Chapter 2255: Divination Way Must Leave the Domain
Within the Divination Way, Sect Leader Xi watched Celestial Xia's layers of encirclement outside and thought, Who knew when it would be this place's turn?
He had always been close to Daoist Qiu. Before that man attained the upper realm, he had spoken to him frankly about many matters. Much of it had been criticism and denigration of Origin Xia.
Thus, Enlightened Awareness Way being taken was inevitable. He was certain that the so-called Sect Leader Qiu Song being slain meant that the man had defected to Celestial Xia.
Then what choice should the Divination Way make?
Just as he was weighing the matter, a cultivator outside said, "Sect Leader, the envoy from the Upper Three Worlds wishes to see you."
Sect Leader Xi came back to himself and said, "Invite him in."
A short while later, a solemn, stiff-faced cultivator entered. He saluted Sect Leader Xi and said, "Sect Leader Xi, I have come under orders from the Upper Three Worlds to convey a matter to you." He paused briefly. "It concerns Enlightened Awareness Way."
Sect Leader Xi said in surprise, "Enlightened Awareness Way? Was it not already occupied by Celestial Xia? Sect Leader Qiu Song was also exterminated by Celestial Xia's people."
The envoy said in a grave voice, "Yes. However, Sect Leader Qiu Song was not killed by Celestial Xia. He voluntarily surrendered to Celestial Xia."
Sect Leader Xi displayed a most natural look of astonishment. "Qiu Song was not killed in battle?"
The envoy said, "It was only said so because the people's hearts had to be steadied."
Sect Leader Xi said solemnly, "So that was how it was." He nodded. "No wonder the Upper Three Worlds suddenly began acting so harshly and dispatched additional overseers to every