Cao Zhen was puzzled.
Ouyang Jingxuan spoke again. "Sect Master, I also learned that the Cloudsoar Sect has not invited us alone. The leaders of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Jadewater Palace, and the Vajra Order are also among the invitees. All five sect leaders will attend."
At those words, the surprise faded from Cao Zhen's face. His brows slowly knitted, and a grave expression settled over his features.
He had led the Profound Truth Sect for many years and weathered several major conflicts. He understood the weight of a gathering of the Five Great Sects' leaders.
Unless something threatened the safety of the entire region and shook the foundations of the righteous path, a meeting of such stature would never be convened.
Ordinary disputes, regional unrest, and conflicts over resources were not enough to make all five sects set aside their affairs and send their leaders to attend in person.
To summon every sect leader with such a grand mobilization meant that something momentous must have happened.
After a moment's deliberation, Cao Zhen suppressed his bewilderment and unease and said solemnly, "In that case, send a reply to the Cloudsoar Sect. Tell them I will accept the invitation at once and leave shortly to attend the meeting."
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Ouyang Jingxuan nodded solemnly, his face likewise clouded with worry and gravity.
As the Profound Truth Sect's Chief Elder, he had extensive experience. His guesses about the reason behind this gathering weighed heavily on his heart, filling him with unease.
On the surface, the Demon Cult's forces seemed to have vanished throughout the region. Every central demonic stronghold in the Stone Mountain Secret Realm had been uprooted, their main fighting forces slaughtered almost to the last. No organized demonic forces remained to run rampant.
Yet everyone knew full well