The higher one stood, the colder it became. There were few fellow travelers, so one had to explore and break through on one's own.
Clearly, Li Er had already left all the Saints far behind.
Nuwa remained silent, but Li Er had no intention of doing the same.
Some words could be spoken or left unsaid, but once certain words were uttered, they signified a decision.
Communication between Saints held profound meaning in every gesture and movement. It was like seeing flowers through mist, yet no less real for it.
Li Er's words today let Nuwa know which side she should choose.
His words contained Dao resonance and were profound enough to reach the mysteries of creation.
Most importantly, he was asking Nuwa to state her position. That was an unmistakable signal.
He dared to tell Nuwa these things because he had absolute confidence in his own strength.
At the same time, Nuwa bore a portion of the Daoist Sect Destiny. If she revealed this secret, Li Er could rightfully strip her of that destiny in his capacity as Daoist Sect Leader.
Therefore, Li Er was not worried that Nuwa would reveal his words.
Nuwa understood this. When she heard Li Er's words, she frowned, yet she also understood her own position. "Why must Senior Brother Taishang involve Nuwa? You should know that my Wa Huang Lineage has never involved itself in such matters."
She did not like being forced to choose sides.
Li Er shook his head and sighed at Nuwa's attitude before asking, "Then why did you come to find me today?"
A sharp light surged in his eyes. "You do not truly believe that, amid the struggle between Saints, the Dao-Buddha Conflict, and even the coming tribulation... merely standing in the position of Protagonist of Heaven and