The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind

Returning the way they had come, within the time passage near the cave-like path where the Myriad Ancient Time Tree stood, Shi Xuan and Meng Nishang simultaneously lowered their escape lights. At the same time, Cold Mirror Heavenly Sovereign and the Five Elements Attendant also leaped out.

"According to what Fellow Daoist Shi said, one Candle Dragon basically stays around the Myriad Ancient Time Tree. We might as well concentrate our strength and take down the one prowling outside first." Cold Mirror Heavenly Sovereign spoke with a smile. "Two against one, with a Great Divine Ability immortal art like the Five-Colored Divine Light, and since we have all fought this Candle Dragon before and understand its innate divine abilities well, we should be able to succeed before the other one comes to its aid. That would make everything afterward much simpler."

This plan was very simple. Most cultivators with normal intelligence could think of it. Cold Mirror Heavenly Sovereign had merely raised it as a starting point, allowing everyone to consider whether there were any oversights or better methods to improve their chances of success.

Meng Nishang pondered for a moment, then said coolly, "Although that Candle Dragon has not developed intelligence, the more so it is, the stronger its perception of danger. Moreover, this is the Time Secret Cave it knows well. Unlike us, its abilities to deduce heavenly secrets or sense a sudden stirring in its heart will not be obscured by the chaotic flow of time. It may very well sense danger before we even engage it, retreat toward the Myriad Ancient Time Tree, and join forces with the other one. Therefore, we must also be prepared to seize it by force."

"It can even weave in and out of less violent Time Vortices. With the advantage