Long Cloud added, "But be careful of the Weaving Heaven Needle Sub-Treasure in her hands. That treasure specializes in piercing Body Protection Dao Power!"
"The Weaving Heaven Needle..." Chu Li's expression turned grave. Clearly, he had heard of this Sub-Treasure's great reputation. He nodded again. "Rest assured, sir. We will proceed with caution."
Long Cloud slowly let out a breath, then raised a hand. "Attend me!"
At once, twenty maidservants emerged, each carrying a cup of wine. They walked before Lu Ye and the others and respectfully presented them.
Turning around, Long Cloud also picked up a cup. Sweeping his gaze across the crowd, he said, "The safety of this island rests entirely on your capabilities. Let this cup send you forth with courage!"
Led by Chu Li, everyone declared in unison, "We will not fail the Island Master's trust!"
They drained their cups together, then smashed them to pieces.
Long Cloud said with high spirits, "With all of you on this island, what great undertaking could possibly fail? Time waits for no one. Come with me!"
A short while later, in a hidden place beneath the estate, a Space Spirit Array appeared before them. After examining it, Lu Ye found that the array truly was not large and could not transport many people at once.
Standing before the array, Long Cloud cupped his fists and bowed to them. "I leave this journey to you all!"
The others returned the bow. Then, without another word, they stepped onto the array with solemn expressions.
"Activate the array!" Long Cloud ordered.
The cultivators who had long been waiting beside the array immediately activated the Formation. Light flowed from within the array, spreading like Moon Essence and enveloping everyone's bodies.
As the hazy radiance gradually faded, the twenty figures slowly vanished into nothingness.