Only after Nuwa spoke did the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and the Two Sages of the West barely manage to calm themselves.
They all sank into thought, cold sweat covering their foreheads.
The battle below had grown so fierce that it could truly be called unprecedented.
Although the Western Teachings and Chan Sect disciples were doing everything they could to resist, they clearly could not hold out much longer. If they failed to come up with a good solution, they would truly be finished.
Nuwa's reminder thus brought all three of them to their senses in an instant.
That was right!
They were already at a disadvantage. If they continued fighting among themselves, they would be doomed.
Even if the Western Teachings and the Chan Sect had to fight one another someday, now was the time to unite against their common enemy. Otherwise, they would all die.
The Primordial Heavenly Venerable fell silent for a long while. After forcing out a sigh, he addressed Tongtian solemnly.
"Third Brother Tongtian, your Interception Sect has already gained enough this time. Stop now."
"You and I are brothers, after all. Though we did indeed scheme against you this time, our scheme never actually succeeded, did it?"
"If you still regard me as your second brother, then do me this favor."
As Yuanshi spoke, Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged a glance, and their expressions immediately began to change.
In mere moments, their faces took on a look of bitter sorrow.
Zhunti spoke first. "Senior Brother Tongtian, we were all once guests in Zixiao Palace, after all. There is still some affection between us. Although we belong to different camps in this Investiture Calamity, we are fellow disciples, at least."
"Where you can show mercy, show mercy. Besides, you have already gained enough benefits this time, Senior