Faced with the opposition of two sect elders, Yun Xiwu later revealed why she had to remain behind.
First, Yang Lingrui's Primordial Spirit was scattered throughout this Place of Hidden Treasures. Someone had to guard his physical body at all times and channel spiritual essence into it, ensuring that his Primordial Spirit would not become ownerless and ultimately dissipate between heaven and earth.
Second, while stabilizing his body, they had to continually summon his soul and draw in his spirit, guiding those scattered fragments of his Primordial Spirit back to the main body.
This process of gathering his Primordial Spirit would require a great deal of time. The mere two or three months that this Wind Chasing Ceremony lasted would certainly not be enough.
Therefore, to ensure Yang Lingrui's survival, someone had to remain within the Wind Cavern after it closed, continue guarding his body, and gather his Primordial Spirit for him.
Finally, there was the question of why only Yun Xiwu could remain.
Because aside from her, it would be difficult for anyone else present to resonate with Yang Lingrui's Primordial Spirit.
If any of them stayed behind to summon his soul and guide his spirit, it would take even longer.
Yun Xiwu had once left her Azure Nether Wind Breath within Yang Lingrui's body. After several years of familiarity, it had developed an exceptionally strong affinity with his Primordial Spirit.
Thus, if she gathered Yang Lingrui's Primordial Spirit, she could achieve twice the result with half the effort and have him awaken before the Unreturning Wind Cave opened for the next Wind Chasing Ceremony.
Yun Xiwu's analysis was logical and well-supported, leaving the two True Intent cultivators at a loss for how to refute her.
"But, Xiwu, you are the Chief Disciple of our Fuyao Sect. If you