Chapter 1231: Tian Chan’s Dao Devouring (1)
Immortal Eminence Jiu You's voice cut through the chamber, instantly drawing every True Saint's gaze toward True Saint Xiao Yao and True Saint Jiu Fang. The two powerhouses felt their hearts constrict beneath the collective scrutiny, a helpless sensation washing over them.
The Immortal Eminence's logic could not be faulted. The Azure Saint Tomb lay significantly closer to their two Saint Realms—merely a hundred years' journey away. For the other True Saints present, it would require several hundred years at minimum, potentially extending to a thousand under normal circumstances. If any True Saint were to undertake this mission, they would be undeniably the most suitable candidates.
Nevertheless, both True Saint Xiao Yao and True Saint Jiu Fang were reluctant, particularly Xiao Yao, who had just recently been revived after his previous demise.
"Immortal Eminence," True Saint Xiao Yao stepped forward, his voice low and measured. "It's not that I fear Wu Yuan himself, but we must consider that this is the cosmic sea. If Wu Yuan dares venture there, he likely has immense support."
He paused, choosing his next words carefully. "Should I make my move and fail, that would be one concern. But I fear the Eldritch Court might have concealed some lethal countermeasure," he shook his head. "I have perished multiple times recently, and this revival was already fortuitous. If I should fall again..."
The unspoken remainder of his statement hung in the air, its meaning clear to all present: he was afraid of dying.
None could criticize him for this sentiment. The fear of death was natural, especially among eternal powerhouses who had endured countless trials across vast ages to achieve immortality. At the core of their existence lay the fundamental drive for perpetual life.
"Xiao Yao." Immortal Eminence Jiu You's voice softened, but it still resonated with authority. "This task merely requires you to eliminate one of his ether bodies. If you deploy your true self in battle, would you truly fear a mere ether body? This Wu Yuan has yet to undergo Dao Enlightenment, after all."
The process of undergoing Dao Enlightenment and receiving the baptism of the Primordium was a great spectacle. No matter where one underwent the process in the River of Universes, the Immortal Court wouldn’t fail to detect it. Wu Yuan's body refiner self, despite having forged an Eternal Matter Body, had not yet fully transformed his Eternal Psyche and thus had not received the Primordium’s baptism.
"As for his hidden countermeasures," the Immortal Eminence continued, "I can promise you—if you truly die, the Immortal Court will expend every resource to ensure your revival and return."
A heavy silence descended upon the two True Saints. Expend every resource? They were not Saints, but True Saints. Even if the Immortal Court exhausted its considerable power, should the Eldritch Court interfere, revival remained far from certain.
"In the conflict between our Immortal Court and the Eldritch Court, when critical moments arise, even I must take action. Are you unwilling to shoulder even the slightest risk?" Immortal Eminence Jiu You's voice turned harsh.