Laozi and the other three soon arrived near Mount Tai with the Mount Tai Prefect.
Lady Pingxin's intention was clear: Mount Tai would be the place where prayers were offered to the Netherworld Office.
At the same time, this place would also serve as the site where they communicated with the Heavenly Dao.
Yet even Laozi and the others were uncertain whether the Heavenly Dao would give them a chance to communicate.
They were also unsure whether the Heavenly Dao was capable of communication.
Although the Heavenly Dao had given them warnings, it had never actually spoken a single word to them.
Sometimes, they even wondered how wonderful it would be if this so-called Heavenly Dao did not exist. The Great Dao, in its natural state, ought to behave like the Great Dao. How could it think of taking form and possessing intelligence?
But they could only bury such thoughts deep in their hearts. They dared not reveal even the slightest trace.
After returning to the Primordial World, they transported a palace directly onto Mount Tai. For the time being, it would serve as the Mount Tai Prefect's residence.
"From now on, this place will be a bridge for communication with the Netherworld Office, as well as an important site where we offer prayers to the Heavenly Dao. Mount Tai Prefect, as the person appointed by Lady Pingxin, hmm, you must guard this place carefully."
The Sage's admonition made the Mount Tai Prefect exceedingly cautious.
"I understand. I will guard this place well."
In truth, this place was not known to others. In theory, there should have been no danger.
But that was only in theory. After all, who knew whether the devil race might invade this place?
Or whether other factions might covet it? Anything was possible.
After arranging