Nüwa avoided giving a direct answer and instead asked about the lineup.
This, on the contrary, steadied Yuanshi's heart somewhat.
If Nüwa had agreed readily, he would have had to suspect whether there was a trick in it, whether she meant to dig a pit for him.
Yuanshi's expression did not change as he said truthfully, "Senior Brother has already agreed to act.
"I also personally went to the Great Void Palace on Changbai Mountain, intending to seek out Junior Brother Beiming for discussion.
"However, Junior Brother Beiming is at a crucial critical moment in secluded cultivation and has refused outside guests, so I was unable to meet him.
"Junior Sister has always been close to Junior Brother Beiming. I wonder if you have a way to contact him, or know how deep his seclusion is?
"For breaking the formation this time, only with Junior Brother Beiming joining us can we have complete assurance."
Nüwa gently shook her head. "Beiming's path of Dao is mysterious and marvelous; entering seclusion to comprehend the Dao is common for him.
"Since he has clearly stated that he is in seclusion and refusing guests, even I would not be at liberty to go disturb him.
"In that case, we are short One Saint. I wonder, Second Senior Brother, what plans do you have for this?"
A trace of resolve flashed through Yuanshi's eyes, and he said slowly, "If I am left with no choice, then to follow the great momentum of the Heavenly Dao and complete the murderous tribulation of the Canonization of the Gods, I can only make a trip to the West and seek Jieyin's assistance.
"Though he is Master's Nominal Disciple, in the end he belongs to the Mystic Gate lineage as well.
"Asking him to act, to break this wicked