The disheveled-haired old Daoist said, "Forgive Li for speaking bluntly. With the strength Celestial Xia has displayed today, if they were truly determined to destroy us, then even if your side joined with ours, I fear we still might not be able to preserve ourselves. For your side to come here at this moment seems hardly wise."
Daoist Xian Ding also acknowledged this, saying, "Yes. Our three factions alone would indeed be somewhat hard-pressed to hold back Celestial Xia. But what if we added one more?"
"One more?"
The disheveled-haired old Daoist's heart stirred. "Could it be..." Seeing Daoist Xian Ding give him a slight nod, he understood. He said, "If that faction truly joins us, then we can indeed hold back Celestial Xia." He did not say contend against them, only hold them back, because that alone was possible.
Daoist Xian Ding said, "If I merely say this here, my fellow Daoists will surely think I am making empty claims. I ask that you wait a moment and not rush to leave. Before long, I will give you all a satisfactory explanation."
After a pause, he said meaningfully, "If my fellow Daoists are still uneasy, you may ask your own patriarchs." With that, he gave a Daoist salute. Golden light flashed around him, and he vanished.
Within Nether City's main city, once Daoist Xian Ding returned, he instructed the disciple waiting at his side, "Go invite Fellow Daoist Wang."
The disciple bowed respectfully and departed.
Daoist Xian Ding took his seat. A short while later, Daoist Wang entered from outside and gave a Daoist salute. "Exalted One."
Daoist Xian Ding said, "Upper Firmament Heaven is on the verge of destruction. Thereafter, Celestial Xia will surely turn its pressure upon Nether City. Fellow Daoist Wang, I intend for you fellow