Just as we were about to continue discussing these matters, the palace doors suddenly opened, and a powerful aura 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 vigilance. The white-haired man before us was none other than the legendary Uncrowned Dharma Emperor!
"Sorry to interrupt your secret deliberations. I came here merely 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 beneath even an ant and attracted no attention.
When Zu Ziyi's gaze settled on Wan Songxiao, Wan Songxiao could not help but furrow his brow. He said, "Our paths differ, so we cannot work together. I know what you want to say, Fellow Daoist Zu, 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 you refuse, no matter what, to cooperate with us for the sake of all living beings under Heaven."
Zu Ziyi smiled faintly, appearing to be quite even-tempered.
Wan Songxiao sneered. "You're bringing up the same old matter again. Your plan isn't being discussed openly. I don't know what you intend to do, yet you want me to cooperate? Heh heh. Unless you reveal every rune on your divine pillar and send someone to explain them clearly to the few of us who possess godhood, then let us follow your plan closely, we'll all end up as your puppets. Who knows whether you intend to capture us for a blood sacrifice?"
Zu Ziyi shook his head after hearing this. "Although our Anti-Godhood Alliance is led by the Hidden Immortal Sect, its