"Fellow disciples, our twelve Azure Edge Squads will be leaving the sect's main force to carry out our missions. We may well encounter obstacles we cannot overcome."
"With reinforcements from the sect unlikely to reach us, we must look after one another."
After leaving the hall, all twelve leaders tacitly slowed their steps, and one of them spoke these words.
Liu Yu looked toward the voice, and information about the man quickly surfaced in his mind.
Ma Yingjie was one of the most outstanding members of this generation of the Ma Household, a Golden Core lineage. His cultivation was at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and he had extensive connections and a considerable reputation.
It seemed the Ma Household intended to invest heavily in nurturing him. His entire squad consisted of cultivators from his own household, making it easy to ensure everyone obeyed his commands without resorting to any balancing act.
The Ma Household had two Golden Core Cultivators. Its power exceeded the Yan Household's by a fair margin, and it wielded greater influence within the sect.
"Exactly. Once we are out there on our own, we should stand watch for one another."
A cultivator immediately replied, his words impeccably polished.
As for what would actually happen when the time came, only then would they know.
"When one side faces trouble, aid should come from all directions. Why don't we exchange Voice-Transmitting Talismans now? That would make it much easier to notify each other of important matters later."
One of the leaders made this suggestion.
Everyone agreed. The twelve exchanged Voice-Transmitting Talismans, after which leaders who were on good terms began chatting among themselves.
"Well done, Junior Brother Qing Yang. Congratulations on becoming a leader."
"Neither your Third Senior Brother nor I expected this. You really do hide your depths."