Distribution of Spiritual Materials

Dragon Emperor Hall.

Inside a secret chamber within a secret chamber, Clan Chief Ao Yan had long prepared spiritual tea and was waiting. When Zhang Shuai entered, Ao Yan gestured for him to sit and personally poured him a steaming cup of Dragon-Saliva Spirit-Awakening Tea.

The two sat facing each other as the fragrance of tea curled through the air, yet the atmosphere was somewhat heavy. Unlike his usual gentleness, Clan Chief Ao Yan's brows were shadowed by solemnity.

"Zhang Shuai, some time ago, did you... launch a sneak attack on Violet Firmament Palace? And kill more than a thousand of its disciples?"

A flicker of surprise passed through Zhang Shuai's eyes. He had considered his actions secret and his cleanup thorough, yet the news had still spread—and had reached Clan Chief Ao Yan's ears so quickly.

There was no need to hide it from Ao Yan. He answered frankly, "That's right, I did it. How did Clan Chief Ao learn about this?"

Clan Chief Ao Yan looked grave. "Some time ago, Holy Lord Junhao personally came to the Monster Domain. He visited several major monster clans in succession, including the Fire Phoenix, Peacock, Mountain-Shifting Ape, and Skywing Tiger clans. He held secret talks with the various Monster Kings and made generous promises, intending to unite the strength of the monster clans of the Primordial World to deal with you!"

Zhang Shuai's brows drew tightly together. "Junhao... did he come to the Dragon Clan?"

"He did not." Clan Chief Ao Yan waved a hand. "The Dragon Clan is in a special position, unlike those monster clans. Holy Lord Junhao did not come in person, but he sent someone to deliver a message. He told the Dragon Clan not to interfere in your affairs, much less aid you. Otherwise... he would