I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1434 Chapter 862: Severing All Ties

Entering the cave mansion, Lu Qing extended his divine sense in a swift scan, detecting the seclusion spots of Qin Zheng, Ye Qingzhu, Su Mu, Lin Wanyao, and the rest. They were all immersed in profound meditation, breaths even and steady, with remarkable advancements in their cultivation.

With a casual wave of his hand, a mild but overwhelmingly commanding divine thought unfurled, blanketing the whole cave mansion: "Everyone, wake up."

Resembling a soft spring breeze and nurturing rain, this divine thought proved tender yet impossible to resist, surging straight into the minds of all those inside.

Qin Zheng and his companions, deep in meditation, shivered faintly before snapping awake, their eyes fluttering open as they converged at the cave mansion's heart.

Clad in black, Qin Zheng exuded unyielding resolve. After long years of isolation cultivation, the sharp edges of his aggression had mellowed greatly, his strength now at the Golden Core Realm's pinnacle, only one stride from the Primordial Spirit Realm. Ye Qingzhu, in her flowing blue dress, carried an icy air softened by subtle warmth in her gaze. Her cultivation had soared swiftly as well, while Su Mu, Lin Wanyao, and the others achieved notable breakthroughs. Serenity from escaping catastrophe mingled with bright future prospects on their expressions.

"Master!"

Spotting Lu Qing, they all knelt in reverence, tones brimming with deep appreciation. Without Lu Qing's intervention, they'd have perished in the Holy Alliance Heavenly Prison, souls shattered beyond revival.

A subtle nod from Lu Qing, his eyes passing over them as he spoke measuredly: "I've awakened you today to share two important things."

"First off, the false accusations against the Five Treasure Taoist stand cleared. Luo Yuantian vows that once back at the Holy Alliance, he'll declare publicly that every prior charge leveled at the Five Treasure Taoist and you all is hereby voided. Moving forward, across the Heavenly Origin Great World—no matter Holy Alliance members or those from other powers—no one will dare to slight you. Cultivate here in peace, utterly free from threats."

This announcement stirred turbulent emotions within them, joy lighting up their faces.

Once betrayed by Qiankun Sect's Sect Leader, they were seized and delivered to the Holy Alliance, smeared with lies of treason and demon collusion, then cast into the Heavenly Prison for ceaseless agony. That burden had crushed their hearts for years like an immense rock, but now it crumbled away. Excitement surged inevitably. "Master, thank you for vindicating us. Your grace binds us forever!" Qin Zheng spearheaded another deep bow from the group, their declarations bold and thunderous.

Lu Qing motioned dismissively and pressed on: "Secondly, my business in the Heavenly Origin Great World draws to a close. Little Yan and Little Li triumphed through their tribulations, stepping into the Primordial Spirit Realm. I'm preparing to depart this world and venture into the starry voids. Your summons today seeks your thoughts on what lies ahead for you."

His eyes settled on them warmly: "You suffered betrayal from the Qiankun Sect in those days. Injustices now resolved, should you desire to rejoin Qiankun Sect, I'll champion your cause and extract answers from them. If returning holds no appeal, remain in the Heavenly Origin Great World. Holy Alliance won't harass you anymore; carve your destiny freely."

Return to Qiankun Sect?

These words drained the thrill from their features in an instant, supplanted by icy disdain and regret.

For years, Qiankun Sect had been their cultivation haven, a true home in their eyes. Yet the Sect Leader they idolized as divine ultimately betrayed them—to safeguard the sect and gain Holy Alliance favor—he seized them, shattered portions of their cultivation bases, and abandoned them to the Heavenly Prison's mercy.

Ye Qingzhu's master had fiercely contested that handover, only to suffer grievous wounds from the Sect Leader and assembled elders, vanishing into seclusion with fate unknown.

That treachery, that deep shame, scarred their very marrow—impossible to erase through endless ages.

How could they ever go back to Qiankun Sect?

Qin Zheng threw back his head, stare unwavering, tone frosty and ironclad: "Master, Qiankun Sect is forsaken to us forever! A place that stabs its own disciples in the back and repays loyalty with scorn holds no claim as our home! The instant we were seized and fed to the Holy Alliance, I, Qin Zheng, renounced every link to Qiankun Sect!"

"Exactly!" Ye Qingzhu chimed in, frosty eyes flashing hatred, "We poured our blood for Qiankun Sect, defending the realm and purging demons, just to get branded demon collaborators and discarded like trash. A sect like that deserves no return!"

Su Mu, Lin Wanyao, and the others nodded vigorously, voices unyielding: "We vow never to set foot in Qiankun Sect again. Henceforth, loose cultivators we'll be, but Qiankun Sect's gates stay shut to us eternally!"