Huoyang Palace had already sustained tremendous damage, and the Huoyang Emperor did not want to see the strength of Huoyang Palace further weakened. If he couldn't preserve the remaining power of Huoyang Palace, then there might be no hope of making a comeback.
After two imperial palaces began to retreat their people to the outskirts of the Eastern Capital City, cultivators from the other four palaces also began to realize that something was amiss. At this point, they too wanted to retreat, but without the orders of their princes, no one dared to take the initiative to retreat. If the princes misconstrued their actions as insubordination, the consequences would be severe. Some, to show their loyalty, not only did not retreat but also, at this critical time, resolutely carried out their princes' orders, still charging towards Jianwu Palace, hoping to snatch the opportunity that their princes desperately desired.
