Elder Chan clasped his hands behind his back, seeming to recall the past. "Back in the Dao Origin Sect era, during the decisive battle against the Sixth Continent, Great Elder, do you still remember that group of Rogue Cultivators who faced death without flinching?"
Great Elder Ni Huang was bewildered at first, then her expression changed. She stared at Elder Chan. "Were you one of them?"
Elder Chan nodded and sighed. "When the Sixth Continent invaded, no one on the Fifth Continent could protect themselves. Even children who had just begun cultivating took up weapons and fought. The Rogue Cultivators were no exception. There was a group of us who knew our strength was meager and that we'd be cannon fodder on the battlefield. Fortunately, we encountered powerful members of the White Dragon Clan, who led us into battle. We fought on a single battlefield and were nearly wiped out." He looked at Great Elder Ni Huang and exclaimed, "This junior still remembers how valiant you were back then."
Great Elder Ni Huang exclaimed, "At the time, I had only just entered the Star Envoy Realm."
Elder Chan smiled. "This junior was in the Extreme Realm."
Great Elder Ni Huang nodded, admiration in her voice. "I remember that group of Rogue Cultivators. There were only a few hundred thousand of you, and nearly all of you died in battle. Your spirit was admirable."
Elder Chan chuckled ruefully. "We only lasted one exchange. Against a Star Envoy powerhouse from the Sixth Continent, our group of Rogue Cultivators couldn't withstand even a single breath. I'm afraid we made a poor showing in front of you, Great Elder."
Great Elder Ni Huang said solemnly, "You dared to take the battlefield. You have the respect of my White Dragon Clan."
Heavenly Master Shang Sheng