Claiming the Mysterious Mandate for Divine Use, Measuring Out a Boundless Heart-Swallowing Pill

Wei the Councilor considered it and saw that this was the only course. Though vile corruption lurked outside, and Celestial Xia might also obstruct them, the Heaven-Bearing Diagram gave them a certain chance. It was better than being directly suppressed and destroyed here.

Just as the two were about to resolve to abandon the giant vessel and flee outward, they sensed two powerful auras approaching. Turning to look, they saw two streams of escape-light entering the formation from outside upon the ferrying radiance, heading straight toward them.

Wei the Councilor looked several times, then said in delight, "It is Yue Qingze and Feng Shenchang, the two High True Persons."

Zou the Councilor was more cautious. After examining them closely and confirming that they were indeed the two men, he could not help but snort. With a sweep of his sleeve, he opened the giant vessel's gates and allowed the two streams of escape-light into the inner chamber.

Seeing the gates open, Yue Qingze and Feng Shenchang did not linger. Riding the light, they flew directly to where the two men were. Upon reaching the great cabin, the two flashing rays settled, revealing their figures within, and they offered the two men a formal salute. Yue Qingze smiled faintly and said, "Two Councilors, we have come to meet and escort you."

Zou the Councilor suppressed all displeasure in his heart and returned the salute with apparent sincerity. "Many thanks to you two High True Persons. Wei the Councilor and I will have to rely upon you this time."

Though he loathed the two men for causing them to fall into danger, they had come to save their lives in the end. Thus, they would say nothing to their faces. Any debts could be settled after they returned.

Seeing how courteous he