"Was that really true? Even the Genesis Immortal Venerable could manage the affairs of our Six Paths Heaven?"
"When we came down, we were all Seven Extremes Immortal Venerables. Since the Genesis Immortal Venerable had spoken so confidently, he couldn't fail to make good on his promise."
As soon as those words fell, all the immortals were moved. Escaping the cycle of reincarnation was only the first step. What they truly wanted, of course, was to become overlords in the Proving Dao Heaven as well, so it was understandable that they had exploded with excitement.
"Once a word has been spoken, how could there be any reason to take it back? Not just you—among your subordinates, anyone who proves outstanding in strength and performance after inspection will receive the same treatment." I spoke with the understanding that the wool would ultimately come from the sheep. Once the Six Paths Heaven underwent a great upheaval and changed hands, there would inevitably be another massive reshuffle. By then, elevating these Seven Extremes Immortal Venerables would be nothing at all. After all, it didn't matter whom we elevated.
"Good! With the Genesis Immortal Venerable's word, how could this venerable fear dying?"
"I withdraw everything I said just now as well! We will fight to the death in the Yellow Springs Sea!"
"We'll go down and make preparations at once. We'll also order our sons to fight to the death for Immortal Mountain!"
A group of overlords immediately began thumping their chests and making guarantees. I had no intention of expecting much in return from them. The actual task of these overlords was to wear down and pin down the opposing forces. The true difficulty still lay in the Three Passes and the ghosts beneath the Yellow Springs Sea.
Thus, after sending those overlords