"The key point is that this great battle was provoked by someone. Whether we win or lose, we're only being used." Li Tongtian said.
"You're right." I nodded and said calmly, "If that's the case, we have to stop it at all costs."
"This time, many powerful figures from the Daoist sect have come as well. If they all perish together, the losses for us will be far too great." Li Tongtian said.
"It seems someone wants to provoke an all-out war between the Daoist sect and the sorcerers. When that happens, it will probably become an unprecedented catastrophe." I frowned.
"There have been all kinds of supernatural incidents lately, and these people are needed to protect everyone. If they all die, countless people will be affected. That is probably the mastermind's true objective." Li Tongtian said.
"Don't these sorcerers understand that?" I asked.
"I'm afraid they aren't worried. After all, they won last time, so they'll win again this time." Li Tongtian said.
"How interesting." I sneered.
"We should hurry to Long Mountain. We might still make it in time." Li Tongtian said.
I nodded, then followed him to Long Mountain.
By then, Long Mountain had already been turned into a restricted zone.
The entire mountain had been sealed off. At the summit, a group of Taoist priests was confronting a group of sorcerers.
"It's been twenty years. Do we really have to fight another battle?"
"That's right. The grievances from back then no longer matter. Why have you come looking for trouble again?"
Several old Taoist priests stepped forward, their faces kind and benevolent.
But the sorcerer leading the other side sneered. "Are you afraid?"
"Afraid? We Daoists fear nothing. It's just that regardless of who wins or loses, this battle will have terrible consequences. I hope you'll