Taibai Jinxing looked at Grand Supreme Elder Lao and said with utmost seriousness.
"Things have come to this. There's nothing I can do either."
"Junior Brother, remember this: some things can only be discussed between the two of us here. Don't mention them to anyone else outside."
Grand Supreme Elder Lao let out a long sigh and spoke slowly.
Inside this resplendent Laojun Hall, there were only Grand Supreme Elder Lao and Taibai Jinxing.
Little did they know that while they were having this conversation, Wu Feng had already seen everything through the Mirror of Contemplation.
"So that's how it is..."
Wu Feng rubbed his chin, his eyes thoughtful.
"What is it, husband?"
Confusion appeared in Little White's eyes as she looked at Wu Feng.
"Wife, have you ever wondered why, in this vast Jisaiguo, only the western border has terrain like this, with thorns covering the mountains and plains?"
Wu Feng looked extremely serious as he gazed at Little White and continued.
"I don't understand. Wasn't this formed naturally?"
Little White looked at Wu Feng, still confused.
"Of course not. These six are all Tree Demons, so controlling the growth of the plants here is child's play for them."
"They merely left a small path for travelers from the west to pass through."
Wu Feng looked at Little White and spoke with great seriousness.
"I understand now. They're merely pawns of Taoism. The border of Jisaiguo is exactly where Buddhism and Taoism meet. Many people who come to seek Buddha pass along this path, only to be deceived by them and turn to Taoism."
"So even though they're demons, and even though their magic power is weak, they've never been exterminated. This must be because Grand Supreme Elder Lao and Taibai Jinxing have been secretly interfering."
Six Ears rolled