"It's over. Wen Xu has been taken away—what are we supposed to do? That man in black possesses unfathomable martial arts. If he harbors ill intent, Wen Xu is likely doomed."
A middle-aged man with an ice-cold face muttered in a low voice. It was not that he feared Green Ram Palace holding them accountable; he simply feared Great Snow Ridge's reputation would be ruined. If word spread that Great Snow Ridge had murdered for treasure pills, that would be more unbearable to him than death itself.
Besides, with a single roar, that man had nearly shaken all six of them to death. Even if they found him in the future, they likely would not be able to do anything to him.
"Do not panic yet. With martial arts as high as his, killing us would be as easy as turning over his hand. Yet he only took Wen Xu and did not kill him. In my view, Wen Xu will not be in danger for the time being. Let us suppress this matter and not allow it to spread.
"Also, Canglan is about to take command of Great Snow Ridge. Now that such an expert of unknown origins has suddenly appeared, we must warn him carefully, lest he fall victim to an ambush."
The First Elder was anxious as well, but he still spoke to soothe them. They could not tell whether such a powerful expert was friend or foe. The urgent matter was to steady the disciples; they absolutely could not allow chaos to break out.
Yet before he could continue, he looked in one direction in horror. Was that Canglan? Oh no...
Elsewhere, Chu Canglan stood with his hands behind his back atop a snowy peak. His purple robe fluttered loudly in the wind, Divine Radiance shining