Huang Xiao stood beside Huo Lian, his heart in his throat.
Only half a shichen later, when he noticed the Patriarch's aura beginning to settle slowly, did he let out a long sigh of relief.
He'll definitely be fine, Huang Xiao thought to himself.
The Sixth Stage of Heavenly Demon Disintegration had severe aftereffects, but he himself had already mastered the Fifth Layer. With the Patriarch's abilities, he would surely be able to withstand the backlash of the Sixth Stage.
Those keeping watch on the perimeter could now basically confirm that the people from the Demon Hall had truly fled.
Then they, too, sensed the aura around Huo Lian gradually stabilizing and withdrew to rejoin them.
Three shichen later, Huo Lian opened his eyes.
"Senior Huo?" Huang Xiao noticed immediately and could not help calling out.
Xuanyuan Jade Butterfly and the others came over as well.
"Huo Lian, how do you feel now?" Xuanyuan Jade Butterfly asked.
The others did not ask anything, but they all stared at Huo Lian, hoping to hear a definite answer from him.
Huo Lian would be crucial to them going forward, particularly the state of his strength.
"Rest assured. I'm only temporarily weakened. Give me a little time, and I'll be able to recover completely," Huo Lian said, rising to his feet.
He knew what these people were worried about.
They were worried that the Forbidden Art had affected his strength.
The backlash from the Sixth Stage of Heavenly Demon Disintegration was incredibly fierce, and he had almost been unable to withstand it.
Fortunately, Huang Xiao had given him the Longevity Chapter. Otherwise, he would not have dared use it like this.
If he had relied on himself alone, even if he had successfully activated the Sixth Stage, he would probably have faced certain