Chapter 443: Three Years
The Golden Core cultivator surnamed Di immediately agreed, "Rest assured, Island Master. I will send word back to my sect at once."
Snake Granny let out a low hum in acknowledgment. An ancient token inscribed with the character "Cold" appeared in her palm as she declared in a solemn voice, "In the name of Stargazing Island's Island Master, I command the Small Cold Domain! This is a time of grave crisis..."
On the island, every Core Formation Realm cultivator—whether righteous, demonic, or even rogue cultivators from Yinshan Stronghold—stood in respectful silence. Even the snake-bodied man revealed his true form, his expression solemn as they all waited patiently for Snake Granny to deliver her command, word by word.
When her decree was complete, they cupped their hands in unison and accepted the order.
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Though the Tianxing Alliance had retreated, it did not mean they were truly safe. Qin Sang and the other Foundation Building cultivators were not qualified to partake in the high-level discussions. While they meditated to recover, they stole glances toward the central island.
There, the Golden Core cultivators were gathered in deep deliberation, deciding on the course of action that would shape their fates—choices that were not theirs to make, but determined by others.
After all the Golden Core cultivators had paid respects to Snake Granny, Che Yutao swept his gaze across the area before finally resting his eyes on someone.
A moment later, Zhan Yi, who was seated beside Qin Sang, was summoned to stand before Che Yutao. He received a token-like object and then soared northward out of the misty sea. Before leaving, he nodded toward Qin Sang.
Many others departed alongside him, including several Golden Core cultivators.
Not long after, Qin Sang and the others finally received their own direct orders.