As Black Cloud Great Sage's Great Sage Order split into countless streams of light in every direction, before long, streaks of light like fireworks shot into the sky from all across White Tiger City and White Tiger Mountain, flying toward Black Cloud Great Sage.
At the same time, within another residence halfway up White Tiger Mountain, wreathed in purple mist, a majestic-looking man with a purple face and purple beard was holding a secret discussion with two others.
One was a refined and elegant scholar, his eyes brimming with the light of wisdom. He was Purple Beard Great Sage's foremost strategist and adviser, surnamed Hu and named Han. Also born of the Fox Clan, he had assisted Purple Beard Great Sage for many years.
The other was a fierce man with beard and whiskers beneath his jaw like needles. His aura was concealed without a trace, yet every gesture he made seemed capable of stirring heaven and earth.
This man was Purple Beard Great Sage's capable right-hand man, Hu Luo, a Dao Realm expert.
"Old Third has really made a mess of things. He actually activated the Great Sage Order without regard for anything. It seems Old Third has cast even his face aside."
As he spoke, Purple Beard Great Sage turned his gaze toward his strategist and adviser, Hu Han. "Sir, should I simply watch like this, or should I go help Old Third, lest he lose too much face?"
Hu Han smiled faintly, but did not answer at once. He first took a sip of tea before saying, "That depends on what Your Great Sage wishes to gain."
"Gain what?"
"For example, Black Cloud Great Sage's friendship. Or the King's approval. Or perhaps the hearts of the people of White Tiger City. Or perhaps there is something you