"This isn't my fault. My injuries haven't fully healed yet."
Seemingly sensing Taishang's gaze, Yuanshi turned and offered an explanation.
"Not only that, I detonated quite a few magical treasures to escape earlier. My strength has fallen drastically now. Otherwise, how could Nüwa possibly be my match?"
Yuanshi was not lying about this. Had he been at his peak, Nüwa truly would not have been worth his notice, and the battle would likely have ended long ago.
But the Honghuang World did not have so many what-ifs. The current Yuanshi was indeed far from his peak, and his strength had even plummeted.
Under these circumstances, he truly might not be able to quickly deal with Nüwa and the others and capture Chen Mu.
This was rather awkward. Taishang had clearly been holding Tongtian back to create an opportunity for Yuanshi, preventing Tongtian from protecting Chen Mu and the others so Yuanshi could capture Chen Mu.
Yet now, the situation seemed to have reversed. Nüwa and Zhen Yuanzi were holding Yuanshi back. As long as Tongtian could free up his hands and shatter the Exquisite Pagoda controlling him, he would be able to break free.
If that happened, Tongtian at full strength, with Nüwa assisting him, would leave Yuanshi and Taishang utterly unable to stand against them.
This development was truly startling and deeply embarrassing.
"You..."
Taishang was practically speechless. But remembering that Yuanshi had indeed narrowly escaped from the Heavenly Dao Queen earlier and had yet to recover, he could understand.
After considering it, he waved his hand, sending a streak of treasure light flying toward Yuanshi.
"This is my Qiankun Diagram. Capture him quickly. I can't hold on much longer."
Yuanshi had detonated quite a few magical treasures, and he now had few artifacts capable of playing a decisive