After learning some things he should not have known, Wang Zun's brow carried a trace of worry. If what the other party said was true—if Niu Youdao truly did not know the Boundless Fruit Tree had blossomed ahead of time, and this was not arranged by Niu Youdao—then there was no telling how great an impact this upheaval would bring.
No wonder Sha Rulai had spoken to him as though arranging his final affairs.
Sha Rulai said, "With something like this happening, by rights I should make a trip out and speak with Niu Youdao face-to-face. But the current circumstances are unsuitable. Such a major incident has occurred; it would be inappropriate for me to leave the Sacred Realm at a time like this, and it would invite suspicion. Send him a message, tell him what has happened, and let him prepare himself. It will also confirm whether the fruit tree's early blossoming was his doing."
Wang Zun nodded, then hesitated. "The Nine Saints have started fighting. There's no telling whether Luo Qiu can return alive. If he cannot, should we make other preparations?"
Sha Rulai asked in return, "Who would dare make a move at a time like this? Before seeing a definite outcome, no one would dare act rashly. What if Luo Qiu returns? Once he notices anything and sees who was making plans for after his death, no one can bear the consequences. That is why the others pushed Luo Fangfei out."
"We need make no other preparations. We need only remain vigilant. If anything proves amiss, if Luo Qiu truly cannot return, the other factions will inevitably purge Great Luo Sacred Land. We merely need to be ready to withdraw to the Desolate Marsh Deadlands at any time. Besides, hoping to kill Luo Qiu with such