As they gazed at the several chests of treasure before the main hall, the New Sword Sect elders' eyes went straight.
For a long while, no one could come back to their senses. They could not believe they had truly returned victorious from this battle. They had muddled through most of their lives without ever seeing such wealth, much less daring to imagine that their sect master had not only defeated the Golden Saber Sect, but apparently crushed them in overwhelming fashion!
For a time, the elders were struck speechless.
The disciples displayed two entirely different expressions as well. Those who had followed Yi Feng there wore faces full of reverence and excitement, while the disciples who had been taken in by the sect looked increasingly complicated.
Just as the entire sect was thrilled beyond measure by the spoils of their great victory, laughter drifted over from afar.
"Hahaha!"
"I heard that our New Sword Sect displayed its divine might and wiped out even the Golden Saber Sect. Now that I see this, it seems the rumors were true!"
The man had not yet arrived, but his voice had already reached them.
Hearing that free and easy laughter, many disciples turned back excitedly. Sure enough, they saw the Great Protector in black striding through the air, his face lit with an exhilarated smile.
"Great Protector!"
"Greetings, Great Protector!"
As the black-clad young man approached in a carefree manner, the disciples bowed to him one after another.
The young man waved all the way, a satisfied smile on his face. He passed through the respectfully parting crowd and walked straight to the front of the main hall. When he saw the several chests of wealth and spiritual treasures, he grinned from ear to ear.
"Hahaha!"
**"With this much money and treasure,