Afterward, they turned their gazes toward Long Wangu and Kun Jiuxiao.
"Elder Long, Elder Kun, thank you both for coming to our rescue!"
"If you two had not arrived in time, the three of us would likely have fallen here today."
Shi Tian spoke, her words filled with gratitude.
"You're too polite."
"We belong to the same sect, so we should naturally help one another and serve the Esteemed Sect Master together."
"It was merely a small effort, not worth mentioning."
Long Wangu and Kun Jiuxiao waved their hands, utterly unconcerned.
Then Kun Jiuxiao asked, "By the way, where are the other elders?"
"The other elders are now scattered throughout every corner of Great Dao Prefecture, searching for Heavenly Talent Disciples with all their strength."
"After our Divine Sword Sect descended upon Great Dao Prefecture, we gained dozens of Heavenly Talent Disciples. Now, the many Prefecture-level Martial Forces within Great Dao Prefecture are guarded as tightly as iron walls, making further gains difficult."
Hu Jiuxian said.
Upon hearing this, Kun Jiuxiao and Long Wangu frowned slightly. They had been preparing to make a grand showing, seize a large batch of Heavenly Talent Disciples, and perform well before the Esteemed Sect Master.
But now, the many Prefecture-level Martial Forces in Great Dao Prefecture had clearly become wary, guarding against them like thieves...
How were they supposed to proceed?
"Not a problem." Kun Jiuxiao's eyes suddenly lit up. At that moment, a plan bordering on madness had already formed in his mind.
"Hm?"
"Could it be that Elder Kun already has a way to deal with this?"
Wu Zhao asked.
"Very simple."
"Since they are guarding so tightly, why should we go to such lengths to use underhanded methods?"
"Making us Divine Sword Sect elders act like thieves."
"Why not change our