Until a moment later, a soft laugh broke the silence, followed by a voice: "We have been sealed here, hoping that one day the Pollution Qi within us could be expelled, so we may rise up against the Heavenly Court again."
"Now that the opportunity is here, we've become hesitant and timid. This strays too far from our original intentions, inviting ridicule."
"Let me take the lead!"
Daoxing Heavenly Venerate turned toward the direction of the voice, his gaze landing on a cave dwelling above the Divine Mountain. His eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately asked, "Expelling the Pollution Qi comes with no promise of survival—are you certain of your decision, fellow Daoist?"
From within the cave dwelling came a hearty laugh, followed by a bold reply: "It took me so long to make this decision, and now you ask me this again? You'll only unsettle my resolve. I'm certain—no changes, no regrets!"
"Having lived as a monster for so many years, life or death shall be decided today!"
