Queen Mother of the West let out a faint sigh. "Every one of the Twelve Golden Immortals is arrogant and overbearing, relying on his status. Their cultivation is profound, and their methods are ruthless. Out of consideration for Senior Brother Primordial Beginning's dignity, we have endured them again and again—otherwise, how could we have let these juniors push us around? But you also know Senior Brother's temperament. If we make things even slightly difficult for True Person Yuding, he may well tear through the void and arrive in the blink of an eye." Her voice sank at the end, and she could barely conceal her irritation.
Haotian froze when he heard this. As he carefully mulled over her words, his heart suddenly chilled. If they truly used Yuding as the target, Primordial Lord of Heaven would probably lay down a deadly trap without making a sound. A Saint's schemes ran as deep as the Abyssal Sea. With the slightest carelessness, one might be skinned and dismembered, then still count the money for the one who did it.
But when had Haotian ever bowed his head to anyone? If he yielded an inch today, tomorrow disciples of the Interception Sect would come knocking to challenge them, and the day after, monks from the Western Teachings would point at their noses and demand answers. How could the Heavenly Court's majesty be reduced to a laughingstock?
After considering it again and again, his eyes narrowed, and his resolve was set. He would rather offend Primordial Beginning than make the Elucidation Sect pay its blood debt in full! No matter how Queen Mother of the West tried to dissuade him, he merely swept his sleeve around and turned, heading straight for the rear hall.
He removed his imperial crown and black robes, changed into