Red Lotus, having dispelled the Red Lotus Domain, was deathly pale. Most of the Soul Power in her body had been depleted, and she had already lost the ability to fight again.
Moreover, without the ability to fly, she could not pursue the enemy alongside Yuan Yan and could only remain behind to oversee the situation.
The silent night soon shrouded the land once more, with only the wreckage left behind by the battle serving as a reminder.
Just moments ago, a fierce battle had taken place here.
Most of the remaining Soul Masters from Purple Bamboo Pavilion chose to surrender, while only a small portion escaped amid the chaos.
The Tang Sect disciples were now steadily taking over the entire Purple Bamboo Pavilion branch.
An incense stick's worth of time later,
Yuan Yan returned. This time, his body was covered in wounds, and there were even three deep claw marks across his abdomen.
The majestic aura he had possessed when he left was gone. His face was pale now, and the instant he landed, he collapsed to the ground.
He had returned only by relying on his final obsession.
"Yuan Yan, how did you get hurt so badly? Don't fall asleep! I'll treat your injuries right away!"
Red Lotus panicked completely at the sight. Unsteady on her feet, she staggered over to Yuan Yan's side and helped him up.
As she spoke, Red Lotus had already summoned her Spirit and began treating Yuan Yan with all her strength.
Yuan Yan barely forced his eyes open. Then, a smile appeared at the corner of his lips as he said weakly, "That man is dead. I did not fail in my mission. No future trouble was left behind."
This was something Tang Lan had emphasized before the operation: no high-level Soul