After confirming that the Two Elders of Mount Song had died at the hands of Old Ancestor Green Robe, Ascetic Monk began considering how to lead the immortals to safety and get them out of there.
That was the most important thing!
After all, until they figured out how Old Ancestor Green Robe had killed the Two Elders of Mount Song, rushing into battle with him would be extremely foolish.
Moreover, Emei Sect had brought more than half of its elite Second Generation Disciples to this Sword Duel. If his own reckless impulsiveness led to their deaths or injuries, it would be a disaster that threatened Emei Sect's very foundations.
That was why Ascetic Monk had promptly agreed when Zen Master Xiaoyue proposed a truce, then immediately led everyone away from Weijia Field.
Seeing how readily Ascetic Monk left, Zen Master Xiaoyue couldn't help feeling a little surprised. But he was a clever man, and after a moment's thought, he understood Ascetic Monk's intentions.
Although he had left Emei Sect, it was only because he couldn't stand its leader, Qi Shuming. He harbored no ill will toward Ascetic Monk or his Second Generation Disciples, so he didn't take the matter to heart.
Besides, he had gained a slight advantage in this Sword Duel, and that had eased many of the knots in Zen Master Xiaoyue's heart.
He returned to Old Ancestor Green Robe, clasped his hands in a salute, and said sincerely, "Today's battle was won thanks entirely to the Old Ancestor's awe-inspiring power. You slew the Two Elders of Mount Song, but several of your accomplished disciples also perished. Everyone here will remember the Old Ancestor's noble deed."
Hearing Zen Master Xiaoyue's words, Old Ancestor Green Robe finally realized that most of the disciples he had brought with him