Zhong Yuanqiu hurried back to his quarters. The moment he pushed open the door, he saw Gu Jing pacing anxiously in circles.
"Old Zhong, you're finally back. Farrow's side is about to make its move. I have to return to the Alliance immediately to oversee the purge. Please, come up with something!" The instant Gu Jing saw Zhong Yuanqiu, delight burst from his eyes, and he rushed forward excitedly.
"Don't panic yet!" Zhong Yuanqiu pressed down on Gu Jing's hand, offering him a sliver of reassurance that finally steadied his emotions.
"Where will the purge begin?" Zhong Yuanqiu asked, looking at Gu Jing.
"I'm responsible for the purge on Zhiyuan Star. The Divine Light Sect and the other three factions will handle the rest. This time, they'll purge the military first. The higher-ups of our Resistance Alliance within the army may all be cleaned out!"
Unease filled Gu Jing's face, and fear flickered in his eyes.
"After the military purge, they'll move on to the various sects and Martial Academies. All warriors above the Prenatal realm will be arrested and placed under unified management. Sects will no longer be allowed to exist!"
"Damn it! Gu Poyue and the others actually agreed to something like this? Aren't they digging up the Alliance's very foundations?" Zhong Yuanqiu's body shuddered as shock burst from his eyes.
Hatred blazed in Gu Jing's eyes as he gritted his teeth. "I'm certain my grandfather has either been controlled or replaced by them. He spent his whole life fighting to make the Alliance stronger. He would never have issued such an order!"
"Then it can be confirmed!"
Complex emotions surged in Zhong Yuanqiu's eyes. He reached out and gripped Gu Jing's hand. "Don't delay. Go back immediately. They don't suspect you yet, so you can still provide