Chapter 932
After Daoist Xian Ding performed a formal salute, he raised his head and said, "Teacher, an envoy from Upper Firmament Heaven came today and delivered a batch of precious medicine. But he demanded that I swear an oath never to collude with Celestial Xia."
The Daoist's vast, profound voice came from above. "You may agree to this."
Daoist Xian Ding said, "Yes. This disciple expects Upper Firmament Heaven will likely place obstacles in our way and will not let us obtain those precious medicines so easily. But this disciple will do everything possible to secure them soon, so that Teacher may refine the Dao-Suppressing ritual implement earlier."
Yet the Daoist said, "In order to keep Nether City out of the matter, Upper Firmament Heaven will eventually deliver all the precious medicines. However, whether this matter succeeds does not lie with Upper Firmament Heaven, but with Celestial Xia."
Daoist Xian Ding's expression shifted slightly. "Celestial Xia? Does Teacher mean Celestial Xia will come and obstruct us?"
The Daoist said, "Within the workings of fate, there is a thread of possibility. If those few do not come to interfere, this matter may succeed. If they act, then even if every last precious medicine is delivered, it will be useless."
Daoist Xian Ding said, "Then what should this disciple do?"
The Daoist's voice drifted ethereally. "You need do nothing. Simply act as you always have. The opportunity this time does not lie with us. Sit and wait for fate's workings to become clear."
Daoist Xian Ding answered yes, then hesitated as if he wished to speak but stopped himself.
The Daoist said, "Do you have doubts in your heart?"
Daoist Xian Ding said, "This disciple indeed has several doubts."
Everything he had achieved to this day, including the founding of Nether