"Sage Yuanshi? Sage Yuanshi was plotting behind this too?"
"Heavens, so two of the Three Pure Ones were backing the Demon Court!"
"What happened today just keeps getting more terrifying."
"Could it be... that the Three Pure Ones will turn against each other completely today and come to blows?"
All living beings wavered between shock and doubt, their discussions clamoring.
It went without saying; from Laozi's words, they could all tell.
Laozi, Yuanshi, and the Demon Race had clearly reached some sort of agreement beforehand.
In other words, Gu Changqing had to face not just Sage Laozi, but Yuanshi as well.
Sure enough!
After Laozi's words fell.
A moment later, a mighty heavenly voice rang out from Kunlun Mountain.
"Gu Changqing, you have gone too far today."
"If you stop here, return to the Interception Sect, and stay out of human affairs..."
"Perhaps... a bloody battle can still be avoided!"
Unexpectedly, Yuanshi did not manifest directly, but called out to Gu Changqing from afar.
It was not because he had suddenly become merciful.
Rather, the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords hanging high above gave even Yuanshi a sense of dread.
He had no wish to end up like Laozi, with his treasures-or even himself-severely injured.
Thus, if these words could intimidate Gu Changqing into leaving human affairs alone...
Then he could spare himself the danger of confronting the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords head-on.
Gu Changqing merely showed a trace of mockery in response.
There was no need to even think about it. How could he possibly obey Yuanshi?
Meanwhile, within the Interception Sect.
Biyou Palace!
Hearing Yuanshi's distant call, Tongtian's expression darkened as never before.
"Laozi, Yuanshi, my two elder brothers."
"I cherish our brotherly bond and have no wish to become your enemy."
"Yet why must the two of you be