Ming Chengzi had originally felt there was little hope of capturing and killing Emperor Wenguang. Once the latter achieved Ascension to Immortality, it was tantamount to abandoning the entire old dynasty.
As for Great Shun, it merely had to wait for him to leave before smoothly taking over the Nether Capital, and even the entire old dynasty. There was no need to rush into a life-or-death struggle with Emperor Wenguang, who had so many immortals and gods protecting him.
If he had tried to urge it on, he might not have gained anything good from it. So he had taken the initiative to step back.
But now that Chen Chuan was resolute in his determination to destroy him, he too was stirred with excitement.
He immediately performed a formal salute and said spiritedly, "Since Xuanji wishes to set the rivers and mountains in order and clear the realm, what have I to fear? I shall help Xuanji break this ritual, stand against the immortals and gods, and slay the False Emperor!"
Chen Chuan gave a slight nod. "Master, this battle is not just between you and me."
He looked toward the nearly twenty Profound Cave Observation Fighters behind them. "We have so many comrades aiding us. Why should we fear those Outer Heaven Demons, false gods, and sham immortals?"
Ming Chengzi's eyes shone at those words, and a bold, heroic spirit surged in his heart. "Exactly! Xuanji, watch my methods."
Their exchange within their minds seemed lengthy, but information traveled extremely quickly. Only a brief moment had passed.
Meanwhile, Ming Chengzi took an Incense Burner shaped like a dragon's mouth from his sleeve. He traced a few lines over his brow, drew out a spark of spiritual light, cast it into the burner, and then raised it in his palm.