At Wan Daoren's words, Ling Lingzi gave him a deep look, then glanced at Councilor Xiang beside him. "It seems the Two Halls had planned this long ago."
Councilor Xiang rose at this point and said, "Ling Ling True One, given the present situation, the best choice is for all of you to withdraw first. After regrouping and readjusting, you may launch another full assault. That would be the superior course."
Ling Lingzi said, "Oh? After we withdraw, I presume the Two Halls will take the main offensive, while my Upper Three Worlds will cooperate with you?"
Councilor Xiang smiled. "We are all acting for Origin Xia's greater cause. Why speak of primary and secondary roles?"
Ling Lingzi was secretly annoyed. These two had indeed seized the crux of the matter. Whether they activated the treasures that suppressed the Dao or sacrificed the Mandate Diagram, both required the cooperation of the two men.
If they refused, then under Celestial Xia's pressure, it would be impossible to bring out the Mandate Diagram's power.
If he truly chose to retreat without fighting now, then no matter how it was explained afterward, he would have been driven back head-on by Celestial Xia. He would still lose the right to preside over matters. Would the Upper Three Worlds retain any trust in him? Would the sect elders and world lords entrust him with heavy responsibilities again?
But if he chose not to move, and the two men refused to cooperate, then none of the methods capable of restraining Zhang Yu could be brought forth.
While the three spoke, Daoist Yu Yue and Daoist Zhong Jia merely watched in silence.
They each represented different Dao-worlds. Though the Upper Three Worlds appeared united, and though they were willing to cooperate with Ling Lingzi, what they followed