How should the other top-tier powers conduct themselves?
Submit?
Resist?
How should the other factions respond?
There was already one "True Lord Leifa"—did they really need another Supreme Emperor looming over them?
"Husband, this matter— is no small matter."
Yu Yunyi was deeply worried. "Lin Xuan and the elders have discussed it and believe that once Huang Wuji succeeds, he will pose a tremendous threat to our Divine Firmament Dao Sect!"
"After all, our sect is currently at the height of its influence, and we have long-standing grievances with the Imperial Zenith Sect over the Burning Heaven Sea incident."
"They are worried—"
Li Yunjing set down the Jade Slip. His expression remained calm, though his eyes held a few more traces of contemplation.
He lightly tapped the edge of the cloud couch, producing soft tapping sounds.
"A righteous-path Return to Void breakthrough—this truly is somewhat unexpected."
He slowly said, "Though I have never met Huang Wuji, judging by his actions, he is steady and forbearing, yet brimming with ambition."
"That he has reached this point has indeed exceeded my expectations."
"Only—"
He paused, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes. "Whether he can succeed remains uncertain."
"The tribulation of Return to Void is incomparably perilous. Especially a righteous-path breakthrough such as this, one that relies on no external aid—less than one in ten survive."
"Even if there are strange phenomena, it may merely mean he is on the verge of a breakthrough, or that he has activated some special treasure or formation. It does not necessarily mean success is at hand."
"Husband means—?"
Yu Yunyi's beautiful eyes brightened slightly.
"Watch and wait."
Li Yunjing said calmly, "Tell Lin Xuan to withdraw our people as well. There is no need to go to the Imperial Zenith Sect and join the commotion."