Whoosh!
A streak of black light skimmed across the sea, radiating the pressure of a Core Formation cultivator. Neither cultivators nor demonic beasts dared to get in its way.
Within that light was Black Origin True Person!
His face was dark as water. "That brat Lingxiu is no one to plot with... Years of attacking the Azure Sea Sect without a victory would be bad enough, but someone even formed a core in his own lair... His home was raided right under his nose, and he never noticed. What a laughingstock!"
He had been overseeing the battle at the front when news reached him that someone had formed a core on Supreme White Island. He immediately knew the campaign would end with a whimper yet again, and that his own position might even be in danger. Abandoning his army, he set off for a secret cave dwelling where he could hide.
"Unlike him, I placed restrictions on all my disciples... Even after years away, my cave dwelling remains safe and sound...
"This expedition to the ruins yielded even more. I hate to give it up... But the Azure Sea Sect has grown much stronger, and I fear they'll come after me next... Perhaps I can only go to the Eastern Sea Cultivation Realm, invite a few friends, and return..."
Black Origin True Person had once intended to claim the ruins for himself, but that desire had steadily faded.
Though he walked the demonic path, he had a few disreputable friends. If he called them over, they could wipe out the Azure Sea Sect.
But demonic cultivators were selfish by nature. All the scheming he would have to do with those friends might leave him no better off than he was now.
Black Origin True Person reached the Desolate Island where