The three Grand Elders shuddered inwardly, vaguely grasping something.
Li Yunjing continued, "These two monks are the current leaders of the Buddhist Sect on the Buddha Light Continent and the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Star. Their standing is exalted, and their power is immense."
"If they undergo tribulation together, whether they succeed or fail, it will profoundly affect the balance of power on the Buddha Light Continent, and even across the whole of Tianlan Planet."
"If they succeed and both ascend, the Buddhist Sect's prestige will reach a new peak."
"But hidden dangers often follow a peak."
"With both pillars holding up the heavens departing at once, a power vacuum will inevitably form within the Buddhist Sect. As the old gives way to the new, factional struggles may intensify."
"Outside forces, especially those long suppressed by the Buddhist Sect, may also begin stirring."
"At that point, the Buddhist Sect may enter a period of internal consolidation and mounting external pressure."
"That will be an excellent opportunity for our Daoist Sect forces, as well as Qingyun Temple and the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, to develop."
"We can take advantage of their diverted attention and internal instability to develop quietly, gather strength, and even secretly support certain moderate factions within the Buddhist Sect or divide and dismantle its subordinate forces."
"If they fail their tribulations-"
A sharp gleam flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. "Then the upheaval will shake heaven and earth!"
"The deaths of two Return to Void Realm mighty cultivators will deal a devastating blow to the Buddhist Sect's fortune, prestige, and strength."
"The Buddhist Sect will inevitably fall into chaos, and hostile forces outside it will rise together to attack."
"Then the world will be thrown into turmoil, and the balance of power will be reshaped."
"Though our Divine Firmament Dao Sect