After hearing Yu Sang Tian's words, the Progenitor fell silent for a moment, then looked at Lu Yin.
They had only been bluffing. Given some time, Yu Sang Tian would recover from his injuries. A stalemate would work against the Progenitor. Once Yu Sang Tian fully recovered, the Progenitor would be in trouble.
Thinking of this, Lu Yin looked at Yu Sang Tian and raised one finger. "One more condition."
"Give the wooden statue to Senior Taichu."
Yu Sang Tian's expression changed. "Lu Yin, you haven't completely seized the initiative."
"Then we'll wait and see whether you recover faster or the Nine Heavens Universe arrives sooner," Lu Yin said.
"If people from the Nine Heavens Universe come, Taichu will be in trouble too."
"If you recover, Senior will be at a disadvantage all the same."
"I can swear an oath."
"I don't believe you," Lu Yin said bluntly. Oaths placed immense constraints on powerhouses like Yu Sang Tian, but not enough to guarantee they could restrain him. If Yu Sang Tian lost all hope of reaching the Eternal Life Realm, the oath would become meaningless. Lu Yin wouldn't gamble the Progenitor's life on Yu Sang Tian's future.
The Progenitor spoke up. "Moshang, what are you afraid of? The wooden statue isn't a weapon. Even if I have it, I'll just be a target. I can swear not to attack you. Or..." He paused, a cold glint in his eyes. "Does this wooden statue have the power to threaten you? If so, you've been lying."
Lu Yin's voice came through. "It usually takes a year for someone from the Nine Heavens Universe to reach here aboard a One Leaf Green Lotus. Sending word back and forth would take two years at most. As for the Supreme God, they'll probably arrive much