Taishang spoke, glancing at Jieyin and Zhunti, and said slowly, "Jieyin and Zhunti, my three brothers will return in seven days to demand an explanation!"
After speaking, Taishang looked at the assembled saints and continued, "In seven days, the saints of our Honghuang will personally visit this Xumi Palace. I hope all of you will also be present then. Otherwise, we will have to 'pay a visit'!"
Taishang deliberately emphasized the phrase "pay a visit," and the faces of the saints changed. They knew from Taishang's tone that his "visit" would be no ordinary one.
After speaking, Taishang looked at Tongtian and Yuanshi and said softly, "Second brother, third brother, let's go!"
Tongtian and Yuanshi looked at Taishang, their voices filled with disbelief, "Elder brother, we're just leaving like this? This matter is settled?"
Taishang heard this, glanced at Jieyin and Zhunti, and then said, "We will settle matters with Zhunti and Jieyin in seven days. Let's take Chen'er and the others back first!"
After Taishang finished speaking, Tongtian and Yuanshi looked at Qichen and the others and nodded, "We'll listen to elder brother!"
Yuanshi and Tongtian spoke, giving Jieyin and Zhunti fierce glares, as if to say, "You just wait!"
Seeing the Three Pure Ones about to leave, Zhunti was about to join forces with the other saints to make a move. Jieyin glanced at the saints who were intimidated by Taishang and gently pulled Zhunti.
Zhunti noticed Jieyin's action and looked back at him with confusion. Jieyin simply shook his head at him.
Seeing this, Zhunti had no choice but to back down.
When the Three Pure Ones returned to Kunlun, Taishang immediately visited Wa Huang Palace and the Netherworld.
In Wa Huang Palace, Nuwa looked at the arriving Taishang and politely asked, "Fellow Daoist Taishang, for what purpose have you come?"
Taishang chuckled and replied, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, perhaps we can discuss it when we reach Kunlun! I also need to invite Fellow Daoist Houtu. What do you think?"
Nuwa nodded and said, "Since Fellow Daoist has other important matters, I will go to Kunlun first and wait for you there!"
Taishang thanked Nuwa and then headed to the Netherworld.
After Taishang left, Nuwa also set off for Kunlun.
In the Netherworld, Houtu sensed Taishang's arrival. Just as she was about to speak, Taishang spoke first.
"Fellow Daoist Houtu, would you be interested in visiting my Kunlun Mountain for a chat?"
Houtu, naturally understanding that Taishang's invitation for a "chat" was no ordinary one, replied, "Fellow Daoist Taishang's invitation, I am naturally willing!"
Seeing Houtu's understanding, Taishang smiled and said, "I am obliged, please!"
After speaking, Taishang made a gesture of invitation. Houtu smiled and returned to Kunlun Mountain with Taishang.
On Kunlun Mountain, once everyone had arrived, they all stared intently at Taishang. After all, Taishang had gathered everyone at Kunlun, and he wouldn't do so without a significant reason.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Taishang immediately said,
"The reason I have asked everyone here today is for us saints of Honghuang to explore other continents. We also intend to contend with those outsiders, lest they develop ambitions towards our territory. Although we met in the chaos last time, we did not establish who was superior. This time, it is a good opportunity to establish some agreements among us saints and allow our disciples to gain some experience."
After speaking, Taishang quietly waited for everyone's reaction. Zhen Yuanzi and the other two were elders of Kunlun, so they naturally had no objections. Nuwa and Houtu, however, were considering it seriously.
Nuwa suddenly frowned and looked at Taishang, "Let's discuss this tomorrow. This is all for today."