Mu City, one of the cities under Chen City, lay next to the main city of Sunset City. The sect of Suo Hun Cliff was located on Black Mountain outside Sunset City.
Mu City had originally been Suo Hun Cliff's territory, but Hun Xuzi, one of Suo Hun Cliff's Celestial Phenomenon Realm experts, had died in Baiyun City. The sect's experts had also suffered devastating losses, and now its territory was being gradually swallowed up by forces such as the Du Family.
Iron Sword Sect and Howling Tiger Gang had originally occupied the area around Mu City and its subordinate county towns.
However, several months ago, a new force had emerged: Mystic Blade Hall.
For some reason, it had gained the support of an elder from Suo Hun Cliff. The other two factions had even received warnings from Suo Hun Cliff in the past not to contend with Mystic Blade Hall too much.
Thus, this new force had settled down and developed steadily around Mu City.
But now, after only a few short months, Suo Hun Cliff had declined, the area had changed hands, and the three original factions here were all seeking other ways out.
Mystic Blade Hall.
Inside the main hall, more than ten people gathered, seated on opposite sides with a clear divide between them.
The people on the left glared furiously, as though they might strike at any moment. The group on the right seemed immensely confident; their bearing alone was exceedingly arrogant.
Just from their seating arrangement, it was clear that these were two separate parties. The atmosphere in the hall was oppressive, tense as drawn swords.
At the seat of honor on the right sat a middle-aged man with a sword at his waist. Looking relaxed and unconcerned, he said,
"Hall Master Jiang, have