Within the Immortal Violet Palace.
Purple qi lay in a shimmering haze, immortal light rippling through it. With the grace to dissolve karmic burdens and elevate spirits, with the virtue to bestow immortal essence, it dispersed the scenes of Frost Plum's destruction and the sect grounds stained with blood.
Demons and wandering ghosts, great and small, were sealed by the purple qi. Having received the immortal decree, they no longer wreaked havoc.
Wei Shuang's head gradually grew peaceful as well. Sealed within the central hub of the Grand Formation atop the hall, he kept his eyes tightly shut. Wisps of gray medicinal vapor trickled from his mouth, preserving his nature and life.
The golden-white spark drifted down from his brow, borne by purple qi, and returned to Xu Xuan's hand. Guan Quan had sent it back. Now that Wei Shuang had taken the Deathless Formula and his injuries had stabilized, he had no immediate need of this spiritual radiance.
"Eastern Azure, Greater Yin..."
Guan Quan pondered what Xu Xuan had said earlier, gently stroking his long beard. A keen light seemed to glimmer in his eyes. After a brief pause, he finally asked:
"May I ask where you obtained this news, Sword Immortal Xu?"
"True Person Azure Origin of the Upper Firmament Immortal Sect revealed it to my disciple, who passed it on to me. It is hardly a secret. The Eastern Azure Immortal Sect has already announced it publicly."
Xu Xuan had long since decided who would carry this black pot of blame. Tiantuo was naturally the best choice.
As for the White Moon Palace Master's movements, they had not been concealed either. That palace master had acted repeatedly at Gray Cliff, and many Demon Kings and True Persons had heard of it.
"White Moon Palace..."
Guan Quan's expression