Ancient Pool City.
This city was the closest to the Mystic Heart Sect's mountain gate.
The Earth Dragon Sect had stationed several Cultivators in the city as informants.
Once they discovered Mystic Heart Sect Cultivators entering the city, conflict between the two sides was inevitable.
Yan Qingcheng and Hu Yourong concealed their auras and walked down the street like ordinary people.
The two entered a lavishly decorated restaurant, ordered a few small dishes, and savored a taste of mortal life.
Several Qi Refining Cultivators were drinking and chatting nearby, and their conversation caught the pair's attention.
"Hey, I heard the Mystic Heart Sect has secretly contacted other factions and is about to attack the Earth Dragon Sect."
"If the Earth Dragon Sect gets wiped out, this city will fall under the Mystic Heart Sect's rule. Should we join the Mystic Heart Sect?"
"That's complete nonsense, and you actually believe it? The Earth Dragon Sect has ruled this region for countless millennia. How could it be so easily destroyed? The Mystic Heart Sect may seek outside help, but do you think the Earth Dragon Sect will just sit around and wait to die?"
"Hehe, true enough. What does a fight between Cultivators have to do with ordinary folk like us? Let them fight it out!"
Hu Yourong's expression darkened as their conversation immediately drew his full attention.
He secretly cast a spell and examined the memories of the three Qi Refining Cultivators.
The three Qi Refining Cultivators only felt their minds go blank for a moment. Thinking they had simply gotten muddled from drinking, they had no idea what had happened.
"Elder Yan, this is bad. Someone is spreading rumors that our Mystic Heart Sect has colluded with other factions and intends to attack the Earth Dragon Sect."
"The Earth Dragon