Tai Yi's old face reddened at Houtu's question, which struck straight at the heart of the matter. His earlier pride and confidence instantly turned to embarrassment.
He coughed dryly twice, his gaze drifting. "Uh... well... fellow Daoist Houtu sees clearly."
"I do believe Nephew Lu Jun has that potential, and I firmly believe he can find a method to Manifest Billions of Avatars..."
"As for whether he can ultimately traverse the entire path and achieve that final 'All Selves United'..."
"To be frank, I can only place my greatest hopes upon it. After all, no one since time immemorial has succeeded on this path, and the perils that lie ahead are beyond imagining."
Tai Yi abruptly changed tack, looking at Houtu with bright, piercing eyes, carrying a hint of urgency and inquiry.
"But! Fellow Daoist Houtu! From your tone just now, and from your earlier question about whether we believe he can see this path through, it seems you are more certain than we are!"
"You seem utterly convinced that Nephew Lu Jun has not only embarked upon this path, but can succeed?"
"Could you perhaps explain in detail?"
What kind of figure was Tai Yi?
In the blink of an eye, he immediately linked together the causes and consequences.
Houtu had sought a private discussion, requested to see Lu Jun, and specifically asked about their confidence in the path of "One Attainment, Eternal Attainment"...
This was absolutely not without reason!
The only explanation was—she had seen some sign that even the two brothers had failed to notice, a sign sufficient to prove that Lu Jun could succeed!
And that sign most likely stemmed from her secret meeting with Lu Jun!
Tai Yi's voice carried an unprecedented gravity and expectation. Even Di Jun instantly reined in all his emotions, his