Senior Sister An was eliminated, and Ling Yunpo seemed to have broken free from his restraints, feeling as though his thoughts instantly cleared up.
Originally, when staying close to her, he had to maintain the persona of a junior disciple, cater to her various aggressive demands, and constantly ensure he didn't use methods unbecoming of the Ling Yunpo persona (only killing enemies with swordsmanship). It's safe to say he was holding back, highly uncomfortable.
Now that she's finally gone, he no longer needs to keep pretending and can freely strike as he pleases!
He stayed hidden deep within the ocean, observing the cultivators who had formed a defensive array on the water's surface, pacing like frightened, cornered dogs, as he silently calculated his plans. Suddenly, he noticed another wave of sword light approaching from afar.
Ling Yunpo was briefly startled but quickly understood.
