But the situation before them clearly could not be resolved through "steadfastness of heart" alone.
Thus, in perfect unspoken agreement, the Pearl Relic House Master and Great Elder Lou turned their gazes toward the Ghost Lord in the Spirit Mirror.
In their eyes, this third extraordinary figure Zhang Wuyou had summoned would be the key to whether Xu Taiping and the others could escape.
"There is another possibility: the one behind Zhang Wuyou might intervene again."
Staring intently at the Spirit Mirror, the Pearl Relic House Master murmured to himself.
Although he very much looked forward to seeing that person act, judging by tonight's circumstances, he thought the chances were very slim.
What they did not know was that Xu Taiping had actually agonized over this matter for a long time as well.
If he asked Fairy Lingyue to act, he would lose another precious piece of peach flesh.
If he asked the Ghost Lord to act, he would have to spend one million Gold Essence Coins.
After weighing his options, Xu Taiping ultimately chose to save a piece of the peach flesh produced by the Earth Fruit.
For the peach flesh could not be obtained again, while Gold Essence Coins could still be earned.
Tap!
Then, under the gazes of the Pearl Relic House Master and Great Elder Lou, the Ghost Lord, who had been standing beside Zhang Wuyou, suddenly stepped forward.
That step was within Great Elder Lou and the Pearl Tower Master's expectations.
What mattered most was how this third extraordinary figure would deal with Dong Qiushui's Dragon Spine Clone next.
Whoosh!
That step from the Ghost Lord was essentially an answer, so upon seeing it, Dong Qiushui leaped up without hesitation, then used his Dragon Spine Clone to smash a fist down at the Ghost Lord,