Daoist Lu Ya had imagined that Sages were untouched by myriad tribulations, virtually immortal and indestructible, having already reached the pinnacle of cultivation.
But after Tongtian's explanation, he finally understood that even Sages were not omnipotent.
Even Old Ancestor Hongjun could actually be struck dead!
"Master, aren't Sages supposed to be immortal and indestructible?"
"Aren't Sages at the pinnacle of cultivation, able to live as long as heaven and earth?"
"Well..."
Lu Ya trembled, scarcely knowing what he was saying anymore.
Clearly, his mind had already descended into utter turmoil.
Yet Tongtian merely sighed and spoke calmly.
"Sages are immortal and indestructible, but the key is not to court death yourself. If you insist on seeking your own death, even the Primordial World's Heavenly Dao can do nothing."
"Sages do indeed live as long as heaven and earth, but that refers only to the heaven and earth of this Primordial World."
"And Sages stand at the pinnacle of this Primordial World alone. Only when you truly reach this stage will you understand that it is merely a starting point-or perhaps not even that."
"Just as mortals become cultivators, and cultivators become immortals, only when a Heavenly Dao Sage becomes a Primordial Sage will you understand that the path of cultivation has only just begun."
Saint Tongtian's words instantly opened Lu Ya's eyes to a much wider world.
So this was the truth of the matter.
As Lu Ya slowly calmed down, he began to consider the matter in concrete terms.
After a moment's thought, he bowed to Tongtian and spoke directly.
"In that case, saving my mother alone will be enough."
"Please lend your aid, Master. I would be eternally grateful."
"As for my father, if it cannot be done, then let it be."
Lu Ya's expression was perfectly calm