Tang Chen Prepares to Court Death

As the continent's acknowledged "foremost strategist," Ning Fengzhi's eyes, usually warm with a gentle smile, were now filled with gravity.

The glaring dark-red blood at the corner of Tang Chen's mouth stood out against the Clear Sky Sect's ruined mountain gate behind him, its walls shattered and wild grass overgrown.

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi quickly stepped forward and steadily supported Tang Chen's other arm, his voice carrying just the right amount of concern.

"Elder Sect Master Tang, this junior has just returned from scouting the outskirts of Spirit City and has an important matter to report."

"Just last month, that old fox Qian Daoliu was still leading the Angel Legion through inspections across the various regions, putting on an act of preserving peace on the continent."

"Yet in secret, he dispatched countless spies to keep a close watch on the movements of every major sect. His intentions are truly vile!"

Ning Fengzhi lowered his voice, his tone full of vigilance and dissatisfaction toward Spirit Hall.

"Hmph! Those vermin from Spirit Hall have always harbored wicked ambitions! They failed to wipe out my Clear Sky Sect back then, and now they want to scheme in the shadows and stir up war across the entire continent!"

Tang Chen's chest heaved violently with rage, but it pulled at his injuries, deepening the bloodstain at the corner of his mouth.

"Elder Sect Master Tang, there is no need to worry. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has already secretly contacted more than thirty small and mid-sized sects. Together with a powerful ally like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, we have now formed a solid alliance!"

"As long as you agree, we will immediately gather the sect's most precious healing resources to treat you. With the support of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda,