The three of them were pained by how things had turned out, but what could they do?
What was done could no longer be changed. They could only admit defeat.
Looking at Stone Spirit before them, the three began speaking with some frustration.
"We were once master and disciple. Only today did we realize that, with our strength, the three of us are no longer worthy of being your masters. If the Primordial World faces trouble in the future, we will naturally help, but as for our bond as master and disciple, let all affection and obligation end here today!"
"Our bond began through a chance encounter. Today, let us settle these debts of gratitude and grievance."
The three were utterly resolute. Whether for the sake of their pride or anything else, they would never have any further ties with Wang Shi.
Wang Shi fell silent for a moment before finally letting out a long sigh.
"Three Masters, why must you be so resolute? I know what happened before was due to the System Lifeforms' manipulation. I never blamed you."
"Very well. Three Masters, rest and recuperate in the Primordial World, and devote yourselves to cultivation. If you can surpass me one day, only then will this knot in your hearts come undone!"
To put it bluntly, the disciple had surpassed his masters, and the masters could not swallow their pride.
Especially after falling out with their disciple, they had proved no match for him and had instead suffered a savage beating.
They had lost every last shred of face.
In truth, Wang Shi could hardly be blamed for this.
The initial spark had been the System Lifeforms, but the root cause was still the Three Pure Ones' jealousy.
The knots in their hearts remained unresolved.
"Three Masters, take care