The Heavenly Profound Sect's reputation far exceeded its strength now, so the more friends it had, the better.
Though these factions were not particularly powerful, they were all overlords in their respective territories. With this favor owed, even after Chen Changan left, they would look after the Heavenly Profound Sect out of regard for him.
Even without this performance, these people would still have owed Chen Changan a favor, but the impact on their hearts would have fallen far short of what this little act achieved.
On nothing more than a whim, Chen Changan had secured years of peace for the Heavenly Profound Sect. However one looked at it, the performance had been well worth it.
Just as Chen Changan had imagined, those fleeing with Mu Yunyao were now moved beyond measure.
They had no ties to one another, and these people had even looked down on Chen Changan and his companions' cultivation earlier. Yet now, the very person they had overlooked, ignored, and even mocked had chosen to stay behind and hold off the Devil Race, buying them a sliver of hope.
At that moment, Chen Changan was watching the devil's remnant soul with keen interest. When Mu Yunyao had led the others away, the devil could have come over to stop them or attacked, but he had done neither.
The devil's remnant soul had likewise remained motionless, staring at Chen Changan. His eyes shone with excitement, as though he had spotted the finest prey.
"Relax. Let them leave. I don't care."
"All of them put together wouldn't nourish me as much as you."
"No, no, no. I should put that differently. All of them put together aren't worth as much as you."
"I absolutely love that body of yours."
"Become part of me, and I'll take you-"
"Stop