Laozi stopped Tai Yi. The Taiji Diagram flew out, wrapped up East King Duke's fragmented True Spirit, then drew it into itself.
"Taiqing, what are you trying to do? Are you going to interfere in our dispute?"
Di Jun glared at Laozi with an unfriendly expression. If he did not give a suitable reason, Di Jun would not mind exchanging a few moves with them.
"Di Jun, you worry too much. East King Duke was, after all, the Head of Male Immortals. Why not spare his life? That way, we will not incur the Dao Ancestor's displeasure."
Taiqing cupped his hands toward Di Jun and spoke amiably.
"Hmph, why leave him alive? So that once he recovers, he can seek revenge against the Heavenly Court?" Tai Yi walked over and stared coldly at Laozi.
"Tai Yi, I guarantee you that if he is reborn in the future, he will no longer be East King Duke, but an entirely new life. He definitely will not oppose the Heavenly Court.
"Your Heavenly Court is already so powerful. By the time he comes back to life, who knows how long it will be. Would you still fear a mere newborn being?"
Unable to decide, Tai Yi turned to Di Jun. Di Jun did not know what to do either, so he shifted his gaze to Bai Ze.
Seeing their expressions, Bai Ze knew it was time for him to step in. He walked forward, bowed to Laozi, and only then spoke.
"Is Taiqing truly speaking the truth? The Three Pure Ones are Pangu's orthodox lineage. I trust you will not go back on your word."
In the end, Bai Ze accepted Laozi's proposal. The Immortal Court was already gone, so it made little difference whether East King Duke remained. Moreover, they could give