Ling Lingzi had been making arrangements above when he suddenly sensed light closing in from below. Zhang Yu was actually ascending alone in a streak of escaping light. At the sight, they were first startled, then overjoyed.
Before they had even moved to surround and eliminate him, this man had actually come up of his own accord—and alone at that. How foolish!
However...
He looked toward the passage between the two realms and frowned. "The Soul-Seeking Chart has not arrived yet?"
Daoist Zhong Jia glanced at Daoist Wan and Councilor Xiang. "The Soul-Seeking Chart concerns the vessels of our reliance, so those in the rear are being exceptionally cautious. Some delay is only natural. But word came just now that it will arrive shortly."
Ling Lingzi gave an hmph. Since it was nearly here, he did not pursue the matter. Yet while the chart had not arrived, they still needed to make the necessary preparations, even if only one person had come.
He ordered, "Prepare the Void-Fixing Mechanism-Refining Mandate Diagram. Should Celestial Xia bring out a treasure for suppressing the Way to rescue him, use this to counter it!"
Daoist Yu Yue and Daoist Zhong Jia both acknowledged the order.
Treasures needed people to wield them in the first place. Now that the power of seven treasures was gathered in one, it could not be driven by a single person. At least the three of them would be tied down; even then, it was somewhat strained. Ideally, they needed more hands.
Daoist Wan looked over at this point and said, "Since True Cultivator Ling has confidence, should we make a show of launching an all-out assault along the other route as well, to keep Celestial Xia in check?"
Ling Lingzi chuckled. "Councilor Wan, we still need the two of you