The next day, Emperor Jiang's decree was sent back to the Divine Capital, and the date for the grand sacrifice was set.
That afternoon, a Divine Travel Grand Protector made a thousand-mile rush, bringing back urgent news. General of Cavalry Yin Tulong had recently attacked and destroyed the Upper Pure Sect, and was in the process of consolidating the sect's heritage, scriptures, and escorting prisoners back.
For a time, both the court and the field rejoiced. The defeat of the Upper Pure Sect signified the complete end of the war, and the shadows of conflict were expected to lift.
