Going to the East Sea Dragon Palace was a minor matter. But what if he ended up becoming enemies with his true self? Wouldn't that be awkward? His Lotus Avatar had worked hard to reach this point. Even if he defected from the Celestial Court now, he would be of little use to his true self. Since that was the case, why get involved in this mess?
"Nine Central City has already been occupied by demons. Daoist Wuming couldn't hold them back before, much less now. Returning to the Nine Central City region would be nothing but inviting trouble. If Daoist Wuming is willing to help us, we can petition the Celestial Court to send reinforcements as soon as possible. Then there may be hope of reclaiming Nine Central City," Hu Jiumang said.
Was that Hu fellow joking? The situation had already deteriorated this badly. With the Xuanyong Battlefield between the Celestial Court and this region, the court was too far away to help in time. How could a few Daoist friends like Hu easily change that?
The Lotus Avatar shook his head with a smile. "The situation in Nine Central City has already deteriorated beyond hope. As its lord, I must stand firm and keep fighting for the immortals suffering under the demons' tyranny. Of course, I want reinforcements from the Celestial Court, but I also know they won't arrive anytime soon."
"The immortals of Nine Central City are still living in dire straits. I truly can't send the last of my forces elsewhere. I hope you'll understand."
The Lotus Avatar had made up his mind long ago. He was unwilling to interfere lightly in the battles elsewhere, where the Yunsha Clay Army was attacking other immortal cities like Great Harmony Ridge. He was equally unwilling to go to