"Behind the Chenyang Sect and the Star-Moon Sect stood the Tiangang Sect, an old enemy of the four major sects that originated in the Central Region. No one knows how many years ago the Tiangang Sect was founded. Its power is tremendously vast, though I have no idea just how vast, because I don't dare set foot over there either. But the Tiangang Sect claimed to be an upright and reputable sect, and that much was common knowledge." 6 Ge explained this as he watched us nod, then continued, "This time, the Tiangang Sect abandoned its former method of intimidation and secretly contacted the Chenyang Sect and Star-Moon Sect, offering them terms. It then looted the Azure Emperor Sect and the Danyun Sect. Naturally, it couldn't escape the notice of the Golden Immortal Path, which had originally supported the four sects from behind the scenes. That was why the two sides spoke directly and temporarily suppressed the matter."
"Oh? Two minor sects were simply wiped out. Could the Golden Immortal Path really swallow that?" I asked at once.
"What else could it do? The Golden Immortal Path is currently pushing deep into the wilderness and opening up quite a bit of territory. The Tiangang Sect, being close to the Central Region, is expanding too. Naturally, it will carry out sect annexations. In truth, both major sects are absurdly powerful, and neither is any good. The Tiangang Sect claims to be a reputable sect, but in reality, it exists in that gray area between black and white. A truly reputable and righteous sect wouldn't negotiate with you. Once it started a fight, it would truly fight, and it absolutely wouldn't carry out friendly annexations. Besides, I heard that there had been quite a lot of exchanges of interests between the two