Outside the Northern Unfinished Way, several flying vessels floated in the void. The Councilors who had previously invaded the Way and then been forced to withdraw were still waiting there.
They were awaiting news from the Eastern Origin Way. If matters there did not go smoothly, or if an edict arrived, they might have to make another effort.
Someone asked the Daoist aboard the carriage, "Councilor Lan, if things do not go smoothly in the Eastern Origin Way, must we truly enter the Northern Unfinished Way again?"
Councilor Lan pondered this. "The Origin Upper Hall's orders cannot be disobeyed. But even if we enter this world, it may not necessarily mean clashing with Yi Junzi.
"You must know that he has only about half a year left in his position as sect master. In another half year, he will step down and come to the Origin Upper Hall to become a Councilor, standing with us. To confront him head-on now would be extremely unwise."
Though his words made sense, everyone present could tell that the true reason was probably that he lacked the confidence to contend directly with the True Dragon Sect Master here. Not only might he fail to fulfill the Origin Upper Hall's demands, he might even lose face himself.
As they waited, a cultivator came to the front hall and saluted. "Councilor Lan, news has arrived. The Eastern Origin Way reports that the Celestial Xia Chief Envoy has already been escorted to the Origin Upper Hall. If matters here have not yet been completed, there is no need to continue. We may withdraw."
Upon hearing this, Councilor Lan said delightedly, "The Councilors truly have their methods. They actually managed to demand the man from the Eastern Origin Way. Since they are letting us leave, there is no