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Just as we were about to continue discussing these matters, the hall doors suddenly opened, and an aura abruptly appeared in the doorway. We immediately fell silent and went out to see who had arrived. When Zu Ziyi appeared before me, everyone—including me—showed a trace of wariness on their faces, because the white-haired man standing before us was none other than the legendary Uncrowned Dharma Emperor!
"Sorry to disturb you all while you're discussing secrets. I came here only to ask Fellow Daoist Wan something." Zu Ziyi swept his gaze over us. Nearby, Lan Ziyun also flew over, but to Zu Ziyi, he was less than an ant and failed to attract his attention. When Zu Ziyi's gaze finally settled on Wan Songxiao, Wan Songxiao couldn't help frowning and said, "Those who follow different paths cannot make common cause. Fellow Daoist Zu, I know what you want to say, but I'll say the same thing again: I will not cooperate with you."
"Heh heh, Fellow Daoist Wan, you've guessed wrong this time. I merely wanted to ask why, no matter what, you refuse to cooperate with us for the sake of all living beings under Heaven." Zu Ziyi smiled faintly, looking quite even-tempered.
Wan Songxiao sneered. "You're bringing up that old argument again. It's because your plan isn't being laid out openly. I don't know what you intend to do, and you want me to cooperate? Heh heh, unless you reveal every rune on your divine pillar and send someone to explain everything clearly to the few of us who possess divine essences, then have us follow your plan closely. Otherwise, we'll all become your puppets. Who knows whether you intend to capture us and use us in a blood sacrifice?"
Zu Ziyi shook his head after hearing this.