After Red Leaf Ridge finished handing over the warships with the Dao Palace, people from Bitter Sea and the Art Academy came calling again.
These two famously stubborn factions hoped Ridge Lord Qu could wait a little longer. The Rule Items... were still going through the process.
Even Qu Jianlei was somewhat speechless. "They say these two are extreme. Why does that not seem to be the case to me?"
"How could those who are truly extreme maintain their traditions for so many years?" Sunset Glow spoke leisurely.
"I told you long ago, cultivation isn't all about fighting and killing..."
Red Leaf Ridge did not wait. Jia Shuiqing and Qinghu were left behind to guard Dongsheng and Central Province respectively, while the team arrived at West Ox Embrace Province.
By the time they reached the Channel Entrance, several groups were already waiting there.
Jade Forest Matron stood in a conspicuous spot. Everyone knew she intended to lead her disciples alongside Red Leaf Ridge on its expedition into the void.
The Dao Palace's scripture master was also waiting there. They were preparing to open the grand formation sealing the Channel Entrance, making it easier for Red Leaf Ridge to depart.
Hall Master Jiang Hui was there as well. She hoped to send several Star Palace disciples into the expedition team.
Cultivators had never lacked people willing to sacrifice themselves for righteousness. Back then, quite a few cultivators had traveled all the way to Dongsheng to fight the Tiger-Human Clan.
Even the most demanding people of Dongsheng could not utter a single word of criticism toward those warriors.
However, Qu Jianlei felt that a few Star Palace disciples alone would not be of much use and would be inconvenient to manage.
Left with no choice, Hall Master Jiang sought out her close