Dao Ancestor Hongjun had long since become one with the Heavenly Dao. As the Heavenly Dao Incarnation, he should have stood aloof from worldly affairs, untouched by mortal matters. Why would he specifically bestow treasures upon Taishang and Yuanshi?
Could it be that the Dao Ancestor had secretly chosen a side and was preparing to personally intervene and suppress the Jie Sect?
The moment this thought arose, both their chests grew hot.
With Taishang, Yuanshi, Ren Teachings, Chan Teachings, and now the Dao Ancestor's support, even if Tongtian possessed heaven-reaching divine abilities and the Jie Sect had disciples as numerous as clouds, they likely could not withstand such a combined force!
"The Dao Ancestor's status is special. Naturally, he will not personally descend into the mortal world to fight, but regarding the Investiture of the Gods tribulation, our goals have always been aligned."
"Put simply, if we cannot overthrow Tongtian and suppress the Jie Sect on our own, the Dao Ancestor will never stand idly by."
"That is all I have to say. Consider it carefully yourselves."
Yuanshi's gaze blazed, and his tone carried obvious impatience.
The Two Sages of the West silently calculated. If Yuanshi's words were true, and the Dao Ancestor would truly act in the end, then no matter how capable Tongtian was, his defeat would be inevitable!
This alliance was worth the gamble.
With their forces united, their fighting strength would be enough to match the Jie Sect. At the very least, they would not be at a disadvantage!
Seeing that the two still could not make up their minds, Yuanshi sneered inwardly. If he did not give them a push, these two fellows would likely keep wavering and watching, dragging down the entire plan!
"You know that Senior Brother Taishang's Ren Teachings has only two