Burning the Bridge After Crossing It?

No one had expected that at this moment, Dao Ancestor Hongjun would suddenly open his eyes and look toward Wu Tian.

Endless Dao Resonance flowed within his gray eyes, as though heaven and earth themselves rose and fell within them...

Then he suddenly spoke:

"Granted!"

Taiqing's heart stirred at the sight.

He hurriedly cupped his hands toward Dao Ancestor Hongjun in salute and loudly declared:

"We shall obey Dao Ancestor's decree!"

Yuanshi and Tongtian also hurriedly saluted.

"We shall obey Teacher's decree!"

This scene left Wu Tian completely dumbfounded. When he finally came back to his senses, the corners of his mouth twitched several times as he grumbled inwardly:

Was that really necessary?

You had to pop out now and take credit for this?

This matter had always been Wu Tian's decision alone, and he was not afraid of Yuanshi continuing to make trouble. The reason he had glanced at Dao Ancestor Hongjun was merely to see his reaction out of habit.

Yet Dao Ancestor Hongjun had spoken.

It now looked as though Wu Tian had asked him for permission!

Then the Three Pure Ones had all chimed in. What had clearly been a matter Wu Tian had forcefully decided now seemed like an arrangement made by Dao Ancestor Hongjun...

Fine!

As long as you're happy!

Wu Tian could not directly expose Taiqing and the others for trying to save face. He merely curled his lip slightly before nodding to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Seeing Wu Tian suffer such a small, silent loss—and knowing that he himself had participated in it—Tongtian could not help secretly laughing to himself:

Wu Tian is still too honest!

Hahaha...

He had no objections to Wu Tian's decision anyway. If things were handled this way, the disciples of the Intercepting Sect might even gain greater benefits...