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Xu Changqing took a deep breath, shifted his gaze from the enormous crimson cocoon, then turned to Qingyao, Long Xiyao, and the others behind him. His expression remained steady, but his voice carried an unquestionable decisiveness. "Leave immediately."

Qingyao's face changed as she urgently asked, "Master, what about you?"

"I'm staying."

Xu Changqing did not look at her. Instead, he raised a hand and beckoned. Five streams of spiritual light shot from his sleeve and landed around the group, revealing five formation banners over three meters tall.

The banners were green, red, white, black, and yellow. Spirit runes flowed across their surfaces, while the qi of the Five Elements intertwined and echoed one another. They were the Five-Colored Banners he had refined for many years.

The moment the five formation banners appeared, they automatically formed an array. The power of the Five Elements transformed into a circular barrier, enveloping Qingyao, Long Xiyao, and all the remaining cultivators.

The banners snapped in the wind, emitting a resilient spiritual radiance that cut off the terrifying pressure released by the enormous crimson cocoon.

Everyone felt their bodies lighten. The crushing heaviness that had nearly shattered their bones finally dissipated, and they all gasped for breath.

"The Five-Colored Banners will protect you as you leave Shimmering Jade Grotto."

A strand of magic power condensed at Xu Changqing's fingertips and entered the center of the formation. The five-colored spiritual light immediately blazed brightly, carrying everyone slowly toward the cave entrance. "Once you are outside, get far away from this sea region at once. Do not look back, and do not stop."

"Master!"

Qingyao struggled to rush out of the barrier, but the power of the Five Elements protected her too firmly for her to move at all. Her eyes reddened, and her trembling voice said,