"The Heavenly Dao over there has already reported Yuntian Realm's situation and hopes to receive our assistance in reopening the ascension passage as soon as possible."
Yunxi guiltily touched her nose and replied:
"Senior, this wasn't my fault. You know it—I was ambushed by the Evil God and ended up in Yuntian Realm. That Wild System even wanted to devour my fortune. Was my fortune so easy to devour? Where there is cause, there is effect. I don't think I did anything wrong."
Ethereal Immortal: "I understand. With your temperament, it would have been strange if you hadn't fought back. This time was merely a twist of fate. Since the Alien Soul has already dissipated, you will take her place and fulfill the Heavenly Dao's request."
The corner of Yunxi's mouth twitched after reading that. She felt as though she had been press-ganged into service.
Meanwhile, Shi Jiu had indeed said this to Lianyi:
"Lianyi, that girl Yunxi accidentally ended up in Yuntian Realm. She can conveniently take on this plane mission. In any case, she isn't being wronged—the Alien Soul that the Heavenly Dao brought here to escape its predicament was crushed by her."
Clad in a purple thundercloud Dharma robe, Lianyi cast Shi Jiu a light glance before speaking.
"Shi Jiu, these are not directly related. That Alien Soul was bound to the Wild System. Even if it had not been annihilated, it could not have fulfilled the Heavenly Dao's requirements. You just think girl Yunxi is easy to talk to, so you're fooling her into completing your mission for you."
Shi Jiu chuckled foolishly twice and said:
"Everyone's goal is the same. Besides, girl Yunxi still owes us a favor! Have you forgotten that Immortal Sword you personally empowered?"
Lianyi shook her head helplessly.
"Shi Jiu, Yunxi