Acting!

In the southeast of the continent, inside a small city.

Xiao Baohe walked with hurried steps, heading toward a small courtyard.

The courtyard gate pushed open, and a refined middle-aged man was holding a long sword, dancing it slowly.

Xiao Baohe hurried forward and reported:

"Disciple-brother, news has come from Azure Sea City that those two little fellows, Hua Moli and Huang Lingwei, have already descended the mountain, and they've also brought along quite a few disciples below the Aperture-Opening stage."

Lin Haokun's movements paused as he sheathed his sword.

"Understood. There's no need to rush—they're just some little fellows. Our target is those Outer Scene elders hidden by the Azure Sea Sect."

Xiao Baohe's brow furrowed, and he reminded:

"Disciple-brother, the news of the Seven Stars Banquet came at too coincidental a time. If we don't make a move now, I'm afraid..."

"We cannot make a move right now."

Lin Haokun interrupted, shaking his head.

"This time's plan isn't just about wiping out a single Azure Sea Sect, but simultaneously leveling the Three Gates, Four Factions, and Five Gangs!"

"There's still half a month until the agreed-upon time, and the elders heading to the far west probably haven't taken their positions yet either."

"If we act prematurely, the Three Rankings update will inevitably expose our operation."

"Heaven's Secret Pavilion again!"

Xiao Baohe's brow furrowed even tighter, his gaze shifting toward a tightly closed door.

"Disciple-brother, has the Evil Sovereign ever made clear the origin of Heaven's Secret Pavilion?"

"No." Lin Haokun stroked his sword hilt, saying earnestly:

"Remember, we aren't submitting to the Evil Sovereign; this is merely a transaction."

"Exhausting our foundational heritage this time is to use the swords in our hands to fight out a future for the sect!"

Xiao Baohe's expression turned stern. He held