Hearing the Dean's words, Chen Changan frowned slightly. Something about this did not add up.
Why would the World Alliance and the Ironblood Sect suddenly move against Heavenreach Sacred Academy for no reason?
Although neither of them welcomed the appearance of Holy Academy forces, with the Sacred Academy Alliance in the picture, what they should be doing now was watching how things unfolded.
Moreover, Heavenreach Sacred Academy had not shown any intention of expanding outward, nor had it touched upon their own interests.
Choosing to deal with a Holy Academy at a time like this—wasn't that far too hasty?
"They don't seem to gain anything by moving against the Holy Academy now."
"They could have stayed out of each other's way with us. As long as we did not touch their interests, there was no need for them to provoke us and get themselves covered in filth."
"What exactly caused them to undergo such a drastic change so suddenly?" Chen Changan asked with a frown.
"I'm not entirely sure either."
"According to the information our people obtained, both the World Alliance and the Ironblood Sect have begun recruiting other forces."
"After all, both forces hold considerable status in Ghost Abyss. With a big tree at their backs, there is shade to rest beneath; naturally, many forces are willing to join them."
"The reason they left our Holy Academy early back then was that they had their eyes on those two taking the lead."
"I also feel that something is very wrong about this."
"But they probably do not have the nerve to destroy us outright. At most, they would drive us away."
"But what would driving us away accomplish? Other Holy Academies would still come later. Clearly, the Sacred Academy Alliance has already set its sights on this place."
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