After hearing Daoist Yuqing Yuanshi and Daoist Shangqing Tongtian's words, Immortal Elder Nanji and Daoist Duobao also understood the karma involved. The two spoke in unison, "Many thanks for the guidance of the three seniors. Once we return, we shall immediately enter seclusion to cultivate and strive for the Great Luo Dao Realm!"
"Mm." The Sanqing nodded, a trace of satisfaction appearing on their faces.
In their view, to prove the Dao and transcend, one needed not only outstanding foundations and aptitude, Great Destiny, and great perseverance, but also Great Wisdom and the ability to follow the Heavenly Dao Trend.
Since the Heavenly Dao Trend had already been ordained, there was no need to go against the tide. On the contrary, by following the Heavenly Dao Trend, one's road to proving the Dao would become far easier and smoother.
Of course, Immortal Elder Nanji and Daoist Duobao still had a choice. Even after proving the Dao as Great Luo Dao Lords, there were ways to mend the flaws in their Dao Flowers, and in the future, three Heavenly Dao Saints would be there to cover for them.
But the Yao Race Heavenly Court, Dijun, and Taiyi had been swept up by the Heavenly Dao Trend. There was no turning back for them now; they could only stake everything on one desperate gamble!
Daoist Shangqing Tongtian then looked toward his Second Senior Sister, Saint Mother Jin Ling, and said earnestly, "Jin Ling, although your cultivation is not as profound as Nanji's or Duobao's, you have already passed three decline tribulations. You are only two decline tribulations—the 'Decline of the Great Dao' and the 'Decline of the Dao Heart'—away from challenging the Great Luo Dao Realm! With your foundations, aptitude, and destiny, passing these two decline tribulations should not pose much of