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Chapter 1434: Chapter 862: Severing All Ties

Lu Qing stepped into the cave mansion, and with a sweep of his divine thought, he sensed the retreat locations of Qin Zheng, Ye Qingzhu, Su Mu, Lin Wanyao, and others. Everyone was in deep meditation, their breaths steady, and their cultivation had all made significant progress.

He waved his hand, and a gentle yet supremely authoritative divine thought spread out, enveloping the entire cave mansion: ”Everyone, wake up.”

This divine thought was like a spring breeze and rain, gentle yet irresistible, instantly entering the minds of everyone present.

Qin Zheng and the others, who were in meditation, trembled slightly and awakened from their meditation, opening their eyes and heading towards the center of the cave mansion.

Qin Zheng, dressed in black, looked resolute. After years of seclusion, much of the hostility on him had dissipated, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the Golden Core Realm, just a step away from the Primordial Spirit Realm. Ye Qingzhu, wearing a blue dress, had a cold demeanor, with a hint of gentleness in her brows and eyes. Her cultivation had also progressed rapidly, and Su Mu, Lin Wanyao, and others had each made breakthroughs. All of their faces bore the peace of having survived a disaster and hopes for the future.

”Master!”

Upon seeing Lu Qing, everyone bowed with respect and gratitude in their voices. If it weren’t for Lu Qing, they would have died in the Holy Alliance Heavenly Prison, their souls scattered, with no chance of rebirth today.

Lu Qing nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the group as he slowly spoke: ”Today I rouse you to inform you of two matters.”

”First, the injustice against the Five Treasure Taoist has been eradicated. Luo Yuantian has promised that upon returning to the Holy Alliance, he will announce to the world that all past charges against the Five Treasure Taoist and all of you are nullified. Henceforth, in the Heavenly Origin Great World, whether from the Holy Alliance or any other force, no one will dare disrespect you. You can cultivate in this world peacefully, with no more worries.”

Hearing this, everyone felt a rush of emotion in their hearts, their faces showing excitement.

In the past, they were betrayed by the Sect Leader of the Qiankun Sect, captured and handed over to the Holy Alliance, falsely accused of treason and colluding with evil demons, and thrown into the Heavenly Prison to suffer endless torment. This injustice was like a huge stone weighing on their hearts for years, and now it was finally lifted. How could they not be excited?

”Thank you, Master, for clearing our names. We are eternally grateful!” Qin Zheng led the group in bowing again, their voices firm and resonant.

Lu Qing gestured lightly and continued: ”Second, my affairs in the Heavenly Origin Great World are concluded, and Little Yan and Little Li have also successfully crossed the tribulation and achieved the Primordial Spirit Realm. I am about to leave the Heavenly Origin Great World and travel to the depths of the stars. I roused you today to ask about your future plans.”

His gaze fell on the group, his tone gentle: ”Back then, you were betrayed by the Qiankun Sect. Now that your injustices are cleared, if you wish to return to the Qiankun Sect, I can advocate for you and demand an explanation from them. If you don’t wish to return, you can stay in the Heavenly Origin Great World. The Holy Alliance won’t dare trouble you again, and you can choose your own path.”

Return to the Qiankun Sect?

Hearing this, the excitement on everyone’s faces instantly vanished, replaced by a coldness and disappointment.

The Qiankun Sect was the sect they had cultivated in for years, the place they once considered home. But in the end, it was the Sect Leader they revered like a god who, to protect the sect and curry favor with the Holy Alliance, captured them, crippled part of their cultivation, and handed them over to the Holy Alliance to let them fend for themselves in the Heavenly Prison.

Back then, Ye Qingzhu’s teacher even opposed the Sect Leader handing them over and was severely injured by the Sect Leader leading a group of elders, forced into hiding, with their life or death uncertain.

This betrayal, this humiliation, was already etched into their bones, unforgettable for eternity.

How could they possibly return to the Qiankun Sect?

Qin Zheng raised his head, his gaze firm, his voice cold and resolute: ”Master, we will never return to the Qiankun Sect! A sect that betrays its disciples and shows ingratitude is no longer our home! From the moment we were captured and handed over to the Holy Alliance, I, Qin Zheng, severed all ties with the Qiankun Sect!”

”That’s right!” Ye Qingzhu also spoke, a hint of hatred in her cold eyes, ”We risked our lives for the Qiankun Sect, guarding the realm and slaying demons, only to be labeled as colluding with evil demons and abandoned by the sect. Such a sect is not worth returning to!”

Su Mu, Lin Wanyao, and others nodded in agreement, their tone firm: ”We swear to never return to the Qiankun Sect. From now on, we’ll be loose cultivators, but we’ll never take a step back into the Qiankun Sect!”