The alliance's army immediately left the Supracloud Sanctuary and headed south like a stray dog that picked up a delicious scent, temporarily resolving the crisis at the sect, perhaps even permanently. They had managed to keep the three billion divine herbs, proof that if the two sects were stubborn enough, they could keep more of their harvests for themselves.

"Everyone, continue staying on alert. Protect our homes and don't let our guard down without my order!" Yun Tianque said.

"Understood!"

The Myriadfold Skycloud Formation remained active. Tianming and the rest gathered and turned south to observe the sudden changes. In the distant horizon was a gigantic tree that spanned much of the continent, but now it had been dyed entirely red. The verdant, vigorous mother tree now looked covered in blood and gore. Tianming felt chills even from so far away. It was an...