"Fellow Daoists, the Grand Elder has already learned of the Qian Household's situation. Please follow me inside for an audience."
Some time later, on Sangting Island in the Sun Wheel Sea of the East Sea, Qian Feng, Qian Ming, and the others followed a Core Formation Cultivator of the Corpse Immortal Sect inside.
Many cultivators from various factions stood along the way and could not help looking surprised at the sight of them.
"Aren't those the elders of the Qian Household on Goldsource Island?"
"They really did come."
"I heard something happened on Goldsource Island. Who knows what arrangements the Grand Elder will make?"
Quite a few of those present were rogue cultivators from the wilds, and they began worrying about how changes in the maritime situation would affect their own treatment.
But someone soon pointed out, "These Qian Household descendants have lost their Grand Elder. They still have some foundations, but it'll be difficult for them to accomplish much.
"Compared to that, I'm more worried that once the Qian Household declines, they'll struggle to hold on to Du Sea. They might have to retreat to the Sun, Moon, and Star seas."
"That's true."
Whether the Qian Household survived had little to do with them. What truly mattered was the arrival of more competitors and changes in the situation at sea.
There would probably be more turmoil ahead.
Before long, several Qian Household cultivators entered the hall and saw Xin Yue seated at its head.
"Our respects, Grand Elder Xin."
They bowed one after another.
"There's no need for such ceremony."
Xin Yue raised an arm slightly, his expression composed.
"You've come a long way. Thank you for your efforts.
"I've already heard about the upheaval in the Qian Household. The situation on Goldsource Island has changed drastically. I fear