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Zhou Ming's calm eyes rested on Tongtian, utterly unruffled.
"Daoist Friend should understand that once a Tribulation begins, it is bound to happen."
"It is merely a matter of in what form, and when and where, it will erupt."
"Just as my Witch Clan was once deeply trapped in a Tribulation. Although we ultimately used overwhelming strength to forcibly break free of it..."
"The Tribulation did not dissipate. In the end, there was still the Calamity of Immortals and Demons."
"So, Daoist Friend, do not think about avoiding it."
"A Tribulation cannot be avoided."
Sect Master Tongtian's body trembled faintly.
As a Sage, he naturally understood these principles.
But understanding them was one thing.
When he and his own Dao lineage were deeply caught up in it, that was another matter entirely.
The reason he had come to seek Zhou Ming was that he still harbored a sliver of hope, wishing that Zhou Ming could point out a path around the Tribulation.
However, Zhou Ming's very first words had completely shattered that sliver of hope.
Zhou Ming continued.
"Moreover, this Tribulation is a calamity for the Dao lineages of you Sages."
"It is different from those of the past."
"When the time comes, killing will spread, Karma will become entangled, and the Heavenly Secrets will fall into Chaos. It might even... involve you Sages yourselves."
"So in this Tribulation, it is simply impossible for you to have everyone in your Interception Sect emerge unscathed."
What Zhou Ming had said was, in truth, a veiled way of telling Tongtian:
Stop dreaming.
It was absolutely impossible to pass through this great calamity without suffering the slightest injury.
The Interception Sect would have to pay a price.
Tongtian naturally understood the implication behind Zhou Ming's words as well.
As long as the price