Liu Xiaolou and Lord and Lady Xingde left Chimei Mausoleum in a bronze carriage and arrived at the entrance to Shouyang Mountain. They bid farewell to Wen Wuniang, preparing to return home.
Wen Wuniang saw them out of Shouyang Mountain, then instructed them to head directly south and return by way of Yichuan, avoiding the main roads as much as possible. This was not merely a matter of taking a detour east or west.
The wind and snow still howled through Hanyuan Valley. The five stood before the collapsed altar, watching the ghostly blue flames die out completely as the black mist slowly dispersed. Even the Chaos Power between heaven and earth seemed to have grown a little calmer.
"It's finally... over," Leng Yue said softly, a trace of weariness in her voice.
"No." Qing'er shook her head, her gaze far-reaching. "This is only the beginning."
"Although the Xuanming Cult has been destroyed, the Chaos Soul Refining Technique they left behind has likely already spread into the Cultivation World." Ye Ying's tone was low. "If someone continues researching it, Chaos Power will sooner or later be completely twisted."
"So we must establish a complete system for cultivating Chaos Power," Mo Li said slowly. "We must make Chaos Power a true beacon for the Cultivation World."
"The Chaos Sect will no longer be merely a small sect on Wulong Mountain." Leng Yue's eyes were resolute. "We will make Chaos Power a beacon for the Cultivation World."
"Then we begin with the sect," You Ying said. "We must establish stricter sect rules and perfect the cultivation system, ensuring that every disciple can correctly understand the essence of Chaos Power."
Qing'er nodded and turned to the others. "The future of the Chaos Sect will be shaped by our own hands. From this day