Only after the Honored Master's aura had vanished did Shenjie slowly close his eyes and stand there, pondering the matter.
Just now, the Honored Master and Ji Yuan had discussed the Dao and spoken of many things. Shenjie had thought the Honored Master might merely be humoring him, yet he had unexpectedly laid out certain secret matters without reservation. Clearly, it was not merely for the Heavenly Spirit Stone—he was truly showing Ji Yuan his sincerity and intending to win him over.
Even the Honored Master values Ji Yuan so highly...
Shenjie had always harbored a grudge against Ji Yuan, but now it seemed that avenging himself would only become more and more difficult.
At this moment, a Spirit Control Sect cultivator approached Shenjie and asked in a low voice.
"Sect Leader True Man, what should we do now?"
Shenjie opened his eyes, glanced at the newcomer, then looked toward the disaster-stricken Spirit Control Sect. The mountain gate grand formation was not merely a restriction protecting the sect; it was also the foundation that had created the Spirit Control Sect's sacred and spiritually exquisite cultivation ground, drawing upon the momentum of the surrounding mountains and gathering Heaven and Earth Primal Energy.
But now, it had been shattered by a single strike of the Heavenly Inclination Sword Momentum. The Spirit Control Sect's once divinely beautiful grounds had long since leaked spiritual qi and become utterly ruined. Aside from the lingering spiritual light upon a few pavilions, it could no longer be considered any sort of holy land for cultivation.
"We must find a way to restore the mountain gate restrictions. But before this, have the disciples cast spells to raise mist and confuse the trails. Do not let those woodcutters and mountain guests wander into the sect's forbidden area."
"Yes!"
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