The Dao Also Chooses Its People

After the scene fell silent for a moment, Dao Lord Yanxin finally spoke, politely declining:

"My Commanded Daoist Temple may be remote and barren, but it is stable. Besides, I am only at the Second Fruit Position and have yet to obtain the Foot Connection Fruit, so I am not suited for long journeys. Junior Brother Qingyun, the Mishin Dao Alliance will not be easy to deal with. You must be exceedingly careful..."

Among the seven patriarchs, Dao Lord Yanxin was the most adept at "lying low" and the most low-key.

Thus, no one found it surprising when he made his choice.

Once Yanxin spoke, silence descended over the scene again, growing even heavier.

After pondering for a moment, Dao Lord Zhenhui slowly said, "Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers, you may choose according to your own circumstances. But my relationship with Qingyun is different, and I have enjoyed the benefits of the incense offerings he cultivated in the mortal world. Since he is now in trouble, I cannot simply stand by. I must go and lend a hand!"

Once he stated his position, Chunyang Dao Lord also made up his mind. He laughed heartily. "I'll go too! This Commanded Daoist Temple of mine is so barren not even birds shit here. I've long despised it anyway, so I might as well abandon it!"

Dao Lord Chi Hun likewise said gravely, "Qingyun is in trouble. Though I am old and my cultivation has yet to recover, as the guide of the Lingbao Lineage, I absolutely cannot watch Qingyun be wiped out by the Mishin Dao Alliance. I shall resign my commendation at once and head for Langtian Continent..."

Jade Furnace Dao Lord also gave a light laugh, easing the atmosphere somewhat. "Qingyun, this senior sister's cultivation is shallow. I can only