Lin Tingzhi had been observing the battle from the ritual altar. He quickly noticed that Daoist You's actions differed from the strategy decided upon earlier. But since the task of presiding over the grand formation had been entrusted to the other man, he would not make unwarranted remarks.
Yet this might well increase the casualties among Celestial Xia's Profound Venerables, so certain preparations had to be made in advance.
After some thought, he summoned a disciple, took out a transmission talisman, and handed it to him. "Deliver this talisman to Ming Zhou. Tell him to convey an order to the Profound Venerables in the rear, instructing them to await deployment at any time."
The disciple solemnly accepted it and, after making a bow, departed.
Within the Clear Vault Cloud Sea, Liang Yi stood upon a broad terrace high atop a palace pavilion, watching the battle.
Though he was not personally within the battlefield, through the Heaven-Training Dao Canon and the scene before him, he could more or less understand the various events now unfolding.
In the earlier fighting, Upper Firmament Heaven had still possessed a way out, and those Profound Venerables had not wished to fight to the death. But what came next would be difficult to say; a far fiercer clash was certain to follow.
At this moment, light flashed not far beside him, and Daoist Ming Zhou appeared. He made a respectful Daoist salute to Liang Yi and said, "Greetings, Profound Venerable Liang."
Liang Yi returned the salute. "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ming Zhou. Does the Court have instructions?"
Daoist Ming Zhou took out an edict and handed it over. "Profound Venerable Liang, the Court has issued an order. You are requested to make all necessary preparations and await the Court's deployment at any time."
Liang Yi solemnly accepted