If there was even the slightest possibility, who would not want to ascend to the summit of the Immortal Path?
Yet everyone was clever, which also meant everyone was constantly calculating their own gains, losses, and interests.
And teamwork often required sacrificing individual interests, even... the most precious thing of all: one's life!
This was why the human race could often truly unite as one only when facing the gravest crises, erupting with tremendous power and creating miracle after miracle.
A case like the Ancient Immortal Sect before them could not be called nonexistent, but it was indeed rare.
Su Shi'er admitted that he could not accomplish such a thing himself, yet that did not stop him from sighing in admiration and respect.
"Senior, you flatter us. All we have done is seek a clear conscience."
"However... I believe you have already seen the Ancient Immortal Sect's current situation."
"Our present circumstances are truly far from optimistic. The Ancient Immortal Sect has no wish to drag others into this. As for the Half-Immortal Artifact Treasure Umbrella, Lin has already made the matter clear."
"While the Ancient Immortal Sect has not yet reached its most perilous point, Senior should leave as soon as possible!"
Lin Hezhuo clasped his hands once more. He paid little heed to Su Shi'er's praise and instead spoke up to warn him.
He had never truly cared about the ownership of the Half-Immortal Artifact Treasure Umbrella.
Therefore, whether the umbrella fell into Su Shi'er's hands or someone else's had little to do with the Ancient Immortal Sect.
On the contrary, given the Ancient Immortal Sect's current situation, it was best to involve one fewer person if possible.
Su Shi'er smiled and lightly shook the Fly Whisk in his hand. "No hurry! The Ancient Immortal Sect is in