"Once this matter failed, the Demon Shadow Palace and the Great Zhao Dynasty would inevitably join forces. When that time came... the Phantom Star Sect would no longer have the slightest hope."
"This concerns the sect's survival and inheritance. This old man had both the need and the duty to make another preparation."
Xu Santong spoke indifferently, unprecedented resolve shining in his eyes.
"So... you would sacrifice the great savior of the Phantom Star Sect? Fellow Daoist Xu, your heart is truly ruthless enough!" the hoarse voice mocked.
"In this world, if one was not ruthless, how could one stand firm?"
"This old man had indeed acted dishonorably in this matter, and I have wronged that boy Su Shi'er. But whether I have done right or wrong, the deed has already been done. One man's life compared to the safety of an entire sect—this old man has his own judgment as to which is lighter and which is heavier."
"What this old man wanted... was foolproof safety! The Phantom Star Sect's inheritance of ten thousand years must not be severed!"
A vicious, icy gleam flashed through Xu Santong's eyes, and an oppressive aura burst from him in an instant.
"Good... what a foolproof plan! Rest assured, you should know this king's capabilities very well!"
"As long as this king successfully obtained Su Shi'er's heart, then when I returned, helping you deal with the Demon Shadow Palace and the Great Zhao Dynasty, and preserving the Phantom Star Sect's foundation, would be no difficult task."
"That Su Shi'er, however, could draw such attention from both the Demon Shadow Palace and the Great Zhao Dynasty. He must possess some rare and extraordinary treasure. Fellow Daoist Xu, are you... truly not tempted in the slightest?"
The hoarse voice rang out. As it reached the