Within the gates of the Huntian Sect, there was no shortage of clever people. The strength Lin Changqing had displayed in his two attacks had already made many realize something.
Some disciples who had guessed part of the truth quietly fled beyond the sect gates.
They realized that if Lin Changqing had truly refined the Origin Item, then the Huntian Sect would face a major purge. If they remained within the sect gates at this time, they would very likely be caught up in it—even suffer disaster merely by the pond's side.
Thus, the best course was to leave the Huntian Sect first and return after the dust had settled.
Though doing so would likely offend either Lin Changqing or Yun Tianyi, and no matter who emerged victorious, people like them would probably never be entrusted with important duties again. After all, no one wished to trust those who fled at the moment of battle and bent with the wind.
But compared to their own lives, such prospects amounted to nothing.
Of course, there were also those who, despite having guessed something, were unwilling to preserve themselves wisely and retreat just like that. Instead, countless thoughts flashed through their minds, and they made a certain decision.
Such people were particularly numerous among the True Disciples, sect elders, and Supreme Elders.
"Lin Changqing must have already refined the Origin Item and become the Lord of the Xuan You Star Domain. Within the Xuan You Star Domain, he is invincible. No matter how powerful Yun Tianyi may be, he cannot possibly be his match. We must make preparations early."
"Yun Tianyi is arrogant and overbearing. The moment he returned, he purged dissidents and caused countless deaths. I have long despised him, but my strength was lacking before, so I had no choice