Aside from these few, Chen Nianchuan, Chen Xianye, and Chen Qiyuan of the Chen Immortal Clan had yet to return.
Nearly all the remaining Earthly Immortals of the Purple Yin Realm had arrived as well.
Understanding this, Chen Nianzhi said, "This time, when we descend to the lower realm, the Immortal Alliance must leave behind enough strength to stand guard, lest we fall prey to someone else's schemes."
Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly. Qing Ji spoke up, "Which ones should remain behind?"
Chen Nianzhi pondered briefly before saying, "The Flowing Flame Blessed Land can be watched over by Li Yan Divine Spirit, while the Setting Sun Blessed Land has Fellow Daoist Heavenly Wind."
"We need only leave one top-tier powerhouse in the Guixu Sea Region."
Qu Nishang nodded. After a moment's thought, she said, "Why not leave Sister Linglong behind?"
"No..."
Jiang Linglong hurriedly shook her head, wanting to go with Chen Nianzhi.
But Chen Nianzhi agreed with Qu Nishang. He nodded and said, "The Guixu Sea Region is our foundation. At least one top-tier Earthly Immortal at Great Perfection must remain to guard it, and Linglong is the most suitable candidate."
"Besides, your Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron is also a key array artifact for protecting the Guixu Sea Region."
Hearing this, Jiang Linglong understood that she truly was the best choice to guard the Guixu Sea Region, and could not help but sigh softly inwardly.
She looked at Chen Nianzhi, pondered for a moment, then said, "In that case, you must all take care of yourselves."
"..."
Thus, they finalized the candidates for descending to the lower realm.
Apart from Chen Nianzhi, those descending this time included Qu Nishang, Qing Ji, Ya Ya, and Yan Ziji, four Earthly Immortals at the eighth level.
Together with Lin Tianqi, the Lord