The Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends Stronghold spoke to the outside world of being as close as one family, and its many leaders addressed one another as brothers. But human hearts were treacherous; wherever there was more than one person, there were divided intentions. Even such a stronghold was no exception.
It was only that under external pressure and with a shared goal, they had temporarily twisted themselves into one rope. Even so, the stronghold had seen internal bloodshed before, and its chieftains had changed two or three times. Only now had things temporarily settled down.
Yet this stability was not truly stable. Its very foundation harbored no small hidden danger. Once someone saw through it and used that point to divide them, this seemingly powerful stronghold could crumble and scatter in an instant.
In the current situation, our cultivation has all been sealed, and the overall battle is unfavorable. Even the backer behind us has stepped forward, yet there has been little change. Once the news spreads, people's hearts will immediately begin to waver!
As Ru Yunzi pondered this, another voice came from beside him.
"They say it was someone from the imperial court. That is probably impossible!"
The speaker was Master Li. Once he spoke, those around him who had been worried all pricked up their ears. They more or less knew this master's background and origins, and knew that he had deep connections with the current imperial family. His understanding of the court likely surpassed that of quite a few officials and generals. What Master Li said was not particularly profound; apart from a limited few, everyone else secretly nodded after hearing it. These matters were not really secrets, but scattered fragments were not easy to organize. With this man laying them out, the others could naturally