The others inside the pavilion thought much the same as Lu Rushuang.
They still felt that sealing the Xingtian Divine Intent inside Xu Taiping was far too risky.
But regardless of what they thought, the final decision rested with Xu Taiping.
And so everyone in the pavilion fell silent again, watching Xu Taiping in the illusory image with apprehension written across their faces.
Before Xu Taiping could answer, however, Dongfang Yuejian asked Immortal Elder Wuji another question:
"Immortal Elder, my grandfather mentioned in his notes that when first using these two body-tempering methods simultaneously, special runes must also be inscribed on the body to prevent it from being torn apart by the sudden arrival of those two forces."
Dongfang Yuejian said worriedly:
"Without those special runes, even if Eldest Brother Taiping agrees, I fear his physique won't hold out for long."
Immortal Elder Wuji smiled.
"You certainly know a great deal, little girl of the Dongfang Household."
As he spoke, he raised a hand and held up one finger, saying to Dongfang Yuejian:
"Before Brother Xiang Kui passed away, he entrusted those runes and part of his legacy to me."
"Come here, girl. I'll give you those runes."
Still somewhat doubtful, Dongfang Yuejian turned to glance at Xu Taiping.
Xu Taiping nodded to her and said:
"Take a look."
Dongfang Yuejian nodded at once, then strode quickly over to Immortal Elder Wuji.
Immortal Elder Wuji merely raised his hand gently and touched a finger to Dongfang Yuejian's forehead.
Immediately, the methods for drawing those four runes appeared in Dongfang Yuejian's mind.
As a Talisman Master, she recognized at a glance how extraordinary those four runes were.
Then she looked toward Xu Taiping with a complicated expression and said:
"Eldest Brother Taiping, these runes seem to be genuine too."
In truth,