Fang Mo knew that killing the Mecha Warriors had stirred up a hornet's nest, so he brought Ying Wu back to Red Flame Gorge without making a sound.
The first thing he did after returning to camp was order everyone to hide deeper in the Yin Thunder Mountain Range and stay out of sight.
Once everyone was settled, he called Tao Shang and Xia Fanbai over to get some information. As the Art of War put it: "Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger."
"The Mechanical Empire!"
"You're certain you mean the Mechanical Empire?"
At Fang Mo's question, Xia Fanbai shot to his feet, visibly worked up. Fang Mo was a little surprised by his reaction. It seemed the Mechanical Empire had left Tao Shang deeply shaken.
Tao Shang, however, frowned and looked at Xia Fanbai.
"Xia Fanbai, why are you so worked up? What is this Mechanical Empire? How come I've never heard of it?"
Xia Fanbai glanced at Tao Shang and said irritably, "You only know how to cultivate and do business. If you'd bothered to read the secret records in the Tianli Sect's history from ten thousand years ago, you'd know what the Mechanical Empire is!"
Tao Shang arched an eyebrow.
"Who reads that stuff? It's thick and jumbled. My head hurts just looking at it!"
Xia Fanbai was at a loss for words. He turned to Fang Mo.
"When I first heard the description, it seemed vaguely familiar. I only remembered when you mentioned the Mechanical Empire just now. Are you certain the people who took over Red Rock City belong to the Mechanical Empire?"
Fang Mo nodded.
"I'm sure. I captured one of them and got the information after a brutal interrogation. They've already established a base