Most of the time, Jiang Dali possessed the composure and bearing to remain unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed before him. That composure and bearing were as towering and immovable as the man himself, reassuring to all who saw him.
Nie Renwang had rarely seen his expression turn so grave, even faintly unguarded. He immediately realized something major was about to happen and hurriedly asked, "What happened?"
Jiang Dali took a breath and regained his composure. "It's not a huge matter, but it isn't a small one either. For a period of time, a large number of members under my command may be leaving."
"Leaving for a while? A large number of members? Could it be the outsiders?"
Zhu Wushi frowned and mused, "From what you mean, it seems the outsiders will vanish for a time in that strange, incomprehensible way of theirs? Could this disappearance be unusual?"
Jiang Dali did not hide it. Everyone knew he had close ties with the outsiders. Even if he had received news from them beforehand, no one would find it strange—not even the outsiders themselves.
He nodded. "That's right. This time, they will most likely leave together. That will inevitably leave many of my stronghold's territories and forces deserted and unguarded, while numerous resource sites will be left without protection."
For a period of time, this will inevitably cause a degree of upheaval. In the short term, the sects of the realm will still fear me, Jiang Dali. But if enough time passes, driven by profit, and Sou Shen Gong takes the lead, then Black Wind Stronghold will surely become the target of all."
Jiang Dali chuckled softly, pacing with his hands behind his back and a sharp gaze in his eyes. "When Qin lost its deer, the heroes of the realm hunted