"Exactly."
Pan Xuan nodded frankly. "So I came today not to ask you three fellow Daoists to believe me.
"But to let you three know.
"This mutual repulsion truly exists.
"And it is highly likely that this repulsion does not come from our own hearts.
"As for who tampered with things behind the scenes, it would be inappropriate for me to say more. You three can verify it yourselves.
"You three were formed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit, and the wisdom of your Primordial Spirits is unmatched in the Primordial World.
"What I can see, you three can naturally see as well.
"It is just that some things require a different angle.
"What I have said today is one such angle."
Yuanshi Tianzun gave Pan Xuan a long, searching look. For the first time, his gaze lacked his usual contempt for the Witch Clan.
In its place was a cautious appraisal, one that could even be called solemn.
"Fellow Daoist Pan Xuan," Yuanshi Tianzun began, his tone far milder than before.
"We will verify what you have said. If it proves true-"
He paused, seemingly weighing his words. "Then the three of us will personally visit Mount Buzhou to discuss this matter with the Witch Clan."
Sect Master Tongtian added, "What Fellow Daoist Pan Xuan said today truly gives one much to ponder.
"I have always felt that the Witch Clan was not as wretched as the rumors claimed. Seeing you today has indeed confirmed that."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
"Fellow Daoist Di Jiang is steady and composed, Fellow Daoist Zhu Jiuyin is as deep as the sea, and Fellow Daoist Pan Xuan is all the more perceptive and clear-minded. How do you resemble those