Li Er's strength had surpassed that of Saints.
He congratulated Yuanshi and Tongtian on their progress in cultivation, but Yuanshi and Tongtian merely shook their heads with bitter smiles. Their cultivation still lagged far behind Li Er's.
As early as the era of the Witch-Demon Calamity, Li Er had attained Dao and become a mid-stage Saint.
Yet they had only now caught up to the stage Li Er had reached when he first attained Dao through Slaying Three Corpses to Attain Dao. Such a gap left them unable to grow complacent.
After exchanging a glance, Yuanshi and Tongtian finally spoke frankly of their purpose in coming.
During this Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods, the Saints hoped Li Er would remain neutral.
They knew well of Li Er's strength and wisdom, and feared that he would seize the Dao Fruit for himself, rendering their struggle meaningless.
Though Li Er wished to comply with their wishes, the awakening of the Heavenly Dao Will was not something he could control.
Within the Eight Sceneries Palace, the atmosphere was grave. Everyone knew that Hongjun's disappearance hinted at changes in the Heavenly Dao Origin.
Li Er's words were simple, yet laden with meaning. He was implying that the Heavenly Dao was about to awaken, heralding the arrival of a new era.
The Pangu Will had unexpectedly awakened within Buzhou Mountain, causing Li Er to merge with and be strengthened by the Pangu Will, severely injuring the Heavenly Dao Will.
After the battle, everyone knew that a life-or-death confrontation would take place between the Heavenly Dao Will and Li Er.
Once the Heavenly Dao Will fully awakened, whether Li Er chose to intervene or not, the Heavenly Dao would not spare him.
For this reason, the Heavenly Dao Saints, including Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Nuwa,