A slight stir rose in Yan Chihuo's heart. He knew there had to be a reason for this. Given the Sea Heaven Sect's strength, although its Tribulation Stage cultivators were inferior to the enemy's, if Daoist Yuanyuan led them, they would surely win a sweeping victory. What reason could make Daoist Yuanyuan willing to forgo such a victory—and the chance to seize the spoils of war?
Daoist Yuanyuan continued, "The Demon Race has retreated. You've all worked hard these past days. The Tribulation Stage disciples are to remain; everyone else, return."
After the disciples had dispersed, Daoist Yuanyuan said, "I imagine you all find it strange that I did not advocate pursuing the Demon Race this time. The reason is that the True Spirit Family has already surrounded Seven Stars Island. I suspect that within a few days, the Hundred Sects Alliance will issue an East Sea Edict ordering us to send people to rescue them."
Yan Chihuo frowned slightly. When the Sea Heaven Sect had been trapped, the human race of the East Sea had stood by without lifting a finger. Why was it that when Seven Stars Island was in trouble, the Sea Heaven Sect had to send people?
Mo Han understood Yan Chihuo's confusion and said softly, "During the time you were away from the East Sea, the rise of the True Spirit Family swiftly swallowed up vast territories belonging to both the human race and the Demon Race. In response, the human race formed the Hundred Sects Alliance specifically to oppose the True Spirit Family. Any East Sea Edict they issue must be obeyed by every human sect. That is why, when the Demon Race attacks, the Hundred Sects Alliance does not concern itself with it."
Yan Chihuo understood as well. The Demon Race of the