After Tianluo's death, the nine monks did not seem surprised, nor did they lose their composure; they continued to sit firmly on the river's surface, reciting scriptures.
This shows that Tianluo's death did not affect the plan this time.
Tianluo's task was to delay the River Guardian as much as possible, to lull him into complacency and lure him into the array; his mission was thus accomplished.
However, what the nine of them did not expect was... this exceedingly aloof Tianluo would choose betrayal at the last moment.
Even attempting to reveal the "true name" of the one behind them.
He died appropriately.
The sigh is, was choosing such a way to die really worth it?
....
Meanwhile, in a certain chaotic space-time.
"It seems your subordinates are not that loyal to you."
An ethereal voice echoed, laced with a hint of mockery.
"Those are pawns, not subordinates; I don't have subordinates in the true sense, all are pawns."
