Yuanshi's already imposing features darkened further, tinged with anger.
"You mean the three of us brothers against you alone?"
Qing Xuan nodded slightly. "If the three fellow Daoists feel that outnumbering one person is improper, we can also fight one-on-one."
Opportunities of the Great Dao were incomparably precious. The other side already had greater numbers, so naturally none of them would insist on some gentlemanly arranged duel. It was better to be direct.
Moreover, judging from Qing Xuan's impression of how these three brothers often ganged up on Taiyi, they would most likely agree.
"Hmph, fellow Daoist, there is no need to deliberately provoke the three of us. I alone shall handle this battle—"
Before Yuanshi could finish, Taiqing raised a hand to stop him and looked at Qing Xuan. "Since fellow Daoist possesses such confidence, the three of us brothers shall grant your wish."
"Elder Brother..."
Yuqing, who was already fond of battle, looked toward Taiqing with equal confusion.
As Pangu's legitimate lineage, they were among the very finest even among Innate Divine Beings. Why would all three of them need to fight one person?
"Opportunity comes first." Taiqing slowly shook his head and looked straight at Qing Xuan. "Fellow Daoist, please."
With a wave of Taiqing's hand, an Xuanhuang treasure pagoda slowly rose above his head.
The moment the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda appeared, countless streams of Xuanhuang energy descended from its body, protecting all three within.
The three currents of clear energy, born from the same source, also became thoroughly linked at that moment. Yuanshi's and Tongtian's divine abilities surged in power once more.
The three had only recently stepped into the Great Luo realm.
Yet relying on their own foundations, their shared Great Dao, and this acquired merit supreme treasure, the might they