After the two sides had faced off for a long while.
Sect Master Tongtian finally chose to compromise.
"Very well, do as you wish. But do not get too deeply involved. It will do you no good."
He then turned to Kunpeng beside him.
"Though your actions were rather shameful, I must admit that it was your presence that allowed the Witch-Demon War to flare up again. That, too, counts as following the Heavenly Dao."
"Return to your Northern Darkness Immortal Palace and cultivate diligently. Strive to breathe in the Dao of a Saint as soon as possible."
They had no intention of making things difficult for Kunpeng.
They simply let him leave.
Sect Master Tongtian looked at Wang Shi.
"Must you help them? The Witch Clan is destined to withdraw from the entire Primordial World. Defying heaven like this will do you no good."
Wang Shi took a deep breath. He understood certain things perfectly well. By asking this, his master was already preparing to compromise.
And from the looks of it, they intended to distance themselves from these power struggles.
After all, the Witch-Demon War had far-reaching implications. Even Saints did not want to become deeply embroiled in it.
At that thought, Wang Shi frowned.
"Thank you for your guidance, Master. I will be cautious and try not to get too involved."
Sect Master Tongtian smiled faintly.
"Do not put too much pressure on yourself, my disciple. Your Three Masters will stand firmly behind you. Nothing will happen to you."
He was their disciple, after all. Letting him run wild was simply how they doted on him.
Wang Shi smiled faintly.
"Thank you, Master. I will not act recklessly."
"I will make sure I stay alive."
Sect Master Tongtian waved his hand, then vanished from Wang Shi's sight.