Three Saints Back Him Up

After hearing Jie Yin out, Zhun Ti nodded in understanding and said:

"So that's how it is."

Though he said that aloud, deep down Zhun Ti was thinking otherwise.

Was his senior brother Jie Yin being a little too cautious?

After all, no matter how strong the Nine-Tailed Empress was, she was only a Sub-Saint.

Before Saints like them, was she not as insignificant as an ant?

Of course, Zhun Ti kept those thoughts to himself.

He had always deferred to his senior brother Jie Yin.

Meanwhile, Haotian arrived at Kunlun Mountain.

"Hmm?"

Deep beneath Yuxu Palace, in a hidden chamber, the Primordial Heavenly Venerate suddenly opened his eyes. He had sensed Haotian's presence.

What is he doing here?

After a moment's hesitation, the Primordial Heavenly Venerate vanished from where he sat.

He reappeared in Yuxu Palace, seated upon a cloud dais.

Before long, Guangchengzi's voice came from outside the palace:

"Master."

"Haotian of the Western Heavenly Court requests an audience!"

The Primordial Heavenly Venerate replied impassively:

"Let him in."

Outside Yuxu Palace, Guangchengzi heard the Primordial Heavenly Venerate's transmitted reply and glanced at Haotian.

"Western Heavenly Emperor, please enter."

Haotian nodded and hurried into Yuxu Palace.

"Greetings, Saint!"

Once inside, Haotian bowed to the Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

The Primordial Heavenly Venerate gave a slight nod and asked evenly:

"Haotian, why have you come to my Yuxu Palace instead of making haste to bring the various sects under your banner?"

Hearing the question, Haotian pursed his lips. Without wasting time, he told the Primordial Heavenly Venerate about the Nine-Tailed Empress of Qingqiu.

"Saint Yuanshi!"

"The Nine-Tailed Empress of Qingqiu refuses to see reason. I intend to go there myself and bring her to heel."

"I ask you to lend me your aid, Saint."

With that, Haotian clasped his hands