When Daoist Guan saw how utterly resolute Daoist Guo's attitude was, he exchanged glances with the other two beside him, then said solemnly, "We have understood the Two Halls' determination. We will report this matter to the Upper Layer. If those above approve, I will assist the Two Halls in advancing this matter."
At that moment, a voice came from outside. "Though this matter was proposed by our Two Halls, and that thing is also in the Two Halls' possession, does this truly have nothing to do with the Upper Three Worlds? Does it truly have nothing to do with the various Patriarchs?"
When Daoist Guan and the other two heard that voice mention the Patriarchs without the slightest reservation, their expressions changed slightly. Turning their heads, they saw a black-robed Daoist walking over, his expression calm and his bearing resolute.
The three all took the initiative to bow, saying, "So it is Councilor Yue. Greetings."
The newcomer was likewise a Grand Councilor. Yet unlike Grand Councilors such as Councilor Guo and Councilor Quan, who had only been elevated to that position a dozen or so years ago, this man had already been a Grand Councilor when the Two Halls were first established.
He was also the direct disciple of a certain great power of the upper realm and could speak directly with such a great power. Part of the Two Halls' authority came from him and the other Grand Councilors. They stood on equal footing with the true upper echelons of the Three Upper Worlds behind them, so Daoist Guan and the others did not dare show any discourtesy.
Councilor Yue walked closer and said, "Our Two Halls have already made our stance clear. What conclusion did those few in your Upper Three Worlds reach after discussing it?"
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