The white-faced Daoist had openly declared that only if the Origin Xia Heavenly Order was ruined could he advance further.
Yet when the Daoists present heard him say this, their expressions remained unchanged.
In the past, they would only have dared discuss such matters in private. But now they were becoming increasingly brazen, because through their discernment, they knew that the Upper Layer was certainly aware of the choice they were making. Since it already knew, what was there for them to hide?
Yet speaking it aloud did not mean they had no concerns about it.
They were not truly afraid of the Upper Layer interfering with those below. What they feared was the Upper Layer ignoring those below entirely. In that case, they simply could not fathom what the Upper Layer was thinking.
Indeed, whenever they thought of this, it felt as if an immense terror were closing around them.
Yet they had no path other than continuing upward. Thus, the stronger this feeling became, the more urgently they had to hasten the collapse of Origin Xia's Heavenly Order.
After everyone had fallen quiet for a while because of those words, the Daoist in the middle said, "Fellow Daoist Ying, were you receiving Councilor Mu earlier?"
Daoist Ying replied, "Indeed."
That Daoist said, "This man's art of calculation is as formidable as Fellow Daoist Ying's. The two of you should exchange insights properly."
Daoist Ying smiled and agreed.
He knew the other party wished to use the two of their calculation arts to glimpse a suitable opportunity for advancement. But even he himself could not see clearly through such matters. Even if he caught some signs, he would never tell others. Still, there was no need to say this outright. It was good to let the others retain a