Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda!
Li Yun's purpose was clear. Since Laozi's condition had changed,
it meant that, for a long time to come, Laozi would basically be unable to return to normal. He would prioritize Humanity Dao, perhaps even becoming someone willing to sacrifice everything for its growth and strength.
In that case, the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda in Laozi's hands was a massive hidden danger.
At the slightest misstep, this thing could bring about a fatal crisis and even trigger countless other dangers.
Laozi possessed quite a few Lingbao, but the one Li Yun feared most was still the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda.
Its existence ensured innate invincibility, and it even contained World-Opening Merit. If Laozi continued to hold it, Li Yun would have no way to deal with him.
If he could not resolve Laozi's condition and problems, he would never be able to fully awaken him. When that time came, enormous dangers and conflicts would inevitably arise. That was not what Li Yun wanted to see.
Therefore, the best and most urgent choice was to resolve this completely—to truly handle it once and for all.
With that thought, Li Yun immediately said, "Master, this item is extremely important to my future progress. I know it is also vital to you, Master, but this disciple still wishes to borrow it for a time!"
As soon as he said this, Laozi fell silent.
He vaguely felt that if he lent it out, the chances of getting it back would be slim.
He even instinctively wanted to refuse Li Yun's request.
Yet when the words reached his lips, Laozi could not say them. Even his expression shifted.
"This is..."
Seeing this, Li Yun remained outwardly calm, though a gleam flashed through his eyes.
For no other reason