At first, Ji Haoyuan and the others speculated why Zhang Xingde did not appear on the return flying ship. Could it be that he planned to stay in Yuan Guang City?

However, they later learned that Zhang Xingde had fallen to the hands of a Netherworld Sect cultivator in the final battle before their return.

This made Liu Hongyu, who also hailed from Nanning County, sigh and lament.

Even a Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivator like Zhang Xingde had fallen in this war.

If it weren't for following Ji Haoyuan this time, would she, Liu Hongyu, also have ended up like Zhang Xingde, forever left behind here?

Liu Hongyu dared not think too deeply.

But she knew, without Ji Haoyuan this time, she, including Feng Wanqing and Qiu Zeyuan, would not have gained such immense rewards.

At the very least, they might still be hovering in the early and mid Foundation Establishment stages.

Time passed.

When Ji Haoyuan and his group's flying ships gradually arrived at the mountain gate of the Crimson Sunset Sect, many figures had already gathered there.

Leading them was an elderly man with a clear and thin face, appearing to be in his seventies.

He was not tall, even shorter than most present.

Yet standing there, before everyone, he felt like a towering presence.

As if everything around was mere background, and he was the center of it all.

He was precisely another Golden Core True Man of the Crimson Sunset Sect, besides Master Binghuo.

The current most senior member of the Crimson Sunset Sect.

Master Yanhuo.

Boom!

Finally.

As the several flying ships all appeared before the mountain gate of the Crimson Sunset Sect, Master Yanhuo immediately stepped forward with a smile to welcome Master Binghuo on the lead flying ship.

"Junior Sister Jiang, your triumphant return, and prestige for our Crimson Sunset, making those Netherworld Sect bandits not dare to underestimate us, is truly worthy of celebration.

Here, I, on behalf of the entire Crimson Sunset Sect, congratulate Junior Sister on your return!"

"We welcome the True Man back!"

Following Master Yanhuo, the cultivators of the Crimson Sunset Sect behind him also bowed in salute.

Seeing this, Master Binghuo's expression did not change much.

But she still nodded slightly to Master Yanhuo.

"Senior Brother, you speak too highly.

This is merely my duty, unworthy of such praise from Senior Brother."

With these words, Master Binghuo glanced ahead, then said to Master Yanhuo:

"Senior Brother, why don't we discuss everything after returning to the mountain?"

Master Yanhuo's smile remained unchanged as he nodded and said:

"Alright, let's do as Junior Sister says."

Saying this, Master Yanhuo gestured for Master Binghuo to proceed.

But just then, a man in his fifties, wearing a long robe, suddenly stepped forward from behind Master Yanhuo and said:

"Master, I suddenly remembered something important that needs to be reported to you immediately."

This person was Master Yanhuo's first direct disciple, Yang Donghuai.

His sudden response made Master Yanhuo frown and respond slightly displeased:

"Donghuai, can't this wait until we're back?"

Yang Donghuai apologized respectfully to Master Yanhuo, with a serious expression:

"Master, this is of great importance, and I fear it must be reported to you now."

"Oh..."

Master Yanhuo's eyebrows raised, then he apologetically glanced at Master Binghuo on the flying ship before turning back to Yang Donghuai, looking slightly displeased:

"Speak, what is it?

If you can't give a proper explanation, you will inevitably face reprimand."

From the flying ship, Master Binghuo's expression remained unchanged.

Yet deep in her beautiful eyes, a hint of coldness emerged.

Yang Donghuai continued, "Master, you are unaware, but Hall Master Yuan Shanglong's Soul Token shattered.

After our investigations, it was found that this was the doing of Ji Haoyuan from the Ji Family under our sect.

And if my guess is right, he should be on that flying ship right now."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere on-site immediately froze.

Everyone on the flying ships subconsciously turned their gaze towards Ji Haoyuan.

Liu Hongyu, Feng Wanqing, Qiu Zeyuan, and others, all showed worry on their faces.

They never expected that after so long, someone from the Crimson Sunset Sect would bring this up.

Most importantly, the person bringing this up, and the timing and setting of bringing it up.

They would never believe that this was done without the implicit permission of Master Yanhuo, the Golden Core True Man.

And this was precisely a confirmation of their suspicion.

That was, the relationship between the two Golden Cores in the Crimson Sunset Sect seemed to have some issues.

"Junior Sister, is this true?"

At this time, Master Yanhuo's gaze turned to Master Binghuo on the flying ship.

The smile on his face was gone, replaced by a hint of sharpness and coldness.

"Regardless, killing an elder of our Crimson Sunset Sect, especially the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, cannot be easily dismissed.

If he is still on the flying ship, please, Junior Sister, bring him forward to uphold our sect's dignity!"

At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Everyone subconsciously held their breath.

Afraid that one wrong move would draw the attention of the two Golden Core True Men.

Until Master Binghuo's voice slowly sounded.

"Senior Brother, might your disciple have made an error?

I can confirm, there is no such matter.

Hall Master Yuan died entirely at the hands of the Netherworld Sect cultivator.

If you really want to avenge him, the ones you should be looking for are the Netherworld Sect people."

With these words, Master Binghuo's beautiful eyes directly looked at Yang Donghuai behind Master Yanhuo.

Yang Donghuai was immediately terrified.

Some present were also extremely shocked.

They could never have imagined, even in their dreams, that facing Master Yanhuo's inquiry, Master Binghuo would give such a response.

But aside from Master Yanhuo, who dared to object on the spot? Who dared truly object?

Even the direct disciples of Master Yanhuo did not dare.

Including Yang Donghuai himself.

What kind of joke was that? To openly question a Golden Core True Man to their face, did one have a death wish?

Moreover, the words of a Golden Core True Man are not something a mere junior can question.

Even if you know she's lying, even if it seems as if referring to a deer as a horse, it's still correct, 100% correct.

As they say, strength is justice; cultivation level is truth.

These words were vividly demonstrated by Master Binghuo at this moment.

What?

You want to squabble with me, play those calculation games, word games, but I won't follow your script.

I will stand here plainly, even telling you outright that I am speaking falsehoods, yet what can you do to me?

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