Similar conversations played out across the Primordial Wilderness.
Countless cultivators set off, flying toward Western Mount Sumeru.
Some were independent cultivators, some were disciples of minor sects, and some were scouts for major powers.
Some rode Escape Light, some mounted spirit beasts, and others traveled on magical treasures. They streamed west like rivers flowing into the sea.
Everyone wanted to know what the West's so-called "wondrous method" actually was.
Purple Mansion Continent, the Immortal Court.
The King Father of the East stood in the great hall, his face dark.
He gripped the Dragon Head Cane. Even the dragon head's eyes seemed to flicker with unease.
Several trusted Immortal Officials stood in the hall, all powerful Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
Outside, the Immortal Court's cultivators talked among themselves, their voices drifting through the doors.
"Your Majesty," an Immortal Official said, stepping forward, "those three in the West have announced to the Primordial Wilderness that they possess a wondrous method for reaching the Quasi-Saint realm without an Innate Spiritual Treasure.
"Word has spread everywhere, and countless cultivators have gone west. Should the Immortal Court send someone to take a look?"
The King Father of the East snorted. "Those three are merely nominal disciples of the Dao Ancestor. What wondrous method could they have?
"Jieyin and Zhunti may possess Primordial Violet Qi, but they have yet to become Sages. Xuande does not even have Primordial Violet Qi.
"Could a method they created surpass the Dao Ancestor's Method of Severing the Three Corpses? Absurd!"
Another Immortal Official said, "Your Majesty is right. But this has already caused a sensation across the Primordial Wilderness.
"If the Immortal Court does nothing, the other powers may look down on us.
"And if the West's method truly works, but we miss our chance, wouldn't that be..."
The King