At that moment, everyone present—aside from Yunyao Cave Master—couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
'So, it didn't end in mutual destruction after all!'
As powerful figures who had dominated their respective Sects for so long, who among them would truly be willing to become a mere subordinate, forced to live at another's beck and call?
But now, the writing was on the wall.
They had no choice but to cast aside that last shred of hope and shout respectfully, "Congratulations on your triumphant return, my lord!"
As for their sincerity, that lord probably couldn't care less.
As expected, after they finished shouting, he didn't even deign to reply, effectively entrusting them and the worldly affairs they represented to Yunyao Cave Master.
"If you'll excuse me, everyone. I must go prepare a meal for my lord."
Yunyao Cave Master was in high spirits. She offered a fist-and-palm salute to the group and said with a smile.
"Food?"
