"Alas... Most people in the Ancient Immortal Sect came to the sect when they were young. Some were even born near the sect. It could be said that this place is our hometown. If there were a choice, who would be willing to leave their homeland behind?"
"But circumstances are stronger than people. The forces led by Bi Yun Xuan are not only powerful; the sheer number of Spirit Severing stage cultivators among them would be enough to easily sweep this place flat."
"If we remain here, once those many Spirit Severing stage cultivators make their move... by then, I fear even this last thread of life will be gone."
The Second Senior Disciple Brother, with sword-like brows and starry eyes, spoke repeatedly, unable to hide the disappointment and helplessness in his voice.
Taking in everyone's reactions, Su Shi'er paused briefly before speaking again. "What you say is true, Fellow Daoist. But have you considered why the Spirit Severing stage cultivators of all these factions have yet to act?"
"If this mountain man's judgment is correct, the Ancient Immortal Sect has likely been targeted by these factions for quite some time, hasn't it?"
"Leaving aside the other factions, Bi Yun Xuan alone should have been able to destroy the Ancient Immortal Sect with ease."
The female cultivator with almond eyes and peachy cheeks immediately blurted out, "Isn't that obvious? These factions are most likely targeting us because of your friend—the Half-Immortal Artifact Treasure Umbrella in Elder Su's possession."
"Elder Su has vanished without a trace for many years. So long as he does not show himself, these factions naturally will not strike a killing blow! After all, the Ancient Immortal Sect is one of the few places still connected to Elder Su."
The Second Senior Disciple Brother with sword-like brows