The Buddhist sect was even more troublesome than Su Zichen and the others had imagined. But on second thought, it made sense—if the Buddhist sect had not been so troublesome, Su Xin would not have sent them all to Runan Circuit.
Su Zichen asked, "Assembly Master Shen, what is the Shangguan Clan's attitude?"
Shen Wuming gave a cold snort. "That old fellow Shangguan Ling was frightened by the Buddhist sect. He came from the Immortal Domain to begin with, and his Cold Heaven Domain was one of the weakest forces in the Immortal Domain. Shangguan Ling has long been cautious by nature, without the slightest bit of boldness. After this, the Shangguan Clan has completely lost its nerve. Even if they are furious inside, they do not dare say much."
Tie Wuqing and Su Zichen exchanged a glance, both revealing an inscrutable smile.
Shen Wuming still had the nerve to swear so confidently that Shangguan Ling had chickened out. In truth, the Seven Heroes Assembly had also pretended to cower at the first opportunity. Even when they had gone to ask Su Xin to stand up for them, Shen Wuming had not agreed at once. Only after Chen Sihai of the Hundred Blades Alliance pressured him had he been left with no choice but to agree.
Yet neither of the two present exposed this. Tie Wuqing said in a low voice, "In that case, we must still begin with the Shangguan Clan. Incite the Shangguan Clan into acting, while Assembly Master Shen's side pretends to follow along. Once the two top powers of Runan Circuit have made their decision, there will naturally be no need to say anything further to the others."
Su Zichen said calmly, "In that case, leave this matter to me."
Tie Wuqing raised a brow. "You