As the saying goes, you can spend a thousand days catching a thief, but you can't spend a thousand days guarding against one.
Moreover, the threat from Demon Sea Island had yet to be resolved. It was tying up the primary strength of the Great Immortal Gates, creating a chaotic and frustrating situation.
"Alright, we've just won a great battle, let's not all be so downhearted!" Sect Leader Zhuo Canglang announced, his gaze sweeping across the crowd. "The current situation is much better than it was a thousand years ago... We were victorious back then, and we can certainly be victorious today! No matter what, we must not waver. Otherwise... how could we possibly vanquish demons, defend the Way, and protect the mortal realm?"
The crowd's spirits lifted slightly as they responded in unison, "We will heed your teachings, Sect Leader!"
