Outside Jinao Island, two streaks of flowing light crossed the sky above the East Sea, one ahead and one behind.
Yuanshi spoke first.
"Elder Brother, what Tongtian said was not without reason.
"With just the strength of the few of us, if we want to play a game against the Heavenly Dao, I fear we are still somewhat lacking in fire."
Though the Heavenly Dao was weakening, a camel starved to death was still bigger than a horse. When the moment truly came to sever the Saint position, no one could say for certain what would happen.
Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming presided over Pangu Hall, controlled the laws of the Earth Dao, and also had Pangu Hall suppressing Destiny.
"Going to Pangu Hall to find Zhou Ming is the safest path. If we can obtain his help, then at least... we will have another layer of assurance.
Taiqing's figure slowed slightly.
"I know."
Three words, brief, yet they showed he had long since made his calculations.
Taiqing was silent for several breaths before continuing.
"The Heavenly Dao is weakening faster than I expected."
"This change will worsen every so often. There is not much time for us to hesitate."
"In that case." Yuanshi's speed slowed, and he traveled shoulder to shoulder with Taiqing.
"When do we go?"
Taiqing glanced at Yuanshi.
"No day is better than today."
"There is no meaning in dragging it out. The sooner we gain Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming's consent, the sooner we can set our minds at ease."
Yuanshi pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Taiqing continued.
"However, before going to Pangu Hall, we should first make a trip to Spirit Mountain.
"Since the five of us have already verbally agreed to sever our Saint positions at the same time, this matter should not