Ling Yun briefly relayed the information sent by the Silver Dragon King to Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng. Their expressions both turned grave upon hearing it.
"Holy Spirit Cult is going to attack Spirit Hall?" Yu Tianheng frowned deeply. "Have they gone mad? Spirit Hall's influence spans the entire continent, with experts as numerous as clouds. How would they dare?"
Dugu Yan said, "If this Holy Spirit Cult is truly as strange and powerful as Ling Yun described, they may not be afraid to. Besides, they operate in secrecy and excel at ambushes and infiltration. Spirit Hall may not be able to guard against them in time."
Ling Yun nodded. "Exactly. Chaos benefits us. If the Holy Spirit Cult truly makes a move, the Spirit Hall in Ice Seal City will inevitably fall into turmoil. We can use the chaos to rescue him."
"What should we do, then?" Dugu Yan asked.
"First, infiltrate Ice Seal City, gather intelligence, and confirm the Holy Spirit Cult's movements and Spirit Hall's defenses," Ling Yun said. "Yu Tianheng hasn't recovered from his injuries, so he shouldn't act. You stay and take care of him. I'll enter the city alone."
"No! It's too dangerous!" Dugu Yan immediately objected. "Spirit Hall is hunting us. If you go in alone..."
"Don't worry." Ling Yun cut her off. "I have a way to conceal my identity. More people would only make us easier to expose."
Seeing how resolute Ling Yun was, Dugu Yan could only nod in agreement. "Then you must be careful!"
Ling Yun wasted no more time. He changed into an ordinary gray cloak, concealed his aura, and sped toward Ice Seal City.
Ice Seal City stood at the edge of the Extreme North, backed by an unbroken range of snow-covered mountains. It was a vital