Chapter 2173: Bright Stratagems Ask After Treasure Qi
Seeing that they had agreed, the five Yuan Sages dispersed their qi and intent, their respective forms dissolving into spiritual light and vanishing.
Seeing them temporarily withdraw, Zhang Yu also recalled his qi and intent into the Golden Court. The others followed suit and withdrew theirs as well.
After pondering for a moment, Daoist Primordial Simplicity said with a slightly solemn expression, "Fellow Daoists, judging from the actions of the five from Primordial Unity Celestial Palace this time, their stance is exceedingly resolute. If they fail to obtain a satisfactory reply later, they are very likely to reveal their methods."
Daoist Mengcan's expression remained unchanged. Ever since he had succeeded to Tai Ji's name and position, he had been steadying his state of mind to resist the invading qi influence, striving to avoid fluctuations. Thus, he appeared increasingly tranquil on the surface. He said in his usual tone, "Then let them come. When has my Golden Court ever known fear?"
Daoist Qing Shuo nodded. "We do not wish to battle Primordial Unity Celestial Palace, but if they intend to make a move, we have nothing to fear."
Daoist Bai Wang smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoists need not regard this matter too gravely. In this poor Daoist's view, it is no more than that. They merely wish to achieve their goal of replacing names; they do not wish to contend with us for victory at present. Thus, after Fellow Daoist Qing Xuan pushed back against them and Fellow Daoist Primordial Simplicity gave them a step to descend, they naturally retreated along with the current.
"Yet since they dared to do this, they must have something to rely on. If we can discover the source of their confidence before the three rounds of