Though Celestial Xia divided history into six great epochs, this was based on the traces of the Turbid Tide's changes and celestial phenomena. As for which ruler had presided over each specific epoch, only the most recent ones could be identified. The further back one went, the harder it became to distinguish.
All the Court Executors had learned of the Moqi Gods for the first time today. Only after hearing Zhang Yu's account did they realize that this god clan was very likely the ruler of the Third Epoch. And from the fact that it could turn ordinary natives into gods, the Court Executors understood that this was no simple opponent.
Those two prophecies also made the Court Executors aware that for spiritual power to permeate heaven and earth in such a manner, some immense might had to be supporting it from behind. This made the matter all the more impossible to underestimate.
Daoist Yusu was the first to speak. "As Court Executor Zhang says, as the Turbid Tide's movements grow fiercer, much will spill out from the Interlayer. Even if those ancient alien gods do not come, other wondrous creatures and divine monsters will arrive. If they descend directly into Celestial Xia's territory, they will pose an even greater threat than those evil gods of the Outer Layer. Therefore, barriers must be established to protect the people of Celestial Xia!"
Daoist Feng voiced his agreement. "Court Executor Yusu speaks reasonably. In Feng's view, this matter must be handled swiftly. Each upheaval of the Turbid Tide surpasses the last. The earlier we lay our plans, the sooner we may pacify heaven and earth."
The Court Executors present all nodded, clearly having no objections.
Celestial Xia had not previously occupied the Interlayer, nor had it attached much importance to it, because