As soon as these words were spoken, Li Yun and Sect Master Tongtian were both taken aback.
For a moment, the two of them forgot about everything else and looked toward Laozi.
The Nine Nether Seal.
There was no doubt about the value of this thing, and its potential was enormous.
It was a Chaos Spiritual Treasure. Though it could not compare to the Three World-Opening Treasures, it was undoubtedly more powerful than any other Innate Supreme Treasure.
The Nine Nether Seal possessed both offensive and defensive capabilities, along with the support of Netherworld Law. Whoever obtained it would have a bright future ahead.
Most importantly, aside from the Ancestor Witches, all four people present could refine it. If they simply gave it away, then...
"Yes and no!"
Facing their gazes, Laozi took a deep breath before saying, "This matter is not as simple as you imagine!"
"The Nine Nether Seal itself contains Backlash Force. This power poses a considerable threat to us Three Pure Ones. If our physical bodies and potential are damaged, then even if it truly evolves into a Chaos Spiritual Treasure in the future, the losses would outweigh the gains for us."
"As for Li Yun!"
"Although this item would also greatly benefit him, and he possesses a powerful physical body capable of resisting the Backlash Force, the Nine Nether Seal has another drawback."
"What drawback?"
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian both asked.
Yuanshi Tianzun in particular.
He had possessed the Nine Nether Seal for some time and had even briefly refined it. Because of that, he basically understood its condition. What other backlash could there be?
Li Yun also looked intently toward Laozi.
After all, once this thing evolved, it would become a Chaos Spiritual Treasure, comparable to an Innate Supreme