Kunlun Mountain.
After the Southern Extremity Longevity Star had been entrusted by the Saint to aid Tianzhu, he had been paying close attention to the conflict between the East and the West.
Seeing the Han armies advancing westward like a hot knife through butter, he knew that Ussang Country and Elephant Country would definitely not be able to withstand the Han forces, so he summoned Tai Yi.
"What is it that you summon me for, Elder Brother?" asked Tai Yi.
"You should descend the mountain and lend Tianzhu a hand," said the Southern Extremity Longevity Star.
"Elder Brother, the Buddha Sect has no shortage of Daluo Golden Immortals," Tai Yi said with a frown. "With the Four Non-Alikes in Tianzhu representing our Chan Teaching, why must I go?"