Wusang Sect

At these words.

The atmosphere on the deck, which had just begun to ease, suddenly went still.

Wang Chen and Mao Yunshang exchanged strange looks, glancing at each other instinctively.

The Wusang Sect was one of the Nine Great Dao Sects of Cloud Dream Haven.

How could this honored guest not even know such basic facts?

Still, neither of them dared voice their doubts. They simply lowered their heads in silence.

Chen Yuan also froze for a moment.

But he had dealt with Jiang Yuechu before and knew that this honored guest never played by the rules.

Chen Yuan cleared his throat and hurriedly explained, "The Wusang Sect is like our Azure Boundary Sect. Both are among the Nine Great Dao Sects of Cloud Dream Haven, and its sect grounds happen to border ours."

"It's just..."

Chen Yuan paused, looking somewhat troubled. "It's just that, compared to us, the Wusang Sect has always been known for its bloody methods. Its disciples are also incredibly arrogant and especially overbearing."

"If disciples from our two sects happen to cross paths while out training, some friction is inevitable."

At this point.

Chen Yuan drew a deep breath and cautiously glanced at Jiang Yuechu.

If they really ran into Wusang Sect disciples in the Merchant Guild's territory this time...

Given her temperament, if she actually got into a fight...

Chen Yuan felt his scalp go numb.

If Dao Sect disciples were killed or injured, it wouldn't be some petty squabble. It would certainly sour relations between the two sects.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to continue.

"Honored Guest."

"Both sects have been asked for help by the Merchant Guild. The Wusang Sect will surely send people to exterminate that Fifth-Rank Demon as well."

"If we run into them once we reach their