"It may not be... Could there really be other forces in this world that haven't been discovered?"
Yan Beihan's beautiful brows drew together slightly, her tone uncertain. Even as she spoke, she herself had no confidence.
After all, the Divine Ferret Sect and Spirit Snake Sect had gone undiscovered before.
"There may not be any more, but that doesn't mean there aren't."
Feng Yun said pensively, "But we have to make some preparations."
"Indeed."
Yan Beihan nodded. "Whether there are any or not, we have to prepare."
"Half a month ago, the Guardians' headquarters was astir, with a completely different atmosphere. After making inquiries through several channels, I confirmed that Lord Xue Wu of the Guardians had come out of seclusion."
Feng Yun's expression turned solemn. "So this is another variable. I wonder whether Lord Xue Wu will come to this Cloud Top Weapon Compendium spectacle. At his level, is it possible he'll be interested?"
"Hmm? Lord Xue Wu?"
Yan Beihan found the name unfamiliar. After thinking for a while, she suddenly frowned. "Was he the winner of the first Cloud Top Weapon Compendium, before Lord Xue Fuxiao? Lord Xue Wu? Wasn't he dead?"
"..."
Feng Yun shook his head. "The news can't be wrong."
Yan Beihan pondered. "Lord Xue Fuxiao isn't here now. The Eastern Chief Strategist was invited by my grandfather to watch the battle, so Lord Xue Wu probably won't feel at ease. He'll certainly come along."
"That was my thought as well." Feng Yun nodded slowly.
"But if Lord Xue Wu comes, we don't have enough people on our side. Who can match Lord Xue Wu and maintain the balance?" Yan Beihan immediately grew worried.
"I don't think it matters. Although Lord Xue Wu has emerged from seclusion, it's not as though our side has no