Yuanshi Tianzun had secretly contacted three other Saints, excluding Leader of Tongtian, and had also secured a promise of neutrality from Taiqing Laozi. His heart was filled with absolute confidence.
After paying a heavy price, Yuanshi Tianzun successfully brought Empress Nuwa into his camp. With Empress Nuwa's assistance, Xiqi would gain the mantle of orthodox legitimacy.
Taking someone's gifts left one's hands soft; though Empress Nuwa was unwilling to act in ways that would damage her own Qi fortune, she had no choice—the price they offered was simply too high. Which Saint could withstand such a temptation?
Chapter 53