"Though the Immortal-Slaying Demonic Obsession inside him has been temporarily suppressed, it has not been eradicated."
"Once he awakens, the Demonic Obsession will come surging back."
"He'll become even more deranged."
"We may never get another chance to bring him back."
Wan Jianyi's words poured over them like cold water, instantly bringing everyone to their senses.
That was right. This was no time for grief.
There was still one threat they had yet to resolve.
Daoist Daoxuan—the Green Cloud Sect Leader, who could turn demonic again at any moment.
"What should we do, then?" Shang Zhengliang asked gravely, his face full of worry.
"We must eradicate the Demonic Obsession inside him completely." Wan Jianyi looked at him and spoke with determination.
"Only then can he be freed."
"Only then can we prevent civil strife within the Green Cloud Sect."
"Eradicate it?" Tian Buyi frowned. "Senior Brother Wan, that's easier said than done."
"That's the Demonic Obsession of the Ancient Immortal-Slaying Sword. Even Ancestor Qingye couldn't purify it."
"How could we possibly do it?" His voice was filled with helplessness.
"We can't." Wan Jianyi shook his head as he looked at him. "But he can."
As Wan Jianyi finished speaking, his gaze fell on Li Xiaoyu.
Yet their eyes were filled with confusion.
Though Li Xiaoyu was exceptionally talented, they didn't know what means this junior could possibly have to solve a problem that had left them all helpless.
Li Xiaoyu looked at the hopeful expressions on their faces and sighed inwardly.
I can't hide it any longer.
He had to step forward and shoulder this responsibility.
"Uncle-Master Wan." Li Xiaoyu looked at the gray-robed figure and spoke steadily. "This disciple can try."
"But I'll need everyone's help."
"While I'm performing the technique, I'll need you to protect me."
"No matter