Jieyin spoke with a hint of persuasion in his voice:
"Senior Beiming, you also know that the Three Pure Ones have always cared greatly about their reputation.
Laozi is the Head of the Three Pure Ones and the Mystic Gate's Senior Brother. How could he possibly hold no grudge after being defeated by you in public?"
Bei Ming naturally understood Jieyin's intentions in saying this. Without revealing anything, he replied:
"If I could defeat him once, I can defeat him a second time."
"Of course, junior brother has nothing to criticize regarding Senior Beiming's strength."
Jieyin hurriedly waved his hand with a smile, though concern still showed in his expression.
"It is only that... the Three Pure Ones are one. They hold three seats within the Mystic Gate.
If conflict truly arises and they swarm you together, with Laozi taking the chance to make things difficult for you, what will you do then?
Do you have confidence in fighting one against three?"
Nüwa's slender hand lightly brushed across the table, radiance flowing around her fingertips as she spoke in a cool voice:
"If the Three Pure Ones go too far in bullying others, I will not stand by and watch.
They either possess supreme treasures or command killing formations. Though I cannot defeat them, I can still restrain them."
Zhunti's gaze shifted slightly, and a smile returned to his face.
"With Fellow Daoist Nüwa by your side, Fellow Daoist Beiming is truly fortunate."
He sighed softly, yet his words carried a subtle note of probing.
"Even so, Fellow Daoist Beiming would still need to face two of the Three Pure Ones alone.
Forgive this poor Daoist for speaking bluntly—though you defeated Laozi last time, it could not have been easy, could it?"
Zhunti leaned forward slightly, watching Bei Ming as