings—with indifference.
"Perhaps this is what they mean by 'when saints do not die, great thieves never cease.'
"There may