Outside the great hall, calamities poured down from the heavens like a waterfall, vast and surging, rumbling without end.
Inside the great hall, the lamps burned brightly, yet the atmosphere was strange and oppressive.
A faint standoff had formed between the Abyss of Myriad Tribulations Emperor and the Three Lifetimes Buddha.
Hong Ling guarded the hall entrance, fully prepared for battle.
Su Yi stood in a corner of the hall, vaguely forming a three-legged balance with the Abyss of Myriad Tribulations Emperor and the Three Lifetimes Buddha.
From the very moment this killing trap had begun, Su Yi had not spoken another word.
Whether it was the Three Lifetimes Buddha and Hong Ling appearing together, Wu Ji Buddha unexpectedly stepping forth to block a blow for him, or even now, he had remained silent, saying nothing.
Such unusual behavior had long since drawn the attention of the others.
"Su Yi, I have to admit, you truly surprised me. You actually made my master's Great Dao Avatar die for your sake."
The Three Lifetimes Buddha sighed. "Meanwhile, I, his disciple, came here to help with all my heart, only to gain nothing at all."
The Abyss of Myriad Tribulations Emperor said gravely, "Daoist Su, Wu Ji Buddha's true body has not been completely destroyed. Be careful not to let this master-and-disciple pair blind you with their pathetic act."
The Three Lifetimes Buddha chuckled. "Ridiculous. Who would destroy a Great Dao Avatar merely to put on an act? Old Abyss of Myriad Tribulations, there is no need for me to say anything. From this moment onward, Su Yi will no longer trust you!"
The Abyss of Myriad Tribulations Emperor frowned and looked toward Su Yi.
He discovered that Su Yi still had not stated his position.
Su Yi took out a jug