It just so happened that the momentous decision to cut ties had been made when Li Wushuang and her lackeys weren't at the sect. Not to mention, they would be taking the brunt of the million-man army of the alliance, so they wouldn't have the luxury of taking out their anger on the Supracloud Sanctuary. They also had all the divine herbs secured, making it the perfect opportunity to cut ties.

"We'll defend them to our deaths!"

"It was ours to begin with!"

Everyone was fueling their fighting spirits by airing their frustrations. Even if they would die in the upcoming defensive battle, it was still a relief more than anything else.

"We’ve laid low for far too long. From now on, we’ll no longer accept their oppression!" Yun Tianque said to great acclaim.

Yun Mingcang's...