Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi discussed many details at length, reviewing and confirming the entire plan from beginning to end. Once they were certain nothing had been overlooked, they split up to act separately. After Ning Fengzhi left, he immediately set out to meet with the clan heads of the Speed Clan, Breaking Clan, and Defense Clan. Qian Renxue, meanwhile, returned to the palace to make the final arrangements for what came next.
Within the Clear Sky Sect, the atmosphere was so solemn it was nearly suffocating. Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and the five elders had gathered in the main hall. Below them, Tai Tan, the Strength Clan's clan head, stood respectfully with a grave expression.
"Tai Tan, is every word you said true?" Tang Xiao asked in a deep voice, his tone carrying unquestionable authority.
Three days earlier, Tai Tan had suddenly visited the Clear Sky Sect, claiming he had an urgent matter concerning the sect's survival to report. He had revealed everything about the recent unusual movements of the other three clans, as well as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's attempt to recruit the Strength Clan into submission. The matter was indeed worth careful consideration.
Although Tang Hao had lost one and a half legs, his injuries had improved considerably. His face was now filled with fury as he pressed, "You said the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has close dealings with Supreme Academy. Is that true as well?"
Tai Tan clasped his hands respectfully. "This has long been common knowledge across the continent. If the Sect Master has doubts, you may send someone to verify it."
Having received a definite answer, Tang Hao's expression darkened further. He turned to Tang Xiao. "What is going on with Yuehua? Why have all the reports she sent back been