146: The gods' plea, the wrath of Dijiang

"They escaped!"

"As expected, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi have suffered another defeat."

"It was inevitable. Although Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi have stepped into the Quasi-Saint realm, they have only just stabilized their cultivation. How could they possibly be a match for Ancestral Witch Di Jiang, who advanced long ago?"

"Not to mention that the two Ancestral Witches also master the Law of Space and the Law of Time. One-on-one, they couldn't be dealt with, let alone when they fight together!"

"..."

Watching the fleeing duo of Dijun, the vast majority of Cultivators present shook their heads in pessimism.

It was undeniable that the brothers Dijun were powerful, but it depended on who they were facing.

If it were against them, even if all the Grand Unity Golden Immortals present attacked together, they might not be their match.

But they were facing Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin, two Ancestral Witches of the Quasi-Saint level who mastered the top-tier Law of Space and Law of Time.

The gap in Laws alone was not something an ordinary person could bridge. It was fortunate that Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi possessed powerful Innate Spirit Treasures.

Otherwise, not only would the two have failed to defeat the Ancestral Witches today, they might have even perished here!

"Eldest Brother, that Method of Slaying Three Corpses really isn't all that!"

Yuanshi and Tongtian spoke with some disdain.

They had been paying close attention to the battle between Di Jiang and the others, and they could see that Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi, who practiced Slaying Three Corpses, were clearly inferior to the Ancestral Witches in terms of pure combat power.

In fact, during this exchange, neither Di Jiang nor Zhu Jiuyin had even gotten serious. That terrifying turbid Protective Aura had reached a point where even a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure would find it difficult to break through its defense in a short time.

If Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin had truly gone all out with their attacks, Dijun and his brother's injuries would likely have been even more severe, and their state even more pathetic.

"Slaying Three Corpses?"

"Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi actually took that path?"

"They must be crazy, choosing such a risky move. Aren't they afraid of being plotted against?"

"..."

Hearing the words of Yuanshi and Tongtian, the other Cultivators present were all shocked.

They never expected that Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi would go to such lengths and take such risks regardless of the cost.

However, this also proved that Slaying Three Corpses could indeed allow one to advance to the Quasi-Saint realm.

But judging from the performance of the two this time, while this so-called Slaying Three Corpses could succeed, it did not seem to reach a very powerful level in terms of combat power enhancement.

In contrast, the Ancestral Witches were different.

The Method of Proving the Dao they practiced clearly came from Di Yi.

Under these circumstances, the value of a guaranteed safe Method of Proving the Dao was beyond doubt, and they became even more firm in their choice.

Thinking of this, the gazes of the crowd gathered on the location of Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin.

Only the former members of the Demon God Palace had faces that were flickering with uncertainty at this moment.

After all, they had just announced they were drawing a clear line between themselves and Dijun's duo, and now those two had fled the scene.

Although they couldn't handle the Ancestral Witches, their Quasi-Saint cultivation was the real deal. If Dijun and his brother came looking for them later, then... "No!"

"I must obtain the Method of Proving the Dao as quickly as possible!"

"I must advance to the Quasi-Saint realm as quickly as possible!"

Almost instantly, Fuxi, Nuwa, Bai Ze, and the others made up their minds.

After exchanging glances, they no longer hesitated and directly rose, flying toward Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin.

Following their movement, the surrounding Cultivators also woke up as if from a dream.

Without any hesitation, they also accelerated toward the location of Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin.

Before long, the group arrived in front of Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin, cupping their hands in a respectful salute: "Greetings, Ancestral Witch Di Jiang!"

"Greetings, Ancestor Witch Zhu Jiuyin!"

"..."

Seeing this, Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin looked at each other, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

They had previously sensed so many Grand Unity Golden Immortals gathering outside and were worried they were here to cause trouble for the Wu Clan. That was why they had held back some strength when fighting Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi to ensure subsequent safety.

But now?

Looking at this polite group of people, they understood in their hearts that they had misunderstood.

The people before them clearly hadn't come to cause trouble; instead, they had a request for them. Otherwise, they wouldn't have adopted such a posture.

Exchanging a look, Di Jiang asked, "Fellow Daoists, what is the purpose of your visit to our Wu Clan Territory?"

"Ancestral Witch Di Jiang~"

Facing the inquiry, several Cultivators quickly spoke up: "We wish to come and exchange for the Method of Proving the Dao with Fellow Daoist Di Yi. We hope you Ancestral Witches can provide some convenience!"

"Indeed. You Ancestral Witches surely know that the Method of Slaying Three Corpses has been circulating in the Primordial World. Although that method is correct—and the previous Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi proved this point—"

"—we feel that Slaying Three Corpses is unreliable, and may even be something intentionally done by certain individuals for ulterior motives!"

"Therefore, we have come this time wishing to exchange for the Method of Proving the Dao. Even if we cannot practice it yet, as long as we have the Method of Proving the Dao, that so-called Slaying Three Corpses will not be able to tempt us, and we can resolve this hidden danger!"

"..."

Listening to everyone's words, Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin immediately understood the situation.

This kind of thing was also beneficial to the Wu Clan. After all, once they agreed, it would be considered a favor. Even if they didn't make these people work for the Wu Clan, it would at least ensure they wouldn't secretly plot against the Wu Clan.

Thinking of this, Di Jiang immediately spoke: "So it's for this matter. Since you Fellow Daoists need it, my Wu Clan naturally will not obstruct your hearts for seeking the Dao!"

"Second Brother, go back now and ask Fellow Daoist Di Yi if he can agree to this. I will wait here for the answer!"

"Alright, Eldest Brother!"

Nodding, Zhu Jiuyin understood Di Jiang's meaning.

He said he was asking Di Yi, but in reality, it depended on Li Yun's decision.

After all, only Li Yun possessed the content of the Method of Proving the Dao. If he didn't agree, it wouldn't matter even if the Ancestral Witches agreed!

Immediately afterward, Zhu Jiuyin rapidly left the area.

As he left, Di Jiang's gaze fell upon Fuxi, Nuwa, and the others within the crowd. Frowning, he took a step forward and appeared directly in front of Fuxi, Nuwa, Bai Ze, and the rest.

"Those from the Demon God Palace!"

Looking down at Nuwa and the others from a height, Di Jiang spoke coldly: "The arrival of the other Fellow Daoists is very welcome by my Wu Clan, but you are an exception!"

"Leave. My Wu Clan will not help you, nor will we allow you to obtain Fellow Daoist Di Yi's Method of Proving the Dao!"

"Ancestral Witch Di Jiang, this is~"

Opening their mouths, Fuxi and the others were dumbfounded.

Although they knew before coming that they couldn't avoid the Ancestral Witches' hurdle, being rejected by Di Jiang like this really made them feel somewhat aggrieved and uncomfortable.

Yet at this stage, they were helpless against it. Despite their numbers, in the current situation, Di Jiang wouldn't even need to act personally; the surrounding Cultivators would be the first to help him deal with them. At that time...