"Shi Yutong?"
Seeing a Martial Ancestor of her own rank appear, the Five Ghosts Gate Master lost all interest in toying with Yan Po and stood still.
"Sect Leader!"
Yan Po immediately went to Shi Yutong's side.
Only beside this powerful woman did she dare look at the Five Ghosts Gate Master.
He was short, almost like a dwarf, and wore an icy mask. His triangular eyes glowed green. His appearance alone was enough to make one's blood run cold.
"Someone leaked the news!"
The Five Ghosts Gate Master's voice was now as cold as ice.
If it had only been Yan Po, she would have been easy enough to deal with—and perhaps she had merely stumbled upon a few clues.
But Shi Yutong had come in person, which meant she was certain of her facts! She even seemed determined to claim victory.
The feeling that the situation had spiraled completely out of control made the Five Ghosts Gate Master frown deeply.
The Ghost Brothers exchanged a glance and moved behind the Five Ghosts Gate Master. The two sides eyed each other like tigers watching their prey, and a great battle was on the verge of breaking out.
Hidden nearby, Fang Yuan listened to their exchange, a trace of doubt rising in his heart. Something's wrong!
By his reasoning, Gui Ling Sect should have investigated thoroughly and made sure there was no room for error before striking with a single decisive blow. This standoff should never have happened.
After all, Five Ghosts Gate and Gui Ling Sect were evenly matched. If they rashly went to war, both sides would suffer.
Shi Yutong and the Five Ghosts Gate Master were both sensible people. They should have understood that, too.
So what gave Shi Yutong such confidence? Why had she dared to