Before Su Xiuer could answer, one of Heaven's Chosen spoke first, snapping, "The reception formation was bestowed upon us by that great one. How dare you question it here?!"
The middle-aged man choked, his expression darkening slightly. He had wanted to argue, but when he saw the title mingled with purple and gold above the man's head, he forcibly swallowed his words.
"Do not be rude to our senior."
Su Xiuer raised a hand to stop her companion, then looked apologetically at the middle-aged man and explained, "Whether this works depends not on the formation, but on whether we can hold out until the Grand Array is completed."
She paused, then continued, "The great one who bestowed our titles said that once the Grand Array is completed, if we can hold out for three days, he can find a way to bring over the righteous sects of that other realm. Then those outsiders will be attacked from both front and rear. Their defeat will be certain."
"But-"
Another ordinary cultivator spoke, hesitation in his voice. "We've all seen what those outsiders are capable of. If they attack the city with all their might, can we really hold out for three days?"
At these words, everyone's expression changed. Some lowered their heads without speaking, while others exchanged glances-
Su Xiuer watched them quietly, then suddenly asked, "Have you all forgotten who built Heavenly Pillar City?"
Everyone froze.
Of course they remembered. Heavenly Pillar City had been created through a mighty divine ability by the being who had cultivated a true name-the first and only Fifth Tier expert in the Profound Li Treasure Realm.
His title was [Primordial Supreme Venerable]!
Su Xiuer swept her gaze over them. "That great one told me that the Remnant Husk left behind after the Primordial Supreme