Turbulent Undercurrents

In a small city beneath Jing County, Qian Province, a lavishly decorated residence stood.

"Are you sure this information is true?" a deep-voiced Man in Black asked, looking at another Man in Black before him.

"Young Master, I can confirm that this information is true," a slightly sharp-voiced Man in Black replied with a cupped-fist salute.

"If those two sects truly join forces, our situation will become even more difficult."

"How did your previous contact with the people of the Haotian Sect go?" the deep-voiced Man in Black continued.

"Most of the Haotian Sect's people have been imprisoned. Even those who were released have completely defected to either the Flowing Cloud Sect or the Star Moon Sect."

"However, I've already arranged for people to try to contact those guarding the Haotian Sect's members," the sharp-voiced Man in Black replied.

"Good. As long as we can rescue the Haotian Sect's people, they'll certainly cooperate with us sincerely. Then we'll have the capital to stand against them."

The deep-voiced Man in Black spoke excitedly.

"What about those few rebels in Mo Province? Have they agreed to pledge allegiance?"

"This..." The sharp-voiced Man in Black's tone became hesitant.

"What? Given our current situation, is there anything you can't say?"

"Yes, Young Master. They're asking for an exorbitant price. They said they'll only agree if they get the Jade Diagram Manual."

Hearing this, the aura around the deep-voiced Man in Black immediately grew unsteady.

The Jade Diagram Manual was one of the three great cultivation methods of the imperial family. When he escaped this time, he had brought all those important techniques with him.

Now Sun Yunlu, Cheng Tian, and Tang Fei, who were secretly developing their forces in Mo Province, actually wanted one of his three great techniques. It was nothing short of