As Tongtian's words fell, the atmosphere in Biyou Palace grew tense once more.
This time, however, Nuwa and Houtu no longer remained silent.
Nuwa's eyes, clear as autumn waters, flickered slightly, as though she were weighing her words.
After a moment, she sighed softly and said:
"Nephew Changqing."
Her tone was gentle, yet carried a seriousness that could not be ignored.
"Have you... taken things a little too far today?"
As soon as she finished, Houtu nodded repeatedly, her warm eyes full of agreement.
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa is right."
Houtu's voice was steady, but she could not conceal her worry.
"Fellow Daoist Changqing, you command the Taisu True Exposition and possess a way to break the Taisu Dao Seal. We all know that."
"If you wished to act, never mind the Elder of Chaos's Taisu Dao Seal-even Hongjun himself might not be able to trap you."
She paused, her expression growing graver.
"But regardless, the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe was Father God Pangu's companion supreme treasure! Peerless in slaughter, unmatched in power!"
"And now, it has fallen into the Profound Gate's hands just like that."
"The Taisu True Exposition neutralizes every attack, while the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe cleaves through every obstacle-offense and defense in one, without a single weakness."
"With this treasure, the Elder of Chaos is like a tiger given wings. If he attacks our alliance again, who could stop him?"
"This puts us... at an enormous disadvantage!"
Houtu finished in one breath, her gaze fixed on Gu Changqing, her eyes brimming with concern and unease.
Although Tongtian said nothing more, his cold, stern eyes likewise rested on Gu Changqing, silently awaiting an answer.
None of the three said it outright, but they shared the same unease.
They trusted Gu Changqing.
Yet faced with something as earth-shattering as the Heaven-Opening