Chapter 953
In the darkness of the void, three Daoists concealed themselves within a temporarily constructed domain. They were Cai Xun, Lian Qiang, and Yuan Siyong, dispatched by Upper Firmament Heaven on this occasion.
Lian Qiang said, "No matter how I look at it, this affair seems like bait deliberately set by the Profound Court, waiting for this evil god to take the hook. Lone Yang and the others will not come themselves, yet they specifically sent us here. What a fine calculation."
Cai Xun said, "Fellow Daoist Lian, how could I not know? During the previous campaign against the Inner Layer, we did not approve of it. Lone Yang, Tian Hong, and the others used only those who followed them. This time, they have called on us for aid. On the surface, it seems like a minor matter, but we are not in a position to refuse. If we still do not contribute, they will have grounds to come after us when we return."
Lian Qiang's expression was full of displeasure. "Then we can only be more careful." His tone eased somewhat. "Fortunately, they gave us a section of the Azure Spirit Heavenly Branch this time. At least they are not sending us here to die."
Cai Xun sighed. "It is precisely because we have this thing that matters are troublesome. If we did not have it, and people from the Profound Court truly came to surround us, we could simply leave. No one could fault us for it. But with this treasure in hand, it becomes difficult for us to retreat."
Lian Qiang's expression changed several times before he said, "If we truly encounter danger, I will not..."
Cai Xun immediately cut him off. He glanced at Yuan Siyong in the distance and said, "Fellow Daoist Lian, since