The sword qi had not returned, which meant they could keep moving forward. The misaligned space should allow them to leave smoothly from here.
Tantai Lingyue and Little Dragon understood this as well and followed closely behind Nie Yun. The three moved at incredible speed, stopping again after several dozen breaths. Sure enough, they had emerged from that place.
Before them now stood three enormous statues.
Each statue had three long wisps of beard, a serene expression, a halo behind its back, and Immortal Qi swirling around it.
"One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones. These are the Three Pure Ones Statues, symbols of the Dao Race's supreme status!" Tantai Lingyue said.
"The Three Pure Ones?" Nie Yun knew very little about the Dao Race.
"The Three Pure Ones are the three incarnations of the Lord of the Dao Realm: the Lord of Jade Purity, the Lord of Upper Purity, and the Lord of Great Purity! These three incarnations guard the three great directions of the Dao Realm and support its prosperity. Many Dao cultivators worship them together as a sign of praying to the heavens! That is why the Lord of the Dao Realm is also known as the Three Pure Ones Patriarchs!"
Tantai Lingyue explained.
"Oh!" Nie Yun nodded, reverence appearing in his eyes.
For the sake of the Asura King, the Lord of the Dao Realm had refined and sacrificed everyone in an entire realm, sparing not even himself. Such righteous, awe-inspiring conduct commanded admiration!
"Strictly speaking, I am descended from the Dao Race. I would like to pay my respects!" Tantai Lingyue slowly walked forward.
"Go ahead!" Nie Yun did not stop her.
As a descendant, there was nothing improper about paying respects at the relics of one's ancestors.
Tantai Lingyue quietly walked forward, arrived before