Within the Pure Water of the Golden Court, Zhang Yu stood atop the Star Lotus in jade-white Daoist robes, jade mist and violet aura swirling around him. With his hands behind his back, he gazed intently at the Lower Layer.
He saw it clearly. Under the influence of every factor above and below, this war between Celestial Xia and Origin Xia was not a battle confined to any particular stage, but a decisive confrontation that would determine the outcome of the struggle for the Dao.
Perhaps neither side yet realized this, but as the war unfolded, they would both eventually awaken to it.
Although Celestial Xia had made every possible preparation, even he could not know what the outcome would be. That was likewise why the Primordial Unity Celestial Palace had remained unmoving until now.
In this battle founded upon the Dao above and below lay the opportunity of all living beings, and within it too fell the opportunity of the Great Dao. Thus, it was not something the Upper Layer could control.
Daoist Primordial Simplicity said, "The advancement of the upper Dao requires the lower Dao to replenish it. This is also why the changing variables between Heaven and Earth operate as they do. If it can be smoothly propelled forward, I too may behold the Dao Fruit."
Daoist Miao Yi watched for a while, then said thoughtfully, "The weight of the changing circumstances below has already become entangled far and wide; it cannot be cut away. Even if Celestial Xia cannot take down Origin Xia this time and is forced to withdraw, Origin Xia will find it difficult to soothe the Heavenly Dao. In other words, the changing currents of the world will inevitably become hard to contain."
Daoist Qing Shuo said gravely, "Origin Xia will certainly not