In the end, Xu Qing left. He didn’t reveal that he was actually Pill Nine. However, in his heart, he knew that he had to do his best to take care of these followers of his. After all, they had traveled great distances in their zeal to support Grandmaster Pill Nine. And one reason why the name of Pill Nine was so widespread in the Moonrebel Congregation was because of their tireless efforts.10

Before leaving, Xu Qing had his shadow put a shadow eye on the woman known as the Apostle. That way, he would know if she ran into any danger, and would hopefully be able to provide assistance.11

The warning he had provided earlier wasn’t a case of speaking without thinking. As the resistance armies on the outside suffered defeat after defeat, the Red Moon Cathedral was gradually gaining the upper hand. The cathedral forces didn’t pay much attention to the smaller, scattered resistance forces. After all, most cultivators from the Red Moon Cathedral wanted there to be as many people alive as possible later on. But as the resistance on the outside crumbled, the Greenhair Badlands increasingly became the center of attention.2

That was especially true after Fourth Vice-Bishop...0