Seeing this, a gratified smile finally appeared on Du Lingchuan's pale face, as if a long-held worry had been lifted from his mind.
He patted Chen Qing's shoulder and, with Chang Xing's support, turned to handle other matters.
....
He Yuzhou and Leng Qianqiu stood side by side on the edge of a secluded cliff on the back mountain of the Xuanjia Sect.
"The Xuanjia Sect is finished after this disaster."
He Yuzhou's voice was low. "Shi Kaishan was ambushed by Jin Poyue's Black Death True Astral. The Gang Qi has invaded his organs. Even if he survives, it will take years of hard work to recover. The casualties among the Elders within the Sect are heavy, and not even one in ten of the elite disciples survived... A century of foundation, all its Primordial Qi is lost."
Leng Qianqiu's gaze swept over the ravaged Sect below. "There are some areas where our two Sects can temporarily 'assist.'"
He Yuzhou nodded. This was beneficial to all parties.
