Randeng cried out in alarm.
He hurriedly turned to look at Sage Zhunti, only to see that Sage Zhunti's expression was equally unpleasant. Regret immediately rose in his heart:
I should have left Jieyin's Treasure Banner behind!
With that Sage Dharma Treasure protecting him.
Would Maitreya have avoided this calamity?
But it was too late for regret now...
Sage Zhunti had always worn a cheerful expression and rarely showed such a grave demeanor. It was precisely because of this change in Sage Zhunti's attitude that Randeng understood even more clearly Maitreya's place in the hearts of the two Sages.
He did not dare say anything more.
He quickly cupped his hands toward Sage Zhunti.
"Please do not worry, Sage..."
"I will return at once and investigate the situation!"
Sage Zhunti nodded with a dark expression.
Then he suddenly realized that his emotional shift might have placed pressure on Taoist Randeng. He hurriedly forced out a smile and spoke to Randeng with some apology.
"Do not blame me, Daoist!"
"I am simply too concerned and have lost my composure..."
In all of Western Heaven and Earth, Maitreya was the only member of the younger generation with any real promise. The two brothers had jointly nurtured him for so long, yet now his life was in danger. How could they not be anxious?
"I must trouble you to investigate quickly. My identity makes it unsuitable for me to appear on the battlefield of the Investiture of the Gods, much less reveal myself before everyone... If there is any news, return immediately and report it to me!"
Randeng nodded again.
He did not feel offended...
Sage Zhunti had already treated him very well and given him sufficient respect. He could not spare the time for further words, so he turned and descended toward