After voicing his reflections, Lianshan asked, "Holy Envoy, should we seize this opportunity to return to the Spirit-Taming World?"
The Heavenly Pivot Holy Envoy said, "Of course. The Spirit-Taming World is our foundation, and the key to achieving Profound Realm Ascension to Immortality. While that man was there, we could hardly accomplish it. But now that he is gone, is this not the perfect opportunity?"
Hearing this, Lianshan hesitated. "This news has yet to be confirmed. And even if he truly has taken that step..."
Celestial Pivot gave him a look that was almost a smile. A strange expression appeared on the face he had assumed, that of the Demon Emperor Qiandaluo. "Are you trying to say that even if he truly has taken that step, it does not mean he is gone?"
Lianshan nodded in silence.
Celestial Pivot said, "Lianshan, you are the Successor of this age, but there are secrets even you do not know."
"This is not because we distrust you. Rather, to cross the sea under heaven's unsuspecting gaze, we must leave as few clues as possible. Including them in the legacy and letting you all learn of them would only make it easier for things to go wrong."
"However, if he truly has taken that step, it means the Age of Great Strife has arrived. There is no harm in telling you these things now."
Celestial Pivot suddenly smiled again. "Though you say this news is unconfirmed, I trust you have made repeated inquiries, rather than simply accepting an idle rumor."
"Moreover, I too have felt a sudden stirring of intuition, sensing that what you say is true. I fear the crucial turning point foretold in the prophecy has arrived."
Lianshan wavered between shock and doubt, a trace of astonishment showing on his face. Then