"True Lord Xuanji, how exactly did he break through the great barrier to Nascent Soul? He clearly only had an earth spiritual root. That aptitude offered practically no advantage in breaking through to Nascent Soul.
As expected, not one of those old monsters who had occupied the Immortal-Severing Island Secret Realm for over a hundred years was easy to handle. Their methods reached the heavens.
Fortunately, I, Qing Chen, have been unwaveringly loyal since joining the sect and have slain countless enemies for it. No one could find the slightest fault with me."
Qing Chen mentally calculated the various changes following True Lord Xuanji's appearance and their effects on him.
After taking a moment to compose his complicated emotions, he received a decree from the rotating Hall Vice Lord of Tianshu Hall, Second Elder Yuji True Person:
"Deputy Hall Vice Lord Qing, swiftly dispatch reliable cultivators to escort the Condensed Jade Treasure Ship safely back to Earth Jade Island. Afterward, everyone else may strike freely, but remember: do not indiscriminately kill innocents or slaughter mortals."
Having received his orders, Qing Chen did not hesitate in the slightest.
He swept his gaze across the battlefield and finally selected Xue Qingxia, Deng Ziyue, Di Huaiyi, and Li Feiyu.
"The four of you, lead one hundred Qi Refining disciples and take the treasure ship back to the Condensed Jade Sect at once. You must ensure its safety," Qing Chen instructed gravely.
The four accepted their orders and departed. Qing Chen turned to the cultivators on the battlefield. "Everyone else, you are free to pursue and kill all fleeing soldiers and members of the other three sects.
"But remember: do not slaughter mortals on a large scale. Violators will be dealt with according to sect rules!"
With that, Qing Chen moved, activating the Blood-Wing