With utmost reverence, Gu Wang and Zhang Changsheng bowed low. "Ancestor Fang Xia, we beseech you to save the sect from crisis."1

"Rise," Fang Xia commanded. With a flick of his wrist, he summoned an invisible force that supported Bu Yu, Gu Wang, and Zhang Changsheng to their feet. This display left them awestruck, erasing any doubts they may have harbored about Wu Yuan's words.0

Such power could only be wielded by one who had reached the Unity stage, harnessing heaven and earth's power. It was a feat achievable by a qi refiner if they unleashed their essentia, but this force was different. It was both formless and invisible.0

"I’ve understood the general state of our sect from Wu Yuan," Fang Xia remarked, his gaze sweeping over the trio. He continued flatly, "I must say, there is a clear trend of regression with each generation. Even after the fall of the Chu-Jiang Empire, you stubbornly cling to the four provinces."2

A tinge of shame crossed Grandmaster Bu Yu's face. In the past, she had made the decision to keep to the four provinces. Although there were many reasons behind her choice, it was undoubtedly a missed opportunity...0