She had said they would leave once Shi Hao recovered, but Shi Zhao stayed at the Heaven Mending Pavilion for over half a month longer, guarding the place in case any blind fools came to provoke them again.
Of course, she was worrying over nothing.
Six Venerables had fallen in all. Who would think their life too long and come looking for death?
As for why it was six rather than seven... that was because the Crocodile Flood Dragon Venerable, whom the Sacrificial Spirit Old Vine had risked his life to hold back, had not been slain.
After Ghost Master, his remnant soul revived, hacked off half his body, he dropped to his knees before Shi Zhao on the spot.
Shi Zhao found it rather remarkable. A creature like the Crocodile Flood Dragon, which ranked near the bottom even among Ancient Species, had actually become a Venerable. That was rare indeed.
The Heaven Mending Pavilion was soon rebuilt, but it kept its gates tightly shut and received no outsiders.
As a result, the many visitors who came to its gates were rebuffed. Far too many people wanted an audience with that godlike woman.
Slaying the Heaven-Swallowing Sparrow with her sword and cutting her way through six Venerables in a single night-what astonishing combat strength!
Most terrifying of all, it was said that she was not yet a true Venerable!
Over these past days, the entire Desolate Region had been shaken. The news swept in every direction like a hurricane, leaving everyone trembling. Unfortunately, no one could catch a glimpse of her august countenance.
Only the Stone Emperor roared with laughter in the Imperial Palace, leaving everyone there utterly bewildered.
"What? Our senior sister isn't actually our senior sister?"
At the Heaven Mending Pavilion's rebuilding ceremony, its disciples cried out in