Tao Jun shook his head, "I spoke with the elder masters of my sect, but none of them are willing to get involved in this muddy water. They just told me to be more careful. If things become uncontrollable, we'll have no choice but to leave."

Zuo Wentao also shook his head, "I have to say, your Qingxu Dao Sect is too timid. The Buddhist Sect is so arrogant now because you've indulged them."

"Our Sect's Ancestor Yue Feng went to the Upper Realm, greatly weakening our strength. We have no remaining energy to contend with the Buddhist Sect."

Tao Jun glanced at Zuo Wentao as he spoke, "Your Yu Jing Dao is the same."

Zuo Wentao sighed deeply, "It's not that I don't want to, it's just that we can't compete with the Buddhist Sect. The problem is our Daoist Sects are too disunited. We've been defeated by the Buddhist Sect one by one, and even the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons has been taken by the monks..."

Speaking of the Buddhist Sect, the two Spirit Immortals of the Daoist Sect were full of grievances. But lacking strength and with intense internal conflict within the Daoist Sect, they could only grumble.

"However, this time we might have a chance."

Zuo Wentao, after a bit of complaining, suddenly changed the subject to the main matter.

Tao Jun was somewhat bewildered, "Are you saying that Celestial Master Gao can win?"

Zuo Wentao nodded vigorously, "Of course."

"How is that possible..."

Tao Jun didn't believe that Gao Xuan could win; if he were facing one Jinshan, there wouldn't be a problem. But there were four Golden Body Arhats on the other side.

Especially Xuan Xiang, known as the number one cultivator in the Northern Province's Buddhist Sect. His skills are evident.

The Buddhist Sect acts with particular shamelessness; Tao Jun believed that these Golden Body Arhats would likely join forces against Gao Xuan.

What does Gao Xuan have to fight against the Buddhist Sect on his own?

Zuo Wentao analyzed for Tao Jun, "Celestial Master Gao is a very smart person. If he knew he couldn't win, he would have left long ago."

Tao Jun thought a moment and said, "Celestial Master Gao appears modest, but deep down, he is extremely proud. His staying doesn't prove anything."

"I saw Ao Qiong looking for Celestial Master Gao. Just a few days ago."

Zuo Wentao thought for a moment and still decided to reveal this important news.

Tao Jun was shocked, "Really?"

"Of course."

Zuo Wentao regretted a little and said, "Unfortunately, I didn't see how both sides interacted. What is certain is that Celestial Master Gao resolved Ao Qiong's issue."

Tao Jun suddenly asked Zuo Wentao, "What exactly do you mean by telling me all this?"

Zuo Wentao suddenly laughed, he flicked his fingers, and a blue light curtain isolated Baili Qingtong outside.

He said to Tao Jun, "I know you still have a Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl in your hand. Giving the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl to Celestial Master now would be showing your loyalty early. When the Celestial Master wins a grand victory, you'll naturally reap endless benefits."

Tao Jun retorted, "If the Celestial Master loses, won't I be losing everything?"

"Honestly, I initially hoped both sides would be severely damaged. But now I see, if those greedy and ruthless baldies of the Buddhist Sect really win, then we can't stay in Wuyuan Country anymore."

Zuo Wentao said, "As it stands, only if Celestial Master Gao wins do we have a way out. Helping Celestial Master Gao is helping ourselves."

Tao Jun was silent for a moment and said, "You are good at making friends, yet you want me to give up my prized possession."

"You present the treasure, and the Celestial Master acknowledges your goodwill. Can it still be credited to me?"

Zuo Wentao said, "I plan to find Uncle Celestial Fool, asking him to come over tomorrow. If he can lend a hand, he should. We can't let the Buddhist Sect have its way."

Tao Jun was a bit puzzled, "Why did you suddenly change your mind? It's quite strange."

"It's just out of being fed up with those bald monks from the Buddhist Sect. Although Gao Xuan is proud, he has a certain style and will not compete with us for benefits. The Buddhist Sect, however, won't give us a way out. Comparing both, the choice is obvious - Gao Xuan."

Zuo Wentao wasn't having a change of heart, he just lost faith after some dealings with the bald monks of the Buddhist Sect.

So, seizing the opportunity before things settled, he came over to persuade Tao Jun to take action.

Even if the hope is slim, it's still better than waiting for death.

Tao Jun suddenly laughed, "What you say does make some sense. Let me think about it."

Zuo Wentao said, "I will find Master first. We have to try no matter what."

After Zuo Wentao left, Tao Jun also fell into deep thought. Baili Qingtong, unable to hear their secret discussion, looked at his teacher with a puzzled expression.

Tao Jun thought for most of the day, weighing the pros and cons. It was already midnight when he made his decision.

He came out of the room, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Gao Xuan is truly like the bright moon, serene and lofty, yet with waxing and waning, making him difficult to grasp.

Although Zuo Wentao spoke as if it were easy, the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl is a priceless treasure left by his sect. Although it doesn't have much combat capability, it contains a trace of the Power of Tribulation Thunder.

With this trace of tribulation thunder power, one can comprehend the transformations of tribulation thunder.

Tao Jun had long lost confidence in passing the Nine Tribulations and only thought about living as long as possible. The Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl wasn't of much use to him. However, giving it away so easily was still hard for him to accept.

After much consideration, Tao Jun decided to give it a try. He rushed to the Celestial Master Temple overnight to meet Gao Xuan and presented the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl.

Gao Xuan was quite interested in the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl. He played with it for a while, and immediately felt the changes of the Nine Tribulation Thunders.

To him, the Nine Tribulation Thunders didn't pose a threat. But having not reached that point, he didn't know what the Nine Tribulation Thunders were like exactly.

With the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl, Gao Xuan could experience the Nine Tribulation Thunders in advance.

For Gao Xuan, it was like watching a movie trailer and gaining a basic understanding of the film's visual style and plot.

This was already enough.

Gao Xuan played with the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl for a while and then told Tao Jun, "The National Preceptor is considerate, this Treasure Pearl is quite interesting. I will play with it for a few days before returning it to you."

Tao Jun didn't take it seriously; after a few polite remarks, he hurried away.

After Tao Jun left, Gao Xuan gave the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl to Ripples. This Thunder Pearl would greatly benefit Ripples. That's why he didn't return it to Tao Jun immediately.