"Martial Uncle Ling, you're awake. I was so worried that you... that you wouldn't wake up!"
The moment Bai Jingsheng saw Ling Cangyan awaken, he rushed over without a second thought. His eyes were filled with concern, and they were slightly red.
"Venerable Ling, you're finally awake. We were worried sick!"
Mo Xinghe hurried forward as well, his words full of concern and anxiety, though a trace of disappointment showed in his eyes.
Ling Cangyan had suffered such grievous injuries, yet he had not died. If he did not die, it would not be so easy for Mo Xinghe to target Fang Mo. Ling Cangyan's status was there for all to see; he could practically represent Taichu Peak.
Although Taichu Peak had grown sparse over the years and its influence had gradually waned, many old monsters of Taichu Peak were still alive.
As long as Ling Cangyan spoke, his words carried immense weight—even greater than Mo Xinghe's authority at Imperial Sky Peak. If Ling Cangyan remained alive, it would be difficult to make a move against Fang Mo or pin the blame for their crushing defeat on him.
"You all go out first. I have something to discuss with Senior Brother Daozhen!"
Ling Cangyan neither paid attention to Bai Jingsheng nor spoke further with Mo Xinghe. He merely waved a hand and spoke weakly.
Everyone hesitated somewhat. What did Ling Cangyan mean? Why did he want to speak with Daozhen alone the moment he woke up?
"You all should leave!"
At this moment, Daozhen, who was seated cross-legged behind Ling Cangyan, spoke. He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and his face was clearly somewhat fatigued as well.
Though everyone was puzzled, they quickly withdrew.
Mo Xinghe led Bai Hai Zhou aside and transmitted with his Primordial Spirit, "What