The discussion at Zixiao Palace came to an end, and the Sages returned to their respective abodes.
The shock brought by the three Outer Gods from the depths of chaos was like a boulder thrown into a still lake, sending ripples through the upper ranks of the Primordial Wilderness.
But sooner or later, those ripples would reach the shore, affecting the disciples and clansmen sheltered beneath the Sages' wings.
Kunlun Mountain, Sanqing Dojo.
In the Grand Pure Palace, Laozi sat upright on the Cloud Bed. Grand Master Xuandu and dozens of Daoist disciples of Human Race descent stood below him.
The disciples' cultivation varied. Xuandu, the strongest among them, had reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, while the weakest had only attained the Celestial Immortal realm.
They had heard that their master had summoned all the disciples and assumed he would be explaining some profound Daoist teachings. But Laozi's expression was more solemn than usual.
"I have summoned you here today to inform you of something," Laozi began slowly. His voice was calm but clear. "There are other worlds in chaos.
"Recently, Outer Gods spied on the Primordial Wilderness and fought Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi and the others in chaos. This matter concerns the safety of the Primordial Wilderness, so you need to know of it."
As soon as he said this, the hall erupted into discussion.
"Other worlds? There are realms beyond chaos?"
"Outer Gods? What level of cultivation do they have?"
"Could another great war be coming?"
Grand Master Xuandu furrowed his brow slightly and stepped forward, asking respectfully, "Master, how powerful are these Outer Gods? Could they pose a threat to the Primordial Wilderness?"
Laozi nodded slightly. "All three Outer Gods were at the Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. They fled after fighting Fellow Daoist