A Fortuitous Stroke

"An entire sect was wiped out? Who did it? When?"

Yunxi fired off three questions in a row.

Han Yang looked equally bewildered. He took out his Communication Jade Slip and swiftly sent several messages, then retrieved another jade slip. After considering it for a moment, he sent one more message before looking up at Yunxi.

"The news just came in. I'm verifying it. Please wait a moment."

Yunxi rubbed the teacup in her hand as she said, "Do you think the person who made a deal with the Sect of Endurance wiped them out to keep the information from leaking?"

"What kind of task would be worth destroying an entire sect over?"

Han Yang's voice gradually softened toward the end, as though he had realized something. His amorous eyes widened, and he uttered only three words.

"The Moon Gate!"

Yunxi nodded in agreement.

"It now seems highly likely that the person who traded with the Sect of Endurance was an Evil Cultivator. Only they could make such a grand move, and they also had a reason to do so. What do you think?"

Han Yang took a deep breath.

"Let's wait a little longer. We should receive a reply soon."

As he spoke, he continuously fanned the folding fan in his hand, seemingly sorting through the information he had received.

Yunxi remained silent as well, sipping the flower tea in her cup with a thoughtful expression.

Lili and Dian Dian poked their heads out of the Spirit Beast Bag. They had not expected matters to take such a huge turn—the Sect of Endurance had simply been wiped out.

Lili's grape-black eyes rolled as he sent a voice transmission.

"Your Exalted One, now that the Sect of Endurance has been exterminated, we can use Han Yang to pin the blame