In June of the 393rd year of Jia Shen, Xiao Tianci and Li Da led more than eighty Inner Sect Disciples back to Minglong Mountain.
The group returned travel-worn, faces marked by grief and a hidden anger, which startled the disciples on guard. They silently mused that something significant must have happened.
Affected by the group's heavy mood, the guarding disciples dared not ask questions. Only after everyone had entered did they start inquiring among themselves.
"Um, did you see Elder Yang?"
"No. Hey, why isn't Senior Brother Tan here either? Did he succeed in Foundation Establishment?"
"...Hiss, something major happened..."
Upon reaching the mountainside where the disciples' lodgings were, Li Da instructed everyone to disperse and rest.
