This had not only been a family scandal—it had also triggered such a massive internal conflict. Over the years, the Divine Sword Immortal Sect had launched hundreds of campaigns to wipe out the rogue immortals, yet had never managed to eradicate them completely. Naturally, the Divine Sword Immortal Sect had suffered enormous losses.
All these things had happened during the years Li Huaron had been in seclusion, so the old woman was understandably miserable. Now that she had come out of seclusion, she had intended to sweep away all obstacles like a gale scattering fallen leaves, cutting through every problem with decisive speed. In the end, though, she had never expected such a huge mess to erupt on her own side.
Thus, by now, Li Huaron had no choice but to lower her banners and halt her advance. Returning home to deal with the family affairs had to come first. The Divine Sword Immortal Sect was essentially the world of the Li family, and the Li family was its emperor. If this scandal was not dealt with, it would become a laughingstock for the entire realm. Now that Li Yuqi had exposed it, every Heavenly Dao realm expert in this realm knew about it. Surely they could not kill everyone here?
That was impossible. So even someone as clever as Li Huaron had no choice but to return and stabilize the situation. After all, wiping out the rogue immortals was no longer very meaningful.
Li Yuqi went back with her two older brothers. I had no reason to keep her behind, and her return would help ease and mend the relationship between both sides. Besides, when their father, Li Xiangan, had disappeared while fleeing in his spirit form, the three children had been frantic with worry. Naturally, they did not