The three martial brothers exchanged glances, then Yuanshi Tianzun and Lord Lao turned their gazes toward Tongtian Cult Leader.
"Me?" Tongtian Cult Leader was slightly taken aback.
"Junior Brother, we'll have to trouble you with this." Lord Lao smiled.
Tongtian Cult Leader smiled helplessly. "Fine. Who made me the junior brother of you two?"
"But, Eldest Brother, why are we having Mystic Spirit King help us with this?" Tongtian Cult Leader asked again.
Yuanshi Tianzun also looked at Lord Lao. He did not understand either.
Lord Lao smiled. "Little Junior Brother's appearance was beyond my expectations, and beyond the scope of the Deva Path. He regained control of the Blood Spirit Pill because Mystic Spirit King helped him obtain it. Unseen, a karmic connection has formed between him and Mystic Spirit King. Having Mystic Spirit King persuade him would be a very good thing."
"Besides, although Mystic Spirit King and Little Junior Brother have not known each other for long, they share a good relationship. Though they are no longer friends now, they still regard each other as friends in their hearts."
The two understood after hearing Lord Lao's words.
"Junior Brothers, you may oppose me in other matters, but regarding Little Junior Brother, the three of us must maintain a unified stance," Lord Lao said again.
"Yes," the two replied.
"I should be going. There is no need for you two to see me off." Lord Lao stood and walked outside.
When he reached the entrance to the main hall, Lord Lao stopped. "Sometimes, I truly miss those days of old. After parting today, who knows when we will meet again?"
"Days gone by were filled with hardship—what worries could life hold? Hahaha..."
With a flick of his whisk, Lord Lao strode away in carefree fashion.
Yuanshi Tianzun and