Three Lifetimes Buddha let out a sigh and stepped out from the shadows.
In an instant, Heavenly Emperor Qingyi, who was in battle, furrowed her delicate eyebrows slightly.
Su Yi spoke up. "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist. That old bald donkey would never dare make a move. I said so."
As his voice rang out, Su Yi deliberately glanced at Three Lifetimes Buddha in the distance, his provocation utterly undisguised.
The corner of Three Lifetimes Buddha's lips twitched slightly. He knew full well that Su Yi had seen through his intentions and was deliberately goading him.
"Daoist Wen, I do not believe that the two of us joining forces will allow us to get what we want."
Three Lifetimes Buddha sighed. "The opportunity has already passed. Now that Heavenly Emperor Qingyi has entered the battle, there is no longer any possibility of inviting Daoist Su to your Immeasurable Emperor Palace as a guest. Nor can we force the matter."
Wen Tian Di flew into a rage. "Earlier, you bald donkey swore with ironclad certainty that you would join forces with me. Why are you denying it and turning your back on your word now?"
He was in a wretched state.
Even as they spoke, Heavenly Emperor Qingyi continued her slaughtering assault. Her attacks were fierce, as though she wielded a starry whip forged from countless stars. Every strike sent innumerable stars shooting forth.
Together with Su Yi's attacks upon his state of mind, they beat him back step by step. Wounds kept appearing across his body, and he was nearly unable to hold on.
Yet at this critical moment, Three Lifetimes Buddha, whom he regarded as an ally, suddenly threw down his burden and quit!
Wen Tian Di felt as though he had been betrayed, and his fury surged.
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