Just as Xie Yichu had predicted, although the Blazing Sun Holy Land had suffered devastating losses, its higher-ups had not all perished. They had escaped disaster through the formation in the forbidden grounds.
Although they had survived, they were already gravely wounded. They could also foresee that after this incident, the secrets the Blazing Sun Holy Land had hidden for a hundred years would surely be laid bare. They could never return under the identity of the Blazing Sun Holy Land again, or they would be walking straight into a net.
"Heavenly Sword Sect, since you showed us no mercy, don't blame us for showing you no loyalty."
Since the Heavenly Sword Sect coveted their supreme treasure, the Heart-Guarding Scale, it had better be prepared to endure the wrath of the Blazing Sun Holy Land's remaining forces.
"Elder, now that the Heart-Guarding Scale has fallen into the Heavenly Sword Sect's hands, should we join forces with the Demon Race at Ghost Sorrow Cliff to take it back?" another, more lightly wounded disciple asked.
"No," the elder of the Blazing Sun Holy Land said. "That Heart-Guarding Scale was left behind by a Pureblood Fire Dragon. If the Demon Race learns of it, they may harbor wicked intentions. After all, it was left by a True Dragon, and it even contains True Dragon essence blood."
"But you needn't worry. Although the Heavenly Sword Sect obtained the Heart-Guarding Scale, it will be useless without a heavenly flame like Earth Core Flame. Our most pressing concern now is to recover from our injuries. Revenge comes afterward."
Hearing the elder's words, the disciple said, "But our storage magic artifacts were all damaged. We have no resources left at all. Perhaps we could seek help from the Demon Race. After all, between us..."
Before he could