The other factions were also stirring restlessly, watching the battle closely to see whether there would be an opportunity to strike and reap the rewards.
Yet while turmoil raged outside, Golden Ao Island remained quiet and peaceful.
Ever since Sect Master Tongtian returned from Changsheng Palace, he had ordered his disciples to guard the mountain gate strictly and not leave at will.
Afterward, he entered secluded cultivation, leaving behind a group of bewildered disciples.
None of them could understand it. Hadn't Sect Master Tongtian been constantly talking about the sect's calamity before, worrying over it day and night?
Sect Master Tongtian had also occasionally revealed a few details, telling them that this calamity concerned the life and death of the Interception Sect and could not be taken lightly.
This had left the disciples who knew of the matter wearing long faces every day as they pondered ways to resolve it.
Yet as soon as the calamity descended, Sect Master Tongtian had hurriedly departed.
And after returning from that trip, his attitude had changed completely?
What was going on?
Hadn't he gone out to make arrangements for the calamity?
Why had he announced secluded cultivation the moment he returned, never mentioning the calamity at all?
However, Sect Master Tongtian gave them no chance to ask. Once he made the announcement, he immediately entered seclusion.
Everyone looked at one another, unsure what to do, and could only turn to their Senior Disciple Brother, Daoist Duobao.
Daoist Duobao shrugged and spread his hands.
"Don't look at me. I don't know what Master is thinking either. But since Master has given the order, we should simply obey."
Hearing Duobao's words, everyone was helpless. They could only withdraw and follow Sect Master Tongtian's orders, sealing the mountain gate and strictly forbidding anyone from leaving.
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