Tongtian ignored the complicated look on Yuanshi's face and continued, "I have many disciples under my sect. Kunlun Mountain is somewhat crowded, so I intend to lead the Jie Sect disciples to seek out a new dojo."
Bullshit!
It was all bullshit!
How could Yuanshi fail to hear that these were merely excuses? A stream of clear qi drifted in from outside the hall, and Laozi's figure appeared atop another meditation cushion.
The moment he saw Laozi appear, delight flashed across Yuanshi's face. "Eldest Brother, quickly, say something to Tongtian..."
"I already know what happened."
Laozi waved a hand, cutting Yuanshi off, then looked at Tongtian.
"Have you made up your mind?"
"Mm."
There was a trace of determination in Tongtian's gaze.
"Then let us part ways. Yuanshi, since Tongtian has chosen to leave with the Jie Sect disciples, and I have only Xuandu while you have twelve disciples under your sect, it will not be easy for you to find a suitable dojo. Stay on Kunlun Mountain. I will leave with Xuandu."
"No, Eldest Brother!"
Yuanshi was dumbfounded. He had thought his eldest brother had come to help persuade Tongtian to abandon the idea of dividing the family, yet he had never expected Laozi to harbor the very same thought!
Then so be it—let them part ways!
Seeing that both Laozi and Tongtian shared the same intention, Yuanshi no longer tried to persuade them.
In any case, his eldest brother and Tongtian would both leave, leaving Kunlun Mountain to him.
With a sweep of his sleeve, he said, "Since the two of you both harbor such thoughts, then do as you please."
With that, Yuanshi transformed into a streak of rosy light and flew away.
"Tongtian, have you made any plans for the new dojo?"
"This... not yet. I