Everyone's expression changed as they turned in unison to look at Wen Ruoxue.
Ling Qingfeng, Tu Youfang, and the other prominent figures all wore complicated expressions.
That furious questioning was also the confusion in their hearts, subtly changing their attitude toward Wen Ruoxue.
Wen Ruoxue's heart sank.
She recalled the words that senior in her sea of consciousness had once told her.
And now, those words had begun to come true!
Would one become a hero in everyone's heart by turning the tide from collapse and propping up a mansion on the verge of falling?
No!
Reality often went in the opposite direction.
Wen Ruoxue was not overly dejected.
She had sought that senior's help this time to repay a debt of gratitude, not to become a hero.
But she also understood that she could no longer remain in the sect.
Otherwise, even the sect leader would likely be unable to eat or sleep in peace!
At that thought, Wen Ruoxue respectfully bowed deeply to Tu Youfang. "Master, thank you for bringing your disciple to the Divine Domain to cultivate all those years ago. From this day onward, your disciple will leave the sect and wander the world!"
Tu Youfang shuddered all over and said anxiously, "Ruoxue, don't overthink this! The sect..."
Wen Ruoxue shook her head and interrupted him. "Master, your disciple has made up her mind. But in her heart, she will always remember the grace of your guidance and patronage!"
With that, she dropped to her knees and kowtowed three times to Tu Youfang before rising and leaving.
Not a single person dared stop her along the way.
Watching her graceful figure vanish, Ling Qingfeng let out a mournful sigh.
Tu Youfang looked despondent.
How could they not understand that Wen Ruoxue could no longer remain in