While Chen Qing was quietly making plans on True Martial Peak, the atmosphere inside the main hall of the principal peak in Tianbao Supreme Sect's core territory was grave.
Sect Leader Jiang Lishan sat in the seat of honor. Below him, seated to either side, were the newly returned Luo Zhixian, Xuan Yang lineage's Vein Master Ke Tianzong, Nine Heavens Vein's Vein Master Li Yujun, and True Martial lineage's Pulse Master Han Guxi.
These five could be called the core of Tianbao Supreme Sect's highest authority.
"Senior Brother Luo, you have worked hard."
Jiang Lishan gave a slight nod, his tone steady.
Luo Zhixian merely nodded faintly without saying more.
Jiang Lishan drew a deep breath. "You experienced this journey firsthand, so what you saw and felt are the most reliable. Regarding Tianxing Seventy-two Islands and the Wuji Demonic Sect, speak freely of any gains or thoughts you have, so that we may consider them."
Ke Tianzong, Li Yujun, and Han Guxi all turned their gazes toward Luo Zhixian.
Naturally, they had already received the shocking news that Luo Zhixian had stormed Flying Swallow Island alone and severely wounded Swallow's Nest's Five Elders with a single spear. Yet the details and the information hidden behind them still required Luo Zhixian's personal confirmation.
Luo Zhixian raised his eyelids slightly. "Swallow's Nest's collusion with the Demonic Sect runs far deeper than previously estimated. It is by no means a simple matter of shelter and exchange of benefits. Behind them, there may be the shadow of the Tianxing Alliance—perhaps even..."
As soon as those words fell, everyone present, Jiang Lishan included, turned grave.
From Luo Zhixian's words, they learned that the matter of the Demonic Sect was far from simple. One careless step, and they could stumble headfirst into a pit.
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