"But!" A loud voice rang out solemnly among the divine beasts, clearly amplified with magic power. The speaker was an enormous divine beast, far larger than the others, with a body spanning several million li. It had three colossal heads-a dragon's, a phoenix's, and a tiger's-and its body likewise combined all three: a phoenix's tail, a dragon's torso, and a tiger's four paws... "We would like to raise havoc and teach those arrogant cultivators and True Immortals a lesson too," it said gravely, "but there's nothing in it for us. We divine beasts can no longer leave the World Tree...!"
At those words, the other divine beasts began clamoring...
"It's Three Divine Images!"
"Yes, Lord Three Divine Images has a point!"
"Exactly! We divine beasts haven't survived an immortal tribulation. The moment we leave the World Tree, the heavenly tribulation will strike us dead. Isn't that sending us to our deaths?"
"That's right!"
"...!"
Clearly, the Three-Image Divine Beast enjoyed considerable prestige among the divine beasts. The moment it spoke, many voiced their agreement... though some held different opinions...
At this sight...
"Rest assured, everyone!" One of the robed figures stepped forward and said solemnly, "You already know who the five of us are... As long as we join forces, there will be no problem even outside the World Tree!" After a pause, the figure transmitted a few words to Three Divine Images...
"!" After hearing those words from the robed figure, the Three-Image Divine Beast's gaze shifted. Suddenly, the divine beast declared in a loud, solemn voice, "Very well! Since leaving won't be a problem, we'll trust you for now, Senior!" It changed its tune remarkably quickly...
Who knew what the robed figure had said to Three Divine Images... to make the Three-Image Divine Beast change its mind so