Above the clouds, Yǔ Chìlíng's face was slightly pale, clearly the result of overexpending her Spiritual Power, but her heart was filled with satisfaction and relief. She had finally avenged her fallen clansmen and retaken Demon-Slaying Mountain. Although the mountain had been utterly ruined by her and Lěng Yè, they had at last fulfilled the task entrusted to them by the Empress. In truth, the majority of the Scarlet-Feathered Golden Sparrows still held deep reverence for the Empress to this day, steadfastly carrying out the mission she had assigned. They did not harbor resentment over the loss of a thousand years of freedom, contrary to what the Tower Spirit claimed. It was precisely thanks to this loyalty that Lěng Yè had been able to borrow the power of the Scarlet-Feathered Golden Sparrows to help Yáo Zhuó recover her physical body. Otherwise, relying solely on himself to fight the Corpse Ghost King would have been exceedingly difficult.
"Little Five, go take stock of the clan's situation. I need a detailed report on how many were injured and how many perished," Yǔ Chìlíng said to her younger brother.
"Understood, Sister." Little Five nodded in response. Despite having lost his cultivation, he had not given up in despair, which brought Yǔ Chìlíng a sense of comfort. If her actions had driven her brother to self-abandonment, it would have been more agonizing than death itself. Originally, Little Five was supposed to be the future of the Scarlet-Feathered Golden Sparrows,…
Chapter 1453