Xu Ying gestured for True Lord Daoji to stop and said, "Daoist friend, keep an eye on Sacred Ancestor." With that, he walked toward Dao Sovereign.
Sacred Ancestor said, "Daoji, you also cultivate Nirvana. I am the origin of the Nirvana Great Dao. I can guide you in cultivation and help you achieve the Primordial Beginning! We cultivators of Nirvana rampage across the universe and stand proud among the heroes. Why should we shelter under another's roof?"
True Lord Daoji asked, "If I achieve the Primordial Beginning of Nirvana, which of the three before us can I defeat?"
Sacred Ancestor frowned. The three Daoji was referring to were Dao Sovereign, Xu Ying, and Sacred Ancestor.
"None of them," Sacred Ancestor said.
"Then why should I learn it?"
True Lord Daoji said, "Daoist brother, you are inferior to Xu Great Heavenly Venerate, and inferior to Dao Sovereign as well. If I learn from you, I won't be able to defeat any of the three. If I follow Daoist Brother Xu, although I still won't be his or Dao Sovereign's match, perhaps I might one day rival you."
"Good! Good! Good!" Sacred Ancestor laughed furiously, yet he had to admit that Daoji's words made perfect sense.
Xu Ying arrived before Dao Sovereign, cast a glance at the Great Dao Treasure Box beside him, then bowed and said, "Dao Sovereign, how leisurely of you. You came to my Dao Palace without my noticing and didn't even send word, leaving me unable to welcome you from afar. Forgive me, forgive me."
Dao Sovereign rose and returned the salute. "I followed the tribulation's destiny here. At the time, Daoist Friend Xu was locked in a fierce battle with Sacred Ancestor, completely lost in it, so I did not disturb you."
Xu Ying looked toward the