Considering that the number of inner sect disciples in total only numbers a few hundred and at least one hundred of them had perished inside the mining outpost.
This group of 35 inner sect disciples was no small amount to the sect, especially if you consider the 7 9th level Qi refinement cultivators in the group.
Seeing the group of cultivators gathered before him, Shi Rong and the other 9th level Qi refinement cultivators couldn't help but smile.
This would be enough for them to earn significant merits, even if the sect was forced to make such a move as nothing more than a symbolic gesture.
After such a brutal and destructive ambush, such small victories would always be blown out of proportion for propaganda purposes.
Clearing his throat, Shi Rong stepped forward to speak out.
