C1292 They Followed Him
That's exactly what I think. That was why Lee Zongjiu stood aside and did nothing.
In any case, unlocking the Green Bird Dao Pillar required the three great elders to work together. Therefore, the Third Elder's life was naturally not in danger.
However, if Lee Zongjiu didn't have enough strength to snatch the Green Bird Dao Platform back, the Queshen Palace's final hope would be lost