A month later
More than a month had passed since that earth-shattering battle.
During this time, the Jia Ma Empire had gradually returned to its former peace.
At this moment, dozens of people dressed in moon-white robes stood atop the ruined training grounds of the Misty Cloud Sect.
Compared to before, they now possessed an added measure of resilience and fearless courage.
The entire Misty Cloud Sect was now utterly devastated. Of the vast sect, only a scattered handful remained.
Back then, most of the Misty Cloud Sect disciples had accepted Soul Hall's assistance. During the final battle, most of their souls had been extracted.
Not to mention that the battle between Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Shan had also caused many disciples to perish.
At this moment, the sun slowly cast out its final afterglow, while orange-red clouds covered half the sky.
Yun Yun stood before the ruined gates in a set of green robes. Her pale blue eyes reflected the vast lands before her. Gentle breezes stirred her long green hair, like tender shoots amid the ruins, creating a striking sight.
Some Misty Cloud Sect disciples said reluctantly, "Are we... really leaving just like this?"
"Does the Misty Cloud Sect truly no longer exist?"
"No, I don't want to leave... Sect Master..."
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Naturally, some sensible Misty Cloud Sect disciples remembered what the old Sect Master had said before he left. Suppressing their reluctance, they said, "We must honor the old Sect Master's agreement. We cannot make things difficult for the Sect Master."
"The Sect Master should not be bound by the sect in this remote place."
With her back to the disciples, Yun Yun said calmly, "The Misty Cloud Sect has fallen into ruin because we once bullied the weak through strength and acted recklessly."
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