Thunder Explodes

Thinking of that unfathomable existence, the First Elder broke out in a cold sweat.

Before long, the experts of the six great holy lands reached a consensus.

The Qinghe Holy Land's Fifth Elder took the lead, bringing dozens of experts to pursue Gu Sheng in the direction he might have fled.

The forces from the other holy lands followed closely behind like sharks scenting blood.

"First Elder."

A trusted subordinate transmitted his voice.

"If we keep following them like this, we may miss the best chance to rescue him."

The First Elder's gaze was profound.

"I have my own arrangements."

He suddenly stopped and turned toward the disciples behind him.

"Everyone, heed my order. Return to Tianlan Holy Land immediately!"

Everyone was stunned. A young disciple said anxiously.

"But the Holy Lord ordered us—"

"Silence!"

The First Elder rarely shouted so harshly, then lowered his voice.

"Tell the Holy Lord that Qingyun has appeared. We need to prepare a way out."

Those words made every Tianlan disciple shudder. "Qingyun" was the highest-level code phrase, meaning the situation had reached the brink of collapse.

"First Elder, it's too dangerous for you to go alone!"

His trusted subordinate's eyes reddened.

The old man shook his head and took an ancient jade slip from his robes.

"Deliver this to the Holy Lord personally. There must be no mistake."

His gaze swept over every young face, and his voice suddenly softened.

"Tianlan's future is entrusted to you."

Words that sounded almost like a farewell made several female disciples burst into tears on the spot.

Yet under the First Elder's stern gaze, they could only accept the order through their tears, turn around, and race away.

Watching his disciples' retreating backs, the First Elder let out a long breath. Now, he could fight without holding