Leng Jingfei looked Ji Cangming straight in the eye and said, "Brother Ji, the news you brought is presumably true. Heavenly Jade Island is already under lockdown. In all likelihood, that old ghost Xuanji has reached the most critical juncture in cultivating his Dharma Body.
"At a time like this, the Condensed Jade Sect's strongest Golden Core True Persons must remain on Heavenly Jade Island, devoting themselves entirely to guarding that old ghost Xuanji. They wouldn't dare take even half a step away."
She paused to gather her thoughts, then tapped lightly on the stone table and continued:
"That leaves three Golden Core-level combatants Earth Pass Island can deploy. One is Qing Chen, and the other two are True Persons from the Dian Cang Sect. They are our greatest obstacle."
Daoist Pujin listened with his brows tightly furrowed, while Jianlong Daoist unconsciously swallowed. They realized that Leng Jingfei seemed inclined to take action.
Leng Jingfei shifted her gaze, fixing it firmly on Ji Cangming as she abruptly changed tack:
"Brother Ji, if you can tell us how to hold those three Golden Core cultivators in check, we naturally won't stand idly by. We'll spare no effort to help.
"After all, once that old ghost Xuanji perfects his Dharma Body and the Condensed Jade Sect's strength soars, we'll have no choice but to hide in remote backwaters, keeping well clear of their edge. This may very well be our last chance to strike the Condensed Jade Sect.
"If possible, we must find a way to kill the Dian Cang Sect's Golden Core True Persons. Uncle-Master Xuantan has long coveted the Magic Treasures in their possession. Once he gets them, his strength will soar, and our side will gain that much more power.
"Besides, the Condensed Jade Sect has stockpiled vast quantities