In the Violet Thorn Mountains, within the Central Hall of the Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land branch, the atmosphere was grave.
A cultivator was speaking with grief and indignation.
"Elder Zhao, according to the news Elder Sun and the others sent back, Elder Qiu Yi, along with more than fifty of our experts, has already been killed by Qin Huaian."
"Moreover, he burned our Immortal Inquiry City stronghold to the ground. Given Qin Huaian's ruthless nature, he will likely come to the Violet Thorn Mountains before long."
"We must immediately evacuate the disciples of the Violet Thorn Mountains. Otherwise, the many low-level disciples will surely fall victim to Qin Huaian."
At this moment, Zhao Hong, at Immortal Venerable Great Perfection and yet to enter the Dao Fusion Realm, held the highest status among those present in the Violet Thorn Sacred Land.
Just then, someone said, "No!"
"There are still over a million disciples in the Violet Thorn Mountains. It is impossible to evacuate them all in such a short time."
"If Qin Huaian attacks during the evacuation, many disciples will be exposed, and they will certainly find it difficult to escape."
"Most of the cultivators in the Immortal Inquiry City stronghold were not highly cultivated, yet Qin Huaian showed not the slightest mercy. Regardless of cultivation, he killed them outright."
"From this, it is clear that this boy's killing intent is exceedingly heavy. If our million disciples scatter, Qin Huaian may very well hunt them down one by one."
"It would be better for everyone to remain in the Violet Thorn Mountains. With the grand formation protecting us, if we join forces, Qin Huaian will not gain much of an advantage either."
This cultivator laid out his analysis in a clear and logical manner.
"Besides, if we truly have all the