"Gu Chengfei, you say we're going to our deaths? It isn't over yet. Who will bring down the deer remains to be seen," Ji Shidao said with a cold snort.
Gu Chengfei's words displeased him greatly.
"I don't want to argue with you. Given all the years Longevity Daoist has spent plotting, I believe he must have anticipated these actions of yours," Gu Chengfei said with a chuckle. "It's just that last time, he acted from the shadows, while this time, he's facing everyone directly, without the slightest restraint. In my view, his strength must have improved considerably since then for him to have no fear of your combined forces. It isn't as you believe-that he was gravely injured and is hiding somewhere, unable to emerge. If he can't come out, it's most likely because he's at a critical stage in improving his strength, or perhaps it has something to do with those Grand Formations, and he simply can't get away for the time being."
For a moment, no one spoke.
They had to admit that this was a possibility for Longevity Daoist.
Their earlier belief that Longevity Daoist had suffered severe injuries from the formation's backlash had been far too optimistic.
"Of course, this is only my deduction. He might have been injured, but it's unlikely that he still hasn't recovered by now," Gu Chengfei added.
"That's precisely why I need to join forces with everyone. I know full well that Longevity Daoist won't be easy to deal with," Xuan Yuanjun said gravely. "Whether he's injured or not, even if he can appear now, he at least won't show his true face. He probably still has some preparations left unfinished."
"Yes, he must still be carrying on with his plans in secret. He can't possibly show himself for now,