The Three Saint Mothers heaved a deep sigh, bowed her respects, and said with an apologetic tone, "Thank you, Daoist, for enlightening me. I had no idea this would be the outcome." To see a person of exceptional abilities turn to ash before her, unable to save him, there was an indescribable discomfort in her heart.
The Three Saint Mothers stood up and stepped onto the stone platform, gazing at the clouds rolling beneath her, her expression complex. If one does not enter the pit of fire, how can one extinguish it? Is this Daoist suggesting that I too should experience a trial of Immortal love?
Thought after thought flickered through her mind. If I were to face a tribulation, perhaps my Master would save me. Would my Master then change the Heavenly Rules? Previously, Emperor Gouchen had said that the lady had once been superior to half of heaven.
As soon as this thought emerged, it formed a seed of obsession in her heart and took root, growing deeper and deeper.
