Glancing at the silent Laozi and Primordial Heavenly Venerable beside him, then at Jieyin and Zhunti, whose old faces had darkened with bitterness, Tongtian knew his situation was looking grim.
Though Laozi wanted to win him over, it was already too late!
The Three Pure Ones could never return to what they had once been!
Tongtian could either follow his path all the way into darkness or cooperate with Daochen.
They would face trouble together and share the rewards. At worst, his share would be smaller, but getting something was still better than getting nothing!
None of them were fools.
"In that case, let us work together."
After mulling it over, Tongtian nodded in agreement, his feet instinctively carrying him toward Daochen.
Daochen was not surprised in the slightest.
He knew Tongtian would agree, because Tongtian had no other choice.
After all, Tongtian's ideals clashed with those of Laozi and Yuanshi.
Daochen, by contrast, seemed to have no conflict with Tongtian whatsoever. He had neither founded a sect nor shown any intention of expanding the Heavenly Court.
As for Nüwa...
Her position was even more straightforward. She had founded no sect, established no faction of her own, and rarely interfered in the affairs of the Primordial World. Unless Tongtian was a fool, he naturally knew whom to choose.
Having settled their cooperation, Daochen continued chatting aimlessly with Tongtian, as though they had never exchanged any secret messages.
But seeing that Tongtian had clearly joined Daochen's side...
Laozi and Yuanshi's expressions turned slightly bitter, and their gazes inevitably shifted toward Jieyin and Zhunti.
Although they held Jieyin and Zhunti in utter contempt, now that Tongtian had joined Daochen...
It seemed neither of them had much choice.
Laozi glanced at Yuanshi, who immediately understood. Yuanshi looked toward Jieyin and Zhunti, forcing a